AAU ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH RYAN SILVER AND ALL IN BASKETBALL

West Coast-Based Organization Expected to Bring 15,000+ athletes to AAU basketball over the next two years

AAU Pacific Southwest Governor Receives Well-Deserved Honor

(Photo Courtesy of San Diego Time Tribune) Congratulations to AAU Pacific Southwest Governor Michael Brunker as the YMCA Gymnasium has been named after him

AAU Alumni, Michelle Marciniak, Inducted into Hall of Fame

Michelle Marciniak competed with the Philadelphia Belles out of the Middle Atlantic District

IT IS NOT ALL ABOUT CHAMPIONSHIPS! A DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM THAT SERVES THE PLAYER

AAU began their own D League in the NY Metropolitan District for Girls Basketball. It targeted 7th and 8th Graders in schools that needed to greatly improve their overall programs.

Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) To Partner with Dr. Dish

AAU Basketball is excited to announce the renewal of its partnership with Dr. Dish, Official Shooting Machine of AAU Basketball

RELEASE: Caitlin Clark Wins 94th AAU Sullivan Award

Clark becomes the first-ever two-time winner of the award in its 94-year history

Carmelo Anthony to Lead AAU Alumni Youth Basketball Advisory Council

10-time NBA All-Star spearheads initiative to grow youth basketball across the country

Carmelo Anthony to Lead AAU Alumni Youth Basketball Advisory Council

10-time NBA All-Star spearheads initiative to grow youth basketball across the country

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Mildred Ella “Babe” Didrikson Zaharias

Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on the courage of women in past and present generations and to celebrate how their efforts and bravery have helped to move women forward. For this week in March 2024, we celebrate the achievements of Babe Didrikson Zaharias

Black History Month Spotlight: Charlie Ward

Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing their role in U.S. History. This week we are commemorating Charlie Ward.

Influential Richmond-area AAU basketball coach Tony Squire to receive prestigious RVA Sports Award

Tony Squire is a well-respected name in the AAU Basketball and youth sports world. He will receive the Community Champion Award at the RVA Sports Awards for his work

AAU Girls Basketball Alumna, Breanna Stewart, wins WNBA MVP

AAU Girls Basketball Alumna and Sullivan Award winner named the 2023 WNBA MVP

Recap: AAU 3v3 Basketball in Times Square

AAU 3-on-3 Basketball took over NYC over the weekend at the inaugural AAU 3v3 Basketball tournament in Times Square

PREVIEW: 2023 AAU Basketball Boys’ World Championships & Men's and Women's Nationals

More than 5,200 athletes will take the floor in various locations with hopes of capturing an AAU World Championship

PREVIEW: 2023 AAU Basketball Memorial Day Classic

More than 340 teams are on their way to Florida for the 2023 AAU Memorial Day Classic at ESPN's Wide World of Sports

AAU Alums Inducted into Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame

AAU Alumnae Lindsay Whalen and the Dust Bowl Girls headline the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023

AAU Alumna Ann Meyers Drysdale – A Pioneer for Women’s Basketball

Ann Meyers Drysdale is one of the greatest female basketball players ever. She won an AAU National Championship in 1977 and changed the game for women’s basketball forever

The Amazing Story of the Greatest AAU Team You've Never Heard Of

NBA Hall of Famers, Karl Malone and Joe Dumars, were on an unstoppable AAU team in Louisiana in 1980, One of the greatest AAU teams ever

AAU Basketball National Chair, Boo Williams - An Icon

(Photo Courtesy of Team NBS Media) Boo Williams is the National Chair for AAU Boys and Girls Basketball and he has been paving the way for countless athletes throughout the years.

Women’s History Month Spotlight: All-American Red Heads

Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on the courage of women in past and present generations and to celebrate how their efforts and bravery have helped to move women forward. For this week in March 2023, we commemorate the AAU alumnae, All-American Red Heads

Black History Month Spotlight: Don Barksdale

Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing their impact in U.S. history. For this week in February 2023, we commemorate AAU Alum and a pioneer in the game of basketball, Don Barksdale.

Clippers G League Player, Jason Preston, Got His Chance Thanks to AAU

Preston played AAU basketball in 2013, 2014 and 2017

Billie Moore, Olympic and UCLA basketball Coach Passes

Legendary basketball coach got her start with an AAU basketball team in Topeka, Kansas.

New Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) President Elected

J.B. (Jo) Mirza Becomes 49th President of the Oldest and Largest Amateur Sports Organization in the United States; Leads New AAU National Officer Group

AAU Alumni and Basketball Standout in Rhode Island is Taking Over As Celtics Head Coach

AAU Basketball Alumni is set to take over as Head Coach of the Boston Celtics

AAU's Own, Keith Noll, Inducted into the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame

Longtime AAU Volunteer and Leader, Keith Noll, is being inducted into the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame

AAU Hosting Inaugural "Battle of the Services" Men's Basketball Championship

AAU is hosting the first-ever “Battle of the Services” division at the AAU Men’s Basketball Championships.

Boston Celtics Head Coach Has Strong Ties to AAU Basketball

Ime Udoka started the I-5 Elite AAU Basketball Club and set the foundation for where he would end up.

2022 Womens Basketball HOF Class to be announced tonight

Tonight the WBHOF will announce the Class of 2022 and 2022 Trailblazers of the Game recipient on ESPN2 during the Maryland at Iowa game (9:00 p.m. ET).

Black History Month Spotlight: Bill Russell

Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing their impact in U.S. history. For the first week in February 2022, we commemorate National Basketball Association great and AAU alum, Bill Russell.

Simone Biles and Caeleb Dressel Crowned 91st AAU James E. Sullivan Award Co-Winners Presented by Eastbay

Biles and Dressel become third ever co-winners of the top amateur athlete award presented during the NBA Orlando Magic game.

Olympic Gold Medalists Headline Elite Class of Finalists for 91st AAU James E. Sullivan Award

The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) announced today the nominees for the title of top athlete have been narrowed to a panel of five (5) finalists for the 91st AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay.

The flyest AAU team: Antonio Davis as coach, Ken Griffey Jr.’s daughter, two WNBA Finals players and a whole lot of winning

Article originally found at The Athletic.

Thirty-Eight Athletes Selected for Finalist Voting Round of the AAU James E. Sullivan Award

Olympians, gold medalists and national champions among star-studded line up of nominees. Public voting begins this week at www.aausullivan.org.

Highlights from AAU All-Star 3v3 Game During Women's Basketball HOF Weekend

ESPN's Debbie Antonelli emcees exclusive player Autograph and Q+A Sessions

Inaugural All-American Games: 2021 All-Americans

Congratulations to the teams, players, and coaches who participated in the inaugural AAU All-American Games, July 1-3, 2021 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

BEYOND THE COURT: Donovan Draper

Newly AAU alum and Navy football signee, Donovan Draper, talks to the AAU about how playing AAU Basketball has greatly impacted his life.

Passionate personalities – Spotlight on Two Girls Basketball Coaching Legends

Spotlight story on Charlie Domino and Mike Flynn on how they got their start in the Games as the Philadelphia Belles and New Orleans Dominos to square off at the inaugural AAU All-American Games July 1

Preview: AAU Basketball World Championships

The AAU World Championships are back for the second year since the rebranding of the AAU Basketball National Championships into a worldwide event. The boys and girls divisions will take place in various locations throughout the end of June and most of July.

RECAP: 2021 AAU Basketball Memorial Day Classic

Approximately 3,000 athletes participated in the four-day AAU Basketball Memorial Day Classic that took place May 28-31 at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) and Game Point Events Center in Orlando, Florida.

AAU Signs Exclusively to Connect Sports

Want to Meet With AAU at an Industry Event in 2021? You’ll Have to Attend Connect Sports.

Not AAU: Oakland Basketball Game Incorrectly Labeled AAU

A recent travel basketball game on May 1st, in which an incident occurred between two players at the Soldiertown Gym in Oakland, California, has been incorrectly labelled as AAU.

NOT AAU: Indiana Girls Basketball Game Incorrectly Labelled AAU

A recent travel basketball game on April 12th, in which a fight occurred at the Pacers Athletic Center in Westfield, Indiana, has been incorrectly labelled as AAU.

RECAP: 2021 AAU Boys' and Girls' Easter Classic

The 2021 AAU Easter Classic held at the Orange County Convention Center and Game Point Events Center in Orlando, Florida had a significant turnout as 1,800 athletes participated in the three-day tournament.

PREVIEW: AAU Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Easter Classic

AAU basketball hosts back-to-back tournaments for the 2021 AAU Classic Series. This weekend is the AAU Basketball Boys’ and Girls’ Easter Classic at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) and Game Point Event Center.

RECAP: AAU Boys’ Basketball Spring Classic & AAU Girls’ Basketball Spring Fling

AAU Boys’ Basketball Spring Classic and AAU Girls’ Basketball Spring Fling hosted approximately 1,650 athletes, 99 boys’ teams and 40 girls’ teams and crowned 20 tournament champions, reaching from 5th/6th grade to High School level.

PREVIEW: AAU Boys’ Basketball Spring Classic & AAU Girls’ Basketball Spring Fling

AAU basketball is back on the hardwood this weekend at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) for the AAU Boys’ Basketball Spring Classic and AAU Girls’ Basketball Spring Fling. Approximately 1,650 athletes are scheduled to participate in this year's tournament.

Several AAU Members among National Winners Announced for PCA's 2021 Double-Goal Coach® Award Presented by TeamSnap

Winners for PCA's National Double-Goal Coach Award presented by TeamSnap were recently chosen from hundreds of nominations. Five of those winners have also gave their time and dedication to coaching with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU).

NEAAU Inducts Ricky Oliver In its Hall of Fame

Oliver served as NEAAU Girls Basketball Director for more than 15 years

AAU Exhibit Opens at Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

Display honors the lasting impact AAU has made on the history and development of girl's and women's basketball

Longtime AAU Member/Volunteer Remembered

Preston “PK” Martin, Potomac Valley AAU Governor, Men’s & Women’s AAU Basketball Chair

RECAP: AAU Winter Nationals

AAU Basketball capped 2020 with the AAU Winter Nationals hosted in South Carolina. 1,320 athletes turned out for the three-day tournament for a chance the tournament title.

Longtime AAU Volunteer Passes

Jerry Bartley was a dedicated volunteer for the AAU for almost 30 years. He founded The Pepsi Challenge and was currently serving as the Alabama AAU District Boys' Basketball Chair.

AAU President & CEO Passes

Dr. Roger J. Goudy dedicated his life to serving youth through sports and education

Raise Your Game: Top Basketball Drills From Coaches in AAU

Below are drills from Coach Michael Laney, the Director of Operations at Hope Basketball Academy an elite AAU program in Charlotte, and William Larson of North Tartan Basketball, one of the top girls AAU programs in Minnesota.

Longtime AAU volunteer passes

Eddie Clinton was a coach, volunteer, and national AAU staff member for many years

Oklahoma AAU District Honors Basketball standout

Oklahoma AAU District awards annual Jim Thorpe AAU Athlete of the Year honors to Oklahoma University basketball star Brady Manek.

AAU Supports Bright Path Strong Petition to Amend Thorpe Records

Amateur Athletic Union, Bright Path Strong, and the Thorpe Family seek to restore Jim Thorpe’s Olympic legacy

Longtime AAU volunteer passes

Ron Crawford, longtime AAU basketball coach of the Arkansas Wings organization and former AAU national officer passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020.

RECAP: 54th AAU Junior Olympic Games - Week 1

The first week of the 54th AAU Junior Olympic Games - Space Coast has wrapped up its competition. Seven events have crowned their champions, with much more excitement to come in Week 2.

AAU Prepping for Busy Month of Action

Among the events on the schedule include the 47th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships, the AAU Junior Olympic Games and the AAU Basketball World Championships for both boys and girls.

Update: AAU Memorial Day Basketball

In an abundance of caution, the AAU is postponing the upcoming AAU Memorial Day Basketball tournament May 22 - 25, 2020 which was to be held at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Florida.

AAU James E. Sullivan Award Presented by Eastbay to be Announced Virtually on Wednesday, April 29

For the first time in its 90-year history, the AAU James E. Sullivan Award will be presented virtually.

Olympic Hopefuls and National Champions Named as Finalists for 90th AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay

The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) announced today the nominees for the title of top amateur athlete have been narrowed to a panel of ten finalists for the 90th AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay.

Thirty-three Amateur Athletes Selected as Semifinalists for the AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay

The best in amateur athletics will be put to a public vote this week as the AAU announces the semifinalists for the historic 90th AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay.

Georgia AAU Makes Charitable Donations In Local Community

The district chairs and officers of Georgia AAU have made a collective donation of $500 each for a total of $6,000 to a deserving charity of their choosing under the AAU Cares program.

Beyond the Court: Coach Vanessa McClendon

Vanessa McClendon is fast becoming a well-known name in the Pacific Northwest AAU district.

AAU-Baden Partnership Brings Energy, Innovation and a Cool New Ball to the Game

AAU has teamed up with Baden to offer their athletes world-class volleyballs and top-quality equipment.

Longtime AAU Member Wins 700th Career Basketball Game

Mary Jo Huismann, who helped establish the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) girls basketball program in Cincinnati in the 1980s and 1990s and has been an AAU member for over 25 years, reached 700 career wins in her basketball tenure.

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IHT Software Streamlines PYFP Assessment While Connecting Students with Essential Fitness Data for Physical Education application

Beyond the Court: Taking the game global

Inside Out brings international players to the U.S. to hone their skills in basketball and life.

May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month

May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month, and the Amateur Athletic Union is thrilled to encourage everyone to go play and #MoveInMay.

Mildred Ella "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias presented with the AAU Gussie Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award

Zaharias becomes third athlete honored for the AAU Gussie Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award in a ceremony at the New York Athletic Club

ESPNW Player of the Year and NCAA National Champion Kathryn Plummer Crowned 89th AAU Sullivan Award Winner Presented by Eastbay

Plummer becomes second ever volleyball winner of top amateur athlete award in a ceremony at the New York Athletic Club

Gold Medalists and National Champions Headline Elite Class of Finalists for 89th AAU James E. Sullivan Award

Gold medalists and national champions among elite athlete finalists; Public voting begins this week at https://aausports.wyng.com/AAUSullivanAwardFinalists

National Fitness Foundation and AAU Announce Partnership

AAU to administer rebooted Presidential Youth Fitness Program; named first founding partner of National Youth Sports Fund.

Thirty Amateur Athletes Selected as Semifinalists for the AAU James E. Sullivan Award

Gold medalists and national champions among elite athlete semi-finalists; Public voting begins this week at https://aausports.wyng.com/AAUSullivanAwardSemifinalists

2019 AAU Junior Olympic Games

Greensboro will host the 53rd annual Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympic Games this Summer. The 10 day event is expected to draw an estimated 16,000 athletes across 20 sports.

Habitat for Humanity for Hurricane Relief efforts after Hurricane Michael

The AAU strives to provide athletes with first-class athletic opportunities but, beyond the athletic surface, we strongly believe in instilling a sense of social responsibility in the more than 700,000 members nationwide with our AAU Cares initiative.

Nominate an athlete for Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship Program!

Positive Coaching Alliance is now accepting applications from the Class of 2020 Student-Athletes for their Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship Program!

Sacred Hoops to Host Inaugural AAU All-Native National Basketball Championships

First-ever AAU national championship event will be held in Rapid City, South Dakota in June of 2019

Dr. Roger Goudy Re-elected as AAU President

National officers join Dr. Goudy in leadership of the AAU

NOT AAU: On-Court Brawl at Georgia Basketball Tournament Incorrectly Labeled as AAU

OFFICIAL STATEMENT: On-Court Brawl at Georgia Basketball Tournament Incorrectly Labeled as AAU; Event not licensed by the AAU organization

Dr. Roger Goudy Named Among Orlando's Best CEOs

It takes a special individual to promote collaboration and propel companies to better innovation and profitability — but many Central Florida top executives, including AAU President/CEO Dr. Roger J. Goudy excel at that. This year, Dr. Goudy was chosen among 18 extraordinary ladies and gentlemen as one of Orlando Business Journal’s 2018 ...

Workout of the Month: Speed Ladder Drills

You can have all of the speed in the world, but if you can’t cut, pivot, stop, or change directions on a dime, that speed won’t do you any good. That is where speed ladders come in.

Olympic Medalists and National Champions Headline Elite Class of AAU Sullivan Award Finalists

The title of top amateur athlete will be put to a vote this week, as eight elite athletes – Maia and Alex Shibutani, Angela Peavy, Annika Albrecht, Kelly Hunter, Joel Berry II, Kyle Snyder and Erin Finn – were announced today as finalists for the 88th AAU James E. Sullivan ...

Chris Collins: Adjusting Your Coaching Style

In this clip, Chris Collins, Head Men\'s Basketball Coach at Northwestern University, emphasizes the importance of adjusting your coaching style to fit the needs of your players. To find more resources from Collins and other elite basketball coaches, check out pcadevzone.org!

Why a Strong Parent-Coach Relationship is Essential

Students do better academically when they know their parents support the teacher and school. The same is certainly true for sports. Here\'s how you can help establish a coach-parent partnership to help your athlete have the best possible experience.

Workout of the Month: 6 Great Kettleball Warm-Ups

Kettlebells are an essential workout tool today, and are super versatile. They’re easy to use for in-home or gym workouts and can be used to perform anything from normal barbell and dumbbell exercises to kettlebell specific movements.

Coaching From the Stands Ruins One of Sports' Key Life Skills

Eastman explains the hazard of parents coaching their kids from the stands. He also shares an exercise he\'s utilized to help get his point across to both parents and players.

AAU Assistant Director of Basketball Greg Turner Reflects on 1984 NCAA Tournament

Greg Turner was a key member of the 1984 Auburn Tigers, the first team in school history to make the NCAA Tournament. He played alongside future NBA stars Charles Barkley and Chuck Person.

Tommy Amaker: "Next Play"

Tommy Amaker, a Positive Coaching Alliance National Advisory Board Member, has been Harvard\'s head basketball coach since 2007 after serving as head coach at Michigan and at Seton Hall.

Six Reasons to Compete in AAU Events at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex this Summer

Thousands of AAU members across the nation will descend on Orlando, Florida – home of the world-famous Mickey Mouse – for elite AAU competition at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex this summer.

Workout of the Month: Kneeling Exercises

Walk into a gym and you’ll notice a lot of the same thing: athletes standing, sitting, or lying on their backs while they are getting their bodies ready for 2018 AAU competition. But have you ever tried just kneeling?

Remember When... Dwyane Wade Visited ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

Back in 2010, Dwyane Wade joined Mickey Mouse and played a special 3-on-3 basketball game with athletes in town for the 16U AAU Girls Basketball National Championships.

AAU Provides Roadmap to Help Parents Navigate the Ever-Changing Youth Basketball Landscape

The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) has rolled out an online tool to provide content and resourceful information aimed to help parents navigate their youth basketball journey, the Union announced today.

AAU Cares: AAU National Office Brings Clothes, Water and Non-Perishable Items to Those Impacted by Hurricane Harvey

HOUSTON, Texas (August 30, 2017) – National staff members from the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) will return to Houston, home of the 50th annual AAU Junior Olympic Games in 2016, to bring more than 10,000 items of clothing, dozens of cases of bottled water and various non-perishable items to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. “Our hearts ...

P.K. MARTIN IS NEW MEN'S BASKETBALL NATIONAL CHAIR

Written by: AAU Staff   The Amateur Athletic Union is happy to announce that P.K. Martin is now the Men's Basketball National Chair. Mr. Martin is the current Governor of the Potomac Valley District AAU and has been involved with the AAU and our basketball program for 30 years. We are ...

MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP DEBUTING IN D.C.

Written by: Amanda Szylin   The 103rd AAU National Men’s Basketball Championship, presented by the JV Warrior Boys and III Aces Basketball Team, will be held on June 6-8. For the first time ever, this tournament will be held in our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. Tournament Coordinator, Ulysses McFadden, was a former participant ...

RECAP: 2012 AAU BASKETBALL EASTER CLASSIC

Written by: Ryan Moore AAU KRISTINA  Lake Buena Vista– Each One Teach One basketball club headlined the 2012 AAU Basketball Easter Classic this past weekend, having four of their teams take home a championship in Division I. Each One Teach One, based out of Orlando, Florida, won the: 3rd, 5th, 10th Blue and ...