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AAU SUPER SHOWCASE
One of the best events and best values in elite baseball. Ten of the top teams in the country in each the 14U and Underclassmen levels will be invited to compete at ESPN Wide World of Sports. Not only will your team face some of the best competition in the country, your entry fee includes two 3-bedroom villas for the week. Participation is by invitation only.
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AAU LIVE ON ESPN3.COM
In addition to world class facilities, Disney-produced Opening and Awards Ceremonies, entertainment opportunities every minute of every day, and lava-hot baseball competition, the 11U, 12U, and 13U Diamond championship games are scheduled to be broadcast on ESPN3. Click here to see excerpts from Opening Ceremonies, and here to see the awards ceremony of the 12U team that represented AAU in the New Era National Youth Baseball Championships in Memphis, Tennessee.
NATIONAL YOUTH BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
The best of the best! Everyone claims to have the top competition. This is where it is proven once and for all. Each year, the highest championship team for each of eight national organizations in the 10U and 12U age groups converge in Memphis, Tennessee for the biggest baseball battle in the country: The New Era National Youth Baseball Championships. In the four year history of the event, AAU has proved to be a dominant force. To get there as the AAU representative and play against the top AABC, Babe Ruth, Dixie, NABF, PONY, USSSA, and Super Series teams, you must win the AAU 10U or 12U Diamond division Grand Nationals. For highlights of the 2011 NYBC, Click Here.
AAU PARTNERS WITH POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE
The AAU believes not only in the complete athlete, but also the complete coach. There is so much more to coaching than drills and on-field skills. Learn to use powerful coaching tools based on the latest research in sports psychology that reflects the "best practices" of elite coaches and athletes. The AAU National Office is happy to announce to its members, FREE Coaches' Education for all AAU Non-Athletes. This exciting program is administered by Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA), using their Double-Goal Coach® Online Course, which helps coaches pursue their first goal, winning, while pursuing the second, more-important goal of teaching life lessons through sports. Click here for more information.
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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
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 Baseball Super Showcase: Nominate YOUR team Today!
Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:34:07 -0500
Lake Buena Vista– Part of the AAU National Championship series, the 14U and the Underclassmen AAU Super Showcases, are the jewels. Ten of the top teams in the country will be invited to compete at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Walt Disney World ® Resort in Orlando, Florida, June 19-23, 2012. Included in the
AAU Baseball 9u-13u Grand Nationals. SIGN UP TODAY!
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:56:54 -0500
Lake Buena Vista– It’s that time of year again! Preparations are already being made for the 2012 Baseball Grand Nationals in Orlando, Florida at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. The 9u and 10u tournaments will take place June 18-23, 2012. The 11u, 12u and 13u will follow June 24-30, 2012. Play where the Pros
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
Statement to the Press
Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:41:57 -0500
M E M O R A N D U M To: Members of the Media From: Louis Stout, acting AAU President Re: Statement to the Press Date: December 9, 2011 “The AAU has recently been made aware of some serious allegations about former President Robert W. “Bobby” Dodd, dating back several decades. The AAU has
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