Developing the Next Generation of Division III Athletic Directors, The National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators (NADIIIAA) is proud to launch the Future Athletic Directors Mentorship Program, a new professional development initiative designed to prepare and support the next generation of NCAA Division III athletics leaders.

The program is intended for aspiring Athletics Directors currently serving in senior athletics administration roles and provides participants with direct mentorship, leadership development opportunities, and meaningful exposure to the responsibilities of leading an intercollegiate athletics department

Each year, eleven participants will be selected to participate in the program and paired with a member of the NADIIIAA Board of Directors, all of whom currently serve as NCAA Division III Athletics Directors. Participants will also receive a stipend of up to $2,500 to support their engagement in the program and attendance at the annual NACDA Convention.

Apply now!

Key Dates

Milestone	Timeline
Application Deadline	Monday, November 16th
Cohort Notification	No later than November 23rd
Mentor Pairings Announced	Late November
Program Begins	December
Campus Visits	December through NACDA Convention
NACDA Convention Experience	June 13-16th in Orlando, FL

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• Be a current member of NADIIIAA.
• Be employed at an NCAA Division III institution, conference office, or athletics-related organization in a senior athletics administration role, including Deputy Athletics Director, Associate Athletics Director, Assistant Athletics Director, or the equivalent.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a future Athletics Director position.
• Exhibit leadership potential and a commitment to professional growth.
• Have the support of their supervisor to participate in the program.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Cam Trudell at ctrudell@nacda.com.
About NADIIIAA: NADIIIAA athletics administrators from over 350 institutions and conferences competing at the NCAA Division III level. The Association encourages the continued development of athletics programs focused on the student-athlete and based on sound educational principles and Division III philosophy. NADIIIAA is administered by NACDA, which is in its 62^nd year. For more information on NACDA, the 19 professional associations and/or three foundations it manages, please visit www.nacda.com.