Sport Leadership Summit

May 11th, 2026

Florence, AL

Up to 6 CEUs and/or 1 PLU

Limited to 250 Attendees

Who This Summit is For

Many professional development conferences lean heavily toward classroom or PE content. This summit is built for athletic leadership. Sessions focus on coaching leadership, team culture, sport performance, and program operations.

The goal is simple. Attendees should leave with tools they can apply immediately.

Hosted and presented by the Center for Sport and Recreation

Proudly presented by The Healm Foundation

Built for:

High school coaches
Athletic administrators
Principals and school leaders
Program and sport directors
Parks and Recreation youth league administrators and coaches

Lunch included

State Approved Credits

Conference Registration (ePay) PowerSchool Registration

Note: Registration for PowerSchool is required to recieve CEU or PLU credit. Registration is seperate from Conference registration.

Why This Summit Is Different

Coaching leadership focus

Real coaching leadership challenges, not generic professional development.

50+ industry vendors

Connect with up to 50 vendors showcasing the latest products and services in collegiate and scholastic athletics.

Equipment and purchasing contacts

Build relationships with suppliers for uniforms, training equipment, facility gear, and more — all under one roof.

Approved CEU/PLU credit

Structured to support up to six CEUs and/or one PLU credit.

Summit Content Tracks

Coaching Leadership

Practical leadership scenarios from the coaching world—focused on application and impact.

Team Culture and Organizational Behavior

Building sustainable culture and managing team and staff dynamics.

Sport Performance and Athlete Development

Performance support strategies and athlete development environments.

Athletic Administration and Program Operations

Program structure, operational leadership, and administrative effectiveness.

Featured Speakers

Dr. Josh Looney

Director of Athletics at the University of North Alabama
20+ years of professional sports experience
2025–26 NACDA Athletics Director of the Year

Greg Byrne

Director of Athletics at the University of Alabama
20+ years of professional sports experience
2019–20 President of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics

Event Format

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Opening keynote session

1 hour, all attendees

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Breakout Block 1

Choose 1 of 4 sessions

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Breakout Block 2

Choose 1 of 4 sessions

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Lunch

Included with registration

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Breakout Block 3

Choose 1 of 4 sessions

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Breakout Block 4

Choose 1 of 4 sessions

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Closing keynote session

Tools, methods, and examples that translate to your program.

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Vendor and Sponsor expo

Structured to support up to six CEUs.

Sessions and Speakers soon to be confirmed.

Earn Up to 6 CEUs

Coaching Leadership

Earn up to 6 CEU’s and/or 1 PLU available for qualified administrators.

Credit Notes

Attendeance tracking required
Evaluations may be required
Credit processing through PowerSchool

Registration

Regular Registration

$100

Through May 3^rd 2026

Late Registration

$125

May 4^th – May 11^th 2026

Capacity is limited to 250 participants.

Registration includes keynote and breakout sessions, lunch, CEU eligibility, and vendor expo access.

Conference Registration (ePay) PowerSchool Registration

Note: Registration for PowerSchool is required to recieve CEU or PLU credit. Registration is seperate from Conference registration.

Partnership Menu

Organizations may support the summit through tiered vendor packages that provide visibility and direct engagement with coaches and school leaders across Alabama. Official Vendor Packages are available (Contact Mark at mdlinder@una.edu for more information).

Vendor Levels & Benefits	Basic Vendor FREE	Premier Vendor $250
Vendor Space	Vendor Expo Room	Priority Placement
Permission to Solicit Promotional Items	✓	✓
Program Advertisement	—	✓
Logo on Website & Event Program	—	✓
Social Media Posts	—	✓
Event Passes (2)	—	✓
Complimentary Meals (2)	—	✓

Vendor Registration (ePay) Contact Vendor Team

Sponsorship Opportunities

Organizations may support the summit through tiered sponsorship packages that provide visibility and direct engagement with coaches and school leaders across Alabama. Official Sponsorship Packages are available (Contact Mark at mdlinder@una.edu for more information).