Conference Special Events
Spouse/Guest Activities
Make sure to join us for a welcome reception (Meet and Greet) on Friday, 3/28/2025, at 3:00 pm in the Embassy Suites Marina Room (2nd Floor)
The Spouse/Guest Outing (Trip to Southport for Lunch) is scheduled for Saturday, 3/29/2025, at 9:15 am. (Lobby of Embassy Suites)
NCADA Pig Pickin with the Vendors
Friday, 3/28/2025, from noon until 1:15 pm
Location: Wilmington Convention Center Grand Ballroom
Casino Night with the Partners/Vendors
Friday, 3/28/2025, from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm
Location: Wilmington Convention Center Grand Ballroom
“Talking & Trading”: Key Topics and Networking
Saturday, 3/29/2025, at 12:30 pm in the WCC Grand Ballroom ABC
Suggested Topics:
“Appropriate Coach/Athlete Communication in the Digital Age.”
- “Creating Relationships (Parents and Student-Athletes)
“Artificial Intelligence Sharing of Tools”
“Supporting and Retaining Officials”
- “What’s Important in Hiring Coaches”
- “Student-Athletes Mental Health”
- “Managing Professional Growth “
Opening General Session with Pat Kohan (Kohan Content and AD Insider)
“Wallflower Wisdom: An Imposter’s Insights on Athletic Leadership, Branding, and Creating Big Things to Help a Lot of People”
Saturday, 3/29/2025, at 5:00 pm in the Embassy Suites Grand Ballroom
Welcome to the Coast Reception and Social
Saturday, 3/29/2025, in the Embassy Suites Grand Ballroom from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm
Second General Session with Mark Leinweaver – “BE THE AGENT: The ABCs of Representing Yourself”
Sunday, 3/30/2025, at 8:40 am in the Aloft Grand Ballroom
NCADA Awards Luncheon
Sunday, 3/30/2025, at noon in the Aloft Grand Ballroom
“Honoring the “Best of the Best” in North Carolina”
NCADA Conference Banquet
Sunday, 3/30/2025, at 6:30 pm in the Aloft Grand Ballroom
Honoring the Big Three Annual Awards of the NCADA and Inducting the Hall of Fame Class of 2025
FCA Breakfast
Monday, 3/31/2025, at 7:30 am in the Aloft Grand Ballroom
NC DPI Update with Burt Jenkins
Monday, 3/31/2025, at 8:50 am in the Aloft Grand Ballroom
NCHSAA Update with NCHSAA Staff
Monday, 3/31/2025, at 9:30 am in the Aloft Grand Ballroom
- Current Issues and Updates
NCCA Update
Monday, 3/31/2025, at 10:15 am in the Aloft Grand Ballroom
NIAAA Executive Director, Phil Rison, CMAA, Closing General Session
Monday, 3/31/2025, at 10:30 am in the Aloft Grand Ballroom
NCADA Conference Closing and Information on 2026
Monday, 3/31/2025, at 11:10 am in the Aloft Grand Ballroom
