DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 2021 WORKSHOP

The Business of Small College Athletics (BOSCA) will be back in 2021! It was announced today that the workshop will be held in person July 18-20, 2021 in Oklahoma City.

2021 marks the 9th year of the event which focuses on providing professional development and networking opportunities to athletic administrators working in smaller athletic departments. The event caters specifically to D2, D3, NAIA and NJCAA athletic administrators providing sessions led by presenters from these levels.

The workshop will feature an expanded agenda this year covering topics that are responsive to the needs of small college athletic administrators in these challenging times. “I’m excited to provide this opportunity for small college athletic administrators to grow in the profession, said BOSCA Founder Jim Abbott.” “We promise to provide relevant topics and discussions along with great opportunities to meet others that can relate to the challenges that all small college administrators face.”

The conference will follow all local health protocols to ensure the safety of attendees and attendance will be limited. Registration for the 9th annual event will open soon.  

What They’re Saying About BOSCA

The atmosphere and environment at BOSCA is amazing. Once you attend you feel like you are part of a fraternity. Sharing, learning, and inquiry are emphasized throughout the event. Unlike some of the national conferences and conventions you may attend, all BOSCA attendees become your network by virtue of being in an engaged small group setting. Attendance at BOSCA has had a real and measurable impact on our institution's trajectory as it relates to leadership, fundraising, planning and initiatives. We will be back!

Angela Pohl, Deputy AD – Saginaw Valley State University (NCAA Division 2)

At a time when I'm experiencing budget cuts that make attending professional development events difficult, I continue to prioritize BOSCA as the most impactful conference that I attend each year. The networking and practical tips that I have learned have transformed our department. This is a conference where you walk away with actual ideas that you can take to your campus and implement immediately. The presenters and attendees are open books...professional colleagues that are truly trying to help one another.

Tony Hoops, Athletic Director – Bethel College (NAIA)

The BOSCA workshop exceeded all expectations. Any time you can network with and learn from other collegiate sports professionals it's an invaluable experience. What sets BOSCA apart, however, is the opportunity to do so with individuals who have similar resources and infrastructure. Attendees truly "speak the same language." I would encourage anyone to attend...you won't be disappointed.

Rob Chaney, Athletic Director – Tallahassee Community College (NJCAA)

Anyone looking to enhance, build, or even start their career path in this college athletics should attend BOSCA. It is a fabulous networking experience and you are able to have meaningful individual and small group conversation that is found nowhere else. I walk away with valuable information that I can bring back to impact my university and student-athletes every time I attend! There is nothing quite like BOSCA!

Brian Sisson, Athletic Director – St. Mary’s University (NCAA Division 3)