Meet the AAU National Athletics Executive Committee: Frank Lett

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:30:50 -0500

Lake Buena Vista– Frank is a native of Knoxville, TN. He holds an Associates Degree in Business Management from Pellissippi State and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from the University of Tennessee.  After college, Frank worked at the AAU National Office at Disney’s Wide World of Sports as a National Sports Manager for

AAU Athletics member sets National Record

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:08:35 -0500

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

AAU Basketball members Top in the Country

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:21:44 -0500

Lake Buena Vista–ESPN’s NEW Super 60 (Class of 2013) and Terrific 25 (Class of 2014) rankings are out. Of the Top 60 Boy’s Basketball players in the Class of 2013, 58 are AAU Basketball members and of the Top 25 in the Clasas of 2014, 24 can say they’re AAU Basketball members. The BABC, Texas

RECAP: Gym Fest 2012

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:53:44 -0500

Lake Buena Vista– George Hery, the World Trampoline Champion and renowned acrobat, recently moved to Fallbrook, California, the home of Fallbrook Gymnastics–owned by Dean and Debbie Capolotti. Dean and Debbie organized and produced the Disneyland Gym Fest that took place on January 14, 2012. This event hosted 31 teams and over 240 athletes in the

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

2011 Joel Ferrell Award Winners

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:27:04 -0500

Lake Buena Vista, FL– Every year, the AAU honors a special athlete who demonstrates outstanding athletic accomplishments and sportsmanship, just as former AAU President and US Olympic Committee Vice President Joel Ferrell.  This award is presented to athletes in each sport at the AAU Junior Olympic Games. Athletics The AAU Athletics Committee proudly presents this

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

2012 AAU Volleyball Classic: SCHEDULE JUST POSTED

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:55:14 -0500

Lake Buena Vista, FL– New Year, new AAU Volleyball Nationals Championships! No better way to prep for Nationals than playing in the 2012 AAU Volleyball Classic. Serve it up on world class facilities at the ESPN Wide World of Sports and play against some of the top volleyball teams from around the country. JUST RELEASED: