Special Events
Spouse/Guest Activities
Make sure to join us for a welcome reception at the Orlando World Center Marriott on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
The Spouse/Guest Breakfast will be held on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 9 a.m. at the Orlando World Center Marriott. Entertainment will be provided by the FIAAA Host Committee.
ESPN Wide World of Sports Tour
Saturday December 16, 2023
8 a.m. – 11 a.m. (Buses depart at 7:15 a.m.)
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Buses depart at 8:15 a.m.)

NIAAA Endowment Golf Tournament
Saturday, December 16, 2023 – 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $125
Location: Hawk's Landing Golf Course
Included: Breakfast and golf
"Give & Take"
Monday, December 19, 2023 – 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
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AD’s with 1-3 years of Experience
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District School AD
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Private/Faith Based/Charter School AD
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Middle School AD
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Multi-Duty/Rural School AD
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Urban/Inner City School AD
"Talking & Trading" I
Saturday, December 16, 2023 – 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Legal Discussion: “New Title IX Regulations/Transgender Student Participation in Athletic”
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Legal: “How AD’s can be Better Leaders”
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Female Athletic Directors Forum
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“Creating Parent/Student Athlete Relationships”
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“What’s really important in evaluating coaches?”
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“The National Epidemic of Adolescent and High School Student Mental Health”
"Talking & Trading" II
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 – 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
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Legal Discussion: “New Title IX Regulations/Transgender Student Participation in Athletic”
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Legal: “How AD’s can be Better Leaders”
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Female Athletic Directors Forum
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“Creating Parent/Student Athlete Relationships”
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“What’s really important in evaluating coaches?”
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“The National Epidemic of Adolescent and High School Student Mental Health”
Hot Topic Session
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 – 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Topic: "Understanding the Athletic Administrator/Contest Official Relationship"
Speaker: Dana Pappas, Director of Officiating Services, NFHS and Michael Kruger, Colorado High School Activities Association
Sports Law Year-in-Review

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 – 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
An examination of the key 2021 federal and state court case rulings, legislative acts, administrative agency decisions, and other legal pronouncements impacting scholastic athletics programs.
Speaker: John E. Johnson