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

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

Statement By Louis Stout

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:32:30 -0500

IMPORTANT: Message from AAU Interim President Louis Stout:   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE      Saturday, December 10, 2011   Contact:  Ron Sachs rsachs@ronsachs.com 850-321-8048 Michelle Ubben mubben@ronsachs.com 850-321-9045 Alia Faraj alia@ronsachs.com 850-212-8317 STATEMENT BY LOUIS STOUT Interim President, Amateur Athletic Union Re: Robert W. “Bobby” Dodd “For more than 100 years, the AAU has provided millions of young people