Our overall mission is to impart to all of our student-athletes a lifelong love for healthy, vigorous physical activity and an appreciation for fair and spirited competition among participants who share a culture of respect.
The ASJA Athletic Committee was formed in the fall of 2022 to support the school's athletic program and Athletic Director. The ASJA AC meets biweekly or as needed throughout the school year.
Our goal is for all individuals associated with ASJA Athletics to compete at the highest level possible while learning character lessons developed through athletic competition and teamwork. We expect all participants to respect themselves and others, demonstrate loyalty, be good teammates, put the team before themselves, handle failure like they handle success, display school pride, have a strong work ethic, show up consistently, and be prepared.
In our first year, we prepared and continue to maintain an Athletics Handbook, assisted in the search for coaches, oversaw disputes, and other such issues that can arise from time to time in youth sports. We have promoted community building by encouraging alums to return to ASJA as coaches, volunteers, and fans.
Our Booster fundraising efforts have procured a new scoreboard (coming soon), new sports equipment, and uniforms.
In the years to come, the ASJA AC will continue those action items and expand our role by helping create a more proactive schedule of athletics events, from gym usage to post-season banquets.
Meet the 2023-2024 ASJA Athletic Committee:
Ben Dooley, President and parent of two SJA alumni
Anje Cluxton (SJA Class of 1991), parent of three current ASJA students
Matt Haughey, parent of two ASJA alumni and a current ASJA student
Lisa Holubar, parent of two ASJA alumni and a current ASJA student
Terry Ryan, parent of an ASJA alumni and a current ASJA student
"All kids need is a little help, a little hope,
and somebody who believes in them."
Magic Johnson