Professional Development and Professionalism Benefits for your Program MSADA

MSADA Derek Maki, President Athletic Director Kenwood High School Carol Satterwhite, Executive Director net

Leadership Training Institute 33 courses offered by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Every imaginable topic related to an athletic director’s position and responsibilities 4 hours in length Will increase knowledge and background

LTI Courses offered at: MSADA Conference – April MSADA Summer Institute MSADA New AD Workshop MSADA Outreach Program NIAAA National AD Conference – December Neighboring states throughout the year

National Athletic Director Certification Offered through NIAAA Accredited by Middle States National Bureau of Certification Highly acclaimed and recognized through country Signifies professionalism Three levels: RAA; CAA; CMAA

NFHS Coaching Education Two basic courses: Fundamentals of Coaching & First Aid Sport-specific courses Elective courses Free courses: Concussions in Sports, the Role of the Parent in Sports and Sportsmanship

NFHS Coaching Elective Courses Engaging Effectively with Parents Health and Wellness: A Coach’s Guide to Hydration, Nutrition and Supplements NCAA Eligibility Center Coaching Education Teaching and Modeling Behavior Teaching Sports Skills

NFHS Coaching Certification The time as arrived Level I National Certification: Fundamentals & First Aid courses and sport-specific National data base Courses on-line

NFHS Coaches Association & Maryland State Coaches Assoc. Dual membership agreement $16 membership fee – lowest in country Benefits: $1 Million liability insurance; subscription to High School Today (only state in nation with this benefit!); state & national awards

Frequently offered Excuses (by both Athletic Directors & Coaches) I don’t have the time I don’t have the money to pay for the courses I have too many responsibilities at school & at home There ARE solutions to each one! They are only excuses

Professional Development and Professionalism The beneficiaries are your athletes and program Coaches with a basis in Education-based athletics will cause less problems and help your athletes develop beyond sport-specific skills Athletic directors are the leaders of the program & the ‘Coach of Coaches’