At SASA our primary focus is to provide a total, well rounded and positive soccer experience for the player, coach and parent. 

Click on the links above to learn more about our recreational league and youth academy programs.

Alexis Richie comes to SASA after spending two seasons as the assistant women’s soccer coach at Blackburn College. Previously she was the Associate Sports Director at the YMCA of Springfield from June 2016 - November 2018.

A 2016 graduate of Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL,  Richie played four seasons on the Women’s soccer team while attending Blackburn. She has also spends time coaching and reffing throughout Macoupin county.

Tyler is SASA's new Youth Academy Director. With national  C, D, and E U.S. Soccer coaching licenses, Tyler will provide our Recreational Program with additional training opportunities.

Tyler has prior experience as a goalkeeper/assistant coach at the NCAA D2, D3, and NAIA levels and for the IYSA Olympic Development Program (ODP). He was also previously a full time soccer director with Midstate Soccer Club for 3 1/2 years, where he oversaw their rec and youth academy programs.