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Sport Management: Associations, Organizations, Conferences

Associations

Association of Luxury Suite Directors is a professional association that supports sports venue professionals involved in premium seating, including luxury suites and club seating, through education, networking, and industry research.

College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) supports over 3,100 professionals in sports public relations, media relations, and communications across U.S. and Canadian collegiate athletics. It provides networking, professional development, and advocacy for information sharing in the industry.

Commission on Sport Management Accreditation is a specialized accrediting body whose purpose is to promote and recognize excellence in sport management education worldwide in colleges and universities at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels through specialized accreditation.

NACDA – National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics serves collegiate athletics administrators by offering education, networking, and professional resources. It facilitates the exchange of information and best practices within the athletics administration field.

NASSM – North American Society for Sport Management is a professional association that promotes research, education, and professional growth in sport, leisure, and recreation management. It covers a wide range of topics, including marketing, leadership, legal issues, facilities, and fundraising.

National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics is a professional and educational association dedicated to supporting collegiate athletic administrators.

National Collegiate Athletic Association is a governing body that regulates student-athletes from over 1,200 North American institutions and conferences, overseeing rules, championships, and academic standards.

National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association is a leader in higher education, focused on the advancement of recreation, sports, and wellness programs in collegiate settings. 

National Junior College Athletic Association is the governing association for two-year college athletics, providing competitive opportunities and development for student-athletes and institutions. (Note: UCNJ athletic programs are members of the NJCAA.)

Sport Marketing Association is an organization that connects academics and practitioners in sport marketing through conferences, research dissemination, and collaborative opportunities.

SportsETA  is a trade association for the sport tourism industry, providing education, advocacy, and networking for professionals involved in sports events and travel.

Organizations

National Sports Marketing Network is a professional trade organization for sports marketing professionals, offering networking, educational programming, and industry insights.

North American Society for Sport Management is a professional organization dedicated to the study, research, and professional development in the field of sport management.

WeCOACH is a nonprofit organization committed to the recruitment, advancement, and retention of women coaches across all sports and levels.

Women in Sports and Events is the foremost career and leadership development organization for women in the business of sports.

You Can Play is an advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring equality, respect, and safety for all athletes, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Conferences

COSMA Conference focuses on excellence in sport management education, featuring workshops and networking for educators and accrediting institutions.

MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference is an annual event that brings together professionals, academics, and students to discuss the role of analytics in the sports industry.

NASSM Annual Conference is a premier gathering for academics, practitioners, and students in the field of sport management, hosted by the North American Society for Sport Management.

SFMA Conference and Exhibition brings together facility management professionals, industry experts, and suppliers to explore the latest trends, technologies, and solutions in facilities management and operations.

The Sports ETA Symposium is the annual meeting of the Sports Events & Tourism Association, the only nonprofit 501(c)(3) association for the sports events and tourism industry in the United States.

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