certification for youth sports administrators

“I thought the Academy was fantastic, and I'm grateful that I was given tools and ideas that I can start implementing immediately. Sometimes as administrators we get caught up in the negativity of some parents and coaches and the Academy was a great motivator to keep pushing forward and do things the right way. Thank you to NAYS and the instructors for giving us the road map!”

Ryan Orendorff, CPRP Recreation Specialist - Youth Sports, Widefield Community Center, Colorado Springs, CO
“I just wanted to take the time out to thank NAYS for all you do with training everyone and giving us the guidance to provide leadership for our programs. I can honestly say I have been in a lot of trainings and this one is the one that I am most proud of. It wasn't just a couple of yes or no questions; this was one that you had to put time, thought and effort into. The training was top notch, the online exam was great, and I truly am excited to take what I have learned and will continue to learn and provide the best I can for my community.”

Geno Allport, President, Albion Youth Football, Albion, NYY
“The Academy training was the best training that I have been involved in since I was hired at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Scottsdale. It really opened my eyes to the changes that we need to make here.“

Sheila Scott, Sports Fitness & Recreation Coordinator, Boys & Girls Club Scottsdale-Barker Branch, Scottsdale, AZ
“As a faculty member with the Academy I am very excited about the opportunities that the Online Academy present. The charts, graphs, diagrams, web links and photos all make the presentation of our topics second-to-none! I am also looking forward to being involved in the regularly scheduled chat sessions as youth sports administrators from around the world will be able to join together in discussing hot topics on a regular basis throughout the year. See you online!“

John Sadler, President of Sadler and Company
“By earning the CYSA, you are making the ultimate statement that you truly care about the children and the programs you are providing for them. I strongly recommend that anyone involved in youth sports programming make the effort to go through an Academy and maintain this valuable certification. It pays big dividends every day.“

Megan Vining, CYSA, Recreation Supervisor at Pullman Parks and Recreation, WA
"The decisions we make on a daily basis have profound and long-lasting impact on the children who participate in our programs. I have benefited immensely from earning my CYSA credential as it has enabled me to be a better leader, a more effective communicator and also be more informed on the wide variety of issues we deal with on a daily basis."

Maria Barner, CYSA, Bureau Manager – Recreation, City of Norfolk, VA
"I have become more knowledgeable in many areas of the youth sports field today. Living in a small community, we often don’t see or hear about some of the crazy things that happen at sporting events in other areas of the country. With all the information that CYSAs receive through email, on the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) website and through Sporting Kid Magazine, etc., youth sports administrators can keep up to date with the times, be prepared to handle unique situations when they occur and keep young athletes safe on the playing fields. It has been a great honor to become a CYSA and to be able to put this valuable information in place in our youth sports programs."

Matt Bouchard, Caribou Parks and Recreation, Caribou, ME
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SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES

certification for youth sports administrators live trainingHistorically, NAYS has offered in-person educational opportunities to assist CYSA candidates as they complete the certification process. Comprehensive sessions including group discussions, exercises and role playing are presented by a professional faculty. Short breaks are taken periodically throughout the Onsite Academy to give participants plenty of networking opportunities.

The format and duration of the Onsite Academy varies depending upon location. For example, Special One-Day Academies are offered in conjunction with some state park and recreation conferences, as stand-alone training opportunities and each year a Special Academy is offered simultaneously with the NAYS Youth Sports Congress at the Athletic Business Show.

At the conclusion of any Onsite Academy, participants are required to complete the Online Academy to earn the CYSA designation.

NAYS also offers Bonus Webinar + Online Academy experiences to help prepare candidates for the certification process while providing an additional educational and networking experience. After the live 3-hour Bonus Webinar, participants are provided access to the Online Academy for Youth Sports Administrators to complete the certification process to earn the CYSA credential. There is no additional fee for the Bonus webinars but each session will have limited class size.


UPCOMING SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN THE CYSA DESIGNATION

 

October 20, 2022 (Thursday) NAYS BONUS WEBINAR plus Online Access 12pm - 3pm ET (9am - 12pm PT)

NAYS will include a Special 3-hour webinar for any Online Academy registrant to enhance and prepare CYSA candidates. After the webinar, participants will gain access to the Online Academy to complete the certification process.

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November 17, 2022 (Thursday) Special In-Person Academy session during the NAYS Youth Sports Congress/AB Show

NAYS will host a special Academy session for general NAYS Youth Sports Congress registrants followed by access to the Online Academy to complete the certification process. General + Certification registrants will participate in the NAYS Youth Sports Congress and AB Show educational sessions, keynotes, receptions, expo and more. Visit the NAYS Youth Sports Congress page for detailed information about the entire event that will take place in Orlando, FL November 16-19, 2022.

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February 16, 2023 (Thursday) MPRA/NAYS BONUS Onsite Academy plus Online Access (final times TBD) - Lake Ozark, MO

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.

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April 3, 2023 (Monday) CPRS/NAYS BONUS Onsite Academy plus Online Access (final times TBD) - San Diego Convention Center, CA

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.

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Please email academy@nays.org for group and student rates or for any additional information at any time.