First Annual
NHAA Leadership
Summit 2027
Where Coaches, Parents & Leaders Build What Lasts
3
Days
4
Tracks
15+
Sessions
1
Mission
The Vision
Why This Summit Exists
Across the country, homeschool athletic programs are doing remarkable things. Volunteer coaches are pouring their lives into young athletes. Parents are building organizations from the ground up. Students are competing with excellence and character. And yet, almost all of them are doing it alone.
There is no national infrastructure supporting these programs. No shared playbook for building culture that endures. No annual gathering where the people doing this work can sit across the table from one another, share what they've learned, and leave stronger than when they arrived.
“There's not some kind of underlying coalition association that is helping nationally build strong culture, strong community, strong athletic programs.”
The NHAA Leadership Summit exists to change that. This is the first national gathering dedicated entirely to the people building homeschool athletics in America. Not a trade show. Not a lecture series. A working summit where coaches learn from coaches, parents partner with leaders, and players discover what it means to lead beyond the field.
We believe homeschool sports should be built on something deeper than wins and losses. We believe the programs that last are the ones rooted in character, community, and faith. And we believe the time has come to build the association that connects, equips, and strengthens every program willing to do this work.
Breakout Sessions
Four Tracks, One Mission
Choose the track that fits where you are in the journey. Every session is designed to send you home with something you can use Monday morning.
Schedule
Three Days That Build What Lasts
From Thursday check-in through Saturday evening — keynotes, breakout sessions, workshops, worship, and fellowship. Optional community service on Sunday.
Day 1 — Thursday, June 10
Arrival, Check-In & Opening Night
8:00 AM
Vendor & Exhibitor Setup
Exhibitors and sponsors set up displays and booths throughout the morning. The exhibit hall will be open to attendees starting at check-in.
10:00 AM
Check-In & Registration Opens
Grab your badge, summit materials, and welcome bag. Meet fellow coaches, parents, and leaders from across the country. Explore the exhibit hall and Kansas City hospitality.
12:00 PM
Welcome Lunch & Orientation
Kick things off with a catered lunch. NHAA founders Coach Tom Hurley and Peter McClung welcome attendees, set the tone, and preview the three days ahead.
2:00 PM
Afternoon Session: The State of Homeschool Athletics
A data-driven look at where homeschool sports programs stand today — the growth, the gaps, and the opportunity in front of us.
3:30 PM
Breakout Sessions — Round 1
Four tracks running simultaneously — choose the session that fits where you are in the journey.
5:30 PM
Opening Keynote: "Beyond the Scoreboard"
NHAA founders Coach Tom Hurley and Peter McClung lay out the vision for what the National Homeschool Athletic Association is building and why now is the time.
7:00 PM
Networking Dinner
Catered by Jack Stack BBQ — one of Kansas City’s legendary barbecue families. Break bread with the people building homeschool athletics from coast to coast.
Day 2 — Friday, June 11
Full-Day Summit — Keynotes, Breakouts & Panels
Morning Sessions
8:00 AM
Breakfast & Fellowship
Hot breakfast, strong coffee, and the conversations that only happen when people who care about the same things are in the same room.
9:00 AM
Keynote: Building Programs That Endure
Christ Prep Football as a 20-year case study. What makes programs last — and what causes them to fail. The Five Pillars of Stability in action.
10:15 AM
Breakout Sessions — Round 2
Four tracks running simultaneously — deeper dives into coaching, program operations, and leadership.
Afternoon Sessions
12:00 PM
Lunch & Panel: Parents as Partners
A moderated conversation between coaches and parents about what real partnership looks like — expectations, communication, and building trust.
1:30 PM
Breakout Sessions — Round 3
A third round of breakout tracks with deeper dives into funding, technology, and player development.
3:00 PM
Keynote: Faith, Character, and Athletic Excellence
What it means to build a program where spiritual depth and competitive intensity aren’t at odds — they’re inseparable.
5:00 PM
Free Evening
Explore Kansas City on your own or join informal dinners with fellow attendees. A list of recommended local spots will be provided.
Day 3 — Saturday, June 12
Final Day — Workshops, Awards & Closing
Morning Sessions
8:00 AM
Breakfast & Devotional
A morning of worship and reflection to start the final day together.
9:00 AM
Breakout Sessions — Round 4
Final breakout round — make-up sessions and advanced workshops for those going deeper.
10:30 AM
Panel: Building What Lasts
Veteran coaches and program leaders share hard-won lessons on sustainability, succession planning, and keeping the mission at the center.
Afternoon Sessions
12:00 PM
Lunch & Closing Keynote
Reflections, commitments, and the charge to carry what we’ve built here back to our programs. The movement starts when you get home.
2:00 PM
NHAA Awards Ceremony
Celebrating the coaches, programs, and communities leading the way in homeschool athletics. Keynote speaker to be announced.
4:00 PM
Farewell Reception
A final gathering to exchange contacts, solidify partnerships, and send everyone home energized for the year ahead.
Sunday, June 13
Optional Community Service Day
9:00 AM
Community Service Day
For those sticking around — the summit doesn’t have to end in a conference room. Organized service projects across Kansas City partnering with local organizations. A powerful way to close the weekend together.
12:00 PM
Lunch & Send-Off
A casual farewell lunch for service day participants before heading home.
Day 3 Highlight
Community Service Day
The summit doesn't end in a conference room — it ends in the community. Sunday morning, attendees go out into Kansas City to serve. Because the character we talk about on Day 1 and Day 2 is only real if we practice it on Day 3.
Registration
Join Us in Kansas City
Early bird pricing available for a limited time. Group rates for programs sending three or more attendees.
Individual
Single attendee
$149
per person
- All keynotes & breakout sessions
- Summit materials & badge
- Friday dinner & Saturday meals
- Awards banquet
- Community service day
Program Pass
Best for coaching staffs
$99
per person (3+ attendees)
- Everything in Individual
- Group discount (3+ from same program)
- Priority seating at keynotes
- Program recognition at banquet
- Post-summit resource pack
Student/Player
For team captains & athletes
$49
per person
- Player Leadership Track access
- Captain’s Leadership Guide
- Summit materials
- Saturday meals
- Community service day
The Venue
Kansas City, Missouri
The heart of America. Home to the Kansas City Chiefs, legendary barbecue, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes headquarters. Kansas City isn't just a location — it's a statement about where we believe the future of homeschool athletics should be built.
254K
Sq Ft Venue
Overland Park Convention Center — world-class facilities with free parking
FCA
KC Headquarters
Fellowship of Christian Athletes — based in Kansas City since 1954
BBQ
KC Hospitality
Jack Stack, Joe’s, Q39 — the best barbecue in America, period
Be Part of the First Chapter
The people who show up for the first summit are the people who will define this movement for decades to come. Don't wait to be invited. Step in.