As the 2010 membership year closes for the AAU and the 2011 membership year begins

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:51:42 -0400

As the 2010 membership year closes for the AAU and the 2011 membership year begins, I would just like to take the time to thank you all.  Thank you for participating with the AAU this past year.  It was a great year and I look forward to an even better year for 2011.  Congratulations to [...]

Know An Amazing Young Athlete?

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:30:06 -0400

Nominate Them To Be Sports Illustrated Kids’ 2010 SportsKid of The Year Winner will appear on the December Cover of SI Kids, be honored alongside SI’s 2010 Sportsman of the Year & appear on Cartoon Network’s “Hall of Game” Awards Show   (NEW YORK – July 27, 2010) – Do you know a young athlete who excels on the [...]

AAU National Convention

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:32:01 -0400

San Juan, Puerto Rico October 25-29, 2010 Come join us for the 122nd AAU National Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  Get involved in the leadership of the AAU; come and learn with other AAU volunteers.  For more information click here Events: Future Leaders Workshop Dinner Tuesday Freebie Carnival – inaugural fun-in-the-sun day featuring food, drink & prizes [...]

ESPN Coaches Fundraising

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:40:51 -0400

Dear AAU Member, The bulk of AAU emails relate to specific AAU information such as tournament schedules, registration materials, and results. Periodically, we send out sponsor-related info to our membership – this keeps costs low. With the help of our sponsors, the AAU is able to keep its operating costs to a minimum. In turn, we are [...]

Future AAU Leaders Program at the 2010 Convention!

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:55:36 -0400

**Registration Deadline Extended to 8/15/10** October 25th – October 29th, 2010 San Juan, Puerto Rico Become part of the Future Leaders Program! The AAU of the United States Inc is making a concerted effort to discover and develop its next generation of leadership during our bi-annual 2010 convention. The AAU has been directed by volunteers for 122 years. Come [...]

2010 AAU 8 v 8 Soccer National

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:46:33 -0400

The AAU Soccer Nationals for 2010 begin this weekend July 10th!  Are you ready to pass, cross, shoot and SCOOOOOOOORRRREEEEEEEEEEEE?! Athletes 10, 12, 14 16 and 19 will be competing during the Texas Sports Festival in the AAU 8 v 8 Soccer Nationals.  Who will be the champions at the end of the weekend – stay [...]

AAU Join’s the First Lady in Washington D.C.

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:01:25 -0400

AAU Attends First Lady’s Let’s Move! Initiative Press Event The AAU was invited to attend the First Lady’s press conference announcing the new members of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. The President signed an Executive Order outlining the Council’s new emphasis on both good nutrition and physical fitness. Broadening the scope [...]

Soccer Coaching Tips: Counterattacking Is A Great Way To Score Goals

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:38:56 -0400

The way to clear a ball while under pressure from an opponent is obvious – simply kick it out of the defensive zone so offenders can’t score. But if a defender is not under pressure he can bring the ball under control and start a counterattack. Counterattacking is a concept that should be introduced early when [...]

This Month with AAU Lacrosse

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:07:17 -0400

It is summertime at the Amateur Athletic Union.  Visit the AAU Lacrosse website today!  Visit the AAU Soccer website today! AAU Sponsor benefits for you. Motel 6 Offers nationwide discounts to AAU Members! Book your reservations online or cal 1-800-466-8356. Provide the Motel CP # Click here for more information Eastbay Team Sales Take advantage of package deals, team pricing and volume discounts. Eastbay [...]

Coaching Soccer: How To Turn Your Players Into Great Attackers

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:43:35 -0400

Obviously, soccer is about scoring goals. Some players seem to have a natural tendency to score. Were they born with this gift or did they learn to be coached to do it? A lot of attackers have natural talent. Nevertheless, all great attackers practice hard every day under the watchful eye of a coach. A great [...]