The BUSINESS of Small College Athletics

Monday, February 23, 2026 - McLane Great Hall on the campus of the University of Mary Hardin Baylor

Belton, TX

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 Texas region.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 16, 2026

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 the University of Mary Hardin Baylor in February, 2026.

Workshop Topics

Navigating the Hiring Process & Successfully Onboarding Staff

Leadership Priorities for the SWA/SWL

Utilizing Campus Partners to Ensure Student-Athlete Success

Building Sustainable Sponsorship Programs

Navigating Your Career Path in Athletics

NIL Trends, Successes, & Best Practices

Keys to Success as a Non-AD Sport Administrator

Strategic Planning for Athletics

Strategies for Successful Budget Development

Bridging the Gap Between Athletics and the Rest of Campus

Legal Issues in Small College Athletics

Building a Consistent Brand Identity for Athletics

More to Come!

Cost to attend: $145 per person includes all sessions, takeaway materials, and lunch. Space is limited so please consider registering early. Registration deadline: February 16, 2026

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 $130 per person. Please contact Jim Abbott at jim@smallcollegeathletics.com to secure this rate.

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

Hotel

For those travelling in on Sunday night we will create a room block at a local hotel. Stay tuned for more details.

BOSCA Regional Workshop

Steering Committee

Chandler Short - University of Central Oklahoma

Ken Ralph - Southwestern University

Darnell Smith - Texas A&M - San Antonio

Robert Coleman - St. Mary's University

Scott Norwood - Ranger College

Hunter Sims - University of Mary Hardin Baylor

Amanda Workman - Sul Ross State University