05/22/2026
What does "Building a Champion for Life" mean? You've probably seen these words in our facilities, on our website, and even on our social media pages, but you may have never stopped to think about what a Champion for Life is and how AAO is accomplishing that.
Terry Poole, who participated here as a youth athlete and now returns as a coach and a mentor with AAO Programs, talks about the impact AAO creates:
"The community aspect as far as coaches to players relationships... I know a lot has happened for me because of a relationship with a coach. So it has given me access to all of that and surrounded me with the right people."
For AAO, "Building a Champion for Life" starts with a kid entering an AAO program, which allows us to position coaches to impact the lives of every athlete that enters. Coach Terry is a Champion for Life: his story is the AAO story and we will continue to open our doors so lives can be transformed.
