Staff

Katie Brooks

Deputy Director, PR & Communications

As Deputy Director, PR & Communications at ASA Katie oversees all marketing and strategic communications at the club. She works closely with each program director to craft messaging, digital and print media, general communication, graphics and more. Her responsibilities include producing engaging content, developing partnerships with thought leaders and community organizations, and helping educate the community about program offerings, success stories, team highlights and the greater #ASACommunity. 

Since joining the ASA team in 2017 Katie has worked to streamline all aspects of branding and communications and develop a recognizable brand presence in the community. Part of this included developing an Annual Report to share with community members. Have you seen our new Impact Map?! She's also the "face" of ASA social media channels and encourages you to reach out and say "hi!"

Prior to working at ASA Katie led communications at an international non-profit and an architecture firm. She earned her bachelor's degree from William Jewell College and a Master's in Media & Communications from Florida State University. Katie currently holds her USSF "C" Coaching License and when she's not watching soccer or on the fields she spends her time gardening, quilting and taking photos of her cats.

ASA STaff

Adem Gokturk

Academy Director

Becky Lilly

Club Administrator

Ben Hawkins

Tournament Director

Chris Arnold

Deputy Director, Academy & Futsal

Cindy Lopez

Recreation Director

Damar Bess

MLS Next Administrator & Coach

Emily Pinette

Development Manager

Grigor Boychev

Junior Academy & Ball Mastery Director

Hugo Lopez

Operations Assistant

Jim Hogan

Deputy Director of Tournaments & Programs

Johnatan Nuñez

Outreach & School Programs Manager

Jonah Schuman

Academy Registrar, Girls College Planning, & GK Director

Jorge Borrayo

Operations Manager

Katie Brooks

Deputy Director, PR & Communications

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Liz Blount

Tots Director

Martin Ozores

Grassroots Program Assistant Manager

Nick Papadis

Program Manager

Omar Ismail

Academy Boys MLS NEXT Director & College Placement

Paul Scheland

Program Manager

Pedro Paiva

Special Programs & International Trips Director

Ryan Becker

Human Resources & Finance Director

Ryan Rich

Technical Director

Sarah Christie

Deputy Director, Operations & Strategy

Tim Lenzo

Academy Girls Director

Tommy Park

Executive Director

Veliko Uzunangelov

Adult Programs Manager

William Jarvis

Program Lead | Development Academy