To be the place where kids come to play

ASA provides the leadership, structure and sports programs to prepare kids for life.

Stewardship

• Accept & fulfill responsibility
• Spend time and funds wisely
• Create a safe and nurturing environment
• Honor the game
• Define success by achievable goals
• Lead by example
• Invest in volunteers

Kid-Focus

• Create a safe & nurturing environment / experience
• Calm & nurturing demeanor
• Consider impact on kids when making decisions
• Help kids learn as they play
• Compete fairly

Integrity

• Be fair
• Words and actions must be above reproach
• Keep your words – do what you say you will do
• Teach life lessons
• Follow the rules

Respect

• Listen and Learn
• Value differences
• Be fair and consistent
• Let others be heard
• Encourage participation

Teamwork

• Work together for success
• Help each other
• Focus on making the whole team better
• Balance the focus between individuals and the team
• Value different roles and opinions

ASA was organized on November 24, 1976 and has been recognized as an exempt organization under section 501(c) (3) of the internal revenue code since March of 1982. 

The purpose for the creation of this corporation was to operate, provide and promote a year round program for supervised recreational sports. To also provide an opportunity for those adults who desire to voluntarily coach, supervise and instruct others in recreational sports. And to promote the highest ideals of fellowship and sportsmanship with the specific purpose of making the community a better place to live.

The Allen Sports Association is made up of a Board of Directors that handles the business of the association and the Sport Boards that handle the sports of the Association.  Both volunteer association boards are supported by the ASA paid staff.

There are four committees of the association whose purpose is to assist the Executive Director in carrying out various activities of ASA.  Those committees are the Finance Committee, Ethics Committee, Competition Committee and Sponsorship & Fundraising Committee.

At ASA there are many different ways to volunteer your time to the organization. In addition to coaching on the sidelines ASA has volunteer committees to help with the day-to-day operations of the association. The purpose of these committees is to assist the Executive Director in carrying out various activities and policies of ASA.  

Sponsorship & Fundraising Committee – Designed to assist the association with developing and implementing spomsorship guidelines and policies, as well as pursuing sponsorship & fundraising opportunities at a local and regional level. Committee will work to research available grant opportunities and pursure those opportunities by writing & submitting grants to various organizations. 

Co-Chairs: Baiju Thakkar baiju.thakkar@allensports.org and Paul Brookshire paul.brookshire@allensports.org

Ethics Committee - This committee was established to assist in the evaluation and monitoring of the conduct of participants, attendees, coaches and referees of ASA sporting events.  The Ethics committee is responsible for overseeing the Appeals & Discipline (A&D) process for all violations of the ASA Uniform Code of Conduct.

Chairperson: Tom Cowart

Competition Committee - The Competition Committee was established to oversee all aspects of competition within the association.  Committee members review team formation rules, play-time rules, division of leagues based on skill level, and more. 

Chairperson: Oscar Sanchez

Finance Committee - The Finance Committee helps oversee the finances of the association including, but not limited to, season & annual budgets, investments and banking decisions. 

Chairperson: Rick Zinsmeister

Anyone interested in volunteering for one of the ASA Volunteer Committees can submit a Volunteer Board Member Application  which willfo directly to Executive Director Jennifer Hasko.