NIAAA U Cohort

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; and give input about expanding the NIAAA’s Professional Development Academy offerings
• 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.