NIAAA Workshop Series: Officials Matter – How ADs Can Obtain, Support, and Retain with Dr. David Pillar and Dana Pappas

The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) and AD Insider have partnered to showcase specific, important topics for this school year, designed to help your athletic department excel. Join us for multiple episodes of the NIAAA Workshop Series!

Episode #2, presented by Eventlink: How ADs Can Obtain, Support, and Retain Officials

Aging & Retention - Officials are leaving within three years, highlighting the need for retraining and stronger support.
Safe Haven - ADs can directly impact officials' experiences through parking, bathroom and locker room access, & more!
Respect & Treatment - While pay is usually fixed, HOW an AD treats officials is completely in their control.
Changing Perceptions - Addressing the stigma of officials being seen as "the bad guys" and reducing parent/coach hostility.
Recruiting the Next Generation - Filling the gap between young and veteran officials by actively promoting the career path.
Education & Resources - Leveraging NFHS Learn and RefReps to humanize officiating, train stakeholders, and strengthen teams.

Workshop Host and Featured Experts:

Host: Becky Moran, CMAA: Associate Executive Director -- National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA)
Dr. David Pillar: Director of Education Integration and Advancement with RefReps -- Also a past coach, AD, & administrator for 23 years, and an Official in Indiana for 27 years (Basketball, Softball, Volleyball)
Dana Pappas: Director of Officiating Services for the NFHS (5th year) -- Previously, worked with the New Mexico Activities Association 24 years

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NIAAA Workshop Series Episodes so far:

Episode #1 - When Seconds Count: EAPs in School Sports - Click Here
Episode #2 - Officials Matter: How ADs Can Obtain, Support, and Retain - Click Here
Episode #3 - Guiding Coaches Through Adversity - Click Here

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The NIAAA champions the profession of athletic administration through educational opportunities, advocating ethics, developing leaders, and fostering community. Find more information on their website here: niaaa.org.