The BUSINESS of Small College Athletics

Monday, February 22, 2027

Johnson County Community College

Capitol Federal Conference Center

9a.m. - 4p.m.

Join us for our 1-day regional workshop designed to provide affordable and convenient opportunities for networking and professional development for small college athletic administrators in the Kansas City region.

BOSCA Regional workshops provide a perfect opportunity for staff growth and development with interactive sessions that cover pressing issues that small college athletic departments are currently faced with. Designed for athletic administrators from D2, D3, NAIA, and NJCAA institutions, the workshop provides multiple opportunities to share ideas with peers from around the region. This is a one-day event designed to maximize your time, reduce expense, and work well for your entire staff to attend. Make plans to join us on the campus of Johnson County Community College on February 22, 2027.

Workshop Agenda Topics

Staff Leadership Development

Fan Engagement Strategies That Work

Strategic Approaches to Sports Communication

Keys to Success as a non-AD Sport Administrator

Hiring and Onboarding Athletic Staff

Using Technology to Simplify Processes

Developing Your Own ESPN Gameday Experience on Campus

Creating Efficient and Organized Compliance Approaches

Developing a Successful Annual Giving Plan

Establishing Objectives and Evaluating Performance

Game Management Planning

Managing Difficult Conversations

Sports Communication Priorities and Approaches

More to Come!

Cost to attend: $150 per person includes all sessions, takeaway materials, and lunch. Space is limited so please consider registering early. Registration deadline: February 15, 2027.

Group Registration - If you are bringing 4 or more members of your staff to this event, we are pleased to offer a discounted rate of $135 per person. Please contact Jim Abbott at jim@smallcollegeathletics.com to secure this rate.

Refunds: There will be no registration refunds available after February 8, 2027. Registrations may be transferred to another administrator in your department but refunds will not be made.

Questions? Contact Jim Abbott at (405) 208-9133 or jim@smallcollegeathletics.com

Hotel

For those of you coming in on Sunday night, BOSCA has secured a discounted rate of $99 per night at the Courtyard Marriott - Overland Park. CLICK HERE to access the room block. Deadline is February 1, 2027

BOSCA Regional Workshop

Steering Committee

Rob Ramseyer - Friends University

Kristy Bayer - Rockhurst University

Greg McVey - Kansas City CC

Lori Hopkins - University of Central Missouri

Tony Thompkins - Johnson County CC

Rob Mallory - Missouri Southern

Tony Hoops - Northwestern College (IA)

Kristin Gillette - Park University

Nik Rule - Heart of America Conference

Theresa Grosbach - Missouri Western