Far and Wide...Check out what your Ambassadors have been up to.



April Holmes (May 12, 2011) spoke to students at Colorado Springs District 11 schools - Penrose Elementary School, Russell Middle School and Freedom Elementary school – on overcoming obstacles and the pillars of character.

Dee Dee Trotter (April 21, 2011) spoke to participants of the Randall Island Sports Foundation Youth Challenge Series Skills Clinic at Icahn Stadium on Randall Island, New York. This skills clinic aims to not only teach young athletes physical skills but also the importance of staying drug-free and living healthy lifestyles.
Jeremiah Bishop (April 14, 2011) – USADA provided statistical information and program handbook content to Jeremiah in support of his appearance on a panel titled “Doping: How Should the Industry Respond?” at the Bicycle Leadership Conference in Monterey, CA, attended by the cycling trade industry.
Augusto Perez (April 4, 2011) was invited back to Mount Anthony Union Middle School in Bennington, VT to talk to their students about the importance of making good decisions and taking responsibility for your action as well as not cheating and fair play in sport. Augusto also participated in a curling match with the students. 
John Godina & Kristin Armstrong (April, 2011) showed their support for clean sport by providing quotes to be used in the Amgen Anti-Doping Brochure. Amgen is the title sponsor of the Tour of California cycling event.

   
Lauryn Williams (April, 2011) supported USADA’s Spirit of Sport Newsletter by providing an article on how USADA had strengthened her Olympic experience.

Jeremiah Bishop (November, 2010) supported USADA as a judge for the USADA True Sport Awards program in partnership with Discovery Education.

Augusto Perez (November 10, 2010) gave a presentation to the students of Mount Anthony Union Middle School in Bennington, VT. A teacher in the school was a 2009/2010 USADA True Sport Awards Gold winner.
Kicker Vencill (October 29, 2010) spoke to the attendees of USA Swimming’s National Junior Select Camp in Colorado Springs about his journey and use of supplements.
Dee Dee Trotter (October 30, 2010) gave a presentation to the Anderson-Shiro School District students in Anderson, TX. The Assistant Principal for the school district was a 2009/2010 USADA True Sport Awards Gold winner.
Erin Hamlin (September 22, 2010) and April Holmes (October 14, 2010) were speakers during the True Sport Awards Webinars which encouraged educators from around the country to utilize USADA’s curriculums and teach the life lessons that can be learned using sport as a vehicle.     
Kicker Vencill (September 16, 2010) spoke to a group of 100 athletes at the Aquatic Sports Convention in Dallas, Texas.
Kicker Vencill (August 8, 2010) supported USADA at an Outreach Education Booth at the US Swimming Junior Nationals in Sacramento, CA. He was also schedule to give a presentation to coaches, parents and athletes about USADA’s resources and the use of supplements.
Augusto Perez (June 10, 2010) supported USADA at an Outreach Education Booth at the Endeavor Games in Edmond, OK which provides training opportunities and competition for disabled athletes.
Kicker Vencill (June 3, 2010) spoke to participants about his journey and use of supplements at the USA Swimming Open Water Select Camp in Long Beach, CA.
Lauryn Williams (May 26, 2010) spoke to a group of teenage boys and girls at the Guilford Detention Center in Greensboro, NC.

Lauryn Williams (April 22, 2010) gave a presentation to Seacoast Christian Academy Middle and High-School students in Jacksonville, Florida. The head football coach at the school was a 2009/2010 USADA True Sport Awards Gold winner.

April Holmes (April 14, 2010) gave a presentation to Team ProFAST in El Centro, CA, a program that promotes athleticism for young females in the area. The leader of this program was a 2009/2010 USADA True Sport Awards Gold winner.
Nathalie Bartleson (April 11, 2010) attended the Go Kids Challenge Victory Lap Celebration in San Antonio, TX where she interacted with elementary school kids in support of healthy and active lifestyles.

Caitlin Cahow (March 29-30, 2010) supported USADA at an Outreach booth at the 2010 U18 International Hockey Federation Women’s World Championship in Chicago, IL.
Kicker Vencill and Kristin Armstrong (February, 2010) joined USADA CEO Travis Tygart in Washington D.C., in support of efforts to ensure safe supplements for athletes and all consumers.      
John Godina and Nathalie Bartleson (November 20, 2009) presented to the Youth Olympic Karate Program which brought in 100 athletes, parents and coaches to the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center.