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BOSCA Announces 2024 Fall Workshop Locations

Jim Abbott • July 7, 2024

2024 Regional Workshops to Take Place in Worcester, MA and Winona, MN

The Business of Small College Athletics (BOSCA) announced today the dates and locations of two planned Fall 2024 Regional workshops.

BOSCA Regional workshops are one-day professional development and networking events that are designed for athletic administrators at small colleges and universities in a region. The workshops are organized by a group of peer administrators that represent schools in the region and offer an affordable opportunity for growth and interaction with relevant topics and presenters.

“The biggest challenge that administrators have when it comes to professional development is the cost, said BOSCA Founder Jim Abbott.” It’s just not practical at a time when budgets are tighter than ever to buy a plane ticket, pay for a hotel and registration fee, and then participate in an event that focuses primarily on D1 institutions.” “Regional workshops provide departments the opportunity to bring multiple administrators to learn and interact with peers, all for less than a single flight to a national convention.”

Since 2023, BOSCA has organized successful regional workshops in Kansas City, MO, Kutztown, PA, and Greenville, SC. The Fall 2024 regional workshops will be held in Worcester, MA, and Winona, MN.

Monday, September 30, 2024 – Worcester State University

Registration is open now for the New England regional workshop which will be held in Worcester, MA on the campus of Worcester State University. CLICK TO REGISTER

“Having previously attended three BOSCA events I’m excited for the New England regional workshop, said Dan Blair, athletic director at Northern Essex Community College and member of the workshop organizing committee. Every time I attend a BOSCA event I’m able to build new relationships with peer administrators and bring something back to my campus and implement it for a positive change.”

Monday, October 21, 2024 – Winona State University

Registration is now open for the regional workshop which will be held in Winona, MN on the campus of Winona State University. This event is designed for administrators at D2, D3, NAIA, and NJCAA schools in the upper Midwest. CLICK TO REGISTER

“BOSCA regional workshops are a must for any small college athletic administrator, said Brian Sisson, athletic director at Saint Mary’s University and member of the workshop organizing committee.” “BOSCA is the only organization that focuses entirely on the needs of smaller colleges and universities. As a result, the professional development and networking that BOSCA provides is unmatched. I’m excited to help bring this event to our region and look forward to seeing many colleagues in the upper Midwest and surrounding area come to Winona and help better themselves, their universities, and most importantly their student-athletes.”

In its 12^th year, BOSCA exists to provide professional development and growth opportunities to athletic administrators at D2, D3, NAIA, and NJCAA colleges and universities. BOSCA provides multiple in-person workshops annually, virtual growth opportunities through the BOSCA Leadership Academy and BOSCA Revenue Generation Academy, and campus consulting services among other offerings. To learn more about BOSCA or to discuss consulting needs or hosting an event in your region contact Jim Abbott at (405) 208-9133 or jim@smallcollegeathletics.com

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