Chapter Overview

Presentation

by Kate DilworthMarketing Director

•About the National Alliance for Youth Sports

•Introduce programs and their member benefits

•Discuss features and tools for NAYS Chapters

•Questions

Education & Membership Programs-Coaches-Parents-Officials-Administrators

Youth DevelopmentPrograms-Start Smart-Hook a Kid on Golf-Ready, Set, RUN!

Our Vision for Every Community

Certified Youth Sports Administrator

Trained League Board/President

Trained Coaches

Knowledgeable Parents

Working Together for the KIDS

•Academy for Youth Sports Administrators•National Youth Sports Administrators

Association•National Youth Sports Coaches

Association•Parents Association for Youth Sports•National Youth Sports Officials

Association

Programs

Note:

There is a wide range of ways organizations can be involved with the National Alliance for Youth Sports. Each organization decides what is best for their needs.

Some mandate NAYS programs while others simply make the programs available.

Academy for Youth Sports Administrators

•Comprehensive certification program •Critical topics for professional youth sports administrators•Foundation and tools needed to positively impact the youth sports experience for ALL children in their communities

Academy for Youth Sports Administrators

•Youth sports philosophy•Professional development•Mission statements •Policies & procedures•Volunteer management•Child abuse prevention•Parent management•Conflict resolution•Insurance & risk management•Inclusion of children with disabilities•Evaluation & marketing of your program•Model youth sports program

Academy for Youth Sports Administrators

The Academy is offered ONLINE or ONSITE and is the only place where the Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) credential can be earned!

San Diego, CA November 20 – November 22

Academy for Youth Sports Administrators

The Certified Youth Sports Administrator is the vital component for changing the culture of youth sports.

Become part of an elite group of PROFESSIONALS that have also earned the CYSA designation!

Continued Online Access to the CYSA Only Areas for your entire 2-year CYSA cycle including the CYSA Forum, the CYSA Share Area plus more.

www.nays.org/academy

National Youth Sports Administrators Association

Training, resources, and membership for volunteer administrators such as league presidents, boards, commissioners and representatives. 

National Youth Sports Administrators Association

Initial clinic and membership fee is $45Membership is valid for one yearMembership renewal fee is $15

NYSAA members receive:•$1,000,000 Excess General Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 total)•$2,000,000 Directors & Officers Liability insurance•High quality membership card•Annual subscription to SportingKidmagazine•Monthly E-Newsletter•Online NYSAA Member Area• Revisit Online Clinic content• Access past issues of SportingKidmagazine• Background screening guidelines• Health and injury awareness resources• Additional youth sports administration tools• Exclusive Corporate Discount Programs

www.nays.org/volunteer_administrators

National Youth Sports Coaches Association

Most widely used volunteer coach training program in the nation, having trained more than 2.5 million coaches since its inception in 1981.

Much more than just a great training!

Initial Training

OR

Live clinic hosted by your organization with

NYSCA training materials and videos.

Allow 3 hours.

Coaches complete training on our

website.

Psychology of coachingTips on communicationSportsmanshipParents as partnersChild abuse in sportsInjury preventionConditioningNutrition Hydration

Coaching Youth Sports

PLUS Sport Specific – 13 Sports

Member Benefits• Interactive Clinic • Access to the free NYSCA Concussion Training

program which covers the legal requirement to coach in many states

• $1,000,000 liability insurance policy • High quality membership card with key tag• Youth Sports Journal (issued at clinic)• A subscription to SportingKid Magazine• E-Newsletter• Certificate of Completion• Exclusive Corporate Discount/Programs• NYSCA Online Member Area

▫ Add additional sports to membership▫ Renew membership online▫ Review/print sport specific drills▫ Communicate with players and parents▫ Review past issues of SportingKid magazine▫ Participate in sport specific volunteer coaching blogs▫ My coach rating page ▫ Much more... 

NYSCA Member Area

Coaching Forum: Ask questions & share knowledge with over 150,000 NYSCA members

Coach Ratings: Provides feedback from parent evaluations all season long

SportingKid Magazine: Youth sport magazine packed with news, tips & expert info

Skills & Drills: Video and printable exercises for practice preparation

Educational Resources: Additional content relevant to coaching youth sports

Member Area highlights

National Youth Sports Coaches Association

The membership fee for the both the live/on-site and online clinic is $20 per coach.

Membership is valid for one year.

Membership renewal fee is $20/year.

Volume Discounts for NYSCA Coaches: 

Prepay for NYSCA members and save!0-49 coaches $20 per coach - Standard Pricing50-99 coaches $18 per coach (10% savings!)100+ coaches $16 per coach (20% savings!)

www.nays.org/coaches

NYSCA Select

Higher level of training for volunteers who are coaching travel sports and/or advanced level athletes. 

• Philosophy & Ethics• Sports Safety and Injury Prevention• Physical Preparation and Conditioning• Growth & Development• Teaching & Communication• Organization & Administration• Skills & Tactics• Evaluation

NYSCA Select

• For existing NYSCA Members• One time $40 fee• Online Clinic

Parents Association for Youth Sports

A simple, effective way to make youth sports parents aware of their roles and responsibilities as well as ways they can make their child's experience more enjoyable and positive.

• 40 Minute Orientation

• Live or Online Training

• Educational video and code of ethics

• Member Area

Parents Association for Youth Sports

PAYS Educational Topics

•Model behavior•Developing Sport Skills•Parents as part of the team•Supporting the Coach•Sportsmanship•Positive Cheering

•Nutrition•Playing time•Winning•Officials•FUN!!

Online Program

Member Area

Cost $5 per household either at a live meeting or online

Chapters can order the PAYS video and training materials to host a live orientation

Parents Association for Youth Sports

www.nays.org/parents

National Youth Sports Officials Association

Training, support, and continuing education for volunteer officials of any sport

2.5 Hour Clinic Covers•Tips to become a successful sports official•The importance of being a role model•First aid and safety•Communication skills•Interacting with players, coaches, and fans

Live/on-site Clinics only

National Youth Sports Officials Association

$20 annual membership fee

Membership Benefits:•Interactive clinic•Youth Sports Journal (issued at clinic)•Certificate of Completion (issued at clinic)•SportingKid magazine (4 issues)•$1,000,000 Excess General Liability Insurance (while acting in the capacity as an official)•Membership Card - Mailed by NAYS Headquarters•Exclusive Corporate Discount/Programs

www.nays.org/officials

NAYS Chapters

What is a Chapter? An organization partnering with NAYS to offer any or all of our

education and membership programs is considered a Chapter.

What organizations qualify to be a Chapter? All youth sports organizations are eligible to become NAYS

Chapters.

Over 3,000 community-based organizations are active NAYS Chapters, including parks & recreation departments, independent youth sports leagues, Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCA/YWCA, Police Athletic Leagues, religious-affiliated programs, military-affiliated programs, and other service groups throughout the country.

NAYS Chapters

**There are no additional fees to be a Chapter**

All NAYS Chapters have access to a personalized online Chapter Management Area:• Track Member Information• Update Clinician Information • Pre-pay for Online Clinics• Request or input coach background check info• Send online coach evaluation to parents• Submit Rosters for Processing and much

more….

Select a member for more detailed information:

Edit information

Check background information

Initiate an online evaluation for a coach

Coach Rating System

The Coach Rating System is a free, unique tool offered to all NAYS Chapters to collect coach evaluations online.

Parents rate their child's coach on 15 questions covering five key coaching areas.

Coach must be an NYSCA Member.

*Parent does not need to be a PAYS Member.*

View All Results:Historical results can be exported to a spreadsheet for management.

View Individual Results:Results can be used to follow-up with coach complaints or to reward coaches for great service.

View Categories:You and coaches will be able to see the areas where they need to improve their coaching.

Background Checks

Already have a system for Background Checks?

Input your information in NAYS Chapter Management to track all volunteer information in one place.

Looking for a Background Check provider?

We recommend using our partner, Protect Youth Sports. NAYS Chapters receive special rates plus background check requests and results can all be processed through NAYS Chapter Management! www.protectyouthsports.com

NAYS Chapters

First step to get started with the Chapter development process is to complete the Chapter Application online.

http://www.nays.org/Chapter_Application/

Questions?

If you would like a copy of this presentation or a temporary login to the online programs. Please email me at:

Kate Dilworthkdilworth@nays.org

1-800-688-5437www.nays.org

Thank you!