About Us

Our Mission

The mission of the Alliance of Social Workers in Sports is to promote individual and community well-being through partnerships between the profession of social work and the field of athletics. We focus on partnerships in practice, research, and policy, with involvement and awareness in all areas where social work and sports systems intersect.

Our Vision

Our vision is to lead the integration of social work practice into all realms of sports with the goals of individual and community well-being. 



Our Values

To raise awareness for the needs of athletes and enhance the well-being and effective functioning of athletes through advocacy, research, case coordination, counseling, and policy change.

To provide knowledge on how athletic competition influences an athlete across his or her lifespan.

To identify the strengths of athletes and how these strengths can help promote an athlete's safety and well-being.

To provide knowledge on how athletic competition influences an athlete across his or her lifespan.

To help athletes recognize how athletic competition can expose life skills that will promote their success outside of sport.

To provide knowledge on how athletic competition influences an athlete across his or her lifespan.

Guiding Principles

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The Dignity and Worth of Individual Athletes 

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 The Pursuit of Social and Economic Justice

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The Self-Determination and Empowerment of Athletes

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 The Importance of Human Relationships 

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The Need for Competency and Integrity in Practice, Research, and Advocacy

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The Ethical Treatment of Athletes

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The Promotion of Athlete Strengths 

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The Use of Ecological and Person-in-Environment Models

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 The Quest for Cultural Competency

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The Development of Athletes as Global Leaders