Staff

Tommy Park

Executive Director

As Executive Director of Alexandria Soccer Association (ASA), Tommy Park leads the organization's strategic vision, operations, community partnerships, and long-term growth. Working closely with ASA's Board of Directors, executive leadership team, staff, and community stakeholders, he is responsible for advancing the organization's mission while ensuring ASA remains one of the nation's leading community-based soccer organizations.

Since becoming ASA's first full-time employee in 2011, Tommy has guided the organization through a period of transformational growth. Under his leadership, ASA has expanded from serving approximately 1,200 participants across two programs to supporting more than 7,500 youth and adults annually through a diverse portfolio of recreational, competitive, outreach, school-based, futsal, camps, tournaments, and community programs. Today, ASA employs a talented professional staff, hundreds of coaches and officials, and thousands of volunteers who collectively serve one of the largest soccer communities in the region.

Tommy is passionate about ensuring that every child has the opportunity to participate in sport regardless of financial circumstances, experience level, or ability. He founded and continues to champion ASA's nationally recognized Access4All Project, which removes barriers to participation through scholarships, free school and community programming, adaptive opportunities, and strategic partnerships. Through this initiative, ASA now provides more than $1 million annually in scholarships and free programming, ensuring the organization continues to say "YES!" to every child.

Beyond the club, Tommy is a frequent presenter and advocate for community sport, organizational leadership, and nonprofit innovation. His work has been recognized nationally for demonstrating how mission-driven organizations can combine competitive excellence with meaningful community impact. He remains actively involved in advancing youth soccer through partnerships with local government, schools, businesses, foundations, and national soccer organizations.

Before joining ASA, Tommy taught business at DeMatha Catholic High School while coaching the school's nationally recognized soccer program. He also coached within the D.C. United Academy system and managed the club's youth programming. Tommy earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Mary Washington and a Master's in Sports Industry Management from Georgetown University. He holds a U.S. Soccer "A" License, National Youth License, a Unisport (Brazil) coaching certificate, and previously served as a U.S. Soccer Coach Educator.

Away from the office and soccer field, Tommy enjoys traveling, gardening, cycling, cooking with family, and exploring the outdoors with his wife, Johnna, and their young family.

Selected Recognition:

  • Alexandria Chamber of Commerce – 40 Under 40
  • MARPSA – Administrator of the Year
  • City of Alexandria CYFCC – Champions of Children Award
  • United Soccer Coaches Convention – National Presenter
  • U.S. Soccer Foundation Urban Soccer Symposium – Featured Presenter

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