Leadership Training Institute (NIAAA)

These invaluable trainings are targeted at school personnel who have administrative oversight of interscholastic athletics – including athletic directors, assistant principals, and principals. This is an excellent opportunity to take the foundation courses that are required for RAA, CAA, and CMAA certification.

 

March 9 & 16, 2026 Level Up Your Leadership — For FREE!

The CIF State Office is excited to partner with the NIAAA Outreach Program to offer two FREE LTC courses via Zoom for Athletic Administrators.

If you're looking to strengthen your leadership foundation and enhance your organizational impact, this is the perfect professional development opportunity.

Join Us:

  • March 9 – LTC 501: Guiding Foundations and Philosophies
    4:30–8:30 PM (Zoom)
  • March 16 – LTC 502: Strategies for Organizational Movement
    4:30–8:30 PM (Zoom)

Complete both sessions, and you’ll receive LTC 503 to finish individually within 60 days — continuing your professional growth journey.

Invest in yourself. Invest in your program. And did we mention? It’s FREE.

Registration Link: CIF State Course Registration LTC courses 501 and 502 – Fill out form

 


April 8-9, 2026 Courses Offered at CSADA Conference

The State CIF, in partnership with the NIAAA, will be hosting Professional Development courses at the 2026 CSADA Conference in Riverside. Courses will be offered on Wednesday, April 8, at 1 pm and Thursday, April 9, at 8 am.

Each NIAAA LTI class costs $105. Please click here for additional information and descriptions for each course

Wednesday, April 8 @ 1 pm Courses Offered

LTC 727 - Building, Cultivating, and Sustaining a Championship Culture
 
LTC 614 - Technology II Current Trends in Digital Engagement & Communications


Thursday, April 9 @ 8 am Courses Offered

LTC 707 - Improvement of Athletic Programs and Personnel Through Assessment 
 
LTC 631 - Emergency Management of Interscholastic Athletics Events  

 

April 8 & 9 2026 LTI Class Registration Form

 * Please note you may only register for one class on each day 

 


NIAAA Certification Program

For information on becoming certified as a Registered Athletic Administrator (RAA), Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA), or Certified Master Athletic Administrator (CMAA), please check the NIAAA web page at https://members.niaaa.org/page/Certification

 

For additional questions, please contact: Cici Robinson, crobinson@cifstate.org or (916) 239-4477

 

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