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Attention Athletic Directors...Information on the 520 Form is now Available.......The National Federation of State High School Associations Coach Education Program was approved by the AIA Legislative Council on March 7, 2008......click here for more information

AIA Everyday Hero

Don Petranovich
Winslow High School
Coach of the Year Finalist

Don Petranovich has spent the past 40 years coaching and teaching at Winslow High School. Don has been able to bring the school 7 Girls Basketball State Championships and 7 State Runner-Ups through his knowledge, strength and determination. He is a member of the Arizona Coaches Association and the 3A Conference President. His coaching skills have been recognized by many which is why he was elected to the Arizona Coaches Hall of Fame in 1993. The school and community place a lot of trust and respect in Don because of the honor he’s brought them. The school named the gymnasium after him 2 years ago where you can still find him molding and educating young minds and hearts.

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AIA Student Spotlight

Tim Alderson
Scottsdale Horizon
Varsity Baseball

Stock for the Phoenix Horizon senior increased steadily throughout the season with each one his 12 victories and 111 strikeouts with only one real question about the 6-foot-6, 210-pound right-hander.

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The 520 Form was adopted by the AIA Legislative Council upon the proposal from the 5A Conference. This form is in response to the continued concerns of the membership of students transferring for athletic reasons and to enhance the accountability of the membership, parents and students in fulfilling the mission of the AIA. More Information

NFHS Coach Education Program: The AIA has determined that the completion of the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course is equivalent to eight (8) hours of in-service. The hours are generally acceptable for continuing education, professional development or recertification purposes. Please consult your school district policy for confirmation.

The AIA has approved two delivery systems for the training: online or blended formats. Please click below for further information.

Individual Online Purchase
Individual Online License Redemption
Blended License Redemption

If you are interested in hosting a blended training please consult the attached and then contact Michelle Byers at mbyers@aiaonline.org to schedule a session.

FAQs: Hosting Blended Training/Purchasing Bulk Online Licenses

In the news

Brophy's Tree having busy summer - Arizona Republic
06/26/08
Someone forgot to tell Mike Tree that summer is supposed to be a time to relax and kick back by the pool.

Local swimmer may surprise at Trials - Arizona Republic
06/25/08
Don't be fooled by the little girl with the braces. Ashley Evans can flat motor in the pool. Faced with a huge challenge, she usually comes through.

Ironwood Ridge hires Hisey - Tucson Citizen
06/23/08
After three years of junior college coaching, one of Arizona's winningest baseball coaches of the past 15 years is back in the high school game.

Buena High grad thrilled to be soccer pro in Germany - Tucson Citizen
06/19/08
Wolfgang Weber knew long ago that Luis Robles would somehow, someday find a way to make it in the world of soccer.

Apache Junction RB picks ASU - Arizona Republic
06/19/08
Running back Shane McCullen will probably hold all of Apache Junction's rushing records before he's done next football season, but he may never carry the ball for Arizona State.

PHS tapsvarsity assistant - Arizona Daily Sun
06/18/08
Jim Adkins, a fixture in Page High girls basketball for years, has been named interim head coach of the Sand Devils for 2008-09.

Santa Rita hoops star has college offers - Tucson Citizen
06/18/08
The mercury isn't the only thing on the rise in Tucson.

Dobson’s Carson is Gatorade Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year - East Valley Tribune
06/18/08
Mesa Dobson’s Hannah Carson was named the 2007-08 Gatorade Arizona Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Yea today.

Arcadia QB likes new offense, coach - Arizona Republic
06/17/08
Colby Kirkegaard will be well-traveled before the summer is over.

Simply the best – Fowler named Nat'l Player of the Year - Tucson Citizen
06/11/08
A year ago Wednesday, Canyon del Oro ace pitcher Kenzie Fowler was allowed to return home from a 12-day hospital stay after life-saving surgery to remove seven inches of blood clots that had formed in her powerful right arm and worked their way toward her heart.

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