Join us for the ONSITE ACADEMY FOR YOUTH SPORTS ADMINISTRATORS set for San Diego, CA November 20 – November 22*

Earn the Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) credential and participate in the 2013 NAYS Youth Sports Congress in conjunction with the Athletic Business Conference and Expo. The Onsite Academy will provide a comprehensive foundation of information that is critical knowledge for every professional youth sports administrator.

The Onsite Academy/CYSA Certification schedule begins Wednesday, Nov 20^th (12pm – 5pm), Thursday, Nov 21^th (8:30am – 5:30pm) and concludes Friday, November 22^th (8:30 – noon) – but plan to stay through Saturday morning (Nov 23rd) to take advantage of the additional educational sessions. All Academy and educational sessions will take place in the Convention Center in San Diego, California.  

*As a bonus, Academy attendees are invited to attend the AB Reception on Thursday evening as well as all NAYS/AB sessions and the AB Expo on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning.
 

The comprehensive Onsite Academy for Youth Sports Administrators is designed as an interpersonal, educational, networking opportunity that no youth sports administrator should miss. Attendees will gain a foundation of knowledge as well as new perspectives on developing workable solutions to challenges and issues faced while on the job. A professional faculty from around the country presents the information in a combination of seminars, discussion groups and role playing exercises. At the conclusion of the Onsite training, participants are provided access to the Online Academy to take their examination. Upon successful completion of the Onsite training and the Online Exam, the Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) credential is awarded.

The Academy is the only opportunity for youth sports administrators to earn the Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) credential. Currently, more than 2,400 CYSAs have graduated from the Academy.

The Benefits

• Participate with other professionals in a comprehensive training opportunity
• Demonstrate your professional commitment to the field of youth sports
• Earn the CYSA credential (add it to your signature line and build your resume)
• Receive training materials and have access to the Online Academy for the entire CYSA Cycle  
• Network and share materials with other youth sports professionals from around the world
• Remain current with trends/issues
• Become a leader in your community
• Gain the valuable information from a knowledgeable faculty
• Continued Online Access to the CYSA Only Areas for your entire 2-year CYSA cycle including the CYSA Forum, the CYSA Share Area plus more
• Become part of an elite group of PROFESSIONALS that have also earned the CYSA designation!

The Onsite Academy is usually scheduled over a two-day time frame. Comprehensive sessions are presented that include group discussions, exercises and role playing. Short breaks are taken periodically throughout the Onsite Academy to give participants plenty of networking opportunities. Attendees are responsible for their accommodations and meals.

The registration cost for the Onsite Academy is $395. This fee includes all Onsite and Online materials, the exam, a certificate upon completion as well as a polo shirt and continued access to the CYSA Only portion of the Online Academy for the entire two-year CYSA cycle.

OTHER 2013 ONSITE ACADEMY DATES/LOCATIONS

August 27, 2013 Orlando, FL at the FRPA Annual Conference. This special one-day Onsite Academy will allow participants to experience both the Onsite and Online Academies as participants will complete the certification process via the Online Academy. Special discounted register through FRPA.

November 20 - November 23, 2013 San Diego, CA simultaneoulsy during the NAYS Youth Sports Congress at the AB Conference & Expo. Register now.

Please send an e-mail to academy@nays.org if you have any questions.