Education

CYSA Information

Online registration for CYSA Onsite Academy

Cost:  $280

Further details about the CYSA designation can be found at nays.org/academy.

Free CYSA Webinar

Learn More About Earning the CYSA Credential
Webinar January 08 at 11:00am

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This 15-minute webinar will provide specific information about earning your CYSA at the 2015 MRPA Conference; and will also outline the importance of positioning the youth sports professional as a leader, the qualifications as well as the roles and responsibilities of those individuals who oversee youth sports in a community.

Sponsored by:

Certified Youth Sports Administrator Academy

Presented by Michigan Recreation & Park Association and National Alliance for Youth Sports

Tuesday, February 10 in Lansing  |  MRPA Pre-Conference Session

The National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) will offer a special onsite Academy for Youth Sports Administrators for professionals pursuing the Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) credential. MRPA and NAYS believe that every community should have at least one CYSA overseeing organized youth sports programs.

After a full day of hands on training, participants will complete the certification process via the Online Academy system. This allows participants to experience both the Onsite and Online Academy, have an opportunity to meet the NAYS Academy faculty and to network with other youth sports professionals from around the state. 

Completing the Academy gives youth sports administrators a strong foundation of knowledge on issues pertaining to overseeing youth sports programs in today’s ever-changing environment. Some of the topics covered through the Academy are youth sports philosophy, professional development, volunteer management, child abuse prevention, parent management, conflict resolution, insurance and risk management, program evaluation and marketing. More than 3,100 professionals from around the world have earned this important certification. 

Learning Outcomes:

  • Summarize the evolution of youth sports and analyze the current youth sports environment in each participants community
  • Discuss the important of establishing and promoting an appropriate youth sports philosophy 
  • List policies and procedures as a backbone of all youth sports programs
  • Examine parental roles and responsibilities in youth sports
  • Outline a comprehensive volunteer screening process

Audience:
Administrators in key decision-making positions within public agencies providing parks, recreation and similar community services, Sports Leagues Directors & field management staff.

Details:

  • Cost is $280
  • 0.6 CEUs available 

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You can also add the CYSA training to your Conference registration!