African Youth Sports Academy

The African Youth Sports Academy (AYSA) is a newly established non-profit organization dedicated to empowering African youth through access to sports programs and career development opportunities. Recognizing the lack of mentorship and resources in local communities, AYSA provides young athletes with the support they need to develop their talents, pursue their goals, and create brighter futures. With a focus on reducing crime and fostering personal growth, the academy serves the King County area, with plans for expansion. By offering professional training and essential resources, AYSA aims to increase the impact of sports within the community and beyond.

Our Commitment to Excellence

At African Youth Sports Academy, excellence is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to nurturing young talent and fostering personal growth through sports. With a focus on mentorship, skill development, and community engagement, we provide each athlete with the resources and support they need to achieve their full potential. Our mission is to empower the next generation of leaders both on and off the field, ensuring a brighter future for all.

Our Mission

Leadership begins with the US! Our mission is to positively impact the development of
youth in our community by providing sports and life-enriching opportunities to young players of
all ages and playing abilities, to create a lifelong passion for the sport of Sports, and to help raise
the level of Sports in our city and county, our state, and our nation. We strive to play an active
role in our players and staff's leadership, development, and personal growth by being active
community members through service, partnerships, and programs. Our ultimate goal as an
organization is to encourage, inspire and empower each player/Youth and coach/manager to
reach the highest level possible within the game and in life while helping create leaders and
individuals that will inspire others to do the same.

Our Vision

Our visions are to set the standard for all sports clubs across the country by creating a
culture that provides a foundation for all to reach their fullest potential on and off the field while
having the ultimate soccer experience. Our core commitment is to help the youth and players to
access sports clubs and get the necessary support to improve their skills and careers in the field.

Our Values

  • 1. Positive Energy
    We are committed to creating a positive attitude and environment to ensure that all parties within our organization work together in harmony to achieve our objectives and goals.
  • 2. Perseverance
    Never give up! The organization leadership is ready to work through all the challenges we might come across without giving up.
  • 3. Commitment
    Our ultimate commitment is to develop the players as an individual and guide them through the Soccer experience.
  • 4. Passion
    Good leaders will inspire themselves. Great leaders will inspire others.
  • 5. Community focus
    We understand that the organization is greater than the individual. The team is greater than the organization, and the community is greater than the team.

Our Team

Yusuf Farah

Managing Director

Mohamed Aden

Co-founder

Ali Jama

Founder & CEO