* Included in your Online Academy registration!
The Online Academy for Youth Sports Administrators is the primary content and resource location for youth sports administrators who are interested in earning their Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) credential. This professional development course provides a comprehensive foundation designed to raise professionalism and youth sports knowledge.
The Online Academy is an internet-based training program that includes dynamic content, video presentations, downloadable resources, and more. Once registered, participants review materials and information presented in nine sections. CYSA candidates are provided 60-days to complete the entire certification process. To provide greater flexibility, the Online Academy is presented in a flexible way to allow participants to review the materials (and submit exams) in any order, at any time. ALL candidates must successfully complete the Online Academy to earn the CYSA!
Online Academy benefits:
The regular tuition for the Online Academy is $395. This fee includes all online materials, the exam, a certificate upon completion as well as a polo shirt and continued access to the CYSA Area for the entire two-year initial CYSA Cycle. Also, visit the Special Opportunities Page to learn about the Bonus Webinars that are offered periodically.
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Join us as Kansas Recreation and Park Association (KRPA) celebrates its 75th anniversary as NAYS partners with KRPA partner to host a bonus in-person Academy session as part of the KRPA Annual Conference at the Overland Park Convention Center. Registration will be conducted by KRPA. The onsite portion is designed to enhance the educational experience and afterwards, participants will gain access to the Online Academy to complete the certification process.
NAYS will again partner with the Missouri Park and Recreation Association (MPRA) to host an in-person Academy session as part of the MPRA Annual Conference in Lake Ozark, Missouri. Registration will be conducted by MPRA. The onsite portion is designed to enhance the educational experience and afterwards, participants will gain access to the Online Academy to complete the certification process.
NAYS will host a special 3-hour Bonus webinar for any Online registrant to enhance and prepare CYSA candidates. After the webinar, participants will gain access to the Online Academy to complete the certification process.
The CPRS Recreation Section and NAYS will be offering a pre-conference certification opportunity at in San Diego. NAYS and the California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS) will host an in-person Academy session as part of the CPRS Annual Conference in San Diego, CA. The onsite portion is designed to enhance the educational experience and afterwards, participants will gain access to the Online Academy to complete the certification process.
Please email academy@nays.org for group and student rates or for any additional information.
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Phone: 1-800-688-5437
Fax: 1-561-684-2546
Email: nays@nays.org
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