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Many youth sports programs today are run by a group of volunteers who dedicate an enormous amount of time to the league. These volunteer league administrators take on a variety of duties - from being the President of the league, to sitting on the Board of Directors in positions like treasurer, equipment manager or fundraising/sponsorship coordinator, just to name a few.
These volunteers are often parents with a child in the league. Many have little or no formal training in the administration of youth sports. Also, these volunteers may also be personally liable for the actions of the program. For all of the above reasons, NAYS developed the National Youth Sports Administrators Association (NYSAA) to specifically provide information and liability protection for those individuals who volunteer to be part of a league's leadership team.
Overview - National Youth Sports Administrators Association (NYSAA)
 The National Youth Sports Administrators Association (NYSAA) is a membership organization of volunteers responsible for the planning and implementation of out-of-school sports programs. The program provides training, information, and resources for volunteer administrators such as league presidents, boards, commissions and representatives. The NYSAA program works to help administrators set and maintain high standards for their youth league for the benefit of the children in their care. The training addresses issues that administrators face every day, such as recruitment of coaches and volunteers, risk management, insurance, fundraising, and parent involvement.
How It Works
Getting involved
To become a member of the NYSAA
If you are interested in becoming a member of the NYSAA and would like to locate an Alliance Chapter in your community, email us at nysaa@nays.org to be to be put in touch with the Chapter Director in your area.
Introduction to Youth Sports Administration:
To become a member of the NYSAA, all volunteer administrators must participate in an interactive video clinic designed to provide a child-centered youth sports philosophy, successfully complete an exam and sign the NYSAA Code of Ethics Pledge. The clinic also includes the distribution of a journal addressing many of the topics that challenge administrators. The membership fee is $20. Click here for more information on the Introduction to Youth Sports Administration.
Continuing Education:
After completing the Introduction to Youth Sports Administration, the administrator automatically qualifies for the Administrator Continuing Education Program. To continue membership, the member resigns the Administrators Code of Ethics Pledge and remits the annual $20 membership fee. Click here for more information on Continuing Education.
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