Friday, December 11
9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Incoming NIAAA Board Member Orientation
10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
NIAAA Board Meeting
12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
NIAAA Credentials Committee
12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
NIAAA Publications Committee
2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
NIAAA Hall of Fame Committee
2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
NIAAA Logo Shop
2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
NIAAA Meet The Candidate
2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Registration
3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
NIAAA LTI National Faculty (All National Faculty Members)
3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
NIAAA Sports Facilities Committee
5 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
NIAAA 2025 Outgoing Cohort: District AD, Leadership, Mentoring
5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Hot Topic Session I
5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
LTI Session I
LTI 508, LTI 613, LTI 616, LTI 625, LTI 640, LTI 704, LTI 716, LTI 717, LTI 723, LTI 799, LTI 901
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
NIAAA Endowment Committee
Saturday, December 12
7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
NIAAA Past President Meeting
7:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
NIAAA Sports Facilities Educational Seminars
7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
NIAAA Endowment Golf Tournament
*Buses will depart the Convention Center at 6:30 a.m.
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
NIAAA Committee Chairs
8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
NIAAA Logo Shop
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
NIAAA Endowment Silent Auction
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Registration
9:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.
NIAAA Committees (Accreditation, Awards, Coaches Education, Health & Wellness, International, Membership, QPA Ad-Hoc)
9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
NADC Advisory Committee
10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
First-Time Attendees Orientation
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
"Talking and Trading" Session I
(Legal Issues: Title IX Updates, Female Athletic Administrator Forum, Dealing with Challenging Personalities, BIPOC Forum, Changing the Culture in Your Athletic Department,
Unifying Your Athletic Department and Community, and Communication in a Digital Age)
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
NIAAA Certification Committee
12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
LTI Session II
LTI 501, LTI 511, LTI 608, LTI 618, LTI 621, LTI 626, LTI 630, LTI 700, LTI 707, LTI 718, LTI 721, LTI 902
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Guest Welcome Reception
1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
NIAAA Committees
(Credentials, Equity & Community Engagement, Mentoring, NIAN, Resolutions, Retired)
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Workshop Session I View full list
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
NIAAA Logo Shop
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Workshop Session II View full list
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Opening General Session - At Large Speeches &
Scholarship Awards
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Opening Reception
7:30 p.m.
Catholic Mass
7:30 p.m.
Non-Denominational Chapel
Sunday, December 13
7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
NIAAA Professional Development Coordinators
8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
NIAAA State Presidents Breakfast
8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
NIAAA Blue Ribbon Panel
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
NIAAA Logo Shop
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Workshop Session III View full list
8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
NEDC Executive Committee
8:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
NIAAA 2025 Incoming Cohort
(District AD, Leadership, Emerging Leaders, QPA, Women Leadership)
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Registration
9 a.m.
Guest Breakfast
9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
NIAAA CAA & CIAA Test Study Session
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Exhibit Show
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Bag Toss Tournament
11:15 a.m.
Exhibit Show Passport Drawing
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Conference Luncheon
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
NIAAA Section Meetings
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Registration
1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
NIAAA Logo Shop
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Gift Pick Up
2:30 p.m.
Exhibit Show Ice Cream Social
2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
NIAAA Lapel Pin Exchange
2:45 p.m.
Exhibit Show Door Prize Drawing
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Workshop Session IV View full list
4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Exhibit Show Reception
4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
LTI Session III
LTI 502, LTI 510, LTI 614, LTI 615, LTI 635, LTI 701, LTI 708, LTI 709, LTI 712, LTI 719, LTI 726, LTI 903
5:30 p.m.
Exhibit Show Passport Drawing
Monday, December 14
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
NIAAA State Liaisons & Executive Directors Breakfast Meeting
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
NIAAA Certified Test Administrators
8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
NFHS State High School Associations Roundtable
8:30 a.m.
Exhibit Show Breakfast Break
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Exhibit Show
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
NIAAA Logo Shop
8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Registration
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
NIAAA Endowment Silent Auction
9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Exhibit Show Door Prize Drawings
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Gift Pick Up
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Workshop Session V View full list
9:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
NEDC Meeting
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
QPA Recognition Reception
11:15 a.m.
Exhibit Show Passport Drawings
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
NIAAA State Award/Hall of Fame Chairs
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
NIAAA State Membership Chairs
12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
LTI Session IV
LTI 503, LTI 506, LTI 601, LTI 611, LTI 617, LTI 619, LTI 633, LTI 705, LTI 710B, LTI 720, LTI 724, LTI 904
12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Hot Topic Session II
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
"Give & Take"
(Getting Started with AI, Everyday Efficiency, Content Creation, Department Management, Building AI Systems, and Advanced Application)
2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
NIAAA Delegate Assembly
6 p.m.
Hall of Fame Banquet
Tuesday, December 15
7 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
NIAAA Board Meeting
7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
LTI Session V
LTI 504, LTI 603, LTI 627, LTI 628, LTI 638, LTI 703, LTI 706, LTI 714, LTI 715, LTI 727, LTI 790, LTI 910
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Talking & Trading Session II
(Legal Issues: Title IX Updates, Female Athletic Administrator Forum, Student Leadership Development, Coaching Coaches, Unifying Your Athletic Department and Community, and Communication in a Digital Age)
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9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
NIAAA CAA/CIAA Exam
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
NIAAA Retired ADs Breakfast
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Workshop Session VI View full list
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Sports Law Year-in-Review
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Closing General Session
2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
NIAAA Annual Meeting followed by State Door Prize Drawings
Workshop Schedule
Session I – Saturday, December 13 | 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
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Crisis Leadership: When Everything Goes Wrong
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Unified Champion Schools: Transforming School Culture Through Inclusion
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Culture Doesn't Graduate: Building Programs That Last
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Risk Management on Game Day: What You Can't Afford to Miss
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Winning the Digital Game: Sport Social Media Strategies that Drive Engagement
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Supporting Coaches to Maintain Balance
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Reclaiming The Heart of Sport
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Building a Positive and Productive Coaching Culture
Session II – Saturday, December 13 | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Building Programs Where Every Student Feels They Belong
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Lead with Confidence. Lead as You.
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How to Get Involved With The NIAAA
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Self-Assessment: A Vital Aspect of Leadership
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The Reality of Title IX in Today's Athletic Programs
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From Practice to Publication: Turning Successes into Articles
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Starting Strong: Building Confidence as a New Athletic Director
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Preparing Middle School Athletes for High School Success
Session III – Sunday, December 14 | 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
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Practical Uses of AI in Athletic Administration
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When a Coach Isn't Cutting It: Having the Conversation That Matters
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Launching a Student Leadership Team
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Making the Case for Resources: How to Advocate Upward
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Communication That Works: What to Say, When to Say It, and How
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Mental Health of the International Student-Athlete
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Managing Game Day Operations Without Constant Firefighting
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Prepared Before Play: Health Risk Minimization in High School Sports
Session IV – Sunday, December 14 | 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
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Keeping Great People: Strategies For Reducing Staff Turnover in Athletics
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Leadership That Lasts: Creating a Legacy Beyond Your Career
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The Power of Leading with Emotional Intelligence | Coaching in the 21st Century
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Mental Health Emergency Action Plans
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From Manager to Leader: How Athletic Directors Actually Influence Culture
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Beyond the Credential: Why Certification Changes Everything
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Mentorship That Matters: Supporting the Next Generation
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Sportsmanship by Design
Session V – Monday, December 15 | 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
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Structuring Your Athletic Department for Efficiency and Consistency
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Developmentally Appropriate Coaching for Middle School Athletics
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The Future of Interscholastic Athletics: What's Coming Next
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What Keeps ADs Up at Night: Legal Mistakes You Can Avoid
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Decision-Making Under Pressure: Leading When There's No Perfect Answer
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NCAA Eligibility Center Updates and Hot Topics
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Working Smarter: AI Tools and Strategies for the International School AD
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Athletic Administration Advocacy 101: Connecting With Legislaters At Every Level
Session VI – Tuesday, December 16 | 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
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Handling Parent Conflict Without Escalation or Liability
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Your Presence Sets the Standard: What Your Staff Feels Before You Speak
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Time Management for Athletic Directors: Where Your Time Should Go
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QPA for a Total Program Evaluation
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Leveraging AI Tools to Improve Efficiency
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Burnout Is Real: How to Sustain Yourself in This Role
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Safety and Security at Athletic Events: New Realities
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Champions of the Mission: Leading Education Based Athletics With Purpose