Welcome
AOC director Lucius Floyd is a former Grey Cup champion and award-winning running back in the Canadian Football League and at the University of Nevada Reno.
Lucius has coached and trained over 5,000 youngsters in three different countries: Canada, Australia and the United States.
Lucius holds coaching certification with NFHS, NAYS, USA Football, USA Basketball, USA Baseball, and various other organizations. Lucius was also a director for i9 Sports®.
Director Floyd's AOC program helps youngsters of all ages develop the skills to overcome obstacles and successfully navigate the challenges we all face in our lives. Participants learn to compete fiercely while developing positive character and ethical values.
Cost is the #1 barrier keeping kids out of sports programs and youth sports. Your donation helps AOC provide services to schools, organizations and clubs who would not be able to afford fitness and youth sports participation programs. Our goal is to provide opportunity to every youngster who wants to participate, play and have fun.
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AOC Philosophy
Whether preparing elite young athletes for a college scholarship, developing self-esteem and confidence in middle and high school students, or strengthening corporate team building fundamentals, the AOC double goal coaching program creates better athletes and better people.
Research suggests youngsters who participate in team sports show fewer signs of anxiety, depression, withdrawal, social or attention problems.
Physical activity (PA) among youngsters is declining: 75% of high school students do not meet daily PA guidelines, and low rates of PA are most prevalent among high school girls. AOC school programs provide an optimal environment to promote fun physical activities for students.
AOC programs are rooted in having fun first: striving for excellence is fun; overcoming obstacles and challenges is fun; and learning how to be the best one can be is fun.
The sport format is an effective opportunity to teach lessons of life. Humans are wired to compete, as well as cooperate. AOC skills training prepares individuals to maximize their unique talents and develop strong team-based principles that will last a lifetime.
To begin elevating your child's physical and emotional state, review the AOC program priciples, training guidelines, and enroll at a local event.
Testimonials
I have known Lucius in a personal and professional capacity for over 4 years ... he has always demonstrated professionalism, integrity and enthusiasm in his sports coaching ... Lucius makes coaching fun for the students, whilst encouraging discipline and tenacity [more]
I have known Lucius for the past seven years as he has worked as a coach and mentor to both my children, one of whom is profoundly autistic. Lucius is extremly kind and compassionate and has a wonderful manner with children and teenagers ... he is a skilled communicator and is able to connect with even the most challenging of kids [more]
Dear Lucius, I am writing this letter to thank you for being an integral part of my children's sporting success. Most recently, my son has been selected as part of the under 17 Men's New South Wales State Volleyball Championship team. Ten athletes were selected for this team out of three hundred hopefuls [more]
We have known Lucius for over seven years. Lucius trained and mentored our daughter, Sabrina, in Australia from July 2012 until she left Australia to take up her college volleyball scholarship in the U.S ... Lucius has always gone above and beyond in the level of care and expertise he has provided to our children [more]
This letter serves as a recommendation of coach, Lucius Floyd III, who has been training and mentoring my son, Zayn, for the past several years ... Lucius is truly a wonderful life coach and mentor. It is evident that Lucius is very experienced and knowledgeable in working with children with autism and disability, like Zayn, in highly stressful, emotional and sometimes volatile situations. Lucius has an incredible charisma and presence that is both calming and uplifting, which he is apt at projecting onto his players [more]
