The 2024 National Athletic Directors Conference (NADC) in Austin, TX was an unforgettable experience for Hometown, packed with opportunities to connect, celebrate, and give back. Here’s a look back at the highlights from this year’s event.
Celebrating Our Customers
At Hometown, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. During NADC, we proudly recognized their outstanding achievements through the Hometown Customer Awards. These awards celebrate the schools, districts, and Athletic Directors who’ve made a significant impact in their communities, embracing innovation to enhance the fan experience.
- Trailblazer of the Year: Jeff Chaney, Allen ISD (TX)
- MVP: Tonisha Montgomery, Baltimore City Schools (MD)
- Rookie of the Year: Dr. Matthew Baltz, Easton Area High School (PA)
- Team of the Year: Round Rock ISD (TX)
Read more about our award winners and their inspiring stories!
Exciting Announcements
Did you hear the news? Hometown Ticketing and Schoolfundr have come together as Hometown, a unified platform dedicated to empowering schools, students, and communities.
With a shared mission to provide schools with the tools they need to promote events, raise funds, and engage their communities, Hometown combines the strengths of event management, ticketing, and fee-free fundraising and communication tools — all in one place.
This partnership allows us to serve over 17,000 schools and organizations nationwide, creating an even greater impact for students, educators, and their communities. Read more about the exciting announcement here.
Hometown Giveaways
The excitement didn’t stop there! We held two show-stopping raffles:- Apple Watch: Congratulations to Kevin Coleman, Supervisor of Student Services at Chesapeake Public Schools!
- Therabody SmartGoggles and $1,000 fundraising donation: Congratulations to Steve Guadalupe, Athletic Trainer at Arlington ISD! We’re excited to see your school’s next fundraiser exceed their goal soon!
NADC Door Prize Winners
Hometown also brought some extra cheer to the conference with top-notch door prizes.- Amazon Echo Dot: Congratulations to Tammy Gunby, Assistant to the Director of Communications at Rich Township High School District 227!
- YETI Cooler: Congratulations to Henry Pope, Director of Athletics at Birmingham City Schools!
Reflecting on an Incredible Event
NADC 2024 was a testament to the incredible work Athletic Directors do every day to support student-athletes and their communities. We are honored to be part of this vibrant community and look forward to continuing to serve and innovate alongside you.
If you missed us in Austin, TX and want to learn more about our latest solutions, visit our NADC page or find a time that’s right for you to meet with us. Here’s to another year of empowering athletic programs across the country!
