Administration & Leadership Development Council

What We Do  

The Administration and Leadership Development Council (ALD) provides the resources, training, and information professionals need to promote leadership excellence in supervising, administering, and managing a broad range of physical activity and recreational programs and specialties. ALD promotes the continuous evaluation of current techniques and strategies, fosters a professional code of conduct and ethics, and helps to expand knowledge and theory of best professional practices that enhance quality of life for everyone throughout their lives.  

Get involved: Council Chair Harry Davakos

Who We Serve  

Professionals in physical activity and recreation at the K-12 through college/university level; physical educators; professionals in sport, health, dance, and sport medicine; amateur and professional sports organizations; profit and nonprofit groups who share AAPAR's mission and have a desire to develop an administration and leadership strategy.