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

Champion’s Mindset: YOU win it in your head

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:30:25 +0000

By: Alan Stein, Stronger Team “I always visualized my success. The process of seeing success before it happened put me in a positive frame of mind and prepared me to play the game.” -       Michael Jordan “Being in the zone means a higher state of concentration. When you let your mind wander, you make mistakes. 

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

A Midseason Checklist

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:44:44 +0000

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 +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