Resources for Navy CYP Staff


Welcome! Please review all of the information contained in this section and familiarize yourself with the NAYS programs and resources.

NAYS provides support, resources and information about the NAYS programs that should be offered at your installation, including the NAYS Coach Training & Membership program, the NAYS Parent Orientation which provides orientation for sports parents and the Start Smart Sports Development Programs.

Important Links

Nominate a Coach of the Year

Nominate a Parent of the Year

Register for the Annual Youth Sports Congress

Register for the Academy for Youth Sports Administrators


Your NAYS Member Organization

Your installation should be established as a NAYS Member Organization. Being a NAYS Member Organization allows you to provide training to coaches, parents and officials to ensure high quality sports programming.

Log in to your member organization account

*Use your email and password.

To become NAYS Member Organization representative, please contact Garrett Pearson at gpearson@nays.org or 1-800-688-5437.


Professional Certification - CYSA

NAYS is here to assist Navy Youth Sports and Fitness Directors through the process of earning and maintaining their Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) credential.

If you need more information about the Academy for Youth Sports Administrators and the CYSA credential, please contact Lisa Licata at llicata@nays.org.


Start Smart

If you have questions about the Start Smart Sports Development Programs, please contact Andy Parker at aparker@nays.org.


Downloadable Resources

National Standards for Youth Sports

NAYS Coaches' Code of Ethics

NAYS Parents' Code of Ethics

NAYS Officials' Code of Ethics

NAYS Players' Code of Ethics

Thank you for all you do for NAVY KIDS!