Convention Resources

Current resources are from the 2025 NAIA National Convention. Resources from the 2026 NAIA National Convention will be posted after the event has concluded.

Use the links below to view the presentation materials from workshops and general sessions.

Saturday, April 6

Conference Commissioners Business Meeting: NAIA Connect
Presenters: Seamus Ruiz-Earle (Carabiner Group), Scott Harold

• Affiliated Conference Certification Quickstart Guide - Conference Commissioners
• Conference Certification Quickstart Guide - Conference Commissioners
• The Learning Hub Quickstart

 
PlayNAIA: Past, Present, Future
Presenter: Josh Bohr

• Eligibility Center by the Numbers
• PlayNAIA - Past, Present, Future

 
Workshop: Eligibilty Center - Who Needs An EC-Determination?
Presenters: Ellen Ramsey, Abbey Risenhoover

• Helpul Definitions and Factors
• NAIA EC Situation Analysis
• Who Needs an EC Determination PPT

 
Workshop: NAIA Connect for Athletics Directors
Presenters: Seamus Ruiz-Earle (Carabiner Group), Scott Harold

• Catastrophic Insurance Quickstart
• DOI Quickstart Guide - ADs
• The Learning Hub Quickstart

 
Workshop: ROA
Presenter: Alan Grosbach

• Informed Decisions: Exploring ROA - Lastest Association Level Research

 
Workshop: Elevate Your Experience: Raise Your Retention
Presenters: Tony Hoops, Northwestern (Iowa); Matt Sayer, Southern Oregon

• Elevate Your Experience: Raise Your Retention

 
Workshop: Tough Conversations: Leading with Honesty in Communication
Presenters: Drew Watson, Southeastern (Fla.); Reagan Rossi, The College of Idaho

• Tough Conversations: Leading with Honesty in Communication

Sunday, April 7

Workshop: Elevating JV Athletics: Roundtable Discussions on Best Practices
Presenters: Chesney Sallee, Alan Grosbach

• JV Workshop: Elevating JV Athletics - Roundtable Discussionson Best Practices

 
Workshop: Collective Cost Mitigation in Employee Healthcare: A Deep Dive Conversation on Risk Sharing
Presenter: Leah McCormack 

• Conversation on Cost Mitigation Strategies in Healthcare

 
General Session IV: Many Pieces, One Vision
Presenter: Nik Rule, Heart of America Athletic Conference 

• GeneralSession: Many Pieces, One Vision

 
Workshop: InCred for Now: Eligibility Factors and International Trends
Presenters: Laurel Bannister, Patricia Souza 

• InCred For Now: Eligibility Factors and International Trends

 
Workshop: Bridging the Gap Between Athletics and Academics
Presenters: Shawn Summe, Avila (Mo.); Mike Holmes, St. Ambrose (Iowa) 

• Workshop: Bridging the Gap Between Athletics and Academics

 
Workshop: Blueprints for Success: How to Master the Art of Facility Development and Management
Presenters: Dr. Jesse Godding, SAGU (Texas); Ricky Dotson, Texas Wesleyan

• Workshop: How to Master The Art of Facility Development

Tuesday, April 9

Workshop: NAIA Connect for Athletics Directors
Presenters: Seamus Ruiz-Earle (Carabiner Group), Scott Harold

• Catastrophic Insurance Quickstart
• DOI Quickstart Guide - ADs
• The Learning Hub Quickstart

 
Workshop: Game Plan to Win: Strategic Planning for Athletics
Presenters: Dr. Rob Ramsyer, Friends (Kan.); Lynn Parman

• Game Plan to Win: Strategic Plannng for Athletics