BOSCA Announces 2027 Convention Dates and Location
Event returns to Chicago in July 2027
BOSCA announced today that the 2027 Summer Convention will be held July 11th – 13th in Chicago. Registration for the convention is open now.
The 2027 convention will be the 15th version of the event that started in 2012 and marks the 3rd time it will be held in Chicago. “We are excited to go to Chicago for our 2027 convention,” said BOSCA board member and Northwestern College Athletic Director Tony Hoops. “Work on the convention has already begun and I’m certain that this will be our best convention yet.”
In celebration of the 15th anniversary, BOSCA is offering a 15% discount on the $485 registration cost for administrators that register and pay before December 31, 2026. This offers substantial savings on what is already the most affordable collegiate athletics professional development opportunity.
BOSCA is the only professional development organization that is run by current and former small college athletic administrators. The BOSCA convention focuses entirely on the needs and challenges faced by professionals working in NCAA Division 2, NCAA Division 3, NAIA, and 2-year colleges and universities.
“The summer convention really is the premiere professional development opportunity for athletic administrators at non-D1 institutions,” said BOSCA founder Jim Abbott. “I’m excited to be able to provide another great opportunity for idea sharing, professional interaction, growth, and networking.”
The convention features peer-led professional development sessions on a broad range of topics, small group and roundtable sessions, collateral materials and takeaways, and multiple opportunities to network and interact with other attendees. For more information or to register to attend click HERE
About BOSCA: BOSCA is dedicated to providing growth and networking opportunities for small college athletic administrators. Since 2012 BOSCA has hosted an annual convention that brings together small college athletic administrators from around the country to share ideas and grow. BOSCA also provides two virtual training academies each semester focused on leadership and external revenue generation. In 2023 BOSCA created regional workshops that bring in-person professional development events to regions around the country. For more information about BOSCA contact Jim Abbott at jim@smallcollegeathletics.com or (405) 208-9133
What Administrators are saying about BOSCA professional development:
“The BOSCA Convention is hands down the most relevant and insightful conference for small college administrators. Built, organized, and run by small college administrators; I always leave with impactful information to help my personal and professional growth.”
Josh Ealy, Athletic Director - Tusculum University
“The BOSCA Convention makes business relational. Attendees are in the same boat, and being in the same room together energizes us all to keep moving small college athletics forward. It's so encouraging to be around so many others who want to support, mentor, uplift, and push others towards success.”
Jesse Zabal, Associate Athletic Director – Loyola University New Orleans
“I've attended the NACDA Convention, and while I always find value in the networking and educational sessions, the Business of Small College Athletics Convention offers something different. BOSCA takes a deep dive into the real challenges and opportunities that leaders at small colleges face every day. The conversations are practical, relevant, and immediately applicable to improving the student-athlete experience. What sets BOSCA apart is the people. The leaders in the room are genuine, approachable, and invested in helping one another succeed. They freely share ideas, strategies, and lessons learned because they truly want to see other institutions thrive. The connections I made through BOSCA have already become valuable resources. If you're looking for authentic relationships, innovative ideas, and a network of leaders who are committed to making small college athletics better, BOSCA is an experience I highly recommend.”
Brad Kocher, Athletic Director – Texas A&M University - Victoria
“One of the greatest strengths of BOSCA is the willingness of its members to collaborate and invest in one another. The conference brings together outstanding leaders who are committed to sharing their experiences and helping to create success for each other. I always leave with new ideas, fresh perspectives, and renewed energy to return to campus.”
Nate Davis Athletic Director Northern State University
“The BOSCA Convention exceeded my expectations. It was one of the most practical and relevant professional development experiences I've had as an athletics administrator. I left with ideas I could immediately implement at Albany State University and connections with colleagues who understand the unique opportunities and challenges of small college athletics. BOSCA has created something that truly adds value, and I'm already looking forward to next year.”
Dr. Kristene Kelly, Albany State University