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BOD Meeting Information
Board of Directors Information: The VIAAA Board of Directors will hold a quarterly meeting at the VHSL Office in Charlottesville, Virginia unless otherwise noted. Please check the schedule below for the next meeting date and time.VIAAA Pop Manual and AppendicesTravel Reimbursement Request Form and the criteria for Eligible Reimbursement for travel2025-2026 Board of Directors Meeting Dates and MinutesSeptember 14, 2025 Executive Committee Meeting @ Hyatt Place Charlottesville, 4:00PMSeptember 15, 2025 Board of Directors Meeting @ VHSL Office Charlottesville 9:30AMNovember 2, 2025 Executive Committee Meeting @ Hyatt Place Charlottesville 4:00PM November 3, 2025 Board of Directors Meeting @ Hyatt Place Charlottesville 9:30AMJanuary 25, 2026 Executive Committee Meeting @ Hyatt Place Charlottesville 2:00PMJanuary 26, 2026 Board of Directors Meeting @ Hyatt Place Charlottesville 9:00AMApril 21 - 24, 2026 VIAAA State Conference, BOD Meeting and Annual Business M
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The Evolving Role of the Athletic Administrator: A Critical Component of Educational Leadership
The Evolving Role of the Athletic Administrator: A Critical Component of Educational LeadershipThe role of the athletic administrator in today's educational landscape has expanded far beyond managing sports programs in recent decades. Athletic administrators are now increasingly responsible for shaping school culture, ensuring compliance with regulations, fostering student development through athletics, overseeing the physical and emotional well-being of student-athletes, and engaging with the broader community to create a positive image for the school. This position requires professional leadership, educational advocacy and a sophisticated skill set encompassing risk management and legal compliance. A well-supported athletic administrator is essential for the success of educational institutions, as they play a key role in ensuring student safety, managing district liability, and fostering a positive and effective athletic environment.Athletics hold signif
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CAA Exam
The VIAAA will offer the CAA Exam on the following dates:Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 9:30amS.H. Clarke Academy, 2801 Turnpike Road, Portsmouth, VATest Administrator: Shani Twyman, CMAA shani.twyman@portsk12.comBe sure you have submitted all the necessary paperwork through the NIAAA. You should start that process at least a month prior to the exam date.Click here for specific information on signing up to take the CAA exam.
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VIAAA State AD Conference
National/State Conference Information:State Conference Locations/Dates:2026 – Sheraton Oceanfront, Virginia Beach – April 20 – 24, 2026Conference Registration - Coming January 2026Golf Tournament Registration Information - Coming January 2026Vendors Registration - Coming January 2026Conference Schedule - Coming January 2026Hotel Registration Link - Coming January 20262026 – Sheraton Oceanfront, Virginia Beach - April 20 - April 242027 - Sheraton Oceanfront, Virginia Beach - April 26 - April 30National Conference Location/Dates:2025 – Tampa, Florida – December 12 – 162026 - Phoenix, Arizona - December 11-152027 - Kansas City, Missouri - December 10-14
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New Athletic Directors Workshop
The 2026 New and Aspiring Athletic Directors Workshop will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - Thursday, July 16, 2026 at Fluvanna High School in Palmyra, Virginia. This three-day workshop is designed to:Provide a comprehensive foundation for new athletic administratorsOffer guidance and practical tools to support your first year and beyondHelp participants begin the path to NIAAA national certification (RAA & CAA)High school/middle school and public/private athletic administrators are all welcome!
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