Chris Fox serves as the Sports Manager and Internship Coordinator for the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, Inc., focusing primarily on Wrestling while also providing administrative support for Track & Field. Responsibilities include managing a team of interns, coordinating events with Disney, overseeing budgets, and enhancing participation in various sports. Previous roles include Sports Coordinator for Wrestling, Track & Field, Hockey, and Football, as well as event operations intern and administrative positions with Orlando City SC. Chris Fox holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing with a minor in Sports Business Management and is currently pursuing an Evening MBA at the University of Central Florida.
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, Inc.
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 now shared by more than 720,000 members and 150,000 volunteers across 45 sports programs and 55 U.S. districts.