Academy President Makes Donation to ASAMA

30 December 2008

United States Sports Academy President Dr. Thomas P. Rosandich has donated $25,000 to the American Sport Art Museum and Archives (ASAMA), a division of the Academy, as preparations are being made for back-to-back art shows in January.

ASAMA is a non-profit entity that displays the world’s largest collection of sport art within the halls of the Academy’s Daphne location. It is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is free and donations are accepted. To donate to the Academy or ASAMA, log onto the Donate to the Academy page.

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Academy, USMC(R) Collect Toys for Tots

11 December 2008

The United States Sports Academy once again was a major drop-off point for the Toys for Tots program, as the Academy and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve received donations for this past month

The United States Sports Academy once again was a major drop-off point for the Toys for Tots program, as the Academy and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve received donations for this past month

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Board of Visitors Includes Dr. Gideon B. Ariel, Olympian and Pioneer in Sports Biomechanics Research

11 December 2008

Dr. Gideon B. Ariel

Dr. Gideon B. Ariel serves on the Board of Visitors of the United States Sports Academy. He is founder and chief executive of the board of world-renowned Ariel Dynamics, with corporate headquarters in southern California. A former Olympic athlete, Dr. Ariel established the first biomechanical laboratory at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. He is a top authority on biomechanics, the science of the motion of living things.

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Award-winning Artist Eyth Donates Sculpture to ASAMA

11 December 2008

'Balance' is a sculpture donated to the American Sport Museum and Archives (ASAMA) by artist Edward Eyth

Artist/sculptor Edward Eyth, who gained international recognition when his sculptures were featured at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, has donated his award-winning work, “Balance” to the American Sport Art Museum and Archives (ASAMA), a division of the United States Sports Academy.

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Academy to Teach Sports Education Programs in Malaysia

11 December 2008

The Academy will be teaching its International Certification in Sports Management (ICSM) and Sports Coaching (ICSC) Programs in cooperation with The National Sport Institute (NSI) in Malaysia, beginning in early February 2009 and completing these initial offerings in mid-November. The Academy is currently planning on teaching three complete sessions of each certification program representing a total of 36 one-week seminars in Kuala Lumpur over the course of the coming year.

The Academy will be teaching its International Certification in Sports Management (ICSM) and Sports Coaching (ICSC) Programs in cooperation with The National Sport Institute (NSI) in Malaysia, beginning in early February 2009 and completing these initial offerings in mid-November. The Academy is currently planning on teaching three complete sessions of each certification program representing a total of 36 one-week seminars in Kuala Lumpur over the course of the coming year.

“The Academy is looking forward to working closely with our counterparts at the ISN,” said Academy President Dr. Thomas P. Rosandich. “These programs serve not only to provide valuable education and training opportunities to Malaysian coaches and sport administrators, but are also a wonderful opportunity for the Academy’s faculty, both resident and national faculty, to travel abroad and teach in a foreign culture. It is an opportunity to experience the warm hospitality and delightful culture of the Malaysian nation. It is a win/win for all concerned.”

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Academy Directors' Cup Presented to Azusa Pacific

11 December 2008

United States Sports Academy Trustee Dr. Gary Cunningham presented Azusa Pacific University with the Academy Directors’ Cup award for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) division at a banquet to honor 2008 Olympic decathlon champion and Azusa Pacific alumnus Bryan Clay.

United States Sports Academy Trustee Dr. Gary Cunningham presented Azusa Pacific University with the Academy Directors’ Cup award for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) division at a banquet to honor 2008 Olympic decathlon champion and Azusa Pacific alumnus Bryan Clay.

Developed as a joint effort between USA Today and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics and sponsored by the Academy, the Directors’ Cup program is the only all-sports competition that recognizes an institution from each of the four main collegiate divisions for having the best overall men’s and women’s athletics program.

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USATODAY.com and NBCSports.com Open Voting for 2008 Academy Athlete of the Year

5 December 2008

Starting 1 December, sports fans worldwide can vote online for the 2008 United States Sports Academy Male Athlete of the Year and Female Athlete of the Year, presented by USATODAY.com and NBCSports.com. Last year, the ballot attracted nearly half a million votes from around the globe.

Votes will be collected from 1-24 December. The ballot will be located on a website hosted by the Academy and will be available through direct links from USATODAY.com Sports content and NBCSports.com. To submit your vote, visit USATODAY, NBCSports or the United States Sports Academy.

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Chinese Olympic Sports Managers Complete Academy Seminar

5 December 2008

Chinese Olypmic Sports directors, senior coaches, and trainers.

Faculty of the United States Sports Academy today conclude a weeklong seminar for 22 of China’s Olympic sports directors and senior coaches and trainers. The delegation traveled from Shanghai to Alabama for an exclusive opportunity to study sports management from the American perspective. They are affiliated with the Shanghai Sports Administration.

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al.com Opens Voting for 2008 Academy Alabama Athlete of the Year

5 December 2008

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Starting 1 December, sports fans can vote online for the 2008 United States Sports Academy Alabama Athlete of the Year presented by al.com.

Votes will be collected online through 24 December. The ballot will be located on a website hosted by the Academy, which will be available through direct links from the webpages of al.com. To submit your vote, please visit www.al.com/sports or http://vote.ussa.edu/aaoy.

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Tide Defensive Star is Academy's Alabama Athlete of the Month

3 December 2008

Rashad Johnson

University of Alabama senior safety Rashad Johnson was named the United States Sports Academy’s Alabama Athlete of the Month for November following his defensive performance in a key conference game for the Crimson Tide football team.

Johnson was named the Walter Camp Foundation National Defensive Player of the Week after a school-record-tying three interceptions that helped the Crimson Tide beat Louisiana State University 27–21 in overtime in Baton Rouge. All three interceptions led directly to points, including a 54-yard touchdown return.

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