youth sports conference

“The Youth Sports Congress is a great event to network and get up-to-date on the trends and issues in youth sports. We got a lot of new ideas this year and it’s good to see what other organizations are doing to improve their sports. Also, the people you meet at Congress are a great resource when you have a question. It’s easy to just send a quick email since you know them now and it’s not as awkward to ask for information or a favor.”

Miste Adams, Recreation Superintendent,National Trail Parks and Recreation District, Springfield, OH
“From my first experience I realized that attending Congress is something that is instrumental in my profession and every year I learn something new. The trends change and you get to meet more people in the industry that really helps me grow personally and professionally.”

Brent Mosbacher, Recreation Coordinator, City of Novato, Novato, CA
“Being military, attending the NAYS Youth Sports Congress is a nice way to get involved with the outside non-military youth sports organizations. To see what they are doing in their programs is a wonderful experience.”

Angie Gadomski, Youth Sports and Fitness Director, Ellsworth Air Force Base, Piedmont, SD
“I did not know so many other people loved kids like we did and it’s great to see and meet a bunch of individuals who love youth sports like we do.”

Roderick Mitchell, Coach, Brown Missionary Baptist Church, Southaven, MS
“I have never been to a conference that gives as much bang for your buck as NAYS Youth Sports Congress!”

Becky Shaddle, Athletic Director, Mercer Island Boys & Girls Club, Mercer Island, WA
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REGISTER FOR THE 2021 NAYS YOUTH SPORTS CONGRESS IN SAN ANTONIO, OCT. 27-30

REGISTER FOR THE 2021 NAYS VIRTUAL YOUTH SPORTS CONGRESS, NOV. 16-18

Preliminary Agenda - San Antonio

*This is a tentative schedule for the 2021 NAYS Youth Sports Congress in San Antonio. Session dates and times are subject to change. All times listed are in Central Time. Registrants can attend any NAYS Youth Sports Congress session or Athletic Business session.

**Virtual Congress agenda coming soon



Wednesday, October 27, 2021

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Welcome Keynote and National Awards Presentation

Keynote Speaker: Marty McNair, Founder, Jordan McNair Foundation

Thursday, October 28, 2021

8:45am - 10:15am

Emergency Health and Safety Best Practice Recommendations for Youth Sports Leagues

Presenter: Dr. Robert Huggins, President of Research & Athlete Performance and Safety, Korey Stringer Institute

10:30am - 12:00pm

Encouraging Healthy Youth Behaviors Through a Lifestyle and Medicine Approach

Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tollefson, American College of Lifestyle Mediciine and MSU Denver/Kaitlyn Tollefson

12:00pm - 4:15pm

AB Show Expo

OR

Academy for Youth Sports Administrators Session (Only for General Plus Certification Attendees)

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Leadership Lessons I Learned by Saving the Universe

Presenter: Chris Stevenson, Founder, Be Military Fit Los Angeles

OR

Customer Service for Loyalty and Retention

Presenter: Ruby Newell-Legner, Customer Experience Design Consultant, 7 Star Service

Friday, October 29, 2021

8:30am - 9:45am

The Leadership Continuum: The Importance of Intergenerational Thinking and Action

Presenter: Dr. Brian Nakamura, Assistant Professor of Practice for the Bush School of Government and Public Service

10:00am - 11:15am

Championing an Inclusive Model in Sports

Presenter: Krista Rappoccio, Senior Director Move United

11:30am - 12:30pm

AB Show Keynote - "Unleash Your Potential"

Presenter: Molly Fletcher, CEO, Author and Former Sports Agent

12:30pm - 4:00pm

AB Show Expo

4:00pm - 5:15pm

Preventing Abuse in Youth Sports

Presenter: Andy Driska, Michigan State University

Saturday, October 30, 2021

8:30am - 10:30am

A Roundtable Discussion of Current Youth Sports Issues