Friday, March 8, 2024
5K Run (virtual-on-your-own-anytime) 
GADA Board Meeting12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
UGA Tour 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Exhibitor Registration & Setup2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Membership Registration & AD Photo Headshot (CADY Studios) 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Hall of Fame Reception5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Hall of Fame Ceremony presented by Vital Signs Wall of Fame5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Membership Registration & AD Photo Headshot (CADY Studios) 6:30 PM - 7:50 PM
Social-GACA (Hotel Rooftop)7:00 PM
Exhibitor Registration & Setup7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Exhibit Hall Opens7:30 AM
Coffee and Donut Social7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Membership Registration & AD Photo Headshot (CADY Studios) 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Conference Gift Pickup (Outside Exhibit Hall) 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Passport Session 18:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Passport 1 Drawing ($500)9:45 AM
Workshop #1B. Creating an Athletic Department Handbook10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Workshop #1A. Implementation of Girls Flag Football B. Creating an Athletic Department Handbook10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Workshop #2D. QPA Process 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Workshop #2C. Emergency Preparedness-Are You Prepared?11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Passport Session 21:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Spouse Activity 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Passport Drawing 2 ($500)2:15 PM
CAA Exam Review Session2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Membership Registration3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Ice Cream Social with Vendors presented by PlayOn Sports 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Conference Gift Pickup (Outside Exhibit Hall) 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
New AD/Attendee Orientation4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Exhibit Hall Closes4:30 PM
Conference Welcome Reception4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Opening Session-Welcome5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Opening Session-Conference Sponsor Comments5:40 PM - 5:45 PM
Opening Session-President Remarks & Speaker Introduction5:45 PM - 6:00 PM
Opening Session-Keynote Speaker-Mark Leinweaver6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Opening Session-Vendor Introductions/Giveaways6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
Social-Riddell (off site)8:00 PM
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Membership Registration8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Talking & Trading: Concussion Mgmt. (Northside Hospital)9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Workshop #3F. Hosting Memorable Media Days & Award Ceremonies 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Workshop #3 E. DEIB in Athletics9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Talking & Trading: Heat & Humidity Guidelines (Athens Piedmont Regional)10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Workshop #4H. SEL & Mental Health in Athletics 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Workshop #4G. Navigating the Middle School AD Triade10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Commissioner Reports (GHSA, GIAA, GAPPS)12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Talking & Trading: Flag Football (Atlanta Falcons)1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Workshop #5I. Path to Certification1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Workshop #5J. Preparing for Difficult Conversations 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Talking & Trading: Positive Coaching Alliance2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Workshop #6L. Evaluations 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Workshop #6K. Safety Planning-Event Management2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Talking & Trading: How To Amplify Your Athletic Dept (PlayOn Sports)3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Workshop #7M. New ADs Year in Review3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Workshop #7N. Conducting Coaching Interviews-Beyond the Xs & Os 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Cornhole Tournament presented by Shuma Sports5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Social-BSN (The Classic Center Atrium)7:30 PM
Monday, March 11, 2024
Regions Bank Awards Ceremony12:45 AM - 1:30 PM
Membership Registration11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Awards Lunch & Keynote Speaker11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Closing General Session1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Celebrate/Pictures1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
Legal Year in Review2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Conference Committee Review4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Board Meeting/Dinner5:00 PM