ASA Director $382k A Year

[Anonymous]

So what?! How much do you make? Are you worth it? Do you really think you can’t be replaced by someone paid half of that? If you don’t like he’s well paid, take your kid somewhere else.

[Anonymous]

Let’s compare all local Directors now wouldn’t that be interesting…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Let’s compare all local Directors now wouldn’t that be interesting…

Not really, who cares.

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Anonymous wrote:I posted earlier about being annoyed that ASA basically forces its members to donate on the Alexandria Day of Givings so they can win awards for most donors, most donors in a certain time period, etc. These matches and awards from the city are taking away from legitimate, small charities in the city that are entirely volunteer run and would find any of those awards to be a windfall.

Thankfully my kids have all aged out of ASA, but as recently as 2 years ago, during one of these day of giving things, I saw the messages be crammed down our teams throats and saw these parents all donate. These are families where their kids have missed practice bc they didn’t have money for gas certain weeks. It’s disgusting to push for donations and receive discounts and grants from the city when a lot is being used to overpay the director.
Someone previously asked if he was worth it? I can’t say anything he does seems superior to what other local club directors do. The ASA tournaments are generally more of a disaster and poorly done than others.

How does any club force you to donate?

My son was on a team where the coach emailed and said we expect a minimum of $25/player on this team and then reminded them about the upcoming games and said to remember that participation in everything was required to be a team player and missed things would result in docked playing time. So no, it didn't explicitly say you won't play if you don't donate but read between the lines and this is certainly how my son took it.

The email specifically said “we expect a minimum of $25/player”? You should post that email.

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Anonymous wrote:that's a completely nuts salary

Public school teachers low salary is nuts

This salary doesn't even make the Director a 1%er

Its a completely ridiculous salary for the intelligence level and skills needed to run a childrens sport non-profit. Waaaaaay out of whack with the local market.

Explain exactly what's required with qualifications, experience and knowledge to do the role of a TD at an organization like Alexandria

What are comparable organizations and the salaries of their TD's?

Are we considering ASA as a non-profit and looking for efficient, capable leadership of a non-profit, or is it a youth soccer organization?

For the first, another Alexandria non-profit National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has over $65 million in revenue and its CEO Made $510k in compensation and benefits. Now mind you, NCMEC saves children from exploitation and trafficking and is not like a .... youth soccer organization. The United Way, also headquartered in Alexandria, does make ASA benefits seems low as its CEO's compensation package is $929k, its CFO's is $436k. According to United Way, it serves 48 million people worldwide.

As for youth soccer - the director of Florida Elite Soccer Academy is paid $275k. South Carolina Surf Dir of Coaching makes $123k. Potomac Soccer association ED made $95k. Ohio Premier FC President $92k. DC United Players - many make less than Tommy.

What makes any of these directly comparable to ASA?

Dear ASA Keyboard Warrior — you’re missing the point entirely, as per usual.

The issue isn’t whether one specific coach would’ve joined if the TD made less. The issue is structural: when too much of the budget goes to executive compensation and not enough to field coaches, you reduce your ability to attract and retain experienced coaching talent.

Good coaches go where compensation, support, and development standards are strong. When parents consistently see turnover, inexperienced coaches, uneven training quality, and high fees, it’s fair to question whether resources are being allocated effectively.

And comparing ASA to organizations like NCMEC or United Way only weakens your argument. Those are massive national nonprofits with global operations and complex infrastructures. ASA is a local youth soccer club.

The real question is simple: if one executive is making nearly $400k, are families seeing a clearly superior coaching environment across the club?

If not, then questioning the spending priorities isn’t a “what-if.” It’s accountability.

Are you talking about the ED or TD? Two separate people.

And you are assuming the field coaches are underpaid. How much do they make and which clubs are spending 20% more on coaches salaries?

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Anonymous wrote:The only correct comps would be how much a similar position is paid at a similarly sized local club. How much does the Director of Arlington Soccer make? Vienna Soccer? Mclean soccer? VSA soccer? etc.

Person needs to have similar responsibilities as well. The ED position can vary by club.

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Anonymous wrote:The only correct comps would be how much a similar position is paid at a similarly sized local club. How much does the Director of Arlington Soccer make? Vienna Soccer? Mclean soccer? VSA soccer? etc.

Person needs to have similar responsibilities as well. The ED position can vary by club.

Hey warrior. We are talking about the guy who makes 400k. Got it? Stop the act. The other two under him are also over paid. Stop deflecting, you are only confusing your self.

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Anonymous wrote:The only correct comps would be how much a similar position is paid at a similarly sized local club. How much does the Director of Arlington Soccer make? Vienna Soccer? Mclean soccer? VSA soccer? etc.

Person needs to have similar responsibilities as well. The ED position can vary by club.

Hey warrior. We are talking about the guy who makes 400k. Got it? Stop the act. The other two under him are also over paid. Stop deflecting, you are only confusing your self.

Which other 2?

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I started with ASA when there were maybe 4 FT staff members. I think the salary level is ridiculous. Youth sports are a racket, esp ‘travel’ sports.

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Anonymous wrote:I started with ASA when there were maybe 4 FT staff members. I think the salary level is ridiculous. Youth sports are a racket, esp ‘travel’ sports.

Don’t give them your money then.

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Anonymous wrote:I started with ASA when there were maybe 4 FT staff members. I think the salary level is ridiculous. Youth sports are a racket, esp ‘travel’ sports.

Don’t give them your money then.

I would love not to - but as an Alexandrian they get my tax dollars and priority use of many City facilities.

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Anonymous wrote:that's a completely nuts salary

Public school teachers low salary is nuts

This salary doesn't even make the Director a 1%er

Its a completely ridiculous salary for the intelligence level and skills needed to run a childrens sport non-profit. Waaaaaay out of whack with the local market.

Explain exactly what's required with qualifications, experience and knowledge to do the role of a TD at an organization like Alexandria

What are comparable organizations and the salaries of their TD's?

Are we considering ASA as a non-profit and looking for efficient, capable leadership of a non-profit, or is it a youth soccer organization?

For the first, another Alexandria non-profit National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has over $65 million in revenue and its CEO Made $510k in compensation and benefits. Now mind you, NCMEC saves children from exploitation and trafficking and is not like a .... youth soccer organization. The United Way, also headquartered in Alexandria, does make ASA benefits seems low as its CEO's compensation package is $929k, its CFO's is $436k. According to United Way, it serves 48 million people worldwide.

As for youth soccer - the director of Florida Elite Soccer Academy is paid $275k. South Carolina Surf Dir of Coaching makes $123k. Potomac Soccer association ED made $95k. Ohio Premier FC President $92k. DC United Players - many make less than Tommy.

What makes any of these directly comparable to ASA?

Dear ASA Keyboard Warrior — you’re missing the point entirely, as per usual.

The issue isn’t whether one specific coach would’ve joined if the TD made less. The issue is structural: when too much of the budget goes to executive compensation and not enough to field coaches, you reduce your ability to attract and retain experienced coaching talent.

Good coaches go where compensation, support, and development standards are strong. When parents consistently see turnover, inexperienced coaches, uneven training quality, and high fees, it’s fair to question whether resources are being allocated effectively.

And comparing ASA to organizations like NCMEC or United Way only weakens your argument. Those are massive national nonprofits with global operations and complex infrastructures. ASA is a local youth soccer club.

The real question is simple: if one executive is making nearly $400k, are families seeing a clearly superior coaching environment across the club?

If not, then questioning the spending priorities isn’t a “what-if.” It’s accountability.

Are you talking about the ED or TD? Two separate people.

And you are assuming the field coaches are underpaid. How much do they make and which clubs are spending 20% more on coaches salaries?

ASA Warrior.... Fair compensation retains capable coaches and attracts better ones. Elementary questions won’t hide that fact. Simpleton.

[Anonymous]

And I can tell you that the ASA Executive Director makes about 150% more than the other ED at ASA (Arlington), for example. Capisce now? Resource allocation matters.

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Anonymous wrote:And I can tell you that the ASA Executive Director makes about 150% more than the other ED at ASA (Arlington), for example. Capisce now? Resource allocation matters.

If anyone on here is a member of the BIBA page - there is some inside info on there. Seems that Tommy threatens to leave if the Board suggests he’s overpaid. Does Tommy even live in Alexandria? What does he give back to the community that he is not overpaid to do?

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Anonymous wrote:that's a completely nuts salary

Public school teachers low salary is nuts

This salary doesn't even make the Director a 1%er

Its a completely ridiculous salary for the intelligence level and skills needed to run a childrens sport non-profit. Waaaaaay out of whack with the local market.

Explain exactly what's required with qualifications, experience and knowledge to do the role of a TD at an organization like Alexandria

What are comparable organizations and the salaries of their TD's?

Are we considering ASA as a non-profit and looking for efficient, capable leadership of a non-profit, or is it a youth soccer organization?

For the first, another Alexandria non-profit National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has over $65 million in revenue and its CEO Made $510k in compensation and benefits. Now mind you, NCMEC saves children from exploitation and trafficking and is not like a .... youth soccer organization. The United Way, also headquartered in Alexandria, does make ASA benefits seems low as its CEO's compensation package is $929k, its CFO's is $436k. According to United Way, it serves 48 million people worldwide.

As for youth soccer - the director of Florida Elite Soccer Academy is paid $275k. South Carolina Surf Dir of Coaching makes $123k. Potomac Soccer association ED made $95k. Ohio Premier FC President $92k. DC United Players - many make less than Tommy.

What makes any of these directly comparable to ASA?

Dear ASA Keyboard Warrior — you’re missing the point entirely, as per usual.

The issue isn’t whether one specific coach would’ve joined if the TD made less. The issue is structural: when too much of the budget goes to executive compensation and not enough to field coaches, you reduce your ability to attract and retain experienced coaching talent.

Good coaches go where compensation, support, and development standards are strong. When parents consistently see turnover, inexperienced coaches, uneven training quality, and high fees, it’s fair to question whether resources are being allocated effectively.

And comparing ASA to organizations like NCMEC or United Way only weakens your argument. Those are massive national nonprofits with global operations and complex infrastructures. ASA is a local youth soccer club.

The real question is simple: if one executive is making nearly $400k, are families seeing a clearly superior coaching environment across the club?

If not, then questioning the spending priorities isn’t a “what-if.” It’s accountability.

Are you talking about the ED or TD? Two separate people.

And you are assuming the field coaches are underpaid. How much do they make and which clubs are spending 20% more on coaches salaries?

ASA Warrior.... Fair compensation retains capable coaches and attracts better ones. Elementary questions won’t hide that fact. Simpleton.

Funny you can’t answer how much the coaches make or point to capable coaches who are leaving.