Longtime AAU volunteer passes

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:07:24 -0400

Longtime AAU volunteer Phil Mazur lost his battle with cancer on August 21, 2010.   Phil was active in AAU volleyball for over 30 years as an administrator and official.  As a member of the AAU Volleyball Executive Committee for over 20 years, Phil served in a variety of capacities on the committee.  He was the Vice [...]

AAU Sullivan Finalist Megan Hodge named as Big Ten Icon

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:17:42 -0400

The 2009 AAU Sullivan Award Finalist and former Penn State University volleyball standout, Megan Hodge has been named Big Ten Icon No. 49 as one of the top 50 student-athletes in Big Ten history.  Hodge led the Nittany Lions to an unprecedented third straight NCAA National Championship Title in 2009, while on a record-breaking 102-match [...]

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 [...]

The AAU Beach Volleyball National Championships

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:12:16 -0400

The 17th Annual AAU Beach Volleyball National Championships were held in Hermosa Beach, California, July 10-18, 2010.  It was a very successful event!  “The talent level is increasingly getting better each season,” said Gino Grajeda, AAU National Beach Volleyball Chairman.  “We were pleased to be back in Hermosa Beach and working with the AVP again [...]

Tiffany Morales, named AAU Beach Volleyball Female Player of the Year

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:11:52 -0400

The AAU would like to congratulate Tiffany Morales from Redondo Beach, California, on being named the AAU Beach Volleyball Female Player of the Year for 2009.  Morales and partner, Skylar Dykstra, were crowned the National Champions July 10-11.  Tiffany partnered with Alexa Strange for the silver at the AAU Best of Beach presented by Kauai [...]

AAU Volleyball Players Take Gold for USA

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:28:19 -0400

The end of the 2010 AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships found many club volleyball teams traveling home or to other tournaments around the country. For Stephanie Holthus and Liz McMahon, the end of the tournament brought a trip to Tijuana, Mexico, for the NORCECA Women’s Junior Continental Championship. Shortly after the two played with their club [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

College Coaches Recruit at AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:52:51 -0400

By Katie Laustsen The high school volleyball players who competed in the 2010 AAU Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships wanted to win more than a trophy during the eight-day championship — they wanted to earn a spot on a college team. Over 350 college coaches from around the country visited ESPN Wide World of Sports and the [...]

2010 AAU Boys’ Junior National Volleyball Championship

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:32:39 -0400

The 2010 AAU Boys Junior Volleyball National Championships came to a close Sunday, June 27th. Well done to all the teams who came out and supported their clubs. Congratulations to the 2010 National Champions. 14 & Under – Platenaros 14 (Puerto Rico) Click Here to view Award Photos 15 & Under – Platenaros 15 (Puerto Rico) Click Here to view [...]