Who This Summit is For
Many professional development conferences lean heavily toward classroom or PE content. This summit is built for athletic leadership. Sessions focus on coaching leadership, team culture, sport performance, and program operations.
The goal is simple. Attendees should leave with tools they can apply immediately.
Hosted and presented by the Center for Sport and Recreation
Built for:
- High school coaches
- Athletic administrators
- Principals and school leaders
- Program and sport directors
- Parks and Recreation youth league administrators and coaches
Lunch included
State Approved Credits
Note: Registration for PowerSchool is required to recieve CEU or PLU credit. Registration is seperate from Conference registration.
Why This Summit Is Different
Real coaching leadership challenges, not generic professional development.
Connect with up to 50 vendors showcasing the latest products and services in collegiate and scholastic athletics.
Build relationships with suppliers for uniforms, training equipment, facility gear, and more — all under one roof.
Structured to support up to six CEUs and/or one PLU credit.
Summit Content Tracks
Practical leadership scenarios from the coaching world—focused on application and impact.
Building sustainable culture and managing team and staff dynamics.
Performance support strategies and athlete development environments.
Program structure, operational leadership, and administrative effectiveness.
Event Format
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Opening keynote session1 hour, all attendees
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Breakout Block 1Choose 1 of 4 sessions
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Breakout Block 2Choose 1 of 4 sessions
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LunchIncluded with registration
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Breakout Block 3Choose 1 of 4 sessions
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Breakout Block 4Choose 1 of 4 sessions
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Closing keynote sessionTools, methods, and examples that translate to your program.
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Vendor and Sponsor expoStructured to support up to six CEUs.
Sessions and Speakers soon to be confirmed.
Earn Up to 6 CEUs
Earn up to 6 CEU’s and/or 1 PLU available for qualified administrators.
Credit Notes
- Attendeance tracking required
- Evaluations may be required
- Credit processing through PowerSchool
Registration
$100
Through May 3rd 2026
$125
May 4th – May 11th 2026
Registration includes keynote and breakout sessions, lunch, CEU eligibility, and vendor expo access.
Note: Registration for PowerSchool is required to recieve CEU or PLU credit. Registration is seperate from Conference registration.
Vendor Opportunities
Organizations may support the summit through tiered vendor packages that provide visibility and direct engagement with coaches and school leaders across Alabama. Official Vendor Packages are available (Contact Mark at mdlinder@una.edu for more information).
| Vendor Levels & Benefits | Purple Vendor $325 |
Silver Vendor $500 |
Gold Vendor $1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor Space | Table Space | Small Booth | Large Booth |
| Complimentary Meals | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Complimentary Passes | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Permission to Solicit Promotional Items | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo on Website & Event Program | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Social Media Posts | — | 1 | 3 |
| Program Advertisement | — | Half Page | Full Page |
| Promo Read / Mic Time During Lunch / Breaks | — | 30 Seconds | 60 Seconds |
| Featured Speaker Introduction | — | — | ✓ |
| VIP Gift | — | — | ✓ |
| Add-ons: Complimentary Passes ($100 each) • Social Media Posts ($150 each) | |||
Sponsorship Opportunities
Organizations may support the summit through tiered sponsorship packages that provide visibility and direct engagement with coaches and school leaders across Alabama. Official Sponsorship Packages are available (Contact Mark at mdlinder@una.edu for more information).
Proud Sponsors
Includes Silver benefits plus:
- Priority vendor placement
- Full page program ad
- VIP sponsor gift
- Highest recognition level
Includes Purple benefits plus:
- Logo on summit website
- Logo in event program
- Enhanced placement
- Base vendor space
- Complimentary meals
- Complimentary passes
- Promotional material distribution
- Social media recognition
Additional passes: $100 each. Additional sponsored social posts: $150 each.
Logistics and Policies
Early Bird ends March 31. Standard registration ends April 30.
Attendance is limited to 250 participants.
After April 30, availability is not guaranteed. Contact the summit office to inquire.
No refunds after April 30. Approved refunds include a 25 percent service charge.
Attendance tracking is required. Session evaluations may be required for credit documentation.