NIAAA U is a one-year cohort study opportunity that provides the next step for athletic administrators who have reached a high level of certification and involvement in Leadership Training Institute (LTI) courses.
Launched in 2019 with a single cohort study group, NIAAA U has now expanded to include four unique cohort opportunities:
- Executive Leadership Study – Designed for CMAAs to focus on today’s biggest challenges facing athletic administrators; experience professional growth, camaraderie and networking
- Mentoring Cohort – Provides mentoring, networking and support for newer athletic administrators throughout the year
- Quality Program Assessment (QPA) Cohort – Supports CAAs and CMAAs who wish to apply for the QPA by assigning them a mentor who has successfully completed the QPA and who will work together through the cohort platform to complete the QPA via monthly assignments
- District Athletic Director Cohort – Offers strategies and practices for running effective and efficient athletic/activity offices at a district level for CAAs who provide leadership to multiple secondary schools
Keep an eye out for NIAAA U Cohort study opportunities as we approach each National Athletic Directors Conference (NADC). NIAAA U Cohorts begin at one NADC and close at the following NADC one year later. Attendance at these NADCs is required as well as participation throughout the year.