The National Throws Coaches Association (NTCA) is an organization dedicated to promoting the throwing events at all levels of instruction and competition. Founded in 2002 the NTCA has become the largest organization of its kind in the world. Based in Palm Desert, California, the NTCA works tirelessly as an advocate for throwing event coaches and athletes — including the development of exceptional educational materials, conducting instructional clinics, and honoring those individuals who have served the throwing events in an extraordinary manner in their careers as either a coach or an athlete.