HELPFUL INFORMATION:

• Basketball Certification Home Page
• Contact Basketball Certification Staff. 
• List of Certified Events and Leagues.
• Online Help and "How To" Guide
• Policies and Procedures.
• Approximate Processing Schedule

• First Advantage (formerly LexisNexis) Application - Coach/Operator Background Check

• First Advantage (formerly LexisNexis) Study Guide for Coaches of Prospects

OTHER MANUALS:

• Coach’s Basketball Certification System (BBCS) Manual
• First Advantage (formerly LexisNexis) Manual

• NCAA Eligibility Center Website- http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp
• Eligibility Center Quick Reference Sheet- A complete breakdown of the present and future NCAA Division I and II initial-eligibility standards. http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Quick_Reference_Sheet.pdf
• New Academic Requirements Document- This document discusses the new academic standards for student-athletes enrolling at a college or university on or after August 1, 2016.  http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Important_New_Rules/New_IE_Rules.pdf
• Initial-Eligibility Online Course- This free course is designed to educate coaches, parents, and counselors about the NCAA's initial-eligibility requirements.  After completing the course, you will be more prepared to advise your student-athletes about the necessary steps to become certified to compete in NCAA Divisions I and II athletics.  http://www.nfhslearn.com/electiveDetail.aspx?courseID=14000

COACHES MANUAL:

• Intro - Coach Manual
• Prior to Participation
• Coaches Approval FYI
• LexisNexis Participant Approval Program
  • Forgot LexisNexis Username and Password?
• Need to Know Info When Registering Teams
  • Forgot BBCS Username or Password
• Mandatory Educational Session
• Schedule Restrictions
• Adjoining State Application
  • Metro Area Rule
• Complimentary Items and Benefits
• Separation of NCAA Coaches
• Deletion of Athletes on BBCS Rosters
• Non Prospect Aged Teams
• Possible Penalties