American Association of Adapted Sports Programs (AAASP)

AAASP's Dr. Jenny Millward will be participating in the 107th NFHS Summer Meeting hosted in Salt Lake City, UT this weekend.
The NFHS Annual Summer Meeting is the exclusive conference for NFHS membership - state high school athletic/activities associations' staffs and boards of directors. This event allows state associations from across the country an opportunity to network and participate in professional development programs.
In addition to attending the conference, Dr. Millward was invited to present in a fireside chat panel focused on the philosophy of why, and what factors can contribute to the success of a sustained culture of access and opportunity entitled "Inclusion of Students with Disabilities Forum" on June 29. More photos to come!

Summer Meeting The NFHS is the national leader and advocate for high school athletics as well as fine and performing arts programs. Within our 51 member state associations, we serve 19,500 high schools and more than 12 million young people

Did you know...
AAASP is on LinkedIn?
Check out our page on LinkedIn and follow us there! American Association of Adapted Sports Programs (AAASP)
https://www.linkedin.com/company/71677399/admin/page-posts/published/

Coaches Spotlight - Meet Coach Sample! Coach Sample works at Houston County High School - and this was his first year coaching adapted athletes! Hear more about Coach Sample's journey and experience this year:
https://adaptedsports.org/meet-aaasp-adapted-track-field-coaches/

AAASP is strong because of its people—coaches, volunteers, families, partners, and supporters who believe sport belongs to everyone. We are celebrating 30 years of AdaptED Sports this year, and we are just getting started!
Support the next 30 years. Donate today at: https://adaptedsports.org/ .
Learn more about our 30th anniversary here:
https://adaptedsports.org/celebrating-aaasps-30-year-anniversary/

Video #4 focuses on learning more about playing at the college level. talks a little about playing at the college level -- what it takes to get recruited and what are the expectations... check this video out today!
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/derTf9yuohY We can not WAIT until next week!

NOW IS THE TIME!
ASPIRE Awards Nominations are open - nominate YOUR student athletes, coaches and organizations today! Anyone can nominate someone special; click here to start your nomination now:
https://adaptedsports.org/2026-aspire-awards/

Video Series with Coach Robb Taylor - Day 3 -
D-E-F-E-N-S-E! Playing Defense, Sets Up Offense!

Coach Robb Taylor - AAASP Wheelchair Basketball Camp 2025 -“Playing Defense, Sets Up Offense.” Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Every photo tells a story 💫
Our AAASP 30-Year Digital Exhibit lets you explore three decades of triumphs, teamwork, and transformation in adapted sports. Click on each image to discover stories, photos, and documents that capture our history and the people who made an impact.
Start exploring today: https://create.passitdown.com/present/61f2ea488a106a0018c76f65/squares

Please join us in congratulating Davis Whitfield on being named the next Chief Executive Officer of the NFHS!

After serving as Chief Operating Officer for the past 11 years, Davis will become the seventh full-time CEO in NFHS history. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a deep commitment to education-based athletics and activities, student leadership, innovation, and service to our member state associations.

We look forward to the future under Davis' leadership as the NFHS continues its mission of supporting students, schools, and communities across the nation.

Congratulations, Davis!

https://nfhs.org/stories/davis-whitfield-selected-chief-executive-officer-of-the-nfhs

Check out the video shorts from Coach Robb Taylor about adapted sports camp -- great advice as we get ready for next week! Video #2 - Skills at Camp! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Lgd8rObV61o