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This year, the National Athletic Director Conference will be back in Nashville, Tennessee, December 9th-13th at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center.

With 2,000 attendees, 40 workshops, 52 courses offered, and more than 300 exhibitors in attendance, the conference has something for everyone!

Before you go, we've made a list of three expert tips to help you maximize your time at the conference. 

1. How to get the most out of your NADC experience?

Plan ahead! Think about what you want to accomplish, look at the NADC schedule, and choose the classes, sessions, and workshops that help you reach those goals. 

Here are just a few of the many workshop offerings:

• Mentoring Coaches for Their Personal Growth 
• Increasing Student Participation and Retention 
• Why Encourage Multi-Sport Participation? 

… and a few key courses for every Athletic Director:

• LTC 501 Athletic Administration: Guiding Foundations and Philosophies 
• LTC 504 Athletic Administration: Legal Issues I (Liability for Sports Injuries & Risk Management) 
• LTC 602C: Creating Your Athletic Handbook 

2. Network Opportunities

One of the major draws of any conference is the chance to catch up with old colleagues, but you also want to meet other ADs who understand what it's like to be in your shoes. How great would it be to meet a colleague who turns into a lifelong friend that you can troubleshoot problems and celebrate successes with? 

Here are some key opportunities to do so:

“Talking & Trading": Key Topics Networking

Saturday, December 10, 2022, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

• Legal Discussion: "Embracing Title IX, A History and Understanding"
• Legal Discussion: Liability Issues (LTC 504)
• Female Athletic Directors Forum
• "Supporting and Retaining Officials"
• "What's really important in evaluating Coaches"
• "The National Epidemic of Adolescent and High School Student Mental Health"

“Give & Take”: Forum Networking

Monday, December 12, 2022, 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

“Talking and Trading II"

Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. (Lunch included)

• Legal Discussion: "Embracing Title IX, A History and Understanding"
• Legal Discussion: Liability Issues (LTC 504)
• Female Athletic Directors Forum
• "Supporting and Retaining Officials"
• "What's really important in evaluating Coaches"
• "Mental Health Emergency Action Planning"
  
  

 3. Exhibit Show 

With over 300 exhibitors in attendance this year, make sure to stop by the Exhibit show. Think about your school’s needs, look at the Exhibit Show Schedule, and look for vendors that help in those areas.

Ready to make the most out of NADC 2022?

One last thing: When you’re at the National Athletic Directors Conference, keep your eyes open for special offers, including these three you don’t want to miss:

• If an AD refers another AD to FinalForms and that AD becomes a client, the referring AD will get a $25 gift card.
• Anyone who schedules a FinalForms demo before the conference and shows up will get a $25 gift card upon completing the demo.
• Stop by the FinalForms booth and play our in-booth game for a chance to win up to $500.

In the meantime, learn how you can increase compliance, improve student safety, and reduce risk by scheduling a demo with FinalForms.