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"ALL coaches are required by our organization to be certified through NAYS. No other people are permitted to be on our sidelines without it."

Philip Kuntz Sr., Northmont Wee Bolts Football Englewood, OH
"Our last season was the worst season we have ever experienced. We had to cancel playoffs because we would have needed our local police to keep the peace. The children did not come back because their playing experience was not a fun one. This season I made it mandatory that all coaches must be trained and certified with NYSCA. Regardless of any of the negatives from the past season, having NAYS on board with us is a positive that will correct all of that. This season we have basically started our program over but through the support and continued education of NAYS, it will be good!"

Ray Freeman, Hampton County Recreation Hampton, SC
"The National Alliance for Youth Sports, through their support of research on the issues of youth sports and the creation of programs such as the NYSCA, has given us a cornerstone onto which we build our program. I cannot thank NAYS enough for their time and dedication not only to our youth but to sports in general."

Dave Ludington, City of Gaithersburg, Md.
"We at Palma Ceia Little League believe that effective training for our coaches is a critical factor in ensuring that our players have a great Little League experience."

David Doney, Palma Ceia Little League in Tampa, Fla.
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Become a NAYS Member Organization

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Join more than 3,000 youth sports organizations

Becoming a NAYS Member Organization ensures your organization's coaches, administrators, parents and officials are knowledgeable and confident about their important role in community youth sports and also that your program is utilizing the most comprehensive system for youth sports management.

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What is a NAYS Member Organization?

Organizations partnering with NAYS to offer any or all of the following education and membership programs are considered Member Organization.

NAYS Coach Training & Membership Program

NAYS Parent Orientation & Membership Program

NAYS League Director Training & Membership Program

NAYS Officials Training & Membership Program

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Who qualifies to start a NAYS Member Organization?

All youth sports organizations are eligible to become NAYS Member Organizations. More than 3,000 community-based organizations are active NAYS Member Organizations, including parks & recreation departments, independent youth sports leagues, schools, Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCAs/YWCAs, Police Athletic Leagues, religious-affiliated programs, military-affiliated programs, and other service groups throughout the country.

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Getting Started

Our programs are designed for organizations to set up quickly and efficiently. In order for organizations to host onsite clinics for coaches, officials, and/or parents, there are a few simple steps. Organizations planning to exclusively offer online clinics can be set up in just one day! Either way, the place to start is the Interest Form. 

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Would you like to meet with a NAYS representative about becoming a Member Organization? Complete the form below to set up a brief phone or web meeting. We will cover topics like training content, member benefits and the online member account features. No obligations.

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