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.

Bloggin’ With Burgess

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:08:36 -0500

Jordan Burgess is 2011-2012 Gatorade Player of the Year and 2012 ESPNHS Miss Volleyball USA. Burgess, an AAU Volleyball member and a senior at Berkley Prep (Tampa, FL), has led her volleyball team to four straight state titles. She’s agreed to give AAU exclusive access to her life and chronicle her thoughts in a bi-monthly

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

AAU Volleyball member/ Gatorade VB Player of the Year Jordan Burgess introduces AAU Blog

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:55:02 -0500

Lake Buena Vista– AAU Volleyball member and Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year Jordan Burgess is giving EXCLUSIVE access into her volleyball and personal life through her bi-weekly blog here on AAU News. Burgess is a two-time AAU Volleyball All American, has lead her high school, Berkley Prep High School, to three consecutive state championships,

AAU Player of the Year Chooses Sand over Indoor

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:31:52 -0500

Originally posted at http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school Written by: Kirstin Olsen AAU Beach Volleyball member and Player of the Year Sara Hughes, a junior setter at Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.), has decided to follow her heart and play sand volleyball at USC. The decision wasn’t easy. Hughes is a star both indoors and outdoors, and had offers

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 Sullivan Award: NOMINATE America’s Top Amateur Athlete TODAY

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:08:55 -0500

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL– On March 20, 2012, the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) will honor America’s Top Amateur Athlete with awarding of  the 82nd Annual AAU James E. Sullivan Memorial Trophy at the New York Athletic Club.   This prestigious award is presented to the athlete who demonstrates the qualities of leadership, character, sportsmanship on the

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

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