CSADA stands for the California State Athletic Directors Association. It is an esteemed organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the growth of high school athletics in California.

Membership in CSADA is open to high school and middle school employees and retired ADs as well as all CIF and local School District personnel dealing in youth athletics.

You must be an active CSADA member to participate in the annual CSADA Conference.

CSADA’s mission is to promote the profession of Athletic Director by fostering higher standards of professional proficiency, establishing close working relationships among state and national groups, providing opportunities for the continuing study and development of best practices, and encouraging goodwill and fellowship in Athletic Administration.

CSADA membership provides access to professional development opportunities, such as LTI training courses, annual conferences, and networking events. It also offers a supportive community of dedicated athletic directors and administrators, as well as resources to stay current on the latest trends in high school athletics.

Current members can easily renew their CSADA membership by logging into their account on the CSADA website and paying online. New Athletic Directors or those interested in joining can fill out the membership form available on the website.

Yes, CSADA values and recognizes hardworking athletic directors through awards. Over the years, the organization has presented awards to outstanding ADs, with hundreds of section award winners in its history.

Becoming a member of CSADA gives each member access to all registered members on the FinalForms Association Management Platform. Currently, we have well over 1,000 members registered on this platform.  You can quickly and easily email any one of these members from your account

CSADA publishes the “Newline Magazine,” which serves as an avenue to pass on important information, share meaningful stories, and discuss issues relevant to athletic personnel not only in California but also across the nation. This magazine is distributed to schools in California, including copies for Superintendents, Principals, and Athletic Directors.

CSADA’s yearly conference is known for attracting some of the best speakers in the nation. It has become a destination for athletic directors and administrators all over California, offering valuable insights, professional development, and networking opportunities.

To submit a group membership, have each person download their own unpaid invoice and include all unpaid  invoices with the group check.  If there is a missing invoice or a paid invoice, the whole package including check will be returned to sender for corrections.  Membership is nonrefundable.

Questions?  Call Susan at 714-351-1757. Or email:

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Rationale for Aligning to National Emphasis around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

As many of you may know, the NIAAA recently announced a name change for its DEIB Committee, now calling it the “Equity and Community Engagement Committee.” The rationale was to broaden the scope and center engagement work in a way that feels inclusive nationally.

So, the question on the table became what should CSADA do? Should we change the DEIB/Inclusion in Sports title/role to align with NIAAA’s “Equity and Community Engagement?”

After thorough research, review and discussion, we believe the answer is Yes!

Why the name change makes sense

• “DEIB” is accurate but inward facing. It describes values, not action.
  
  
• “Equity and Community Engagement” is outward facing. It signals impact on students, schools, families, and communities, which fits the role of athletic directors.
  
  
• Alignment in language with the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association helps CSADA stay connected to national conversations without losing autonomy. California should be a leading voice in this discourse.

Why this works especially well in California

California’s diversity is lived daily in athletic spaces. A title that includes community engagement:

• Reflects partnerships with families, leagues, CIF sections, and local organizations
  
  
• Acknowledges socioeconomic access, geography, and school-type differences
  
  
• Gives cover to ADs who are doing practical equity work but are wary of buzzwords

This isn’t about softening values. It’s about making the role/tasks easier to understand and defend across a very diverse state.

Bottom line

A name change here is not cosmetic. It’s strategic.

It gains language that:

• Travels better across California
• Matches national framing
  
  
• Emphasizes action over acronym

We believe in everyone being seen and having a voice to create positive change.