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Conference Schedule
All events are being held in Eastern (EST) time.
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Monday, December 7
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9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Leadership Training Course 901
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2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Leadership Training Courses: 502, 506, 611, 614, 615, 630, 633, 709, 715, 723, 724, 726
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Tuesday, December 8
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9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Leadership Training Course 902
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2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Leadership Training Courses: 503, 510, 511, 617, 620, 631, 640, 700, 705, 707, 790
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Wednesday, December 9
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9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Leadership Training Course 903
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2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Leadership Training Courses: 501, 508, 608, 613, 619, 626, 628, 706, 710B, 719, 799
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Thursday, December 10
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9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Leadership Training Course 904
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2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Leadership Training Courses: 504, 610, 616, 618, 621, 625, 627, 701, 703, 714, 720, 721
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Friday, December 11
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2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Attendee Orientation to Virtual Conference Platform
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2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Exhibit Show
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2:40 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
- First Workshop Session – (click here for the workshop schedule)
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3:50 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
- NIAAA Sports Facilities Educational Seminar
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3:50 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
- "Talking & Trading" Key Topics Networking
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5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Opening General Session, NIAAA At-Large Speeches, NIAAA Scholarship Awards
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Opening General Session Speaker: Tony Dungy
Anthony Kevin “Tony” Dungy (born October 6, 1955) is a former NFL player and head coach who is currently an analyst on NBC’s Football Night in America and a spokesman for the national fatherhood program, All-Pro Dad. Dungy served as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1996-2001 and head coach of the Indianapolis Colts from 2002-2008, becoming the first African American head coach to win the Super Bowl when the Colts beat the Chicago Bears, 29-17, in Super Bowl XLI on February 4, 2007.
Saturday, December 12
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9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- NIAAA Section Meeting: International
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2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- NIAAA State Presidents Meeting (invitation only)
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2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Second Workshop Session – (click here for the workshop schedule)
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2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
- NIAAA Past Presidents Meeting (invitation only)
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2:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
- Exhibit Show
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3:10 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.
- NIAAA Committees - How do I get involved?
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3:10 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.
- Third Workshop Session – (click here for the workshop schedule)
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4:20 p.m. – 5:35 p.m.
- NIAAA Section Meetings: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
- NIAAA State Award Chairs
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5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
- NIAAA State Hall of Fame Chairs
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5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
- NIAAA State Membership Chairs
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5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
- NIAAA State Mentoring Chairs
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Sunday, December 13
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2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Fourth Workshop Session – (click here for the workshop schedule)
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2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- NFHS State High School Associations Roundtable (invitation only)
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2:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
- NIAAA Executive Directors/Liaisons Meeting (invitation only)
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2:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
- Exhibit Show
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3:10 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.
- Fifth Workshop Session – (click here for the workshop schedule)
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4:20 p.m. – 5:20 p.m.
- Hot Topic Session
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5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
- "Give & Take" Forum Networking
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5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- NIAAA Delegate Assembly (invitation only)
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Monday, December 14
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1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
- NIAAA Board Meeting (invitation only)
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1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- NIAAA Professional Development Coordinators Meeting (invitation only)
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2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Sixth Workshop Session – (click here for the workshop schedule)
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2:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
- Exhibit Show
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3:10 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.
- Sports Law Year-In-Review
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4:20 p.m. – 5:35 p.m.
- Closing General Session
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5:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- NIAAA Annual Meeting (state door prize drawings to follow)
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Closing General Session Speaker: Derrick Brooks
Founder of Derrick Brooks Charities, Derrick Brooks was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft, where he remained to play his entire fourteen-season professional career. He is widely considered one of the best linebackers in NFL history.
Workshop Schedule
Session 1 - Friday, December 11 | 2:40 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.
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Schools & Sports Have Re-Opened - What Have We Learned?
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Where Do We Go from Here Regarding Corona Crisis & Education-Based Athletics?
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Building an Appropriate Culture in Your Department
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How Do I Administer Alone or With Limited Staff
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10 Things Every New AD Should Know for Ultimate Effectiveness
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Latest Trends in Technology
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Session 2 - Saturday, December 12 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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7. Pre-season Parent Meeting Suggestions
8. Coaching Your Coaches
9. The Leadership Benefits of Captain's Councils
10. Going Beyond the Playing Field: Utilizing Student Interns
11. The Impact of Servant Leadership
12. Controlling Fan Behavior at ALL Athletic Contests
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Session 3 - Saturday, December 12 | 3:10 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.
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13. A Model for Outreach, Engagement & Development of Female Interscholastic Athletic
Administrators
14. Mental Health of High School Athletes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
15. The COVID-19 Crisis and Student-Athlete Anxiety
16. Written or Oral CMAA Project, Which One is the Best Fit for You?
17. Latest in esport
18. Uniting School Communities Through Difficult Conversations
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Session 4 - Sunday, December 13 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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19. Useful Apps for the Athletic Office
20. Improving School Spirit from the Perspective of the Director of Athletics
21. Ways to Find Quality Coaches for Those Hard to Fill Positions
22. How to Evaluate the Knowledge of Coaching Matter When Hiring
23. Management of the Carry Over Effects of COVID-19 on Coaching Staff Challenges
24. NCAA Eligibility
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Session 5 - Sunday, December 13 | 3:10 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.
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25. Pre and Post Season Coaches Evaluation Meeting
26. Budget Ideas to Help Do More with Less
27. Empowering Minority Interscholastic Athletic Administrators of School Based Sports
Programs
28. Good, Bad and Ugly of Social Media and Student Athletes
29. Ideas for Recognition of Your Coaches
30. Raising the Middle School Athletic Director as a Leader
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Session 6 - Monday, December 14 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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31. Organizational Tips for the Director of Athletics
32. Quality Communication Through Relationships, Technology & Presentation
33. Strength in Athletic Handbooks for Teams, Coaches & Parents
34. Improving Title IX Compliancy and Your Responsibilities
35. Balancing the Life of the Athletic Administrator
36. Trends in Modern Athletic Facilities
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