Positive Coaching Alliance Offers Free Webinar on Child Abuse Prevention in Youth Sports

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:04:49 -0500

The AAU’s partner in education, Positive Coaching Alliance, is offering two free webinars addressing Child Abuse Prevention in Youth Sports that AAU members and parents are invited to participate in. On February 2nd, 2012 the webinar is tailored for coaches and leaders in youth sports. The webinar on February 9th, 2012 is geared for parents.

AAU, Youth Sports Leaders to mentor Afghan coaches

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:31:52 -0500

KABUL, Afghanistan (January 26, 2012) — A group of senior U.S. coaches and sports administrators will visit Afghanistan in February to conduct training and mentoring for Afghan sports officials as part of a sports diplomacy effort co-sponsored by the International Security Assistance Force and the U.S. Embassy. The exchange is part of an overarching sports

White House Champions of Change: Let’s Move and Physical Activity

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:59:29 -0500

Lake Buena Vista, FL– The White House Champions of Change program highlights the stories and examples of citizens across the country that represent President Obama’s vision of out-innovating, out-educating, and out-building the rest of the world through projects and initiatives that move their communities forward.  More than one out of every three American children are

A Midseason Checklist

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:44:44 -0500

Originally published at http://www.ihoops.com Written by: Alan Stein Playing well and competing during the basketball (or any other sport) season is the reason you put in so much time over the spring, summer, and fall working on your game, lifting weights, and running sprints. Regardless of how things go for you and your team, you

AAU President Convenes Two Task Forces to Recommend, Implement Stronger Protections

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:24:06 -0500

CLICK TO WATCH PRESS CONFERENCE HELD 12-14-11   > Click here for remarks/full statements from today’s press conference. > For full-length press conference, CLICK HERE. For Immediate Release                                                          Contact:    Alia

AAU Diving member signs with University of Colorado

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:16:13 -0500

Riverside, CA - At one point not too long ago, Chapparal High Senior Kelsey Smith and her family wondered if she’d ever walk without a pronounced limp, let alone compete in sports again. Undeterred by the naysayers, this tough ex-gymnast turned springboard diver – with an ironic fear of heights – proved she could not

BREAKING: AAU to Hold News Conference

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:31:09 -0500

NEWS ADVISORY For Immediate Release                                             December 13, 2011                                                                             Contact:        Alia Faraj-Johnson (850) 212-8317       Beth Watson (407) 421-0469 AAU to Hold News Conference Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) will conduct a nationally focused news conference to provide an update on current issues and to announce the establishment of two

Statement By Louis Stout

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:32:30 -0500

IMPORTANT: Message from AAU Interim President Louis Stout:   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE      Saturday, December 10, 2011   Contact:  Ron Sachs rsachs@ronsachs.com 850-321-8048 Michelle Ubben mubben@ronsachs.com 850-321-9045 Alia Faraj alia@ronsachs.com 850-212-8317 STATEMENT BY LOUIS STOUT Interim President, Amateur Athletic Union Re: Robert W. “Bobby” Dodd “For more than 100 years, the AAU has provided millions of young people

Statement to the Press

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:41:57 -0500

M E M O R A N D U M To: Members of the Media From: Louis Stout, acting AAU President Re: Statement to the Press Date: December 9, 2011 “The AAU has recently been made aware of some serious allegations about former President Robert W. “Bobby” Dodd, dating back several decades. The AAU has

2010 Female High School Sullivan Winner Gives Thanks

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:51:38 -0500

Lake Buena Vista– It’s time to uncover another set of High School Sullivan winners. But as we embark on this great journey again, we thought we’d give you a glimpse into what this award has meant for the two award winners. It’s more than a check written out to their college or university. Here’s what