Ole Miss Athletic Director Keith Carter speaks at the opening session of the 2026 MAAA Conference in Biloxi. Photo by Keith Warren

2026 MAAA Conference set for Jan. 14-16

January 14, 2026 MAAA, News 2,612 Views

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January 14
SessionLocationDay–DateTopic/Session TitleSpeaker
Session 1Studio B12:00 PMWelcome and IntroductionsMHSAA/MAAA Staff
Session 1Studio B12:15 PMLeadershipKeith Carter Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics
Session 1Studio B1:05 PMConcussionsDr. Kurre Luber, MD
Session 2Studio B1:45 PMSponsor Spotlight (PlayOn Sports)Jason Bathea
Session 2Studio B1:55 PM” A View of The Road Ahead”John Ferrell MS Dept of Education
BREAKStudio B2:35 PMBREAK
Session 3Studio B2:50 PMSponsor Spotlight (MiBest)Nikitna Barnes
Session 3Studio B2:55 PMTomorrow’s 25 Athletic Administration ProgramDr. Hunter Taylor
Session 3Studio B3:15 PMSports Medicine Advisory Committee Updates / ProtocolsDr. Jeremy Wells
Session 4Studio B3:50 PMSponsor Spotlight (Box Out Sports)Thomas Fredrickson
Session 4Studio B4:05 PMBenefits of NIAAA Membership & CertificationDr. Dustin Smith
Session 5Studio B4:35 PMVENDORS: Industry & Product TrendsAdam Jonson
SOCIALTBA6:00 PMBowling with Brock (6:00-8:00 pm)Brock
January 15
BREAKFASTStudio B7:00 AMBreakfast, sponsored by BrockBrock
Session 6Studio A8:30 AMWelcome/Colors & Anthem
Session 6Studio A8:45 AMDrone Use at Outdoor Sports & ActivitiesScott Lynn, FAA Safety Team
Session 7Studio A9:30 AMSponsor Spotlight (Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center)Camea McDaniel
Session 7Studio A9:40 AMArtificial Intelligence in High School AthleticsChris Chism
Session 8Studio B10:40 AMVENDORS: Products & ServicesAdam Jonson
Session 9Studio B11:30 AMBSN/Musco Lighting Awards LuncheonMultiple/Various
Session 10Studio B1:30 PMVENDORS: Products & ServicesAdam Jonson
Session 11Studio A2:15 PMSponsor Spotlight (Oxford Park Commission)Seth Gaines
Session 11Studio A2:20 PMRelationship Between Coaches, Players, Fan, and OfficialsRobert Holloway
Session 11Studio A3:00 PMPERS/Deferred CompCentron Lenior, PERS
Session 11Studio A3:45 PMTaking Your Athletic Department to the Next LevelDan Talbot
Session 12Studio B4:30 PMVENDORS: Innovation & AdvancementsAdam Jonson
SOCIALTBA5:30 PMNetworking Social, presenting 601 Sports & Wright Fitness601 Sports / Wright Fitness
SOCIALTBA7:00 PMMusco Lighting/MS Power Dinner (invite/sign up required)Musco Lighting/Mississippi Power
January 16
BREAKFASTStudio B7:00 AMBreakfast, sponsored by Musco LightingMusco Lighting
BREAKFASTStudio B8:15 AMDevotion (during breakfast)George Jones
Session 13Studio B8:30 AMImportance of Recovery and Nutrition for High School AthletesMichael Shumaker
Session 13Studio B9:15 AMLegal Issues & Administrative Certifications for LiabilityJim Keith, Esq
Session 14Studio B10:15 AMSponsor Spotlight (Accelerate MS)Blaise King
Session 14Studio B10:30 AMClosing Session SpeakerSandy Zimmerman, Varsity Brands
Session 14Studio B11:10 AMCLOSING REMARKS INSTRUCTIONSMHSAA

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