The ISPA Individual Professionals
The International Sports Professionals Association (ISPA) offers accreditation for qualified Professionals serving athletic communities worldwide. ISPA Individual Professional Accreditation is not only a coveted distinction, but also a highly respected recognition of a professional’s career and accomplishments.
ISPA Certified Credentialed Professionals are afforded many invaluable professional tools to help promote and advance their careers. These tools include a multitude of business development opportunities that are listed in further detail below.
ISPA Certified Credentialed Professionals are divided into three (3) levels based on the number of professional benefits they wish to receive. Once an applicant has applied and been accepted as an ISPA Certified Credentialed Professional, they will be asked to select one of the following levels:
Certified – I
>> Official ISPA™ Certificate (frame quality) for display
>> Exclusive use of ISPA™ I Logo for professional resume, business cards, website, marketing, etc.
>> Full service publishing consideration for professional and academic sports-related works through ISPA Publishing and Affiliates
>> Your listing on the ISPA’s International Register, including a 100 word customized biography
>> Regularly published ISPA™ Newsletter
>> Access to current and future “Members Only” content on website
>> “Letter of Introduction/Recommendation” from ISPA™ President Dr. John E. Mayer (when requested)
Fees: $195.00 per two years
Application
Certified -II
>> Official ISPA™ Certificate (frame quality) for display
>> Exclusive use of ISPA™ II Logo for professional resume, business cards, website, marketing, etc.
>> Full service publishing consideration for professional and academic sports-related works through ISPA Publishing and Affiliates
>> Your listing on the ISPA’s International Register, including a 200 word customized biography
>> Regularly published ISPA™ Newsletter
>> Access to current and future “Members Only” content on website
>> “Letter of Introduction/Recommendation” from ISPA™ President Dr. John E. Mayer (when requested)
FEATURES IN ADDITION TO LEVEL I :
>> PRIORITY full service publishing of professional and or academic sports-related works through ISPA Publishing and Affiliates
>> Exclusive access to Public Relations (PR) Pipeline for various Media outlet inquiries (Print, Web, TV, Radio, etc.)
>> Unique ISPA™ lapel pin
Fees: $395.00 per two years
Application
Certified – III
>> Official ISPA™ Certificate (frame quality) for display
>> Exclusive use of ISPA™ III Logo for professional resume, business cards, website, marketing, etc.
>> Full service publishing consideration for professional and academic sports-related works through ISPA Publishing and Affiliates
>> Your listing on the ISPA’s International Register, including a 300 word customized biography
>> Regularly published ISPA™ Newsletter
>> Access to current and future “Members Only” content on website
>> “Letter of Introduction/Recommendation” from ISPA™ President Dr. John E. Mayer (when requested)
>> PRIORITY full service publishing of professional and or academic sports-related works through ISPA Publishing and Affiliates
>> Exclusive access to Public Relations (PR) Pipeline for various Media outlet inquiries (Print, Web, TV, Radio, etc.)
>> Unique ISPA™ lapel pin
FEATURES IN ADDITION TO LEVEL I & II :
>> Exclusive option to sell items (books, materials, etc.) through the ISPA™ WebStore (subject to approval)
>> Direct link to your website from the ISPA™ “Corporate Partners” resource section (when applicable)
>> Direct link to your practice/organization’s website from the ISPA™ “Corporate Affiliates” section (when applicable)
>> Priority consideration to speak at ISPA™ events
>> Priority consideration for representation at National Conferences/Conventions attended by the ISPA™
>> Consideration for selection as the ISPA™ “SPOTLIGHTED” Professional of the Month!
Fees: $595.00 per two years
Application
Diplomate – By Invitation Only
>> Official ISPA™ Certificate (frame quality) for display
>> Exclusive use of ISPA™ IDiplomateLogo for professional resume, business cards, website, marketing, etc.
>> Full service publishing consideration for professional and academic sports-related works through ISPA Publishing and Affiliates
>> Regularly published ISPA™ Newsletter
>> Access to current and future “Members Only” content on website
>> “Letter of Introduction/Recommendation” from ISPA™ President Dr. John E. Mayer (when requested)
>> PRIORITY full service publishing of professional and or academic sports-related works through ISPA Publishing and Affiliates
>> Exclusive access to Public Relations (PR) Pipeline for various Media outlet inquiries (Print, Web, TV, Radio, etc.)
>> Unique ISPA™ lapel pin
>> Exclusive option to sell items (books, materials, etc.) through the ISPA™ WebStore (subject to approval)
>> Direct link to your website from the ISPA™ “Corporate Partners” resource section (when applicable)
>> Direct link to your practice/organization’s website from the ISPA™ “Corporate Affiliates” section (when applicable)
>> Priority consideration to speak at ISPA™ events
>> Priority consideration for representation at National Conferences/Conventions attended by the ISPA™
>> Consideration for selection as the ISPA™ “SPOTLIGHTED” Professional of the Month!
FEATURES IN ADDITION TO LEVEL III :
>> Exclusive featured listing in the Diplomate section of the ISPA International Register. Includes a detailed listing, biography, and photo
>> Concierge service – personalized one-on-one interaction with ISPA staff to meet your professional needs
Provisional – For Students and Less Experienced Professionals
>> Special Provisional ISPA™ Certificate (frame quality) for display
>> Regularly published ISPA™ Newsletter
>> Resume Building Tip Guide
>> Standard “Letter of Introduction/Recommendation” from ISPA President Dr. John Mayer (when requested)
Fees: $50.00 per year
Application
* The above services and prices are subject to change.
ISPA Credentialed Professionals will receive a credential renewal notification via USPS one (1) month prior to expiration.