This informative webinar session is a convenient way to get you better acquainted with the training and membership programs of the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) as well as the features of being a NAYS Chapter. The webinar is 45 minutes in length and includes a general overview of the programs, online vs. on-site clinics, benefits for members, and features of the NAYS Chapter Management Area. These FREE sessions are open to everyone, regardless of whether you are just considering our programs, you are a new NAYS Chapter, or you are a longstanding NAYS Chapter. www.nays.org www.nays.org/resources/webinars.cfm

1. Chapter Overview
Presentation
by Kate Dilworth
Marketing Director

2. • About the National Alliance
for Youth Sports
• Introduce programs and
their member benefits
• Discuss features and tools for
NAYS Chapters
• Questions

3. Education &
Membership
Programs
-Coaches
-Parents
-Officials
-Administrators
Youth Development
Programs
-Start Smart
-Hook a Kid on Golf
-Ready, Set, RUN!

4. Our Vision for Every Community
Certified Youth Sports Administrator
Trained League Board/President
Trained Coaches
Knowledgeable Parents
Working Together for the KIDS

5. • 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. National Youth Sports
Administrators Association
Training, resources, and membership for
volunteer administrators such as league
presidents, boards, commissioners and
representatives.

11. National Youth Sports
Administrators Association
Initial clinic and membership fee is $45
Membership is valid for one year
Membership 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

12. www.nays.org/volunteer_administrators

13. 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!

14. Initial Training
OR
Live clinic hosted by your
organization with
NYSCA training materials
and videos. Allow 3 hours.
Coaches complete
training on our
website.

16. Psychology of coaching
Tips on communication
Sportsmanship
Parents as partners
Child abuse in sports
Injury prevention
Conditioning
Nutrition Hydration
Coaching Youth Sports
PLUS Sport Specific – 13 Sports

19. 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...

20. NYSCA Member Area

21. 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

22. 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 Pricing
50-99 coaches $18 per coach (10% savings!)
100+ coaches $16 per coach (20% savings!)
www.nays.org/coaches

23. 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

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

25. 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.

26. • 40 Minute Orientation
• Live or Online Training
• Educational video and
code of ethics
• Member Area
Parents Association
for Youth Sports

27. 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!!

28. Online Program

29. Member Area

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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.

34. 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….

37. Select a member
for more detailed
information:
Edit information
Check background
information
Initiate an online
evaluation for a coach

38. 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.*

39. 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.

41. 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

42. 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/

43. Questions?
If you would like a copy of this presentation or a
temporary login to the online programs. Please
email me at:
Kate Dilworth
kdilworth@nays.org
1-800-688-5437
www.nays.org

44. Thank
you!