The Texas Amateur Athletic Federation and the Texas Recreation and Park Society work together to conduct the Sport Management School (SMS University). It includes a 1st Year, 2nd Year Sports Program and a Maintenance Program.
This annual school is a perfect, economical opportunity to improve your knowledge and abilities in the sports management arena. You will receive a crash-course on the hot topics of athletics, taught by "gurus" in the Parks and Recreation Field.
Upon completion of both years in the school, participants will become a TAAF Certified Professional Sports Manager (C.P.S.M.). Participants must recertify within four (4) years of the date certified to retain certification.
Participants in the TAAF/TRAPS SMS University may request to obtain .1 CEUs for each class attended, and must attend a minimum of five (5)classes in their entirety to receive credit. Attendees will receive a certificate of completion following the conclusion of the school. Students may attend sessions from any tract to earn credits toward their certification.
If interested in presenting at a future SMS University, please reach out to ginger@taaf.com
2026 TAAF/TRAPS SMS University presented by MUSCO
Certification Guidelines
2026 TAAF/TRAPS SMS University Agenda
SMS Brochure/sessions **subject to change
April 22-23, 2026
Bob Duncan Center
2800 South Center Lane
Arlington, TX 76014
Hilton Garden Inn - Dallas/Arlington South
521 E. Interstate 20, Arlington, TX 76018
Direct Online Booking or call 1-800-HILTONS group code TAAF2026.
Rates are $149/night + tax
SMS University offers 1st year of certification, 2nd year of certification or renewal of certification. Attendees can attend any session they prefer as long as 6 sessions are attended each year
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