On Saturday May 23, 2009 in Kingston, Rhode Island longtime AAU volunteer and contributor, Bill Coughlin, became just the second person inducted into the New England AAU Sports Hall of Fame. After coaching his RI Breakers at his popular girls college showcase, Commotion by the Ocean, NEAAU President Ed Skovron and NEAAU Girls Basketball Chair Ricky Oliver presented Bill with his hall of fame plaque.
Congratulations to Bill and thank you for your continued commitment to NEAAU Girls Basketball.
The AAU was founded in 1888 to establish standards and uniformity in amateur sports. During its early years, the AAU served as a leader in international sport representing the U.S. in the international sports federations. The AAU worked closely with the Olympic movement to prepare athletes for the Olympic Games. After the Amateur Sports Act of 1978, the AAU has focused its efforts into providing sports programs for all participants of all ages beginning at the grass roots level. The philosophy of "Sports for All, Forever," is shared by nearly 800,000 participants and over 150,000 volunteers.
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