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2023 NJCAA Convention Session Descriptions
Maximizing Technology to Rediscover the Love of the Game, Presented by PrestoSports
Most of us were attracted to sports for the love of competition – not the business. But there are a lot of similarities. From planning strategies to getting the word out about your program and driving revenue, to the actual execution, everyone is competing for time, eyeballs, and dollars. In this session, we'll share how to scale your resources, fund your program, and elevate your school's brand by leveraging a full sports technology platform, including AI advancements, enhanced stats integrations, and multi-screen streaming experiences. Gain a view and integrated command of all that is possible for your program across every platform, media, and channel.
Speakers: Marilyn Cox, PrestoSports
Tiered Sanction Open Forum
Lind Hartsell, chair of the Tiered Sanctions Subcommittee, will be available to provide an update on the subcommittee's concepts and hear feedback from attendees.
Speakers: Lind Hartsell, Commissioner – NJCAA Region 10
NJCAA 101 / New AD Orientation
Athletic directors new to the NJCAA are invited to learn about national office updates and related best practices from colleagues.
Speakers: Kevin Salisbury, Community College Rhode Island
NJCAA 101 / New Coaches Orientation
Coaches new to the NJCAA are invited to learn about national office updates and related best practices from colleagues.
Speakers: Ron Riggle, Lincoln Land Community College (IL); Alison Mohr, Daytona State College (FL)
Emergency Preparedness in Today's Athletic World, Presented by USCAH & the NJCAA Welfare & Safety Council
Please join the NJCAA Welfare & Safety and the U.S. Council for Athletes' Health as we discuss best practices in the area of emergency action planning, emergency equipment, and the role of athletic administrators and coaches in this important area. We will also examine education, training, and preparation for athletic emergencies and how you can prepare your staff for these situations.
Speakers: Bob Sweeney, Vice President U.S. Council for Athletes' Health; Kyle Roepnack, Herkimer College (NY)
Speed Mentoring Roundtables
Mentors and mentees will discuss hiring and separating practices, climbing the ladder in your field, and strategic planning. Mentors will spend an allotted time with mentees at tables and then rotate to the next mentee table. Mentees will be able to prompt questions pertaining to discussion topics.
Mentors: Rob Chaney, NJCAA Region 8 (FL); Marci Henry, Northeastern Junior College (CO); Michelle Ivey, Marion Military Institute (AL); Dr. Dan Kinney, Iowa Western Community College; Dr. Chris Parker, NJCAA President & CEO (NC); Michelle Meadows, NJCAA COO (NC); Mick McDaniel, NJCAA Board Chair, Tompkins Cortland Community College (NY); Michelle Ruble, College of Southern Maryland
Coaches Panel: Playing Under Pressure
Understanding the pressures for student-athletes and coaches that can affect performing at a high level.
Sponsor Presentation: Musco 5-10 minutes
Speakers: Darin Monroe, Rock Valley College (IL); Tarlough Gasque, Montgomery College (MD); Sue Brugh, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Understanding the Impact of NIL on the NJCAA x the Partnership with Opendorse
The world of name, image, and likeness (NIL) has evolved drastically over the last 2 years. This education session will cover a variety of topics including the current state of NIL in the NJCAA; key data, trends, & the impact of education; the impact of NIL on recruiting; the impact of NIL on the lifecycle of an NJCAA student-athlete; the challenges & successes faced by student-athletes; how athletes are using NIL to prepare them for “the real world;” and how administrators are working with Opendorse to support their student-athletes in this new world.
Speakers: Bri Cassidy, Director of Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL) Education
Implementing Mental Health Support on a Budget: How to Meet Your Athletes & Coach's Needs, Presented by Cutler Wellness
Student-athlete mental health statistics, as well as the mental health, wants & needs data. We will discuss barriers that prevent small collegiate institutions from providing those resources. We will collaboratively discuss with participants ways some institutions have met a few of these needs.
Speaker: Betsy Cutler, President & CEO
Title IX Risk Management
Title IX – 37 words that impact the work we do with student-athletes. Attend this session to understand the what and why of existing issues, and how to spot red flags and address them. Scott Lewis will draw from the courts, the news, and his experiences working with athletic departments of all types across the country, as well as the Olympic movement. Bring your questions: there will be time for a question and answer session.
Speaker: Scott Lewis, Managing Partner, TNG
Athletic Insurance: Protecting and Insuring Student-Athletes, Presented by Bob McCloskey Insurance
Join us for a dive into athletic insurance and what is happening in today's intercollegiate sports marketplace. We'll talk about the various types of athletic insurance and what you need to understand about each, how insurance premiums are derived, and review effective practices that can help control an institution's costs.
Speaker: Matthew Deeb, Vice President - Sales & Operations; Pete Ginnegar - Senior Vice President; Rob McCloskey - President
NJCAA Compliance Presentation
NJCAA Compliance staff will review pertinent updates.
Speakers: NJCAA Compliance Staff
The Value of Today's Athletics Communicator presented by College Sports Communicators
Athletics communicators provide high value by telling your department's story and managing your brand. Formerly CoSIDA, College Sports Communicators is a 4,000+-member national association of communicators and creatives in collegiate athletics.
Speaker: Will Roleson, Associate Executive Director - College Sports Communicators; Cody Dalton, Catawba Valley Community College (NC)
NJCAA National Office Open House
Come for a tour of the National Office with the National Office staff.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Training
This training is on being an equity, diversity, and inclusion ally. Enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion starts with a deep understanding of our own and others’ diversity thumbprint, with each individual’s cultural identity of multiple dimensions coexisting simultaneously. Attendees will explore the skills, actions, behaviors, and practices that can be taken to support others through allyship.
Speaker: Stan Johnson, Stan Johnson, and Associates LLC.
How to Optimize Your Recruiting Efforts, Presented by NCSA College Recruiting & Front Rush
NCSA College Recruiting and Front Rush by NCSA have come together to host an exciting panel discussion on how to optimize your recruiting efforts through online recruiting tools. Hear from your fellow NJCAA coaches on how they use tools like NCSA and Front Rush to help you discover, connect with, and recruit student-athletes to your school and build a stronger program
Speakers: Luis Cortell, Recruiting Coach
Streamlining International Recruitment, Presented by In-Cred
Come learn about this FREE institutional service, that will help your institution streamline the admissions and athletic compliance processes for international students.
Speaker: Sam White, Customer Success Lead Manager
Athletic Director Panel: On-boarding and Orientation for Athletic Staff
Bringing on new athletic staff can be a full-time job in and of itself. Hear ideas from ADs at all three divisions on how they handle bringing in full-time and part-time staff.
Speakers: Christina Hundley, Paradise Valley Community College (AZ); Kevin Salisbury, Community College of Rhode Island; Megan Aiello, Spartanburg Methodist College (SC)
Resume Building and Resume Review
When was the last time you really looked at your resume, are you displaying your abilities and achievements so they highlight your capabilities? Are you using the power of Linkedin? If not, let us show you how Linkedin has become the best way to showcase your resume. Oh and do not forget that cover letter - we will give you some great tips to help you use the cover letter to your advantage to help you stand out from other applications.
Speakers: Dr. Patty Raube Keller, Boston College (MA); Tim Drain, Tyler Junior College (TX)
Student First, Athlete Second: Ensuring Success Starting with Academics
Prioritizing academics and understanding how it affects the immediate, gradual, final outcomes for student-athletes
Speaker: Maggie Murray, Caldwell Community College (NC)
Marines Leadership
Description coming soon
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Panel
We will discuss the importance of being aware of one’s own cultural beliefs and values. In addition to the importance of gaining knowledge of cultures, perspectives, and value systems that are different from one’s own. We will speak to ways in which this subject matter impacts how we process information and how it directly affects our productivity in the athletic space.
Speakers: Jordan Bishop, NJCAA Coordinator of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (NC); Kevin Thomas, Pamoja; Megan Aiello, Spartanburg Methodist College (SC), Duane Herr, Anne Arundel Community College (MD); Stephanie Worrels Williams, Ranger College (TX)
Coaches Panel: The Relationships Built Within Your Team
Discuss utilizing your assistant coaches, helping them grow as a coach, and bridging the gap from player to head coach
Speakers: Patty Medina, Harford Community College (MD); Tisha England, Catawba Valley Community College (NC); Jillian Flores, Iowa Western Community College