The association
The Georgia Athletic Directors Association is committed to supporting Georgia's Athletic Directors by providing training and service.
Our mission
To assist Georgia's Athletic Directors and coaches with their essential efforts of developing student-athletes both in and out of the classroom, nurturing student-athletes to become productive citizens in our society and preparing student-athletes for a brighter future.
GADA operates to provide leadership to more than 200 Athletic Director members and does this through membership with NIAAA, this website, and an annual conference with leadership training classes and workshops. GADA is a member of NIAAA Section 3 — an eight-state region comprising Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana.
Membership through NIAAA
RAA, CAA and CMAA designations through the NIAAA certification program.
$2,000,000 liability coverage plus $2,500 term life insurance through NIAAA.
The quarterly "Interscholastic Athletic Administrator" and the Section 3 Monthly newsletter.
Conference registration asks Members for their NIAAA membership number — it's on your NIAAA Portal page.
Leadership
Full board, representative seats and committee chairs at gadaonline.net.
Recognized at the conference
Honors a distinguished Georgia Athletic Director for steadfast commitment to developing the role of athletic administrator across the state.
Presented annually to NIAAA members demonstrating outstanding leadership, meritorious service, and achievement in interscholastic athletic administration.
Recognizes female athletic leaders embodying leadership, professionalism and champions for opportunities of inclusivity.
Given to members who demonstrated excellence in professional development at the local, state and national levels.
For individuals whose contributions impacted high school activity programs through professional associations.
Recognizes members for length of service, special accomplishments and contributions to interscholastic athletics.
Honors exceptional leadership, dedication, and impact in managing and promoting middle school athletic programs.