May 14, 2013
NIAAA Section I Summer Institute

May 08, 2013
DAANJ State Conference at Golden Nugget Next Year

Mar 05, 2013
Sectional Award of Merit Winners, 2013

Mar 05, 2013
Congratulations to Bill Edelman, Athletic Director of the Year

Jan 26, 2013
DAANJ Hall of Fame Inductees for 2013

Jan 23, 2013
DAANJ Newsletter for January, 2013

Jan 17, 2013
Registration for LTI Courses Offered at DAANJ State Conference

Jan 14, 2013
LTI 622 Registration Information - Field Safety Certification

Dec 13, 2012
NIAAA Middle School LTI Course Offerings

Dec 06, 2012
State Conference Info Update - $5 Increase in Room Rates due to Tax Hike


Membership Info

DAANJ Membership Application and Retiree Membership Application for 2012-2013 can be found on the Registration Forms link.

NIAAA Saluting States 10 ADF.pdf

DAANJStrategicPlan2010-2014.pdf

Active Membership in DAANJ & NIAAA = $120 for 2012-2013. This membership fee includes a life insurance policy worth $2,500. 

Retiree Membership in DAANJ = $15  NIAAA = $30

There are currently 307 active Athletic Directors and 120 retired Athletic Directors in the DAANJ membership.

NIAAA Membership Commendation: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Our Mission

Directors of Athletics Association of New Jersey is a professional organization of High School Directors of Athletics and is dedicated to athletes, sportsmanship, and assisting members in their leadership role.

Here are some of the ways DAANJ serves its members:

bullet Association Influence
bullet Awards and Recognition
bullet Insurance Coverage
bullet Public Relations
bullet Retiree Membership
bullet Professional Development
bullet Workshop in conjunction with NJSIAA
bullet Newsletter Publications
bullet Scholarship Fund for Student Athletes
bullet Professional Membership on State Level
bullet State Convention / Workshop
bullet Mentoring

 

Mentoring Program

The purpose of the DAANJ Mentor Program has a dual focus. Both are designed to develop critical skills necessary for a new Athletic Director to effectively function in his/her school, district, conference, State Athletic Association and community.

First, assisting the new Athletic Directors with management skills that will meet requirement of students and staff. This should enhance a level of confidence, which will enable the second focus, leadership skills, to develop and maintain ethical, educational standards for staff, students, parents and community.

Second, assisting the new Athletic Director with skills will keep the co-curricular activities a viable part of the total school program.

The positive development of these skills will also server to expand the pool of leaders at the local, state and national levels.

DAANJ Fact Sheet

     DAANJ is moving forward to serve our membership.  The following informational items were developed from your evaluations and the executive committees recommendations to serve you better.

     Registration - You will complete and forward two separate orders.  One, for membership in the DAANJ and NIAAA (N.J. has the largest NIAAA membership in the country).  The second for hotel registration at The Trump Plaza.  You will receive information that clearly explains the details in October.  Process your paperwork immediately to avoid problems.  The Trump Plaza will handle your hotel reservations now.

     Hospitality Suites - (extra stay) Non-smoking rooms and meals - Information regarding hospitality suites and extra stay will be provided.  Accomodations for non-smoking (smoke-free) rooms will be addressed.  Concerns for meal selections (banquet and workshop) have been adjusted to meet our needs.

     LTI Courses - To provide more opportunities for and to avoid conflicts with other programs we will be offering LTC courses on Sunday and Monday mornings.  A preview will be available in your October mailing.

     DAANJ Newsletter - We encourage contributions toward sharing in our professional development.  Please forward articles, tips, etc. from your experiences to DAANJ Newsletter Chairperson, Robert Hopek.  Look for information regarding scholarships and "clear-defense" backboard safety program in the next issue.

     DAANJ Athletic Director of the Year and Sectional Award of Merit - Please take the time in your County or League & Conference level to recognize the deserving talent in Athletic Administration throughout our State.  Our awards program last year was reflective of this endeavor.