BOSCA Academies are designed to bring learning opportunities to administrators in a convenient virtual format.  Unlike conventions that compress learning opportunities into a few days, BOSCA academies take place over 2-3 months giving participants opportunities to digest class information and develop questions for follow up.  Academy cohorts have 20 or fewer participants allowing for an intimate learning environment and multiple opportunities to network and interact with other administrators enrolled in each class.  Each academy is comprised of five 90 minute virtual class sessions.  Class sessions are typically held on Mondays beginning at noon EST.

BOSCA Leadership Academy

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The BOSCA Leadership Academy is a one of a kind educational program designed to expedite the growth and development of collegiate Athletic Directors and better prepare them to navigate the challenges of leading an athletic department and contributing on the conference and national level. The academy will provide structured mentorship, a close-knit cohort of peers to connect with, and monthly learning and networking opportunities focused on developing and honing the practical skills necessary for success in athletic administration.

Programming Focus

Leadership – Developing a culture of success in your department.

Human Resources – Evaluating, hiring, and developing staff.

Fundraising – Maximizing external revenue programs.

Internal and External Communication Strategies.

Creating effective policies and procedures for your department.

Crisis Management and Problem Solving

Strategic Planning – Creating a vision for the future of your department.

Enrollment Management Strategies – Sport Sponsorship and Maximizing Return on Investment.

Navigating the Budget Process.

Engagement at the Conference and National Level

BOSCA Revenue Generation Academy

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The BOSCA Revenue Generation Academy provides comprehensive programming designed to provide athletic administrators the tools and skills necessary to maximize external efforts and revenue on your campus. The academy focuses on strategies and approaches that help build sustainable revenue generation programs. The academy offers a step by step approach to best practices in the industry, multiple learning and networking opportunities, and one on one sessions resulting in a better understanding of how to maximize efforts in external relations.

Programming Focus

Developing and growing annual giving and booster clubs with limited human resources

Creating a revenue generation master plan

Establishing comprehensive sponsorship programs

Creating capital campaign efforts for athletics

Utilizing special events to generate revenue

Engaging alumni

Creating and maximizing a day of giving for your athletic department

Utilizing your facilities for rentals and camp programs

Building athletic endowments

Creating and managing an athletic advisory board

"As a new Athletic Director, the timing and content of the BOSCA Leadership Academy could not have come at a better time. The curriculum challenged me to think critically about how we are building our program here at Rocky Mountain College, and was a great way to connect with other small "college administrators. Jim Abbott and John Phillips' experience and passion for small college athletics helped provide me with much needed confidence, as I took on the challenges of running an athletic department for the first time. I am a better AD because of this program and would highly recommend it to any small college administrator wanting to make their department better!" 

Jim Klemann, Athletic Director - Rocky Mountain College

“I have been blessed to have a mentor and friend in Jim Abbott, whom I met over 8 years ago at my first BOSCA event in 2013. Pursuing a new career path from 15 years of coaching to full time athletics administrator, Jim took me under his wing and has been a valuable resource in my success. Jim and the network of professionals I met through BOSCA were one phone call away to help me navigate the challenges as a new athletic director. BOSCA is a first-class workshop filled with sharing, learning, and networking that transforms leaders. The impact on BOSCA attendees has been life-changing. Jim has discovered what matters most in life, which is to reach beyond himself and to invest his life in empowering others to fulfill their potential as athletic administrators. There is no question in my mind that any person who is wishing to grow as an athletic administrator should participate in the BOSCA Leadership Academy. Without Jim’s mentorship, I would not be where I am today.”

Jeff Bussell, Athletic Director – Vanguard University