The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) preserves, enhances, and promotes educational-based athletics through the professional development of interscholastic athletic administrators.

The CSADA promotes the profession of Athletic Director through fostering a higher standard of professional proficiency, establishing closer 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.

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) serves its members by providing leadership for the administration of education-based high school athletics and activities through the writing of playing rules that emphasize health and safety, educational programs that develop leaders, and administrative support to increase opportunities and promote sportsmanship.