National High School Strength Coaches Association
Conflict of Interest Policy.
Protecting the integrity of NHSSCA education through transparency, disclosure, and objective decision-making. Our commitment is to ensure that learning events, continuing education programs, and certification activities remain free from undue financial, commercial, or proprietary influence.
NHSSCA Organizational Policy
Description & Context
This policy establishes the National High School Strength Coaches Association's (NHSSCA) requirements for identifying, disclosing, and managing potential conflicts of interest related to the planning, development, and delivery of NHSSCA learning events, continuing education programs, and certification activities.
The purpose of this policy is to promote transparency, protect the integrity of NHSSCA educational offerings, and ensure that content is free from undue influence arising from financial, commercial, or proprietary interests in any products, services, materials, or resources referenced or utilized.
Approval & Responsible Party
The NHSSCA Executive Council is responsible for the oversight, implementation, and enforcement of this policy.
Definitions
Conflict of Interest
A conflict of interest exists when an individual's financial, professional, or personal interests could reasonably be perceived to influence (or appear to influence) their judgment, objectivity, or decision-making in the design, instruction, evaluation, or administration of NHSSCA educational programs.
Proprietary Interest
Any ownership, financial stake, consulting relationship, sponsorship, or other vested interest in content, products, equipment, services, instruments, devices, or materials used or referenced in NHSSCA learning events that may result in financial or professional benefit.
Policy & Disclosure Requirements
All individuals involved in the development, instruction, evaluation, or administration of NHSSCA learning events, including but not limited to instructors, content developers, subject matter experts, and evaluators, are required to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest or proprietary interests.
Timing of Disclosures
Disclosures must be submitted prior to participation and communicated at the beginning of the learning event when applicable.
Educational Integrity
These disclosures are intended to safeguard the credibility, objectivity, and educational value of NHSSCA programs and to ensure that learners are informed of any relationships that could be perceived as influencing content or recommendations.
Consequences for Non-Compliance
Failure to disclose a conflict of interest or to submit incomplete or inaccurate information may result in corrective or disciplinary action, including:
- Removal from the learning event
- Revocation of instructional or evaluative responsibilities
- Termination of contracts or agreements
- Other actions deemed appropriate by NHSSCA
Review Process for Non-Compliance
Alleged violations of the Conflict of Interest Policy are reviewed through the following six-step process.
Alleged violations are submitted in writing to the NHSSCA via info@nhssca.us .
The Executive Council reviews the allegation and supporting documentation.
If warranted, additional information is requested from involved parties.
Findings are documented, and appropriate corrective action is determined.
All documentation is maintained in accordance with NHSSCA record retention procedures.
Final determination is issued by the NHSSCA Executive Council.
Reporting a Concern
Alleged violations of this policy should be submitted in writing to NHSSCA for review by the Executive Council.
Submit a Written Concern
Contact the National High School Strength Coaches Association regarding an alleged conflict of interest or failure to disclose a proprietary interest.
info@nhssca.usPolicy Administration
Document Information
Policy Title: Conflict of Interest
Original Issue Date: January 1, 2023
Current Revision Date: January 1, 2026
Responsible Party: NHSSCA Executive Council