Empowering Communities through Sports and Social Work
Connecting Social Work and Sports
Who is Alliance of Social Workers in Sports
The Alliance of Social Workers in Sports (ASWIS) is a collective voice for social workers to advocate and educate administrators and organizations about the breadth and depth social workers can uniquely bring to athletes and athletic culture. We provide a base for networking, educating, seeking consultation, and collaborating with this sub-specialized group of professionals.
ASWIS provides an opportunity for social workers to develop a professional network of colleagues who can create a national (and international) movement to promote the safety and well-being of athletes of all ages and abilities. We advocate for athlete rights, promote safety standards, and ensure that all athletes receive the recognition and help they need to shine light on the positives of athletic competition.
One of a kind
The Alliance of Social Workers in Sports is the only international group which accesses the unique skills of social workers while addressing the needs of athletes and professionals in the athletic community. Established in 2015, ASWIS raises awareness of the ways in which social work practice can partner with and contribute to all levels and all segments of sport and recreation. We continue to work with our members and partners to expand the knowledge of what sport social work is and can be and to build the sub-specialty in the academic and professional spheres.
Our members are among the trailblazers who are working in the spaces of youth, collegiate, professional, and Olympic sports as well as the educators and researchers doing the work to understand and address challenges faced by members of the sport community. Our organization provides a place for students and professionals to connect, collaborate, and challenge each other to advance the health, safety, and overall wellbeing of all those who participate and work in a sport environment. We are ASWIS and we are proud to be one of a kind.
What our members have to say
“Being part of a group that allows me to integrate my passion for social work and my love of sports has been one of the most valuable experiences of my professional career.”
"As a LCSW and sport psychology consultant to Iona University, ASWIS provides a great opportunity to meet like-minded professionals who support, advocate for, and empower an athlete's unique balance of sports performance and mental wellbeing. ASWIS surpasses my expectations as an organization that truly embraces the whole humanity of the athlete by focusing on the individual who happens to wear a sports uniform."
"I believe the ASWIS community is so special because of the involvement, connections, and fellowships we make as members. We help each other, we learn from each other, and support each other in the space of athletics. The team approach is what aids in our success, advancement, and overall well-being of the athletes we work with."
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