About Us
WHO WE ARE
Andover Junior Sports Association, Inc. (AJSA) is a dedicated, all-volunteer, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization serving youth football and cheer athletes in the Andover community.
AJSA exists to provide a positive, organized, and development-focused experience where young athletes can learn fundamentals, build confidence, develop character, and take pride in representing Andover.
AJSA at a Glance
Organization: Andover Junior Sports Association, Inc. (AJSA)
Structure: All-volunteer, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization
Programs: Jr Football and Jr Cheer
Community: Andover, Kansas
Purpose: Developmental feeder program supporting future participation in the football and cheer programs at Andover High School and Andover Central High School
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide young athletes with a safe, supportive, and fundamentally sound youth sports experience built around teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, effort, and community pride.
Through football and cheer, AJSA helps athletes learn the value of preparation, commitment, resilience, accountability, and being part of something bigger than themselves.
Who We Serve
AJSA serves students attending Andover Public Schools and provides age-appropriate opportunities for youth football and cheer.
Football: Pre-K/Kindergarten through 6th grade
Jr Cheer: 3rd through 6th grade
WHAT WE BELIEVE
AJSA believes youth sports should be about more than wins and losses. Football and cheer provide important opportunities for young athletes to grow as teammates, leaders, competitors, and positive representatives of their community.
Our program is built around:
• Fundamentals and age-appropriate skill development
• Teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect
• Safety, preparation, and proper instruction
• Confidence, effort, and coachability
• Community pride and positive game-day experiences
Developmental Feeder Program
AJSA serves as the developmental feeder program for the football and cheer programs at Andover High School and Andover Central High School.
Our goal is to help young athletes build a strong foundation while growing alongside classmates and future teammates as they progress toward middle school and high school activities.
Volunteer-Led
AJSA is powered by volunteers, including board members, coaches, parents, and community supporters who give their time to make each season possible.
From coaching and team support to game-day operations, fundraising, equipment, communication, and facilities coordination, volunteer involvement is essential to providing a positive experience for every athlete and family.
Our Commitment
Andover Junior Sports Association, Inc. is committed to providing a youth sports environment that is organized, safe, encouraging, and focused on long-term athlete development.
We are proud to support the growth of youth football and cheer in Andover and to help prepare young athletes for future opportunities at Andover High School and Andover Central High School.
We appreciate the families, coaches, volunteers, school partners, and community supporters who help make AJSA a source of pride for the Andover community.