ATHLETES HELPING ATHLETES INSPIRES LEADERS
“AHA inspires leaders to address complex social issues by using the power and appeal of sport.”
– Warren Breining, Director AHA
OVERVIEW
Athletes Helping Athletes (AHA) has been designing and delivering educational programs for students, athletes, coaches, officials and administrators for 30 years to help families, schools and communities address complex social issues.
AHA’s innovative programs, including the Student Athlete Leadership Team (SALT) Program and the Sports Parenting Education Program (SPEP), emphasize the positive elements and innumerable life lessons of the sports experience.
Since 1984, more than 600,000 students, children, coaches and educators in the U.S. and Canada have benefited from AHA programs that promote positive life lessons and a healthy sports environment.
AHA is committed to highlighting the positive influence that sports can have on society.
IN THE NEWS
Feb. 10, 2023: The Valley Stream North (VSN) Athlete’s Helping Athletes club participated in a “Souper Bowl Friday” food collection, an annual event taking place the Friday before the Super Bowl. Students and staff wear a sports jersey to school and bring in nonperishable food item donations for the local community. VSN has participated in this event since 2010.
Adelphi Sport Management Program Welcomes Athletes Helping Athletes
The Adelphi Sport Management Program welcomed Athletes Helping Athletes for a three-day conference Jan. 4-6 in the University Center. THE DELPHIAN
Athletes Helping Athletes Program Is Setting Young Athletes on the Right Foot
Greg Bouris asked 200 high school athletes to lift their left foot off the floor….ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
Winning Essays Celebrate Sportsmanship
The event, started by the Institute for International Sport, raises awareness about fair play, sportsmanship & ethics in athletics & society. USA TODAY