The National Institute of Sports Professionals (NISP), a stock corporation, was established in 1999 to meet perceived needs in sports counseling. The first board meeting and planning session took place in March 1999, and we completed our first market test in April 1999. The response from that limited market test validated our concerns.

In December 2000, Sports Systems International (SSI), a non-profit corporation, was established to take over the training and workshop aspect of this program.

Through NISP Advisory Board, we are developing training and certification standards for sports counseling, psychology, financial consulting, law,medicine and other disciplines..

Together, NISP and SSI work hand-in-hand to promote honesty, integrity, and respect among athletes of all ages.