Andrew Rodriguez Named 2011 James E. Sullivan Award Winner

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:13:12 +0000

Outstanding Army Athlete Announced by AAU in Ceremony in NYC Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – (March 20, 2012) – In ceremonies tonight at the prestigious New York Athletic Club, the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) announced that Andrew Rodriguez, a football player from Alexandria, Virginia, has been named the 2011 James E. Sullivan Award winner, which

JUST IN: 2011 AAU Sullivan Finalists Announced

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:21:45 +0000

Outstanding Amateur Athlete to Be Named at NYC Ceremony Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – (March 14, 2012) – The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) today announced that six finalists have been named for the 2011 James E. Sullivan Award, which honors the nation’s outstanding amateur athlete. The Sullivan Award has been presented annually since 1930, and

AAU & NBA Cares Ambassador Mentor Afghan Coaches during Government Sports Diplomacy Visit

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:43:11 +0000

(Kabul, Afghanistan)–  The cries of excitement reverberated across the campus of Ghazi Olympic Stadium in Kabul.  Even with freezing temperatures and a foot of snow on the ground, more than 150 Afghan female and male coaches and sports administrators from all 34 provinces of Afghanistan converged on the Afghan Olympic facility for four days of

Mental toughness key to sporting success

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:49:19 +0000

Writtern by: Alan Stein, StrongerTeam.com Lake Buena Vista– Mental training is one of the most under rated aspects of becoming the best player you can be. And this holds true for any endeavor, but especially sports.  There is a huge umbrella of skills and traits that fall under mental training; the ability to focus and

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

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:04:49 +0000

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 +0000

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 +0000

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 Sullivan Award: NOMINATE America’s Top Amateur Athlete TODAY

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:08:55 +0000

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 +0000

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 +0000

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