AAU Junior Olympic Games Track & Field meet director selected to inaugural Troy University Hall of Fame

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:52:42 +0000

Originally published on http://troytrojans.com Written by: Adam Prendergast TROY, Ala. – Eleven former and current Troy University student-athletes, coaches and administrators have been selected as the inaugural class of the Troy University Athletic Hall of Fame, Director of Athletics Steve Dennis announced at a press conference Tuesday. The class consists of Ralph Adams (administration), Billy

Words of Wisdom

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:02:19 +0000

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

Sport Stacking to make official debut at AAU Junior Olympic Games

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:56:18 +0000

Lake Buena Vista– The Amateur Athletic Union is excited to announce a new sport, Sport Stacking.  That’s right folks, you heard correctly, Sport Stacking will be added to the variety of sports offered by the AAU!  Sport Stacking is an exciting individual and team sport where participants stack and unstack specifically designed cups (Speed Stacks)

AAU Basketball Alum Jontel Evans never been more excited since AAU Basketball

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:26:01 +0000

Originally posted on http://www.bostonherald.com Written by: Norm Wood OMAHA, Neb. — The last time AAU Basketball alum, University of Virginia’s Jontel Evans was this excited about an athletic trip he had images of Mickey Mouse ears and palm tree-adorned hotels interspersed with bouncing basketballs. He was getting ready for a journey to Orlando for an

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

AAU Athletics member sets National Record

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:08:35 +0000

A couple weeks back, Marvin Bracy, AAU Athletics member and AAU Junior Olympic Games participant, clocked the fastest time in the nation at the Jimmy Carnes Youth Invitational in Gainesville, FL. Originally published at: orlandosentinel.com Written by: Chris Hays AAU Athletics member and Florida State football and track commitment Marvin Bracy sent out warning flare

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