2026 Athletic Administrators Summit Schedule of Events

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Athletic Administrators Summit

welcome October 5, 2026 Welcome to the 2026 CIF Southern Section Athletic Administrators Summit Presented by eTeamSponsor!

We are excited to be back at the Riverside Convention Center with some excellent speakers and professional development opportunities for the Principals, Presidents, Superintendents, Athletic Directors, and Athletic Trainers of the Southern Section. Our goal is to present timely topics from experts in their field to support our member schools in the advancement of their athletic programs.

I would like to personally thank eTeamSponsor for their numerous years of support for this event and all those who took the time to be with us today.

Please take advantage of the breakfast hosted by Playon as well as the lunch we will provide before you leave today.

A special thank you to the high school groups who helped kick off the day, the J.W. North High School Band - Blue Star Regiment, the cheerleading teams from Arlington and Ramona High School, Poly High School’s choir, and the JROTC program from Martin Luther King High School! Additionally, I would like to thank HOAG Orthopedic Institute for sponsoring the Athletic Trainer's Track of educational sessions today, to all the vendors who support the Summit, to the Citrus Belt Area Athletic Directors who assist us with check-in, and especially to the CIF Southern Section Staff for their genuine dedication and support of this event.

Have a great day, everyone!

Mike West Commissioner of Athletics

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keynote speaker What Drives Winning:

How to build an environment where people can do their best work Brett Ledbetter is a performance consultant, author and speaker. His work focuses on character development, priority alignment, team dynamics, behavior management, question-based leadership and self-awareness.

He’s authored six books: What Drives Winning, What’s Really Important, What Drives Winning Teams and What Drives Winning Environments and QuestionBased Leadership. All five books are currently being taught as masters-level courses at the University of Florida, and the sixth book 365 Questions was released this fall.

Brett has also delivered three TEDx talks: What Drives Winning, Building Your Inner Coach and How to Stop Comparing and Start Competing.

He co-founded the What Drives Winning conference with Hall-of-Fame coach Becky Burleigh, producing ten conference events with top minds in sport and leadership. Brett and Becky also co-teach the WDW classes at the University of Florida.

Brett currently works with multiple Division 1 athletic departments that hire him as a thinking partner for athletic directors, coaches, and athletes. He also applies his high-performance training with NBA and NFL teams/athletes, educators, military personnel, and corporate sectors.

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schedule of events

7:00 - 8:30 AM

REGISTRATION Plaza

7:00 - 8:30 AM

WELCOME BREAKFAST Generously Hosted by Playon

Exhibit Hall A,B,C,D

8:45 - 9:00 AM

MESSAGE FROM THE COMMISSIONER Mike West, Commissioner of Athletics CIF Southern Section Exhibit Hall A,B,C,D

9:00 - 9:15 AM

NFHS WELCOME Mark Koski, Deputy Executive Director NFHS Exhibit Hall A,B,C,D

9:15 - 10:15 AM

GENERAL SESSION Brett Ledbetter What Drives Winning: How To Build an Environment Where People Can Do Their Best Work Exhibit Hall A,B,C,D

10:25 - 11:10 AM

BREAKOUT SESSION 1

11:20 - 12:05 PM

BREAKOUT SESSION 2

12:15 - 1:00 PM

BREAKOUT SESSION 3

1:00 PM

LUNCH Vist the Vendors; Raffle Prizes & Giveaways

10:25-11:10 AM

ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR TRACK TOPIC A: It's All About Mindset: Building Mentally Fit Athletes, Coaches, and Championship Cultures Jim Madrid Raincross B,C,E,F TOPIC B: Home Campus 101: The Essentials for Athletic Directors Kenny Yamamoto Meeting Room 7,8,9,10 TOPIC C: Pursuing Victory with Honor through Competitive Unified Sports

BREAKOUT SESSION #1

1# NOISSES TUOKAERB

Kara Johnson, Erin Moran, Dr. Michael Magnera & Brent Dohling Raincross A,D ATHLETIC TRAINER TRACK Joint Dislocations and On-Field Reduction Techniques for Athletic Trainers Dr. David Gazzaniga Ballroom A,B (Level 1)

LEADERSHIP TRACK CIF Legal Updates Zachary Pelchat Meeting Room 1,2,3 (Level 1)

11:20 AM-12:05 PM

ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR TRACK TOPIC A: CIF Legal Updates Zachary Pelchat Raincross B,C,E,F TOPIC B: Commissioner’s Connection CIF Southern Section Commissioners Meeting Room 7,8,9,10 TOPIC C: The Unique Challenges and Opportunities of Small Schools Ken Cummings & Wade Ransom

BREAKOUT SESSION #2

2# NOISSES TUOKAERB

Raincross A,D

ATHLETIC TRAINER TRACK

AT Think Tank - Resources for the High School Athletic Trainer Chase Paulson, Kristen Dizon & Ali Jeske Ballroom A,B (Level 1) LEADERSHIP TRACK

5 Culture Mistakes Every Leader Makes (I Made Them All) John Broussard Meeting Room 1,2,3 (Level 1)

12:15-1:00 PM

ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR TRACK TOPIC A: The Home Campus Playbook: New Features, Tips & Tricks Kenny Yamamoto Raincross B,C,E,F TOPIC B: Your Athletic Department's Biggest Untapped Resource Is Already on Campus: Your Students Mike Hart Meeting Room 7,8,9,10 TOPIC C: The Future of Athletic Funding Dylan Garrity & Keith Shackleford Raincross A,D

BREAKOUT SESSION #3

3# NOISSES TUOKAERB

ATHLETIC TRAINER TRACK

High School Athletic Trainer Roundtable CIF Southern Section Athletic Trainer Advisory Committee Ballroom A,B (Level 1)

LEADERSHIP TRACK

Navigating CIF: An Administrator’s Forum on Today’s Athletic Issues Dr. Alexis Barile, Rob Dearborn & Dr. Paula Hart Rodas Meeting Room 1,2,3 (Level 1)

Your school already does the hard part: running the event. When the final whistle blows, your game keeps working through ticketing, streaming, stats, and highlights to inspire fans to be there for the next kickoff.

Event Floor Plan level 2 MEETING ROOM 7,8,9,10

EXHIBIT HALL A,B,C,D

RAINCROSS B,C,E,F

RAINCROSS A,D SNACK BAR

GENERAL SESSION & VENDORS ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR TRACK

level 1 BALL ROOM A,B MEETING ROOM 1,2,3

ATHLETIC TRAINER TRACK LEADERSHIP TRACK

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The test will be live from: Monday, October 5th, at 7:00pm to Sunday, October 11th, at 11:59pm

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breakout session #1

10:25-11:10 AM

IT’S ALL ABOUT MINDSET: BUILDING MENTALLY FIT ATHLETES, COACHES, AND CHAMPIONSHIP CULTURES Raincross B,C,E,F Today’s student-athletes face unprecedented challenges, from anxiety and pressure to social media, expectations, and adversity. In this engaging presentation, Jim Madrid introduces the concept of mental fitness, shifting the focus from “What’s wrong?” to “How can you become the best version of yourself?”

Drawing on decades of experience working with elite athletes, championship programs, and leaders, Jim shares practical mindset strategies to help coaches build resilient athletes, stronger team cultures, and environments rooted in confidence, accountability, perseverance, and hope.

JIM MADRID High-Performance Mindset Expert CEO & Founder, Advance Sports Technology

HOME CAMPUS 101: THE ESSENTIALS FOR ATHLETIC DIRECTORS Meeting Room 7,8,9,10 Join us for an informative session covering the basics of CIFSSHome, the web-based administrative and communications portal used by the CIF Southern Section, and Home Campus, an athletic management platform designed to streamline and simplify athletic operations. Whether you’re new to these platforms or looking to get up to speed on the latest features, this session will provide practical information and tips to help you make the most of CIFSSHome and Home Campus.

KENNY YAMAMOTO Director of Customer Success, Home Campus

PURSUING VICTORY WITH HONOR THROUGH COMPETITIVE UNIFIED SPORTS Raincross A,D Special Olympics Unified Sports brings students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities together through sports, training, and competition. The three models: Competitive, Player Development, and Recreation provide the opportunity for ALL abilities to participate. Through CIF, the Competitive model is offered to allow students the opportunity to represent their high school in the following sports: Unified Track & Field, Unified Swim, Unified Flag Football, and more to come as the demand for inclusion continues to grow!

KARA JOHNSON Special Education Trabuco Hills

ERIN MORAN Special Olympics Southern California

DR. MICHAEL MAGNERA Assistant Principal Trabuco Hills

BRENT DOHLING Principal Laguna Hills

breakout session #1

10:25-11:10 AM

ATHLETIC TRAINER TRACK CIF LEGAL UPDATES JOINT DISLOCATIONS AND ON-FIELD REDUCTION TECHNIQUES FOR ATHLETIC TRAINERS

An update on legal developments Ballroom A,B (Level 1) affecting high school athletics programs, including Title IX and NIL. This breakout session will provide practical insight into recognizing and managing joint dislocations, including assessment considerations, CIF ASSISTANT COMMISIONERS appropriate on-field reduction techniques, and effective care before, during, and after injury

DR. DAVID GAZZANIGA HOI’s Division Chief of Sports Medicine

LEADERSHIP TRACK CIF LEGAL UPDATES Meeting Room 1,2,3 (Level 1) This breakout session will provide an update on legal developments affecting high school athletic programs, including Title IX and NIL.

Raincross B,C,E,F ZACHARY PELCHAT General Counsel California Interscholastic Federation

breakout session #2

11:20-12:05 PM

CIF LEGAL UPDATES Raincross B,C,E,F This breakout session will provide an update on legal developments affecting high school athletics programs, including Title IX and NIL.

ZACHARY PELCHAT General Counsel California Interscholastic Federation

COMMISSIONER'S CONNECTION Raincross B,C,E,F

Connect and Converse with CIF Southern Section Commissioners for an open and engaging conversation. Bring your questions, ideas, and feedback regarding student eligibility, CIF Southern Section processes, and current bylaw proposals coming forward; anything you would like to discuss. This session offers an opportunity to connect directly with Section leadership, seek clarification, share perspectives, and learn from colleagues' questions and experiences throughout the CIF Southern Section.

COMMISSIONERS CIF Southern Section

THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF SMALL SCHOOLS Raincross B,C,E,F

WADE RANSOM Director of Athletics Cate School

Small schools face a unique set of challenges, but they also offer powerful opportunities to build meaningful relationships, foster strong school culture, and create lasting traditions. In this breakout session, participants will explore the ideas, practices, and connections that make small schools exceptional. We will discuss strategies that can help strengthen school culture and share examples of initiatives our conference has implemented to improve engagement, connection, and the overall student experience. Join us for a collaborative KEN CUMMINGS conversation focused on turning the unique Student Life Coordinator challenges of small schools into opportunities Samueli Academy for growth, pride, and lasting impact.

breakout session #2

11:20-12:05 PM

ATHLETIC TRAINER TRACK CIF LEGAL UPDATES AT THINK TANK- REASOURCES FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TRAINER Ballroom A,D (Level 1) An update on legal developments Aaffecting collaborative session designed to connect high school athletic trainers with practical resources, high school athletics tools, and strategies theyIXcan apply in their programs. Presenters will share valuable programs, including Title and immediately NIL. resources, discuss solutions to common challenges in the secondary school setting, and encourage participants to exchange ideas and best practices. Attendees will leave with new resources, fresh CIF ASSISTANT COMMISIONERS perspectives, and actionable ideas to support their daily practice and enhance the care they provide to student-athletes.

CHASE PAULSON MS, ATC Head Athletic Trainer Diamond Bar

KRISTEN DIZON, ATC Head Athletic Trainer Agoura

ALI JESKE M.Ed, ATC Head Athletic Trainer Laguna Hills

LEADERSHIP TRACK 5 CULTURES MISTAKES EVERY LEADER MAKES (I MADE THEM ALL) Meeting Room 1,2,3 (Lower Level) This breakout session will explore five culture mistakes made by a two time nationally recognized Top 10 Athletic Director while shaping the identity and culture of a young school's athletic program. From hiring decisions to tough conversations with coaches, John shares the real, sometimes painful lessons that came from building a program with no tradition into a nationally recognized success story. Leaders in any role, on any campus, will walk away with practical takeaways for building a culture that lasts.

JOHN BROUSSARD Assistant Principal Murrieta Mesa

breakout session #3

12:15-1:00 PM

THE HOME CAMPUS PLAYBOOK: NEW FEATURES, TIPS & TRICKS Raincross B,C,E,F Kenny Yamamoto shares practical tips and tricks to help athletic directors get more out of their day-to-day Home Campus tasks plus a quick look at what's new on the platform and what's coming next.

KENNY YAMAMOTO Director of Customer Success Home Campus

YOUR ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT’S BIGGEST UNTAPPED REASOURCE IS ALREADY ON CAMPUS: YOUR STUDENTS Meeting Room 7,8,9,10

This session explores how athletic administrators can empower students to take meaningful roles in game-day operations, content creation, communication, streaming, social media, and event support. Attendees will learn practical ways to build student leadership structures that reduce pressure on the AD while providing real-world experience, strengthening school spirit and fan engagement, and creating reliable systems that can be used across all sports.

MIKE HART Athletics Program Advisor PlayOn

THE FUTURE OF ATHLETIC FUNDING Raincross A,D

The fundraising landscape has changed – donor expectations, digital tools, decreasing budgets with increasing prices.

DYLAN GARRITY Director of Revenue eTeamSponsor

Join us for a candid look at where athletic funding is headed and how ADs can stay ahead of it

KEITH SHACKLEFORD Dean of Kinesiology, Health, and Athletics Irvine Valley College

breakout session #3

12:15-1:00 PM

ATHLETIC TRAINER TRACK CIF LEGAL UPDATES HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TRAINER ROUND TABLE An update on legal developments Ballroom A,B (Level 1) affecting high school athletics programs, including Title IX and NIL. This breakout session will focus on the current issues and challenges facing high school athletic trainers throughout the CIF Southern Section.

CIF ASSISTANT COMMISIONERS Participants will have the opportunity to discuss emerging concerns, share experiences and best practices, and identify strategies and resources that can help athletic trainers better serve their student-athletes and school communities.

ATHLETIC TRAINER ADVISORY COMMITTEE CIF Southern Section

LEADERSHIP TRACK NAVIGATING CIF: AN ADMINISTRATOR’S FORUM ON TODAY’S ATHLETIC ISSUES Meeting Room 1,2,3 (Level 1) This interactive session will give administrators an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the issues they are navigating within their athletic programs. Topics may include transfers and eligibility, competitive equity and playoffs, sportsmanship, supervision and game management, communication with coaches and families, and emerging CIF issues.

Participants will also have an opportunity to submit questions, scenarios, and topics for discussion. Come ready to share, ask questions, and learn alongside other administrators as we navigate the challenges and responsibilities of leading high school athletics.

DR. ALEXIS BARILE President of the Council Assistant Superintendent Corona-Norco USD

ROB DEARBORN President-Elect of the Council Athletic Director Moorpark HS

DR. PAULA HART RODAS Past President of the Council Superintendent Monrovia USD

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