AthLEAD Advantage Sports League (AASL)
AthLEAD Advantage Sports League (AASL) mission is to provide their league participants (1st to 8th grade students) with athletic activities that keeps them busy well into the crucial after school hours, which have shown to be beneficial. Participating in athletics helps alleviate crime, the academic achievement gap, substance use and academic shortcomings, particularly for racial/ethnic minority groups and low income students. AASL provides access to sports facilities which the majority of the students do not have.
The league not only cares for students’ physical well-being but aims to make better scholars by improving their academic performance. With the support of the head coaches, athletic directors, and school administrators, students are required to have a 2.5+ GPA as well as good conduct in order to participate in AASL.
AthLEAD Advantage emphasizes the importance of:
Discipline
Respect
Sportsmanship,
Dealing with adversity
Commitment
Responsibility
Communication skills
Accountability,
Camaraderie and pride to represent their school community.
AASL introduces them to possible career opportunities in the fitness, health and sports career fields.
Elementary and Middle Schools participating in the AASL are Lemon Grove School District, Chula Vista Elementary School District Schools, San Diego Unified School Districts Schools, along with various charter and private schools throughout the San Diego Districts such as the El Cajon, La Mesa, National City and San Ysidro regions are active participants in the league. AASL serves over 3,000 student-athletes throughout 50 different schools.
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“My middle school teams have participated in basketball, flag football and soccer leagues organized and run by the AthLEAD Advantage team over many years/seasons. I cannot recommend them enough. Their organization and professionalism is second to none. ”