The IADA is pleased to support the NIAAA Leadership Training Program by offering LTI 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 LTI 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.

LTI Courses

LTC 501

Philosophy, Leadership Organizations and Professional Programs Thursday, July 17 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration Form 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 Institute and Certification Program. It is a prerequisite for all levels of certification and includes study materials for the CAA Certification Examination.

LTC 502

Principles, Strategies and Methods Wednesday, July 16 2:00 - 6:00 PM

Registration Form 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.

LTC 504

LEGAL ISSUES I (RISK MANAGEMENT) Thursday, July 17 - 2:30 - 6:30 PM

Registration Form 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.

LTC 618	MANAGEMENT OF INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC PLAYER EQUIPMENT Thursday, July 17 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Form 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.

LTC 630

INTERSCHOLASTIC CONTEST MANAGEMENT – PLANNING, PREPARATION AND METHODS Thursday, July 17 - 2:30 - 6:30 PM

Registration Form This course examines the historic foundations and precedents for contest management as an extension of educationally sound sports programs. Planning methods for contest management are examined including selection of supervisory personnel, suggested need assessment tools, and checklists for the development of supervision plans and policies. In addition, an overview of methods is suggested for creation of an educationally sound competition environment among players, coaches, students and other spectators. Course appendices provide assessment tools and examples of contemporary management practices. These tools are also contained on an attached compact disc for local reproduction, discussions and planning.

LTC 707

Assessment of Interscholastic Athletic Programs and Personnel Thursday, July 17 - 2:30 - 6:30 PM

Registration Form This course examines a philosophical rationale and a variety of methods that may be used to assess athletic programs and personnel. The goals of this program are to improve the performance of athletic coaches and other athletic departmentpersonnel, improvement of program operations and improvement of satisfaction among players, parents and employees. A central theme is to encourage assessment of needs, interests and opinions that can enhance goal-setting and planning priorities. The course examines a philosophical rationale for assessment of high school sport programs, discusses basic statistical concepts, focuses on Affective Assessment, describes various Personnel Assessment methods and concepts, and details various Program Assessment techniques.

LTC 709	COMMUNICATIONS, METHODS AND APPLICATIONS FOR ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATORS Wednesday, July 16 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Registration Form This course examines relevant strategies and principles that can be used to enhance the skills of athletic administrators in communications. This course is focused on Communications concepts. Materials and strategies for the enhancement for communication skills are provided. Appendices provide relevant materials that support text materials and principles.

LTC 721

POSITIVE SPORTING BEHAVIOR-FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME Thursday, July 17 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration Form In this course students will learn to implement appropriate strategies and techniques, designed to create a positive, productive learning environment, which will support a system that encourages character and self-discipline and sportsmanship. This class will provide opportunities for self assessment and reflection in regards to prior performance. In addition students will participate in class discussions, and activities which will increase their knowledge and skills of the effective components of successful character, citizenship and sportsmanship to share with their students, coaches, parents and communities.