Less than a year after tearing ACL, volleyball player makes comeback at AAU Volleyball Classic

Two weeks after being cleared by her doctors, Jonelis Nieves was back on the court at this past weekend’s AAU Volleyball Classic

RECAP: 2024 AAU Volleyball Classic

Battles were fought and the cheers of victory are stilling ringing through the Orange County Convention Center halls.

PREVIEW: 2024 AAU Volleyball Classic

More than 2,500 athletes to compete in Orlando this weekend at the AAU Volleyball Classic

Longtime AAU Volunteer Passes

Bob Blanford was an instrumental part of the growth of the sport of volleyball in the United States.

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

30 Athletes Named Semi-Finalists for 94th AAU Sullivan Award

Star-studded line-up includes Olympic and collegiate powerhouses; voting now open

AAU’s Former Director of Sports Awarded the Community Impact Award

Mike Killpack, Governor of Utah AAU, was honored with the Community Impact Award

RECAP: 2024 AAU Boys Volleyball’s Brew City Battle

The Brew City Battle, co-hosted by JVA and AAU, brought teams from across the country to Milwaukee.

PREVIEW: AAU Boys Volleyball’s Brew City Battle

The Brew City Battle, co-hosted by JVA and AAU, will bring teams from around the country to Milwaukee for one of the season’s top events

Four AAU Members Named National Winners of the PCA Coach of the Year Award

Four AAU Members Have Been Named National Winners of the PCA Coach of the Year Award

Four AAU Members Named National Winners of the PCA Coach of the Year Award

Four AAU Members Have Been Named National Winners of the PCA Coach of the Year Award

AAU Sullivan Award Spotlight: Volleyball

Welcome to the second edition of the Sullivan Spotlight series, highlighting some of the incredible athletes who have won the award since 1930. Today’s spotlight: volleyball honorees

Positive Coaching Alliance’s 2024 Coach of the Year Regional Winners

Nine AAU Coaches are in the running to be a National PCA Coach of the Year

AAU Volleyball Update

AAU Volleyball is continuing to grow!

District Spotlight: New England AAU @ Mohegan Sun Arena

New England AAU Volleyball teamed up for The Day volleyball tournament

Preview: AAU Volleyball’s Chi-Town Boys Challenge

The Chi-Town Boys Challenge, co-hosted by JVA and AAU, will bring 749 teams from around the country for one of the season's top events

Orange County Convention Center, Home of the AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships, Approved for Expansion

AAU's Partner, Orange County Convention Center, is ready for an expansion

DISTRICT SPOTLIGHT: New England AAU Volleyball

Get Ready for the AAU Volleyball Home of the Holidays tournaments

Beyond the Court: A Coach’s Passion for Helping

After Hurricane Maria ripped through the island of Puerto Rico, Coach Carlos Rolon and his family moved to Tampa, Florida. That is when he founded the Dynamite Volleyball Club and began sharing his passion for helping

Beyond the Court: Maddy Ball's Journey to Team USA

Maddy Ball coached the South Florida Volleyball Club U15 White team at the 50th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships before heading to the Netherlands to compete

RECAP: 50th AAU Girls' Junior National Volleyball Championships - Session 1

The first session of the 50th AAU Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships ended on Saturday June 17th, 2023

PREVIEW: 50th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships

More than 5,000 teams set to compete from June 14-July 4

AAU Volleyball and Molten Announce New Partnership

Molten becomes the Official Indoor Volleyball of the AAU

RECAP: 2023 AAU Volleyball Classic

More than 1,600 athletes traveled to ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex for the 2023 AAU Volleyball Classic

PREVIEW: 2023 AAU Volleyball Classic

The AAU Volleyball Classic takes place March 18-19 at ESPN Wide World of Sports

AAU Volleyball and VersaCourt Announce New Sponsorship

VersaCourt becomes the championship court sponsor for the 50th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships this year

AAU Urban Initiative – 2023 NYC Volleyball Clinic

The AAU Urban Initiative sponsored a free volleyball clinic for middle school girls with 80 girls coming to participate

RECAP: AAU Boys Volleyball’s Brew City Battle

The Brew City Battle, co-hosted by JVA and AAU, brought teams from around the country to Milwaukee for one of the season’s top events

RECAP: AAU Volleyball’s Chi-Town Boys Challenge

The Chi-Town Boys Challenge, co-hosted by JVA and AAU, brought teams from around the country for one of the season's top events

PREVIEW: AAU Volleyball’s Chi-Town Boys Challenge

The Chi-Town Boys Challenge, co-hosted by JVA and AAU, will bring approximately 500 teams from around the country for one of the season's top events

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

Longtime AAU Volunteer Passes

Joyce Cooney, Ozark AAU Governor and AAU Volleyball Executive Committee member, devoted her life to youth sports and the sport of volleyball for more than 30 years

AAU Gives Back in Kosovo

AAU President & CEO Jennings “Rusty” Buchanan along with AAU representatives from the Iowa AAU district led by longtime AAU volunteer Theresa Parmenter met with sport officials in the Republic of Kosovo last month.

Erin Inskeep continues her youth beach volleyball dominance with AAU title

Inskeep won the 2022 AAU Beach 18U national championship and was named Player of the Year

Beyond the Court: Bella Rodrigue Pays Tribute to Her Sister Every Game She Plays

(Photo courtesy of Spidergear.media on Instagram) Bella Rodrigue lost her sister and best friend when she was very young. She took to sports to help her and now she wears the number 7 to honor her sister

More than $17,000 Raised for Breast Cancer Research During the 49th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships

This marks the highest fundraising year of AAU and The Side-Out Foundation’s five-year partnership.

The 29th AAU Beach Volleyball National Championships

Historic Event returns to Hermosa Beach July 21-24

Beyond the Court: Being Blind in One Eye Won’t Stop Emma Brune from Living Her Life

Emma Brune plays for Show Me Volleyball Academy and won’t let anything stop her from living life, not even a rare cancer that caused her to be blind in her right eye

RECAP: 2022 AAU Boys’ Junior National Championships

The 2022 AAU Boys' Junior National Volleyball Championships finished up on July 1 with 18 teams walking away with AAU National Titles

2022 AAU VOLLEYBALL FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 38th edition of the AAU Volleyball Festival Championships took place in Phoenix, Ariz from June 19 - 26, 2022.

RECAP: 49th AAU Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships – Session 3

Session 3 of the 49th AAU Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships wrapped up on June 26 with 10 AAU National Champions Crowned

RECAP: 49th AAU Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships – Session 2

Session two of the 49th AAU Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships wrapped up on June 22

RECAP: 49th AAU Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships – Session 1

The first session of the 49th AAU Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships finished up on June 18th

Beyond the Court: Epilepsy Won't Stop Laina Stachowicz from Playing Volleyball

Laina Stachowicz, a libero for the Adversity Wisconsin 14-1 Volleyball Club, has always wanted to study the brain. That interest recently became personal when Laina was diagnosed with two types of epilepsy. Laina told us her story during the 49th AAU Girls' Junior National Volleyball Championships.

PREVIEW: 49th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships

World’s largest volleyball event set to bring $200 million in economic impact to Orlando.

AAU Cares: Dig Pink at the 49th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships

AAU Volleyball joins the Side-Out Foundation as an official Dig Pink Dig-A-Thon location to raise money for breast cancer research

RECAP: 2022 AAU Volleyball Lakeshore Volleyfest Super Regional

463 teams competed in the Lakeshore Volleyfest AAU Super Regional with 24 team winning a free entry to an AAU summer event

Four AAU Coaches Honored as 2022 National Double-Goal Coach Award Winners

Four (4) coaches from AAU programs were honored as 2022 National Winners of PCA’s Double-Goal Coach® Award presented by TeamSnap.

RECAP: 2022 AAU Volleyball Citrus Grove Grand Prix

Over 1,000 athletes and 89 teams made their way to Winter Haven , Florida for the 2022 AAU Volleyball Citrus Grove Grand Prix, hosted by Mach 3 Events, LLC.

AAU Alum and One of Women’s Sports Most Dominant Athletes, Joan Joyce, Passes Away

Multi-sport Legend Joan Joyce changed the way the world saw women in sports. She was one of the greatest athletes to ever play.

RECAP: 2022 AAU Volleyball Classic

Nine teams took home championship gold at the 2022 AAU Volleyball Classic on March 19-20. 124 teams took to the courts at ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex

PREVIEW: 2022 AAU Volleyball Classic

The 2022 AAU Volleyball Classic is back at ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex. Competition begins on March 19.

AAU Well-Represented as 2022 Regional Double-Goal Coach Award Winners Announced

ORLANDO, Fla - Sixteen (16) coaches from AAU programs were named 2022 Regional Winners of PCA’s Double-Goal Coach® Award presented by TeamSnap.

RECAP: 2021 AAU Volleyball Third Coast Boys Invitational

The 2021 AAU Third Coast Boys Invitational was held this past weekend in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 20-22.

Two AAU Events Honored as 2020-2021 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

48th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championship and 55th AAU Junior Olympic Games Honored as 2020-2021 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism presented by Traveling Teams in Sports Destination Management.

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.

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.

Inaugural AAU Junior Grass Volleyball Championships

​FLORESVILLE, TEXAS - The inaugural  AAU JUNIOR GRASS VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS took place on July 24, 2021 at the Floresville Event Center in Floresville, Texas. Players competed for an AAU title in the girls 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U divisions respectively. The format was 4 on 4 and the competition with games ...

RECAP: AAU National Beach Volleyball Championships

AAU National Beach Volleyball Championships took place in Huntington Beach, CA and named Mabyn Thomas 2021 Player of the Year and MB Sand the inaugural Dr. Roger J. Goudy Award recipient.

RECAP: 48th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships

AAU Volleyball hosts record-breaking event at Orange County Convention Center, welcoming more than 3,445 teams and 135,000 attendees across two weeks, from June 18-29, 2021, creating an estimated economic impact of $173.3 million for the region.

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.

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).

RECAP: 2021 AAU Volleyball Classic

Two days of intense competition marked the start of the AAU Volleyball season at the AAU Volleyball Classic. 2,800 athletes participated this weekend, totaling almost 9,000 people in attendance.

PREVIEW: 2021 AAU Volleyball Classic

The AAU Volleyball 2021 tournament season kicks off with the AAU Volleyball Classic in Orlando, Fla on March 6-7. 2,800 athletes are estimated to return to the court this year.

Registration Now Open for the 48th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships

Age divisions and hotel information now available for world's premier volleyball tournament.

AAU President & CEO Passes

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

Utah AAU Volleyball Spotlight

Warren Van Schalkwyk and Utah AAU Volleyball successfully hosted an event at the end of October that allowed many AAU members to enjoy a memorable experience in a safe environment.

Q&A: Driven Volleyball Director Amanda Serpa

The AAU caught up with Driven Volleyball Director Amanda Serpa for a Q & A on her program and what it means to play AAU Volleyball.

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

Jessica Smith Named AAU Beach Volleyball Player of the Year

Smith, who is committed to play collegiately at UCLA, racked up more gold medals in a single year than most people collect in a lifetime.

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.

RECAP: 47th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships

The AAU is proud to have been able to provide athletes the opportunity to compete and participate this year in a safe environment.

PREVIEW: 47th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships

The 47th edition of the AAU Junior National Volleyball Championship, the sport’s premiere youth event, is set to run July 14-22 at the award-winning Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

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.

Longtime AAU Volunteer Passes

George Miles Jr. was a dedicated volunteer for the AAU for over 40 years. He founded the Northern Utah Volleyball Academy and was currently serving as the Utah AAU District Volleyball Chair.

Volleyball Nationals Update: Florida Announces Lifting of Restrictions on Youth Sport Activities

The state of Florida has announced it is listing restrictions on youth activities such as youth sports events. The Volleyball Nationals event is slated for July 14-22 in Orlando, Fla.

New Dates and Age Division Info for AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships

This year’s 47th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships will see some modifications to the format and length of event dates from twelve (12) to eight (8) days from July 14 - 22, 2020.

RELEASE: Orange Co Convention Center and AAU Postpone Volleyball Championships

Taking into consideration the ongoing findings of the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) and the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) have mutually postponed the 47th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships to a later date in July.

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Update on the safeguards put in place for the upcoming AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships

UPDATE: AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships

The 47th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships will be held June 16 - 28 with numerous safeguards in place including no spectators and temperature checks to help protect all participants and officials.

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.

Beyond the Court: Marley Baker

At the Amateur Athletic Union, the door to play is always open as inclusivity is one of the organization’s core values, ‘Sports for All, Forever.’ That was the lesson that Marley Baker learned when she found she wouldn’t be able to play on her school’s volleyball team.

DATE CHANGE: AAU Girls’ 18U Junior National Volleyball Championships

The AAU Volleyball National Committee has decided to move the AAU Girls’ 18U Junior National Volleyball Championships from Memorial Day Weekend to June 25-28, 2020.

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.

RECAP: 2020 AAU Volleyball Classic

Around 3,000 athletes from over 250 different squads took to the floor at ESPN Wide World of Sports last weekend for the 2020 AAU Volleyball Classic.

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.

PREVIEW: AAU Volleyball Classic

The AAU Volleyball Classic will take place on March 7-8 at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida.

RECAP: AAU Volleyball Honolulu Grand Prix

Four champions were crowned in their respective divisions at the 2020 AAU Honolulu Grand Prix in Hawaii on February 15-17.

PREVIEW: Honolulu Grand Prix

AAU Volleyball is set to host 64 teams at the Honolulu Grand Prix next weekend February 15-17 at the Hawaii Convention Center.

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.

RECAP: AAU Volleyball New England Grand Prix

This year marked the 8th consecutive season that the New England AAU has hosted the New England Grand Prix.

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.

AAU Volleyball Wins SportsTravel: Best Amateur Sport Event Award

The 46th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships were awarded SportTravel Magazine's 2019 Best Amateur Sport event during the TEAMS '19 Conference & Expo.

AVCA Announces 2019 Under Armour Girls High School All-Americans

AAU Volleyball members make up 82% of this year’s AVCA Under Armour Girls High School All-Americans and Honorable Mention All-Americans.

RECAP: 2019 ISF World Schools Beach Volleyball Championships

Both Girls 18U and 16U AAU/USA teams came home with Gold at the ISF World Schools Beach Volleyball Championships in San Vito lo Capo, Italy.

PREVIEW: 2019 ISF World Schools Beach Volleyball Championships

ISF World Schools Beach Volleyball Championships are October 4-9, 2019 in San Vito Lo Capo, Sicily, Italy. The United States is represented by three teams from California.

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We Need Your Vote!

2019 AAU Girls' Junior National Volleyball Championships nominated for annual Sports Travel Awards

Beyond the Court: Sky High Volleyball Club

In the wake of two Category 5 hurricanes, Maria and Irma, in 2017, the Virgin Islands and its Sky High Volleyball team were left crippled in damage. Adversity was around every corner for the team as they struggle to even find a place to practice.

Beyond the Court: Kaitlyn Rodriguez

Being a young athlete brings many challenges to light beyond what the average youth faces. Not only do these athletes have to learn to balance school and practice, but long days and game situations can add to the grind on the body.

RECAP: West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games Beach Volleyball Championships

The West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games Beach Volleyball Championships took place in North Beach and Ocean Park in Santa Monica, California from July 17-20

RECAP: 26th AAU Girls’ Junior National Beach Volleyball Championships

The 26th AAU Girls’ Junior National Beach Volleyball Championships drew a record 439 teams to the Hermosa Beach area July 9 - 13.

RECAP: 46th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships

The 2018-2019 AAU Volleyball season wrapped up with its pinnacle event, the 46th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships, June 16-28. The record setting event hosted 2,805 teams, crowning 39 teams as National Champions.

AAU adds eGaming truck to Volleyball Junior Nationals

Despina Barton from Spectrum News 13 features the new experience of bringing the competition outside of the volleyball courts and to the USeF moblie eGaming vehicle, the Allied eSports' HyperX eSports Truck.

PREVIEW: 46th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships

World’s Largest Volleyball Event set to host 42,000 participants in Orlando, June 16-28. Pinnacle AAU tournament anticipated to bring more than $91 million in economic impact to Central Florida during 12-day event; Eight teams ranked in top ten nationally.

AAU Partners with USeF For Development of AAU eSports

The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) has selected the United States eSports Federation (USeF) - The National Body of eSports in the United States, to lead the development of AAU eSports across the United States.

Beyond the Court: Olivia Petersen

Senior Olivia Petersen wrapped up her AAU Volleyball career this past weekend at AAU 18U Junior National Volleyball Championships.

RECAP: AAU 18U Junior National Volleyball Championships

AAU Volleyball hosted 81 teams and crowned four champions during the AAU Girls 18U Junior National Volleyball Championships, May 25-27.

RECAP: AAU Adult Volleyball National Championships

AAU Volleyball hosted its first AAU Adult National Championship on May 18-19 at the Orlando Sports Center. Eleven teams were in attendance with a Men's Open Division Champion and Women's Open Division Champion crowned on Sunday.

PREVIEW: AAU Girls 18U Junior National Volleyball Championships

AAU Volleyball will host the AAU Girls 18U Junior National Volleyball Championships on May 24-27 at the Orlando County Convention Center.

PREVIEW: 2019 AAU East Coast Adult National Volleyball Championships

AAU Volleyball is excited to host the inaugural 2019 AAU East Coast Adult National Volleyball Championships next weekend, May 18-19.

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

RECAP: 2019 AAU Volleyball Classic

On Saturday, March 30, Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Volleyball hosted the 2019 AAU Volleyball Classic at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida.

Beyond the Court: Haley Ebbert

Haley “Bugz” Ebbert, a setter for the Power 15 Elite team of the Power Volleyball Academy, is an Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) athlete full of smiles and hope for a bright future.

PREVIEW: 2019 AAU Volleyball Classic

Approximately 4,000 athletes will take to the courts at the 2019 AAU Volleyball Classic next weekend, March 30 – 31. Competitors will cover nine different age divisions from 10U up to 18U and will be local teams, as well as traveling from Georgia, Colorado and Canada.

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

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.

National Girls & Women in Sports Day

The AAU celebrated the 33rd annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day!

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!

AAU Volleyball’s Kathryn Plummer Wins Player of the Year

Minneapolis, Minn. (December 15, 2018) – The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) announced longtime AAU volleyball alum, and 2015 AAU Beach Volleyball Player of the Year, Kathryn Plummer named 2018 Division I Player of the Year.

AAU Events Win Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Awards

The 2018 AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships named for third year in a row. The 52nd AAU Junior Olympic Games garner its second win.

2018 AVCA Club Award Winners Announced - 13 AAU Members Honored

13 of the 15 coaches announced by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) in their 2018 Club Awards are proud members of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU).

Dr. Roger Goudy Re-elected as AAU President

National officers join Dr. Goudy in leadership of the AAU

AAU's Female Athlete of the Month powered by CaptainU

Jasett Smith plays volleyball, runs track and volunteers her time in the local community

18 & Under Age Divisions of AAU Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships Set to Take Over Memorial Day Weekend in Orlando

The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) announced its elite 18U and International divisions in the AAU Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships will compete over Memorial Day weekend beginning in 2019.

2018 AAU ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS ANNOUNCED

The AAU Volleyball National Executive Committee is proud to announce the recipients of the 2018 AAU Volleyball Academic All-American Award.

We Need Your Vote!

2018 AAU Girls\' Junior National Volleyball Championships nominated for annual Sports Travel Awards

Female Athlete of the Month - July 2018

Kamryn Haynes (#14) is motivated on and off the volleyball court

AAU VOLLEYBALL CLUB NAMED AS 2018 S.T.R.I.V.E. ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR

The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) and American International Group, Inc. (AIG) are pleased to announce that the Triangle Volleyball Club has been named the 2018 S.T.R.I.V.E. (Sports Teach Respect, Initiative, Values and Excellence) Organization of the Year for its “kids first” approach to safety.

San Diego Athlete Named AAU Beach Volleyball Player of the Year at AAU Beach Nationals in Hermosa Beach

Stanford Volleyball commit Charlie Ekstrom was crowned the AAU Beach Volleyball Player of the Year this weekend at AAU Beach Nationals in Hermosa Beach.

RECAP: 2018 AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships

More than 2,700 boys and girls teams take part in the largest volleyball tournament in the world

Dominicans claim International and 18 Open titles

Club Dominican Republic kept its winning streak alive in the final day of play for the International Division at the 45th AAU Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships.

International Final Set: Dominicans vs Puerto Rico

Undefeated Club Dominican Republic (8-0) to take on Club Puerto Rico (7-1) for a chance to face off against the winner of the 18 Open Final for the 2018 AAU World Championship

Club Dominican Remains Undefeated at 45th Girls Junior National Championships

Club Dominican Republic continues to lead the divisions; has yet to drop a set during competition thus far

International Division Starts Competition

Teams from Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Israel, Puerto Rico, Slovenia compete for a World Championship

Largest Volleyball Event in the World Makes Significant Impact on Local Communities with AAU Cares Initiatives

Many of the more than 40,000 athletes in Orlando this week for the AAU Girls\' Junior National Volleyball Championships have given back to the community through various AAU Cares initiatives.

Tennessee Athlete Hoping Dreams Come True at AAU Volleyball Nationals

Despite having vision in just one eye, Lemons has become a star volleyball player and leads the Georgia Adrenaline into the AAU Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships in Orlando.

2018 Molten West Coast Classic

Over Father’s Day weekend, June 16th – 17th, Jam On It partnered with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and the Junior Volleyball Association to host the largest boys’-only volleyball tournament in the nation,

Day 3 of 2018 Nationals Comes to a Close

Day 3 of 2018 AAU Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships closes as teams head into the first championship day of the event.

American Idol Winner Maddie Poppe Performs at AAU Volleyball Nationals Opening Ceremony

Maddie Poppe, Season 16 winner of American Idol, surprised the crowd at the opening ceremony for the 45th AAU Girls\' Junior National Volleyball Championships at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

Denver-Area Volleyball Club Carries the Torch During Opening Ceremonies at Largest Volleyball Event in the World

This week, the Spikes Volleyball Club (Denver, Colo.) is playing in honor of one of their fallen family members, Zoe Anderson, who was killed in a boating accident shortly after team tryouts last summer.

More Than 40,000 Participants Set to Compete at Largest Volleyball Event in the World This Week in Orlando

Marquee AAU event expected to bring more than $52 million in economic impact to Central Florida during 12-day event.

18 AAU Events You Don't Want to Miss in 2018

Summertime is right around the corner and, with that, comes the bulk of AAU national championship season. Take a look at the 18 AAU events you are not going to want to miss in 2018.

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.

AAU Sullivan Award Finalists Take on Exit Escape Room

While in town for the AAU James E. Sullivan Award ceremony last month in New York City, five of the finalists had an opportunity to immerse themselves in a thrilling high-tech escape room, the Exit Escape Room NYC.

AAU Members Announced in AVCA Thirty Under 30

The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) recently announced its 2018 Thirty Under 30 list to honor up-and-coming coaching talent at all levels of volleyball. Twenty of the 30 coaches recognized are either current or former AAU members from across the nation.

AAU Athletes Selected as Fab 50

Volleyball Magazine announced its 2018 Girls’ Fab 50 in a recent issue of the magazine. Forty-one of the 50 honorees are either current or former AAU members.

The World’s Largest Volleyball Event is Digging Pink

​The Side-Out Foundation is proud to announce that we will be partnering with the Amateur Athletic Union during the 45th AAU Girls' Junior......

Miracle Season: Tragedy turned inspiration for a small town volleyball team

The Miracle Season is the story of 17-year-old volleyball player Caroline Found and the inspiration for the motion picture of the same name.

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 ...

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.

2018 AAU Honolulu Grand Prix

That’s a wrap for the 2018 AAU Honolulu Grand Prix! We had 64 teams and over 900 participants that came Florida, California, and the Hawaiian Islands.  They met at the Hawaii Convention Center to battle it out to the very end.  The champions of the tournament held a combined record ...

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?

AAU Events Earn Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Honors

Sports Destination Management, the leading publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism market, today announced the 2017 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism.

AAU Volleyball Wins SportsTravel Award

The 44th AAU Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships were awarded SportTravel Magazine\'s 2017 Best Amateur Single Sport event during the TEAMS \'17 Conference & Expo.

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 ...

AAU Strongly Embraces Diversity and Equality

Since its beginnings in 1888, the AAU has been the industry leader and standard-bearer in the amateur sports marketplace. Sports For All, Forever is the organization’s motto: the AAU strives to offer participation opportunities to all, no matter an athlete’s race, age, color, gender or cultural background. 

2017 AAU ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS ANNOUNCED

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL The AAU Volleyball National Executive Committee is proud to announce the recipients of the 2017 AAU Volleyball Academic All-American Award.  Created in 2013, the award recognizes athletes of the AAU Volleyball program for their excellence in academics as well as athletics. All recipients attended high school during the ...

INDIANA CLUB KEEPS TEAMMATES SELFLESS SPIRIT

Organ donor's passing saves multiple lives

RECAP: AAU GIRLS' JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

World's largest volleyball event comes to a close

AAU CARES 2017: PACKING MEALS AND CANCER AWARENESS

AAU Volleyball Gives Back

OPENING CEREMONY & DAY 1 COMPETITION

44th Girls' Junior National Championships

PREVIEW: AAU GIRLS JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

ORLANDO, Fla. (June 8, 2017) – More than 35,000 athletes from across the country, including thousands of Orlando-area athletes, are expected to bring more than $52 million in economic impact to Central Florida during the 44th annual AAU Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships beginning Thursday, June 15 at Orange County Convention ...

THE WORLD’S LARGEST VOLLEYBALL EVENT DIGS PINK

The Side-Out Foundation is proud to announce their partnership with the Amateur Athletic Union during the AAU’s 44th Girls' Junior National Volleyball Championships this June 14th-26th in Orlando, FL. With an estimated 2,400 teams registered, an expected 40,000 spectators, 9,000 coaches, and 500 college coaches, this event has been the Guinness Book ...

AAU ATHLETES ANNOUNCED IN AVCA THIRTY UNDER 30

The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) recently announced its 2017 Thirty Under 30 list to honor up-and-coming coaching talent at all levels of volleyball. Fifteen of the 30 coaches recognized are either current or former AAU members from across the nation, including: ·         Stephanie Albano, Daeman College ·         Allison Boes, Duluth High School ·         Kevin Burch, ...

AAU ATHLETES SELECTED AS FAB 50

Volleyball Magazine announced its 2017 Girls’ Fab 50 in a recent issue of the magazine. Thirty-nine of the 50 honorees are either current or former AAU members, including:   ·         Preslie Anderson, California ·         Taylen Ballard, BYU ·         Taylor Bannister, LSU ·         Dani Barton, Utah ·         Brooke Botkin, USC ·         Brionne Bulter, Texas ·         Gabby Curry, Kentucky ·         Samantha Drechsel, Maryland ·         Jada Gardner, Maryland ·         Paige Hammons, Florida ·         Sara Hamson, BYU ·         Danielle Hart, ...

SPALDING® BECOME OFFICIAL BALL OF AAU

ORLANDO, Fla. (March 29, 2017) – The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and Spalding announced today a multi-year partnership in which the premier sporting goods provider will serve as the official ball for AAU Indoor and Beach Volleyball. “We are thrilled to strengthen our partnership with the AAU as they share our philosophy ...

RECAP: AAU VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC

ORLANDO, Fla (March 31, 2017) - Teams from around the country descended on the Central Florida area to compete in the 2017 AAU Volleyball Classic March 25-27, 2017.   Held at the world-renown ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, a state of the art facility in the heart of the WALT DISNEY ...

RECAP- INAUGURAL AAU HONOLULU GRAND PRIX

That’s a wrap for the 2017 AAU Honolulu Grand Prix! We had 54 teams and over 750 participants that came from all over the United States to fight for the win in this Inaugural event.  The convention center in Honolulu saw teams from Michigan, Florida, Texas, California, and Hawaii battle ...

LIMITED SPOTS REMAIN FOR THE JVA WORLD CHALLENGE

Registration for the 2015 JVA World Challenge is almost full with only 32 spots left! Don't miss the chance to play in this midyear championship for girls 10U-18U.  Over 800 teams are headed to Louisville, KY on April 10-12.  This is a great recruiting event as college coaches know it ...

PLAY IN EUROPE

at the European Global Challenge

MICHIGAN VOLLEYBALL STARTS AAU OFFICIALS' TRAINING

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – If youth volleyball is going to continue its impressive growth in Michigan through the Amateur Athletic Union, professionally trained officials must provide a solid foundation for that growth. The Michigan Junior Volleyball Association is the leading organization for events throughout the club volleyball season, annually feeding teams ...

MINNESOTA GOPHER VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS GO WAY BACK

Originally posted on twincities.com... Last time Sarah Wilhite was in Columbus, Ohio, she did a cool thing that she’d like to do again on her first return visit: win a national volleyball championship. Wilhite, the Big Ten player of the year and a national player-of-the-year candidate, is in Columbus with the University ...

UTAH BOYS VOLLEYBALL ASSOC. 2016 BOYS CLUB SEASON

24 teams + 3 Divisions + 4 Tournaments = AAU history for Boys Volleyball in Utah!  The Utah Boys Volleyball Association and AAU are proud to present the 2016 Boys Indoor Volleyball Club Season. In an unprecedented gathering of boys-only teams, Utah is rising as a new hot spot for boys volleyball ...

NOMINATE A COACH FOR PCA DOUBLE-GOAL COACH AWARD

AAU's partner since 2011, Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) again is accepting nominations for its annual award honoring those coaches who exemplify the developing Better Athletes, Better People philosophy through positive coaching.  Be sure and nominate your coach today!         Nominations are now open for Positive Coaching Alliance's Double-Goal Coach Award! If you know ...

2016 VOLLEYBALL FESTIVAL A SUCCESS!

The 33rd annual Volleyball Festival Championships hosted 448 teams from across the US, Canada and Mexico at the Phoenix Convention Center June 24-27, 2016. Festivities kicked off with a fun-filled welcome party themed Red, White and Spike that celebrated “the Super Hero in all of us.” Four days of competition concluded with ...

SIX AAU MEMBERS HONORED WITH 2016 AVCA CLUB AWARDS

Six of the 12 honorees announced this month by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) in their 2016 Club Awards are proud members of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). The Club Awards program honors and recognizes ten deserving coaches (plus two honorable mentions) in the youth/club volleyball community. AAU members ...

2016 AAU ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS ANNOUNCED

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL The AAU Volleyball National Executive Committee is proud to announce the recipients of the 2016 AAU Volleyball Academic All American Award.  Created in 2013, the award recognizes athletes of the AAU Volleyball program for their excellence in academics as well as athletics. All recipients attended high school during ...

RECAP: 2016 AAU VOLLEYBALL NATIONALS

ORLANDO, Fla. (June 30, 2016) –  The 43rd annual AAU Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships took place June 18 - 26 in the Central Florida area and the AAU Boys' Junior National Volleyball Championships were contested June 17 - 20 at the Orlando Sports Center. The girls championships have become the preeminent volleyball event in ...

AAU CARES AT AAU VOLLEYBALL NATIONALS

  ORLANDO, Fla. (June 28, 2016) – More than 27,000 athletes from across the country bumped, set and spiked their way through the 43rd annual AAU Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships last week in Central Florida.   The eight-day event, which has held the title of largest volleyball event in the world since 2012,attracted approximately 40,000 spectators, ...

VOLLEYBALL NATIONALS BLOG: JUNE 15TH

Written by Leslie Murrell Photograph by Bob Safar Opening Ceremonies and Momcations Today is our rest day and opening ceremonies. We are resting to get Lucy ready to go for her tournament. We’re all looking forward to the opening ceremonies tonight. A few tips from me and the River City Juniors 131’s team moms:   ·      Opening ...

MORE THAN 27,000 ATHLETES SET TO COMPETE NEXT WEEK

43rd annual event has more than doubled since 2011

SUPER REGIONAL COMPETITION HEATS UP IN CASPER

The Super Regional Competition just concluded here in Casper, Wyoming and we got to see some amazing competition this weekend, May 14& 15.  We had over 1,400 girls on 138 teams along with friends and family at nine different gymnasiums.  More than 1,000 matches were played by these competitive teams ...

NYC LIBERTY GAMES RETURNS TO NYC JULY 21-26, 2016

The NYC Liberty Games will return with junior volleyball July 21-26, 2016. The NYC Liberty Games is a tournament system for NYC in partnership with NY Metro AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) that will grow to encompass multiple sports under its umbrella. The tournament’s themes “Fab to Fierce” (girls) and “Contenders to Champs” ...

AAU WELL-REPRESENTED IN FIRST NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

113 of 143 athletes played AAU

2016 IBVL GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL BEACH VOLLEYBALL

ANAHEIM - The Southern Pacific Girls' Interscholastic Beach Volleyball League (IBVL) Playoff, a program of the Southern Pacific Volleyball Committee which is affiliated with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), draw was released announcing the fifth year of the high school program in Southern California. In the IBVL, there are eight divisions and ...

AAU WYOMING SERVES UP FIRST-CLASS GRAND PRIX

The 2016 AAU Wyoming Grand Prix, held on April 23 and April 24 in Casper, Wyoming, was another fantastic tournament.  The AAU Wyoming Grand Prix had 130 teams competing in U12, U14, U16 and U18 divisions.  Teams from all around Wyoming and teams from out of state again attended this annual tournament. ...

MOUNTAIN WEST CHAMPIONSHIPS IS HUGE SUCCES

Tags: Feature   The 2016 Mountain West Championships AAU Grand Prix was another huge success.   There were 71 teams competing in U12, U14, U16 and U18 divisions.  Colstrip defeated Rimrock-Hailey in a very competitive U12 championship match.  The Project Spikers club out of Huntley had an impressive showing at the events, winning both the U14 and ...

AVCA RECOGNIZES 15 AAU MEMBERS IN 30 UNDER 30 LIST

The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) recently announced its 2016 Thirty Under 30 list to honor up-and-coming coaching talent at all levels of volleyball. Fifteen of the 30 coaches recognized are either current or former AAU members from across the nation, including: Felicia Arriola, Assistant Coach (Loyola Marymount) Jacob Barreau, Assistant Coach ...

44 AAU MEMBERS HONORED IN GIRLS' FAB 50

In a report compiled by Mike Miazga, Volleyball Magazine announced its 2016 Girls’ Fab 50 in a recent issue of the magazine. Forty-four of the 50 honorees are either current or former AAU members, including each of the top five players in the class: Khalia Lanier (USC Trojans / Arizona Storm), Audriana Fitzmorris (Stanford Cardinal / ...

RECAP - 2016 AAU VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC

That’s a wrap for the 2016 AAU Volleyball Classic! 167 teams and over 2,500 participants from all over Florida came to battle it out in the sold out competition over the weekend. The champions of the tournament hold an impressive combined record of 50-1. FL Scorpions 14U Neon had the biggest ...

AAU GIRLS NATIONALS TO REMAIN IN ORLANDO

Nationals brings huge economic impact to Orlando

NEW BENEFITS FOR AAU VOLLEYBALL NON-ATHLETES!

As an AAU Volleyball Non-Athlete member you will receive the AAU Volleyball Magazine and AAU Volleyball E-newsletter, Beyond the Net, free of charge!  The AAU Volleyball Magazine comes out four times a year.  You will receive 2 print copies and two digital copies with information on what is new with AAU ...

MY JOURNEY

I have played the game of volleyball since I was three years old. From an early age, I remember spending hours upon hours practicing, bumping balloons against a wall until I could bump 10 times in a row and exchange it for an actual volleyball.  My mom, a devoted volleyball coach ...

2016 EUROPEAN GLOBAL CHALLENGE INFO ANNOUNCED!

For the fourth consecutive year, AAU Volleyball would like to extend the opportunity to participate in the European Global Challenge to its members.  This year, a 17U team will be formed to compete against teams from all over the world!  Last year’s competition included USA HP teams from various regions, ...

POWERZONE FALL 2015 COLLEGE SHOWCASE

PowerZone Volleyball Center in Denville, NJ, will host a recruiting showcase for unsigned high school athletes in the graduating classes of 2018, 2017, 2016 and Jr. College athletes seeking to play women's volleyball at the college level.  The PowerZone Fall 2015 College Volleyball Showcase will be held on Saturday December ...

MAXPREPS NAMES XCELLENT 25 TEAMS

The MaxPreps Xcellent 25 National Volleyball Rankings were released yesterday, and the AAU is pleased to say that 75% of the athletes on these 25 teams play or have played AAU as youth athletes. The top ranked team, Cathedral (Indianapolis, IN), has 13 of its 14 players with an AAU ...

UPDATED DATES FOR 2016 GIRLS' NATIONALS!

Largest volleyball event in the world to again take place at Orange County Convention Center and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in 2016; Event will feature top high school athletes in front of 400 college coaches  The 43rd AAU Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships will take center stage again next ...

AAU ANNOUNCES THE 2015 AAU ACADEMIC ALL AMERICANS

Tags: National Championship   LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL The AAU Volleyball National Executive Committee is proud to announce the recipients of the 2015 AAU Volleyball Academic All American Award.  Created in 2013, the award recognizes athletes of the AAU Volleyball program for their excellence in academics as well as athletics. All recipients attended high school ...

RECAP: AAU VOLLEYBALL 17U NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

In a intense day of competition at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex, four new champions were crowned in the 17U divisions of the 2015 AAU Girl’s Junior Volleyball National Championships.  17 Open AVC Cleveland Rox 17N Hawks won the division after starting off the tournament with a loss. They bounced ...

AAU MEMBER FIGHTS DISEASE, RETURNS TO THE COURT

Seventeen year old Plainfield, IN native Melanie McHenry was diagnosed with Lemierre’s Syndrome in February of 2015. But that didn’t stop her for pursuing the game she loves. What started out as a sore throat quickly took a turn for the worst. After a week of a sore throat, fever, chills ...

BULLYING MAKES AAU MEMBER 'PROVE THEM WRONG'

Harlan, Iowa native Olivia Petersen knew she was different. No one let her forget it. But what made her different didn’t stop her from pursuing her passion: volleyball. Olivia was born 6 weeks premature. Growing up, she was sick for the majority of the time and had allergies to everything. The ...

KENNEDY HEHR: ROAD TO VOLLEYBALL NATIONALS

Written by: Amanda Szylin In January of 2014, Kennedy Hehr was in a life-threatening car crash. Her stomach was severed completely in half and she had extensive internal injuries. Doctors told her she was lucky to be alive. She persevered and played a full volleyball game just months after her car accident. Unfortunately, ...

RECAP: 16U TEAMS ‘DIG’ DEEP, FINISH STRONG

What a final day of matches it was in the HP Fieldhouse at the 2015 AAU Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships. The 16u teams in the Open, Premier, Club and Classic divisions hit the courts Friday in quest of the coveted 16u AAU National Championship titles. The competition did not disappoint. Three ...

RECAP: 2015 AAU BOYS’ NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Lake Buena Vista (June 25,2015) - Earlier this week, the boys were in town for the 2015 AAU Boys’ Junior National Volleyball Championships! Competition kicked off at Orlando Sports Center on June 19th and two days later, champions were crowned. Boys ranging from 14U to 18U played against the best of the ...

VOLLEYBALL NATIONALS BLOG - FOURTH AND FINAL DAY

Written by Leslie Murrell Photo by Bob Safar Today, Lucy’s team finished their tournament. We had a great time watching them play. I am so proud of each of them. Really, when you look around at that giant tournament, you’re looking at a sea of families that pour a lot of time ...

AAU MEMBER ENDURES EMOTIONAL & PHYSICAL PAIN

After losing her father at age 10, Marissa Artemus began playing volleyball to get her through it. She didn’t know that the emotional pain she was going through would soon be accompanied by physical pain. While at a routine physical that is required for high school students to play sports, Artemus ...

RECAP: 14U & 15U CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 14u and 15u divisions closed out Day One of the 2015 AAU Volleyball championship matches. Last year, Mizuno Northern Lights dominated the 15u age division, placing teams in all four divisional finals (Open, Premier, Club, Classic). It was a different story in 2015 as they only had one team ...

RECAP: 18U CHAMPIONSHIP

18u Open The 18u division display’s the country’s best volleyball talent and is sure to never disappoint year after year. This year was nothing different. 18u Open championship morning began with one of the biggest rivalries in all of club volleyball- Mizuno Sports Performance versus Asics Munciana Samurai. These two clubs have faced ...

RECAP: 10U-13U NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sixteen 10u, 11u, 12u and 13u teams entered championship day looking for that coveted AAU Girls Junior National Volleyball Championship title. GVA looked to carry over their dominance from last year’s national championships as they took home national titles in 10u, 11u and 12u Open divisions. OVA, Fusion, and Vaqueras ...

RECAP: INTERNATIONAL DIVISION

It was the second year that the International Division was incorporated into the AAU Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships. Traveling from all parts of the world, AAU Volleyball had the honor of hosting seven international teams at this year’s competition—Brazil, China Shandong, Dominican Republic, Germany Berlin, Israel, Puerto Rico and ...

VOLLEYBALL NATIONALS BLOG: DAY ONE OF COMPETITION

Written by Leslie Murrell Photo by Bob Safar Day one started off a little bit slow for our team – River City Juniors 131’s. I got everyone up and fed and I did everything perfectly. I yelled positive bursts, I wore my inspirational shirt, I channeled my energy. I did all my ...

VOLLEYBALL NATIONALS BLOG: DAY TWO OF COMPETITION

Written by Leslie Murrell Photo by Bob Safar I hope each of you are having a wonderful experience at AAU Volleyball Nationals here in sunny Orlando, Florida. Yesterday, our team played pretty well. We are playing good competition, and I’m happy for the girls to see them working so hard on their ...

AAU VOLLEYBALL MEMBER COMBATS INJURY

Written by Amanda Szylin  Kylie Dykgraaf has played volleyball for the past five years and is no stranger to the gym. Her mother is a Physical Education teacher Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois and a coach for boys’ and girls’ volleyball for 35 years!  In her five years of playing with ...

VOLLEYBALL NATIONALS BLOG: JUNE 14

Written by Leslie Murrell Photo by Bob Safar We made it to Orlando, but not without a few bumps in the road. Somewhere in Georgia, we went to pack up and continue our road trip. The kids weren’t too excited about getting back in the car. So, when we discovered our right ...

AAU MEMBER SURVIVES CANCER WITH LOVE OF VOLLEYBALL

Constance Connolly was coming off a successful freshman year. She was a member of the junior varsity and varsity team at her high school, St. Agnes Academy, and was on of the only freshman on the team when they took home the state championship later that year. That same year, Connolly’s ...

MISSING FATHER MAKES AAU MEMBER MORE DEDICATED

In May of 2012, Destiny Washington’s worst nightmare was brought to life. Her father, Adrian Washington was missing. No one knew where he was and he wasn’t answering his phone.  After Washington’s mother, Ebony Kilgore, told her two young daughters that their father was missing, the oldest daughter, Destiny, was the ...

NOTHING CAN STOP THIS AAU VOLLEYBALL MEMBER

Imagine being a teenager and being confined to a bed. You have a constant migraine that is made worse by light, sound, smell and even food. Using your cell phone makes you nauseous and you sleep up to 13 hours a night. This was Alexa Fox’s life for just over a ...

NOTHING CAN KEEP THIS AAU VOLLEYBALL MEMBER DOWN

The vertical jump is one of the most important aspects of volleyball. So what happens when that ability is ripped away from you just before college recruiting starts? That’s exactly the predicament Shayla Schmidt found herself in earlier this year. During the last game of the weekend at a volleyball tournament ...

NOTHING CAN KEEP THIS AAU VOLLEYBALL MEMBER DOWN

The vertical jump is one of the most important aspects of volleyball. So what happens when that ability is ripped away from you just before college recruiting starts? That’s exactly the predicament Shayla Schmidt found herself in earlier this year. During the last game of the weekend at a volleyball tournament ...

VOLLEYBALL NATIONALS BLOG:

The Road Trip's Worth It

ORLANDO TO HOST WORLD’S LARGEST VOLLEYBALL EVENT

AAU Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championship

VOLLEYBALL NATIONALS BLOG:

The Road Trip\'s Worth It

AAU VOLLEYBALL MEMBER BRINGS HOPE TO HAITI

As a high school student in Birmingham, Michigan, Erica Schwegman is a busy teenager. She plays volleyball, studies hard and is a typical 17 year old. But unlike most teenagers, she doesn’t take what she has for granted and realizes how many are less fortunate than her. When the high school ...

PREVIEW: 2015 AAU VOLLEYBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

In just over a week, the 42nd AAU Girls' Junior National Volleyball Championships will be here! This event is the largest volleyball event in the world and we can’t wait to see all 2,200+ teams at the Orange County Convention Center and the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex! Because of its size, this year the event will span ...

FSF AWARDS FIVE FL SPORTS COMMISSIONS FOR EFFORTS

The 2014 AAU Volleyball National Championships won the best event of the year in a large market. This event is the largest volleyball events in the world and has even won a Guinness World Record!  This year, the event will take place from June 15-26 at the ESPN Wide World of ...

PREVIEW: AAU WEST COAST VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

This Memorial Day weekend, the AAU West Coast Volleyball Championships are “All Under One Roof” at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada! Friday, May 22nd is check-in for teams (from 6pm-9pm) and then plays kicks off early Saturday morning (May 23rd)! This weekend will have 86 teams vying for the ...

EZEKIEL ELLIOTT WINS AAU SULLIVAN AWARD

New York, NY, April 19, 2015 – Today, in an exclusive Award Ceremony hosted at the historic New York Athletic Club, Ezekiel Elliott added the prestigious AAU Sullivan Award to his 2015 NCAA FBS National Championship! For 85 years, the AAU Sullivan Award has been presented annually to the Most Outstanding ...

KANSAS CITY POWER DEMOLISHES COMPETITION

at AAU Volleyball Classic

RECAP - 2015 AAU VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC

That’s a wrap for the 2015 AAU Volleyball Classic! After 170 teams battled for the gold in their age divisions, only NINE teams were able to take home the ultimate bragging rights. Two AAU Volleyball clubs had fantastic weekends, with Lightning Volleyball Academy taking home the gold in three of their ...

UPDATED UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

   

SPRING IS HERE...SO IS THE AAU VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC!

Spring is here, which means our first spring event is upon us! The AAU Volleyball Classic is happening this weekend at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in beautiful Orlando, FL! On March 28th and 29th, the best teams from the 10 & under to the 18 & under age ...

INTERNATIONAL TEAMS COME TO ORLANDO!

AAU Volleyball is happy to announce the return of the International Division to the 2015 AAU Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships!  For the 2ndconsecutive year, seven teams from across the world including Asia, Europe, and South America will compete.    The AAU Girls’ Junior National Championships which has been recognized by Guinness World ...

TEXAS VOLLEYBALL’S 2015 TOUR BEGINS!

This weekend kicks off the first event in the Texas Volleyball Tour’s Junior Beach Series!  This series is made up of 4 different circuit events which will take place from March 14th – May 3rd and will end with the District Championship from May 23rd – 25th in San Antonio, TX.  These events will ...

UPCOMING AAU VOLLEYBALL GRAND PRIX AND SUPER REGIO

This weekend is going to be full of AAU Volleyball events!  There will be 4 Grand Prix events and 2 Super Regional events taking place in Idaho, Indiana, Tennessee, North Carolina, Rhode Island and Maryland!  In these tournaments, the winning team in each age group receives a free or discounted ...

FREE COACHING WEBINARS NOW AVAILABLE!

AAU Volleyball is happy to announce that free online volleyball coaching webinars are now available through our partners at the Junior Volleyball Association (JVA).  The three webinars below will be offered to AAU Members at no cost from March 4th – 18th.    ·         March 4, 2015 - 11am CT/12pm ET - "No ...

SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PUERTO RICO GRAND PRIX!

This weekend, teams from the US and Puerto Rico will compete for a chance to win a free entry to the 2015 AAU Junior Girls’ National Volleyball Championship at the 2015 AAU Puerto Rico Grand Prix in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  Teams will check-in on Friday, February 27th at the Puerto ...

SAVE MONEY AND REGISTER BY MARCH 1ST

Are you planning on participating in the AAU West Coast Volleyball Championships or the AAU Girls’ or Boys’ Junior National Volleyball Championships?  If so, the early bird deadline is quickly approaching!  Register your teams by March 1st and save $50 on entries to the AAU West Coast Volleyball Championships or save $100 ...

ZIGGY ZIUPSNYS: THE MAN BEHIND THE MVP AWARD

Every year, AAU Volleyball gives out an MVP award at the AAU Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships in remembrance of Zigmant "Ziggy" Ziupsnys. This award is granted to the Most Valuable Player of each division in each age group from 15U – 18U. Ziupsnys coached and played with the Neris Volleyball ...

AAU ANNOUNCES THE 2015 EUROPEAN GLOBAL CHALLENGE!

For the third consecutive year, AAU Volleyball would like to extend the opportunity to participate in the European Global Challenge to its members.  This year, a 17U team will be formed to compete against teams from all over the world!  Last year’s competition included USA HP teams from various regions, ...

REGISTER FOR THE FESTIVAL FIESTA CLASSIC TODAY!

Are you interested in earning a free entry to the AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships or West Coast AAU Championships?  If so, the Festival Fiesta Classic is your chance to do so!  This event is taking place Valentine’s Day weekend from February 14th – 16th at the University of Phoenix Stadium in ...

SAND VOLLEYBALL TO BECOME NCAA'S 90TH CHAMPIONSHIP

Sand volleyball players will have something else to love about their sport! Division II and Division III schools voted to have sand volleyball as a championship at the NCAA Convention on Saturday. This is great news for the sport of volleyball and we can't wait to see who will participate ...

TWO GRAND PRIX DEADLINES ARE QUICKLY APPROACHING!

Puerto Rico Grand Prix The deadline is quickly approaching for the 2015 AAU Puerto Rico Grand Prix! This event is taking place in beautiful San Juan, PR at the Puerto Rico Convention Center from February 28th – March 1st, 2015. Divisions are available for girls from ages 10 – 18 and ...

4 TEAMS, 35 AAU ALUMNAE LOOK TO NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP

Last night, the semifinals of the 2014 NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship took place in Oklahoma City’s Chesapeake Energy Arena. Of the four final teams in the tournament, there were a total of 35 AAU alumnae out of the 65 total athletes. Brigham Young University and the #2 ranked ...

AAU APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Veteran AAU Staff Member Named to New Position

MACCABI USA SEEKING JEWISH VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS

for Pan American Maccabi Games

AAC SELECTS SEVERAL AAU ALUMNA AS AWARD WINNERS

Written By: Amanda Szylin The American Athletic Conference has chosen their All-Conference selections! The AAU is excited to announce that two of the players who won individual awards are former AAU members and the Coach of the Year is a very familiar face at the AAU Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships. University ...

AAU VOLLEYBALL ALUMNA EARN SEC AWARDS

Written By: Amanda Szylin At the end of last month, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) announced its annual volleyball awards after the 2014 season was finished. Of the seven athletes that took home 2014 SEC Volleyball Awards, six were former AAU members. Two of those athletes were from the University of Florida, ...

AAU MEMBERS SELECTED TO AVCA ALL-AMERICA TEAMS

Earlier this month, the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced the ninth annual Under Armour Girls High School All-America Teams. A total of 150 girls were chosen on either the First, Second or Third Team or were named as Honorable Mentions and many players from those lists have already committed ...

BRUCE WHITE RECEIVES AAU VOLLEYBALL AWARD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL – Longtime volleyball leader Bruce White from New Orleans, LA, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Jack Schatz AAU Volleyball Award by the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, Inc. (AAU).    The Jack Schatz Award is presented to individuals that have ...

APPLY FOR THE 2015 AAU HIGH SCHOOL SULLIVAN AWARD

The 2015 AAU High School Sullivan Award is back and we need YOUR applications! This award is available to high school seniors who are or have been an AAU participant in any sport. The AAU High School Sullivan Award and Scholarship Program emphasizes certain qualities in the individual athletes, including ...

MAXPREPS 2014 NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL POY WATCH LIST

14 of the 18 players on the MaxPreps.com 2014 National Volleyball Player of the Year Watch List are or were #AAU members! For the FULL Story, with stats, see the original story below. Originally posted by Tom Mauldin on MaxPreps.com  One libero, four setters and 13 front row standouts highlight the MaxPreps ...

AAU VOLLEYBALL NATIONALS NOMINATED FOR AWARD

SportsTravel has announced that the 2014 AAU Girls' Junior National Volleyball Championships have been nominated for a 2014 SportsTravel Award.  Events are nominated by the readers of SportsTravel, the sports world's event magazine. Criteria for nomination and voting include superior organization of and attendance at the event, a superior experience for the competitors and/or spectators at ...

AAU ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT AT NATIONAL CONVENTION

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL. Last week, the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States held their 124thNational Convention at the Harbor Beach Marriott in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It was the largest convention held in AAU history with an overwhelming number of volunteers and delegates who traveled from districts all over ...

TEAMS COMPETE IN THE 2014 GLOBAL CHALLENGE

Players from across the United States came together in Nice, France on July 10 to embark on a 10-day volleyball journey through France and Italy, before travelling to Pula, Croatia to compete in the 2014 European Global Challenge.   The two teams, Augusta RED and Augusta BLUE, were organized by Dana ...

2014 EDITION OF THE BEST VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS OF AAU

Date Extended to October 6th! Want to show off your stats to fellow AAU members? The 2014 Edition of The Best Volleyball Players in AAU Year Book is the perfect way to do just that! Enter YOUR stats and information into the form and it will be submitted into the book, ...

AAU ANNOUNCES THE 2014 AAU ACADEMIC ALL AMERICANS

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL The AAU Volleyball National Executive Committee is proud to announce the recipients of the 2014 AAU Volleyball Academic All American Award.  Created in 2013, the award recognizes athletes of the AAU Volleyball program for their excellence in academics as well as athletics. All recipients attended high school during ...

AAU CROWNS NEW BEACH VOLLEYBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Originally posted on DailyBreezeVolleyball.com by Thuc Nhi Nguyen  The final whistle blew and the celebration for a gold medal commenced. But Jon Minsberg wasn’t thinking like a champion. After he and partner Noah Dyer won the U16 boys division at the 21st AAU Beach National Championships at Hermosa Beach on Sunday, Minsberg thought, “Gosh, I ...