NIAAA - National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association

05/29/2026

We had a big month in April – 164 of you got certified ✅ Congrats on taking the next step in your professional development and keep going!!

05/25/2026

Honor. Sacrifice. Service. ✨

As we enjoy the holiday weekend with family, friends, and our school communities, the NIAAA remembers the true significance of Memorial Day. We extend our deepest gratitude to the families of our fallen heroes.
Thank you to all who have served, and to our athletic directors who continue to foster a spirit of character and community in our schools every day.

05/19/2026

Look who stopped by! 🏢✨

We had a wonderful surprise yesterday when Don Riviere, a member of our NIAAA Hall of Fame Class of 2018, visited the office.

Don has given so much to the world of education-based athletics, and it is always a privilege to catch up with our legendary leaders. Once a champion for athletic administration, always a champion!

Thank you for stopping by, Don! 🙌

05/19/2026

You're invited to a FREE webinar to learn about digital tickets & passes:

✅Why schools use digital tickets
✅Easy ways to market digital tickets
✅Increase game day attendance
✅Why ticket support is valuable

Join Eventlink on May 20 at 2:30 PM ET: https://bit.ly/eventlink-webinar-may2026

05/19/2026

Collaboration and leadership were on full display over the weekend! 💼✨

NIAAA members gathered in Atlanta, Georgia, for a highly successful Section 3 Meeting. These regional gatherings are essential for aligning our goals, sharing best practices, and continuing to champion education-based athletics.

A huge thank you to all the athletic administrators who dedicated their time this weekend to strengthening our profession and supporting athletic directors across the section!

05/14/2026

The desert is calling! 🌵☀️

We are counting down the days until the 57th National Athletic Directors Conference in Phoenix, Arizona! We can’t wait to have you join us for this premier event. From industry-leading speakers to unparalleled networking opportunities, it’s an event you won’t want to miss.

Stay tuned to our channels, we’ll be sharing plenty of reasons why you won’t want to miss NADC 2026. Get ready to connect, learn, and grow with your fellow athletic administrators!

05/14/2026

A look into a study Dr. Branden Lippy, CMAA, conducted concerning multi-sport athletes and her article published in the Spring IAA magazine.

05/13/2026

Educating parents and your community as early as possible on the importance of education-based athletics is crucial, writes Ryan Miller, CMAA. Sport specialization in particular can start in the third or fourth grade. Read more in this article:

05/13/2026

Specialization or Sampling? The NIAAA Pulse is BACK with Dr. Branden Lippy, CMAA, to discuss her article in the Spring IAA. More athletes appear to be training for one sport year-round – what can be done? Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

NIAAA Pulse: The Beat of Interscholastic Athletics · Episode