About Us

Our Mission

The International Medalist Association, Incorporated, is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization founded by Olympic athletes in 1991. IMA's mission is to enhance the quality of life through perpetuating the "Olympic Spirit".

Utilizing Olympic athletes and educational sports programs, the International Medalist Association will enrich the lives of youth and adults in the United States and abroad.

As an educational sports organization, it recognizes the need to support sports organizations on a regional, national, and international level. Utilizing the services of Olympians and Olympic coaches, IMA has facilitated training programs in the areas of coaching skills and athletic development, which enhance the effectiveness of coaches and athletes worldwide.

IMA�s philosophy is consistent with the recommendations from the World Summit on Physical Education (Berlin, 1999) including the rationale that a "quality physical education helps children to develop the patterns of interest in physical activity, which are essential for healthy development and which lay the foundation for healthy, adult lifestyles."

A Brief History & Our Philosophy

One of the International Medalist Association's earliest activities was to provide athletic training scholarships to America's elementary and middle school youth who desire to participate in a sport, but due to a lack of financial resources they are unable to be competitive on a national level. IMA also supports community outreach programs instituted by Olympians whose post-Olympic endeavors have been dedicated to serving their communities.

Ceremony in Athens, Greece 1998
Lee Evans & Ron Freeman participants
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As an Educational Sports organization, the International Medalist Association recognized the need to support sports organizations on a regional, national, and international level. Utilizing the services of Olympians and Olympic coaches, IMA has facilitated training programs in the areas of coach preparation and athlete development, which enhances the effectiveness of coaches and athletes worldwide.

One of the most valuable untapped resources in the world are the life skills of Olympic athletes, particularly after they retire from their sport. IMA, through several vehicles, began and continues to fill a void that allows these outstanding individuals to inspire youth to become productive citizens. A key ingredient is instilling in the youth the qualities that Olympians use to be the best that they can be: hard work, consistency, persistence, and the value of winning and losing.

Board of Directors

Officers

Mr. G. Larry James M.A. - Chairman
Mr. Ronald Freeman, M.A. - President
Mr. Greg Govan C.P.A. - Treasurer
Ms. Michelle Clarke - Secretary

Directors

Mr. Arthur Anderson, Arthur Anderson & Company
Dr. Monroe Elkin, DMD
Mrs. Sue Lovell, Kaiser Permanente
Mr. Brian Grimes, Xerox Corp
Mr. Robert Hoffman, Hoffman Associates
Mr. Ronald LeGrande, Esq., Nabisco Corp.
Dr. Bernetta Davis Poole, Wright Optical
Mrs. Gaye Wright, Delta Airlines

Staff

President - Ronald Freeman, M.A
Vice President - Beatrice Rice
Office Assistant - Ebony Walker

Advisory Board Members

Willie Banks
John Carlos
Milt Campbell
George Courmouzis
Willie Davenport
Anita DeFrantz
Lee Evans
Althea Gibson
Dr. Lillian Greene-Chamberlain
Leland Hardy
Barry King
Jair Lynch
Benita Fitzgerald Mosley
Renaldo Nehemiah
Rey O'Neal
Sean O'Neill
Mel Pender
Meridith Rainey-Valmon
Pam Shriver
Norman Tate
Bill Toomey
Andrew Valmon
Earl Willams

Contact Data

International Medalist Association, Inc.
1 East Chase Street
Suite 11
Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Phone 410-685-0315 Fax 410-685-0318

For more info: [email protected]
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