Coach of the Month - August

  Our Coach of the Month of August is:

  Ella Bassett

  Years with ASA: 16 Years

  Sport: Track

ASA is pleased to announce our Coach of the Month for August. The tireless and legendary Ella Bassett!! Coach/Commissioner/League Director/Track Guru Bassett has been coaching with us since 2002. That's 16 years and still going strong! She's made it a family affair and brought her daughters into the act as well. Ella is there, 110 degree heat and all, organizing and running our Track program. Please join us in congratulating Ella and recognizing all her hard work! Thank you Ella! (and we agree about the contagious laugh!)

"Coach Ella deserves this. She works with every child and let’s then try everything and focuses in on what they can shine best at. She encourages the kids with a positivity that not only makes them feel confident, but makes them want more for themselves. When they fail, she shows them they didn’t. She is 100% dedicated to every child on the team and wants the best for all of them. She is also very good at parent communication and doesn’t let the parents take control, but makes sure they are involved in a healthy way. That alone is amazing!" - Heather Hutchison

"Ella should be Coach of the Year! She has spent many hot summers and cold winters outside working with all levels of athletes. From April to July, she is at the track 4 days a week for practices and Saturdays for meets. She is patient and believes in each athlete no matter their skill level. Coach Ella always has a positive attitude and somehow makes each practice fun. She has trained many of the top athletes in the area. Allen and Lovejoy High Schools reap the benefits of her training programs. PS Her laugh can be heard across the track!" - Anita Ahmadi

"Amber and her mom Coach Ella are wonderful and full of support for the children . The work they do is appreciated" - Maureen

"My son recommended I nominate Coach Ella just because she works so hard to get all the kids better each year." - Carolyn Oladunjoye

and simply.. "Her patience and dedication to the kids." - Elvin Lal
We agree!

NOMINATE A COACH

 

ASA Nights at the Allen Americans

1/4/2018

 

 

Hurricane Harvey Sports Equipment Drive

9/10/2017 

 

 

On Sunday, September 10, ASA staff members Jennifer and Rachel, along with Rachel's family, all headed down to Dickinson, Texas to deliver the huge amount of sporting equipment, shoes, benches, and gift cards that were generously donated by ASA members to ASA for the Dickinson,Texas sports organizations.  We were able to provide so much for Dickinson Youth Baseball, Dickinson Girls Softball, and the Dickinson Lions Football League.  We also collected soccer and basketball equipment that one of those groups will be passing along to the right people. 

Jennifer & Rachel were so humbled being there that beautiful Sunday morning.  Driving through the town to get to the fields, they were in shock!  The amount of damage and loss in that small town was horrifying and so sad.  They were anxious to get to the fields to meet the folks we had been in contact with during the 10 day equipment drive.  When they pulled up, there were so many people there waiting for their arrival.  They were all so grateful for ASA and what they had brought to their town.  They heard several stories and met a couple of board members who had lost everything.  One story that stood out to Rachel the most was from the baseball president.  She told Rachel that her own son had come into the house in a total panic and crying the day after the water receded and they were allowed back into their neighborhood.  She thought he had fallen or gotten hurt somehow, but when she calmed him down to find out what was wrong, he told her he had gone to the garage to get his baseball bag, but it was gone.  He could not find it anywhere.  (Their garage and front entry way was the only thing flooded in their home, luckily) He was very upset.  THIS is the exact reason we were so happy to be able to help these families.  ASA strongly believes that putting some normalcy back into those kiddos lives was really important!  They just want to be kids and play sports!

You can view an album of the photos that Jennifer took that day at the link below.  The last 3 photos are pictures that the baseball league sent of the first practice back to the baseball field. They were able to pass out new cleats to some boys who lost their shoes from the flood.

We are looking forward to keeping in touch with these leagues and cannot wait to see pictures of those kiddos on their fields once their seasons begin!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/L9wEfgEfJxUT4WJL2

 

Hearts at Home Plate

9/1/2017

 

ASA's very own Tami Kimball Hurst is featured in the September edition of Allen Image! Tami has been a long time volunteer coach and league director with ASA. We have had the privilege to know and work alongside Tami for many years. Her energy, enthusiasm, and heart continue to inspire us and players in the community. Read our hometown honeymooner's story at the link below and join us in offering congratulations to the happy couple. We have no doubt you'll see them at the ballpark! 

https://issuu.com/allenimage/docs/sept_17_3ecacc5797460e/30


ASA Track Produces Multiple State Winners!

8/1/2017

 

ASA Track took McAllen by storm at the TAAF State Track and Field Meet July 27-30!

Here are the results for our top participants! #Teamwork #Kidfocus

U8 B 800M                 1st Place           Kieran Tyrrell             

U8 G 50M                   2nd Place          Maya Ogbogu                        

U10 B 4X100M           2nd Place          Caleb Champion, Jayden Pleasant, James Roberson & William Wells

U10 B 4X400M           3rd Place           Caleb Champion, Jayden Pleasant, James Roberson & James Sanders

U10 B 100M               2nd Place          Caleb Champion

U10 G 400M               1st Place           Payten Cooper

U10 G 800M               2nd Place          Payten Cooper

U10 G Long Jump      2nd Place          Sena Asom

U12 G High Jump       3rd Place           Zofia Formella

U14 G 4X100M           2nd Place          Khayla Braxton, Sidney Green, Chelsea Okusagah & Abigail Wheelan

U14 G 4X400M           1st Place           Khayla Braxton, Sidney Green, Chelsea Okusagah & Abigail Wheelan

U14 G 400M Chelsea   2nd Place          Chelsea Okusagah
                                    3rd Place           Sidney Green 

 

9U Americans Donate $1000 to ASA Financial Aid Fund

6/28/2017

 

Now featured in the current edition of the Allen Image magazine!

We have an amazing sports family here at ASA. Our 9U Competitive Baseball team, Americans, just blew us away with their teamwork, generosity and the positive leadership from Coach Andy Whaley and his wife Dr. Jennifer Whaley.

 

This team went above and beyond in order to give back to the Allen sports community.

The team led a fundraising drive in partnership with Thrivent Financial to raise money for the ASA financial aid program. Our financial aid program provides players, who otherwise would not financially be able to register, a chance to participate in any of our sports. This program has helped thousands of players realize the joy of playing team sports.

 

Mr. Sean Scruggs, representative for Thrivent Financial, provided the Americans with a $250 Community Action Grant to kick-start their fundraiser. The boys then used the money to buy 500 chocolate bars to sell throughout the baseball season. They were able to raise $1000!! The boys came by today to present their donation to ASA. We are so proud of their hard work and for working as a team to give back to their community. Please join us in giving this group a huge round of applause. Their efforts will have a huge impact on future players but they are also learning lessons about charity and community from a great group of adults as well.

 

Players and Adults pictured:

Sam Whaley #9

Austin Mack #21

Caleb Wycoff #8

Benji Gloria #1

Coach Andy Whaley

Dr. Jennifer Whaley

Sean Scruggs, Thrivent Representative

Danny Sanchez, 9U Volunteer League Director

Ken Geest, ASA Executive Director

 

Players and Adults not pictured and key to the fundraising:

Porter Carroll #2

Hayden Mumm #7

Cayden Neice #22

Noah Bryce #24

Jack Thomas #3

Caleb Cordes #5

Coach Peter Mack

Coach Bill Carroll

 

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