Leadership Training
The IADA is pleased to support the NIAAA Leadership Training Program by offering LTC Leadership courses at the division meeting days and at the state conference. The Leadership Training Program is a broad-based curriculum that enhances the leadership potential and ability of the NIAAA and IADA members. The program is composed of courses, each addressing a specific topic in athletic administration. Leadership Training Courses will be offered during the division meeting days and at the state convention. For the fall division meeting LTC courses, please click on the link. Please look for the registration form in your winter journal and on the IADA web page for the state conference.
Objectives of Leadership Training
1. To provide knowledge to improve professionalism in the field of athletic administration.
2. To develop a leadership pool for involvement in the NIAAA and member state athletic administrators associations.
3. To help candidates prepare for the Certified Athletic Administrator examination.
Benefits of the Leadership Training Program
1. Improve members' working knowledge of the NIAAA and NFHS.
2. Assist members in preparation for the Certified Athletic Administrators examination.
3. Prepare members for service on NIAAA committees.
4. Improve members' working knowledge and competencies in athletic administration.
5. Provide resource information in all areas of the curriculum.
6. Improve professionalism in the field of athletic administration.
7. Provide the opportunity to earn graduate credit.
LTC Courses
| LTC 501 |
Philosophy, Leadership Organizations and Professional Development
5/1/09 11:00 - 3:00 |
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The flagship course of Leadership Training serves as an overview for interscholastic athletic administration. This course introduces the philosophy of educational athletics then focuses on the roles of the NIAAA, the NFHS, the State Athletic/Activity Associations, and the State Athletic Administrator�s Associations. The course also previews the NIAAA Leadership Training and Certification Programs. It is a prerequisite for all levels of certification and includes study materials for the CAA Certification Examination.
Enrollees who will derive greatest benefit: Athletic administrators seeking to learn more about educational athletics, national organizations, and those interested in pursuing the certification process. This course is a recommended prerequisite to all other LTP courses.
Required for: RAA, CAA and CMAA Certification
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| LTC 502 |
Principles, Strategies and Methods
5/1/09 3:30-7:30 p.m. |
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This course takes a basic approach to the fundamentals and methods of athletic administration and alerts and educates athletic administrators regarding potential problems and possible solutions in areas such as budgets, transportation, and scheduling and parent/student/coach conflicts. The course also touches upon sample athletic/activity program philosophies, department organizational charts, activity procedures/checklist, public relations, coaching applications/assessments and emergency plans.
Enrollees who will derive greatest benefit: Inexperienced athletic administrators seeking to define and improve their operational procedures.
Required for: RAA, CAA and CMAA Certification
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| LTC 504 |
Legal Issues I (Risk Management)
5/2/09 8:00 - 12:00 |
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This course has in-depth coverage of all aspects of liability for sports injuries and risk management, including the duties imposed on athletic administrators, coaches, athletic trainers, and other athletic personnel, documentation requirements for an effective risk management program, and development of a strategic plan for risk management in the context of an interscholastic athletic program.
Enrollees who will derive greatest benefit: Administrators seeking information concerning Constitutional law and the need of exposure to causes for negligence and to legal �Standards of Care�
Required for: CAA and CMAA Certification
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| LTC 608 |
Management Strategies and Organization Techniques
5/2/09 8:00 - 12:00 |
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This course is designed to inform athletic administrators how to more effectively organize and manage their time, apply time management principles, be more productive and have balance to life. Instruction will focus on 12 key components and strategies, including proven techniques and tips to teach participants how to: Set Goals and Priorities, Plan for Results, Organize for Success, Process Paperwork, Delegate Effectively, Eliminate Time Wasters, Enhance Decision-Making, Make Meetings Productive, Conquer Procrastination, Utilize Technology, Communicate Effectively and Reduce Stress.
Enrollees who will derive greatest benefit: Administrators who are not familiar with the pressures and intensity of athletics administration and who could benefit form orientation to time as an administrative resource
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| LTC 611 |
Concepts and Strategies for Interscholastic Marketing, Promotions and Supplemental Fund-Raising
5/1/09 3:30-7:30 p.m. |
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This course will provide the athletic administrator with strategies and ideas to successfully promote and market the school�s interscholastic programs and to enhance the success of supplemental fund-raising efforts. Promotional activities designed to create interest in, increase enthusiasm for, and enhance the image of, a school�s interscholastic activities program are described. Models of supplemental fund-raising are summarized, including a focused segment on working successfully with booster clubs and safeguarding of funds that have been raised. The potential for raising funds through grants and outreach efforts for major gifts are introduced. Detailed information related to corporate sponsorship is provided. Appendices include sample materials that may be utilized for grant and corporate sponsorship applications, marketing plans, and booster clubs, as well as fund-raising resources.
Enrollees who will derive greatest benefit: Administrators seeking strategies to promote and market their school�s interscholastic program, work successfully with booster clubs, increase the success of fund-raising initiatives, and initiate or broaden financial gain from grants and/or corporate sponsorships/donations.
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| LTC 618 |
Management of Interscholastic Athletic Player Equipment
5/1/09 11:00 - 3:00 |
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This course will make use of principles, strategies and best practices for fitting, adjusting, managing, reconditioning and maintaining athletic apparel, footwear and protective equipment. All methods and techniques discussed will be drawn from American Equipment Managers Association standards and practices.
Enrollees who will derive greatest benefit: Administrators who are inexperienced with techniques and methods for maintenance of competitive player equipment
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| LTC 703 |
Student Centered Educational Athletics�Performance Beyond the X�s and O�s
5/1/09 11:00 - 3:00 |
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This student centered program will provide learning experiences for student athletes beyond the X�s and O�s. This course will support a value based curriculum that will demonstrate model behaviors and qualities that students should emulate both in and out of the athletic arena. Teachable moments beyond the classroom�center court, centerfield or center ice�provide the opportunity to promote and maximize the achievement of these educational goals and life skills. This course will provide the necessary strategies, methods and resources to implement this initiative within your own school.
Enrollees who will derive the greatest benefit: Athletic Administrators seeking methods and strategies to recognize, maximize, and enhance model student behaviors.
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| LTC 709 |
Leadership, Management, Supervision and Decision-Making in Interscholastic Sports Programs
5/2/09 8:00 - 12:00 |
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The purpose of this course is to examine the concepts, methods and best practices available to athletic administrators in the skills of leadership, management, supervision and decision making. These methods have been researched from strategies currently used in education, government and business. The implications of those disciplines relevancy for athletic administrators will be emphasized throughout the course.
Enrollees who will derive greatest benefit: Administrators who are not familiar with the effect of personal preferences on communications, leadership and decision-making styles.
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| LTC 710 |
Current Issues in American Sports
5/1/09 3:30-7:30 p.m. |
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A panel of secondary level athletic administrators and outside experts will lead small group discussions of important issues and effective response strategies for 3-5 topics of contemporary issues selected annually. The topics will be examined by using a moderator to guide the discussion and cover certain aspects of the topic. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in the discussion. The instructional format of the course will consist of lecture, seminar discussion and audience interaction.
Enrollees who will derive greatest benefit: Administrators seeking discussion of current issues and problem resolution strategies.
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