CLEVELAND - The National Association of Athletic Ticket Sales & Operations (NAATSO) is excited to launch the 2023-24 Mentorship Program.

To be considered for the NAATSO 2023-24 Mentorship Program, applications must be submitted by Friday, December 1.

Click HERE to access the 2023-24 Mentee application.
Click HERE to access the 2023-24 Mentor application.

Networking and professional development are two foundational pillars for growth in intercollegiate athletics. As leaders in this industry, the  NAATSO Board aims to develop ticket sales and operations leaders in ticket offices across the country. It is NAATSO's hope that its Mentorship Program will serve as an important resource to accomplish this goal.

Goals of the Mentorship Program:

• To help develop industry leaders in both ticket sales and ticket operations
• Continue to add personal growth opportunities to the NAATSO membership
• Share ticketing strategies and best practices to continue to grow the ticketing industry
• Participants will gain knowledge of NAATSO and the positive impact it can make with the connections that are cultivated by giving back to the ticketing community
• Develop long-term friendships and expand networking opportunities

Mentoring Program MENTEE Candidates Must:

• Be a current 2023-24 paid member of NAATSO and show a commitment to a career in the collegiate athletics ticketing industry
• Have a job description that involves either ticket sales or ticket operations
• Attend the annual NAATSO Convention June 9-12, 2024
• Agree to actively participate in the Association throughout the year and support its initiatives
  • This could include contributing an article for the NAATSO corner in NACDA's Athletics Administration magazine, posting on the NAATSO Community monthly, or serving on a committee
• Be willing to participate in bi-monthly mentorship calls with their mentor

Selected Mentees Will Receive:

• A stipend that will cover:
  • The cost of registration for the 2024 NAATSO Convention
  • Up to $1,000 to be used to offset the cost of lodging (room and tax only), airfare and/or other travel expenses to be reimbursed by the Association after the Convention
  • Stipend recipients are responsible for securing their own hotel room & travel accommodations
• A certificate recognizing their participation and completion of the NAATSO Mentoring Program

Selection Criteria for Mentees:

• Mentees must have five (5) years or less of full-time experience
• Interns and graduate assistants ARE eligible for the program
• Up to 10 mentee recipients may be selected each year
• Mentee applicants may only participate in the program once
• Only one (1) member per institution will be permitted to participate annually

Selection Criteria for Mentors:

• Mentors will be approved by current Board of Directors members and will be NAATSO members who have established themselves as industry leaders
• Mentors must have 4+ years of sport ticket sales or operations experience. To apply, CLICK HERE.

Questions regarding the NAATSO Mentorship Program can be directed to Mentorship Program Chair Matt Carson or NAATSO Association Manager Nick Strah.

About NAATSO: NAATSO is the first organization of its kind to provide educational and networking opportunities; enhancement of acceptable operating standards and ethics; and establishment of the overall prestige and understanding of the profession of athletics ticketing administrators. For more information about NAATSO, please visit www.naatso.com. NAATSO is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), which is in its 59th year. For more information on NACDA and the 18 professional associations that fall under its umbrella, please visit www.nacda.com.