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Mission
About
NKYAA
The
Northern Kentucky Youth Athletic Association (NKYAA) was created as an avenue
to challenge youth to dream more, strive to be more, and to get more out of
life through recreational athletic leagues.
NKYAA provides a wide array of services and support to our members
including but not limited to insurance, coaching and referee support, legal and
administrative support, US Soccer Affiliation, and publications for all
members. NKYAA is an opportunity for children to experience the game of their
choosing in a fun safe environment.
History
of NKYAA
The
Northern KY Youth Athletic Assoc. was established 2008, in Northern KY. In 2009
NKYAA along with its affiliates (SAY Soccer/NFTSL/KABA/Babe Ruth/Heritage
Athletics) assists over 650 athletic leagues, 150,000 players, 36,000 coaches,
across the United States.
The
climate in youth sports is changing from the professional ranks, select and
premier, to the grassroots recreational programs. NKYAA understands the unique
needs of individuals and families as well as schools desiring a structured
athletic program. Our aim is to be progressive and flexible to meet ever
changing needs while providing the stability and backing of top rated program.
NKYAA is also affiliated with national organizations as well to assure program
consistency and professionalism (USFTL / US Soccer Federation / etc.).
About
our Founder
Sean
Carper, CEO/Athletic Commisioner, founded NKYAA out of a passion and a vision
to serve the youth in the Northern Kentucky area.For over 25 years Sean has
served as a community leader, organizer, and public speaker.He has served as
director of youth in Houston, TX; Virginia Beach, VA; Northern KY. Though an avid sports fan, his most out
spoken passion is for his family. His
goal in creating NKYAA is to use athletics to get parents and children engaged
with each other. One of his goals was to “return the hearts of the children to
their parents and the parents to their children.” Sean has been recognized by public officials
for his work with young people; including a Proclamation from the mayor of
Pasadena, TX for his work in the community with youth. Sean also serves on the board of directors
for Prisoners of Hope Ministries, which provides education and supports to
inmates and their families. Currently he
is serving as Children & Family Director at a local church here in Northern
Kentucky.
Our Mission
and Values
Mission
Statement
NKYAA
will strive to provide opportunities for youth to play first rate recreational
athletics of their choice while emphasizing character and physical conditioning
excellence.
Values
Create the opportunity for all kids
believe in their potential on and off the field of play
- Never turning families away due to financial shortfalls
- Working with local churches and schools
Strive to continuously improve the
quality of the game
- "The" world-class
model for recreational athletic coaching certification program
- Fully utilize a referee
development program
Provide adequate insurance for all
organizational participants
- Provide liability insurance
- Provide accident/health insurance
- Continue to generate new
options and opportunities
Keep entire organization healthy
- Admit to problems that plague us
- Work together to solve any
such problems
-
Accept diverse opinions and ways of getting the job done
Monitor/adjust rules to best suit
recreational play
-
Safety: above all else
- Fairness: above everything else except
safety
- Scrutinize suggested changes
closely
-
Unafraid to pilot a rule change
Share our successes and celebrate
in them
- Recognition through awards and
ceremonies
- Annual meetings as a forum for celebration
of successes