KIAAA: Mission and Purpose
The mission of the Kansas Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association is to develop, enhance and preserve the educational values of interscholastic athletics.
The purpose of the KIAAA is:
- To promote and maintain an activities program that will encourage the widest possible participation with the highest possible standards.
- To cooperate with the administrative head of the high school and to recognize that he/she is held ultimately responsible in all matters pertaining to interscholastic activities involving his/her school.
- To assist and cooperate with the Kansas State High School Activities Association in carrying out its objectives.
- To improve activities understanding and relationship throughout the state of Kansas.
- To establish closer working relationships with related professional groups.
- To present an opportunity for an exchange of ideas on mutual problems and practices.
- To foster higher standards of professional proficiency and ethics.
- To improve the educational aspects of interscholastic activities in the total educational program.
- To promote greater unity and fellowship among all members.
- To establish and implement standards for the professional preparation of interscholastic athletic administrators.
The KIAAA enjoys a close relationship with the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) and is dually associated with the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA).
The KIAAA is an affiliate organization of the United School Administrators of Kansas (USA-Kansas), joining other groups such as the Kansas School Superintendents Association and the Kansas Principals Association.
KIAAA: Member Benefits
Don’t go it alone! Athletic administration alone can be challenging enough and most of us have many other responsibilities (principal, assistant principal, teacher, coach, etc.) as well. The KIAAA provides a community of athletic directors who are willing to share ideas, answer questions, offer resources, and help each other navigate the challenges of the job.
- KIAAA Member Exchange (New in 2026): A private SportsYou community where veteran KIAAA members share ideas, forms, policies, and best practices. This will prove to be a tremendous resource to our rookie athletic directors as well as our experienced ADs.
- Interscholastic Athletic Administration Magazine: Practical articles and ideas you can apply immediately.
- Professional Resource Library: Access to publications, position statements, forms, and other valuable tools.
- Leadership Training Institute: Educational curriculum of over 50 courses designed by and for athletic administrators; available in person and online.
- National Certification Program: Join more than 115 Kansas athletic directors who have earned NIAAA certification. Three levels of professional certification including RAA, CAA, CMAA.
- KIAAA and NIAAA Scholarships: Opportunity to nominate students from your school for annual KIAAA and NIAAA scholarships.
- The KIAAA Weekly – Online source for KIAAA news, reminders, updates, and upcoming events.
- Member Insurance Benefits – $2 million supplemental liability insurance and $2,500 term life insurance.
- Fall Workshop and Spring Conference – An opportunity to network with athletic directors from all around the sunflower state as you grow professionally through cutting-edge PD.
- Other Insurance Benefits: Ability to purchase Long Term Health Care at discount rates, as well as discounts on Cancer Insurance and Accident Insurance.
- Recognition: Opportunity to nominate athletic directors (and be nominated) for various KIAAA/NIAAA Awards.
The KIAAA encourages all ADs to get involved in the organization! If you are interested in becoming more involved in the KIAAA please contact: Lane Green, Executive Director, at lgreen@kiaaa.org
