Rick J is an experienced sports official with extensive experience in officiating various sports across multiple organizations. Currently serving as an umpire for USA Field Hockey and a referee for several sports, including USA Water Polo, USA Basketball, USA Baseball, and U.S. Soccer Federation, Rick J has been involved in athletic officiating since at least 2009. In addition to these roles, Rick J has also been affiliated with the Amateur Athletic Union and other sports organizations such as USA Lacrosse, US Box Lacrosse Association, USA Volleyball, and US Youth Futsal. Rick J holds a Master of Arts in Education with a focus on Coaching from Greenville University and is pursuing additional education from several institutions, including the University of Maine at Presque Isle and South Dakota State University.
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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.