You're invited to apply for the AAC!

Dear Athlete,

On behalf of the USASF staff and the Leadership team, we invite you to apply for the USASF Athlete Advisory Council for 2023-24.

The USASF governance structure consists of many committees that discuss and make recommendations to the USASF Board of Directors on a variety of topics relevant to the mission of the USASF. The USASF Athlete Advisory Council is a fully engaged committee consisting of USASF All Star Athletes that successfully completed a USASF BOLT Leadership Workshop and/or attended the USASF National Meeting Athlete and/or Junior Coach Track and are currently active USASF Member Athletes. You are invited to apply for consideration for one of 15 available seats!

USASF ATHLETE ADVISORY COUNCIL OVERVIEW

The USASF Athlete Advisory Council (AAC) consists of high school-age Member Athletes who are provided a platform to meet and address emerging issues of broad potential impact. The role of the AAC is to provide the National Advisory Board members with insight and input solely from the athlete's perspective. We intend to have a diverse and equitable Athlete Advisory Council, and it is vital to our success to have representation from all community members.

Form opens: July 17

Form closes: August 1

Term: August 2023 - July 2024

LET'S GET DOWN TO THE DETAILS

Selection Process

Upon receipt of your application, a sub-committee of the National Advisory Board and USASF staff members will review and select qualified athletes to serve.

Term

August 2023 - July 2024

Commitment

All meetings will be hosted by either phone conference or video conference. All applicants must complete the USASF Committee Confidentiality Agreement, including a parent signature. Once selected to serve, athletes will participate in 2-4 regional calls within the term. Some will be chosen to attend video conference calls with the National Advisory Board upon request.

Qualifications for Selection

In preparing to apply, you must complete the link below and provide the following information by the due date:

• Completion of a USASF BOLT Workshop and/or attended the USASF National Meeting Athlete and/or Junior Coach Track (participation will be verified)
• Resume Letter of Recommendation from a USASF Member Coach or Owner
• Submission of a one-minute video answering the following question: Why would I be a valuable asset to the USASF Athlete Advisory Council?

If you have any questions regarding this invitation to apply for the USASF Athlete Advisory Council, please contact me at kgarrett@usasf.net.

We encourage you to apply for this amazing opportunity to serve and we are excited to include All Star Athletes in such a significant role.

Kinshasa Garrett

USASF Regional Director | Southwest Region

USASF Leadership Coordinator