2024 NJCAA Convention Session Descriptions

TITLE IX COMPLIANCE AND ATHLETICS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, PRESENTED BY ATIXA 

Monday, April 15 | 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. | GLENWATERS | SEPARATE REGISTRATION 

Join ATIXA for this One-day Training and Certification Course This course covers sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and culture challenges in athletics and will also delve deeply into program equity compliance. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of why program inequities exist and how to spot red flags and address them. Presenters draw from the courts, the news, their experiences working with athletic departments of all types nationwide, and the Olympic movement. This course is relevant for Title IX Coordinators with little or no athletic administration experience and seasoned athletic compliance staff. 

This is an independent training and certification course. The pricing is $845 for ATIXA Members, $945 for Non-Members. NJCAA Members will receive a 15% discount when using the code NJCAACON2024 for registration. 

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“SHOW-LIGHT” TAKING YOUR FAN EXPERIENCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL, PRESENTED BY MUSCO LIGHTING 

Tuesday, April 16 | 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. | WALDEN 

You’ll find our entertainment technology at iconic venues such as Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Bryant-Denny Stadium, as well as small hometown fields creating an atmosphere where young players feel like the pros. Whether its player introductions, halftime shows, big plays, or post-game celebrations, Show-Light entertainment technology provides the ideal solution to help create an unforgettable stadium experience. Plenty of Options – You can choose from a library of pre-programmed effects or work with our design engineers to create custom effects and scenes perfect for your venue. Light and Music – In addition to the standard effects, you’ll get shows with lights synchronized to music for an amazing audio and visual experience. Simple Touchscreen Controls – We’ll provide an industrial grade touchscreen device for starting and stopping effects, dimming, and controlling optional features with ease. Reliable and Versatile – Your special effects programming will be stored on-site and backed up at Musco’s Control-Link Central™ data center. DMX Integration – If your venue already has a DMX system in place, Show-Light equipment will act as a fully integrated extension of that system. 

RECRUITING TOOLS FOR COLLEGE COACHES, PRESENTED BY NCSA COLLEGE RECRUITING 

Tuesday, April 16 | 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. | LAKEVIEW 

Join NCSA College Recruiting's team to go over the features and benefits of: 

Front Rush - your CPR system to organize, send and track communications with recruits. Front Rush works with both NCSA Coach and Coach Packet for easy export to your database.  

Coach Packet by NCSA - an event-based app that replaces paper packets at events. Coach Packet provides real-time roster & schedule updates, houses your personalized evaluations of recruits, and assists with communication between staff members all in one spot.  

NCSA Coach - your free recruiting assistant with former college coaches evaluating and communicating with athletes who could be a good fit for your program. You can also update your roster needs & recruiting preferences to make better athlete matches.  

AN UPDATE ON TITLE IX AND ATHLETICS, PRESENTED BY ATIXA 

Tuesday, April 16 | 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. | LAKEVIEW  

This session will be an update on Title IX, including the potential changes to the pending regulations, NIL, and transgender competition. The presenter will also discuss the culture in athletics and program equity compliance. The presenter will draw from the courts, the news, and from his experiences working with athletic departments of all types across the country, and the Olympic movement. The session will allow for Q&A to encourage discussion and interaction. *** Attendance required for Aspiring Leaders Program*** 

NIL IN THE NJCAA, PRESENTED BY OPENDORSE 

Tuesday, April 16 | 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. | GLENWATERS 

A review of updates in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in the college landscape, and specifically how it affects NJCAA member colleges and NJCAA student-athletes.   

NJCAA 101  

Tuesday, April 16 | 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. | WALDEN 

This session is an overview of NJCAA governance structure, important dates, and ways to get involved. The session will emphasize items directly related to recruiting, sportsmanship, non-collegial, hardships, ejection reporting, sport codes, and resources available through the National Office, *** Attendance required for Aspiring Leaders Program*** 

Speakers: NJCAA Staff | Rod Lovett and Tyler Broderick

COLLEGE SPORT COMMUNICATION: SPORTS INFORMATION IN THE MODERN SENSE, PRESENTED BY COLLEGE SPORTS COMMUNICATORS 

Tuesday, April 16 | 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. | OLMSTEAD 

Communication in college sports is as important as ever. In this session, you’ll learn about how College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA) has rebranded and evolved its mission and how it is specifically supporting two-year colleges. CSC Executive Director Erik Christianson and Director of Communications and Brand Strategy Beau White will discuss the value of communications professionals in college sports and how the organization is advocating for the profession and in particular aiding the NJCAA and junior colleges. They also will discuss the opportunity to grow CSC’s Academic All-America program in the two-year college space to recognize deserving student-athletes. 

BENEFITS OF MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION OF A COMMUNITY COLLEGE COACH, PRESENTED BY CUTLER WELLNESS

Tuesday, April 16 | 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. | BURNHAM 

This session will discuss the benefits of mental health education through its program implementation at Richard Bland College, a public junior college associated with the College of William & Mary and located in Prince George County, Virginia. 

Speaker: Betsy Cutler

RELIABILITY, STABILITY, AND SPEED: A KEY FOCUS OF YOUR TEAMS—AND OURS, PRESENTED BY PRESTO 

Wednesday, April 17 | 1:15 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. | WALDEN 

Join us for this informative session as we discuss updates and roadmaps for solutions, services, and support designed to help you elevate your athletes, maximize productivity, and fund your programs. 

 LEADING EXPERTISE IN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMICS FOR ATHLETIC COMPLIANCE, PRESENTED BY INCRED 

Wednesday, April 17 | 4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. | GLENWATERS 

 This session will delve into the intricacies of managing compliance in an international academic setting, exploring the evolving landscape where academic and athletic pursuits converge. 

LEADERSHIP IN ALL DIRECTIONS PANEL DISCUSSION

Wednesday, April 17  

This session is about how the net of influence is much wider than just those who report to you. Leadership is like gravity - your leadership influences everyone. Of course, the people closest to the source feeling its influence the strongest but the impacts radiate out much further than you might expect. Beyond direct reports, there are likely many others who you need to work with. This starts with the vertical organization above you, including administrators, presidents, and board members. *** Attendance required for Aspiring Leaders Program*** 

Speakers: DR. DERRICK WORRELS, PRESIDENT—RANGER COLLEGE, BRETT MONAGHAN, DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS—INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SADIAA JONES, DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS—DALLAS COLLEGE, MICHELLE MEADOWS, VICE PRESIDENT/COO/CFO—NJCAA

EMBRACING THE JOURNEY, PRESENTED BY MARK POTTER 

Thursday, April 18 | 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. | LAKEVIEW  

As a 30-year head coaching veteran, Coach Mark Potter saw students coming to college without tools to battle life situations and the adversity that comes with it. The greatest tool a player, coach or businessman has, is the brain. He shares practical strategies that can be implemented immediately. This keynote provides attendees with simple ways to change their thinking about personal growth and the daily grind of “business as usual”. Learn to love what you do with practical ideas about mindset changes. *** Attendance required for Aspiring Leaders Program*** 

COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC TRAINER WORKFORCE CHALLENGES, PRESENTED BY USCAH AND NATA

Thursday, April 18 | 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. | GLENWATERS 

This session will include information on the ongoing US labor crisis and how it directly relates to college athletics and athletic training. Major themes within the presentation will include compensation, culture, value, burnout, increased work responsibilities, and solutions. 

The U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health (USCAH) was founded upon the need within athletic institutions for trusted, independent partners with the experience and expertise to advise and consult with organizations regarding their healthcare delivery system. 

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) is the professional membership association for certified athletic trainers and others who support the athletic training profession. Founded in 1950, NATA has grown to more than 38,000 members worldwide today. 

Speakers: Dr. Jim Borchers and Brant Berkstresser

 INSIGHTS FROM THE CHAIR...LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP, PRESENTED BY JUDY ROSE, DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS EMERITA—CHARLOTTE 49ERS 

Thursday, April 18 | 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. | GLENWATERS 

This session will delve into real-life stories and best practices on the successes and pitfalls of leadership at different levels and from different points of view. Attendees will hear various methods of strategy and thought processes that go into achieving goals and sustaining success. 

Judy Rose is one of the most successful and well-respected Athletics Directors in the nation. She served as the Charlotte 49ers Director of Athletics for 28 years and was a member of the athletics department for 43 years. 

At the time of her appointment in 1990, she was just the third female to be put in charge of a Division I program. She helped develop over $100 million worth of athletic facilities which have enhanced playing venues, academic services, strength and conditioning programs, training and medical support to improve the experience of each and every student-athlete. 

She was instrumental in attracting national sporting events to Charlotte such as the 1994 NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four, the 1996 NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four, the 1999 and 2000 NCAA Men’s Soccer College Cups as well as a variety of NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament rounds. *** Attendance required for Aspiring Leaders Program*** 

TEAMING WITH DIVERSITY, PRESENTED BY KEVIN THOMAS, NJCAA EDI CONSULTANT 

Thursday, April 18 | 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. | LAKEVIEW 

Discover the secrets to helping coaches and teammates become top-notch team performers! Join Kevin Thomas with Pamajoi EDI as he takes you on a journey through the different aspects of working in highly diverse teams.  

Get ready to unlock the key to successful teamwork and elevate your team's performance! 

*** Attendance required for Aspiring Leaders Program***