For the first time in its history, USADA delivered anti-doping education to athletes, coaches, and support personnel at the request of an NCAA Division I athletics program. ASU welcomed USADA officials on Monday to learn more about the importance of clean sport and the role of anti-doping in athletes' careers.
Here with @usantidoping education manager Tammy Hanson talking about the importance of clean sports at @ASU! pic.twitter.com/zfeNtiG3uB
— Coach Greg Kraft (@CoachGregKraft) September 19, 2017
"Providing a level playing field for athletes is critical for every sport," ASU swim coach Bob Bowman said. "Work ethic, technical improvement, and strength of character must always be hallmarks of competitive success. We are proud to provide this important education to our student-athletes at ASU."
Bowman most-notably coached 23-time Olympic gold medalist and world record-holder Michael Phelps. He took over as the Sun Devil swim coach in 2015 while still coaching Phelps who medaled six times in the Rio Olympics in 2016.
@usantidoping talked today at @TheSunDevils to coaches, staff & student-athletes! #education #competeclean #integritty #responsibility pic.twitter.com/vpY0WYSEq6
— Cliff English (@CliffEnglish) September 19, 2017
The World Anti-Doping Code, to which USADA is a signatory, applies to a wide range of amateur and elite athletes, from Olympians to members of national governing bodies who compete in youth or Masters events. In its education presentation, USADA gives athletes the knowledge and tools they need to comply with the standards established by the World Anti-Doping Agency, including the WADA Prohibited List, therapeutic use exemptions, and Whereabouts requirements.
"Dopers take away the idea of amazing and I still believe amazing exists." -Alysia Montano @TheSunDevils @usantidoping #ForksUp pic.twitter.com/4GptZwuSIO
— Sun Devil OSAD (@SunDevil_OSAD) September 19, 2017
In addition to annual education sessions with national governing bodies and sports organizations around the country, USADA often accommodates requests for anti-doping education in order to ensure that as many athletes as possible know what they need to do to compete clean and comply with world-recognized anti-doping policies.
Thank you @TheSunDevils for having us yesterday and for your commitment to #cleansport! ?????? #ForksUp https://t.co/Xnc1choBKR
— USADA (@usantidoping) September 19, 2017
The entire story can be found on the USADA website here.