The Roadmap

Finalize the culture framework document (Coach Hurley's Five Pillars)

Build the NHAA website (this site) as the central resource

Identify 10–15 key coaches and parents across homeschool programs to form an advisory circle

Draft an initial email invitation explaining the vision and asking for a 30-minute call

Set up an email list and CRM to track contacts and engagement

Create a simple one-page overview (digital handout) of the initiative

Conduct one-on-one calls with each advisory circle member (30 min each)

Ask: What are your biggest challenges? What would help most?

Document common themes, pain points, and opportunities across programs

Host a first group video call — introduce the vision, hear feedback

Share the Christ Prep case study as a practical example (honest about imperfections)

Begin drafting initial white papers based on what you're hearing

Connect programs to each other where there's natural overlap

Publish 3–4 short white papers on the culture hub (ad sales, parent engagement, culture building, etc.)

Create a "How We Do It" guide using Christ Prep as a use case

Build a resource library on the culture hub site

Develop a simple framework for programs to evaluate their own stability

Create shareable social content that coaches can use (quotes, graphics, short videos)

Plan the first in-person gathering (at an existing event like a tournament)

Identify merchandise concepts that unify across programs

Host first in-person gathering (retreat, dinner, or session at an existing tournament)

Include both coaches AND key parents — this is about the whole community

Present the roadmap and invite programs to formally participate

Launch unifying merchandise (hoodies, quarter-zips with shared branding)

Begin outreach to programs outside the current circle (West Coast, Northeast, Southeast)

Explore partnerships with NAIA Christian colleges (MNU, DORT, Mid-America)

Expand conversations from football to other homeschool sports (track, basketball, cheer)

Establish a regular cadence: monthly group call, quarterly content, annual gathering

Establish a formal association or network with a name, mission statement, and simple membership

Create an annual conference that brings coaches, parents, and players together

Build a national directory of homeschool athletic programs

Develop a "new program starter kit" for communities wanting to launch programs

Expand to support university model schools and Christian school co-ops

Publish an annual "State of Homeschool Athletics" report

Partner with Team Scout for organizational tools, communication, and community building

Identify and develop the next generation of leaders within the association