Annapolis Soccer Club
Integrity, Respect, Accessibility, Inclusivity
Story
Jesse Simmerman was the founder of Annapolis Soccer Club well over 30 years ago, and was the longtime General Manager of ASC until his retirement in Fall 2016. Jesse was also a co-founder of the Anne Arundel Youth Soccer Association (AAYSA) and the Arundel Cup Tournament. During Jesse’s guidance, Annapolis Soccer Club grew from a hundred players to almost 1,000 players for each of the fall, winter, and spring seasons. Jesse passed away on 10/7/18 and his commitment to the game, the community, and the club has left a lasting legacy. You should know that Jesse requested that he be buried in his ASC coach’s shirt.
Mission
Annapolis Soccer Club is a non-profit organization primarily serving the Annapolis area, which is dedicated to promoting the sport of soccer and to building positive character through participation in organized, athletic competition by providing a fun, inclusive, and safe atmosphere, accessible to the whole community.
Vision
Annapolis Soccer Club will create confident, respectful, and conscientious individuals, whose hard work transcends the soccer field into their daily lives, resulting in positive contributions to both the rise of the sport and to the greater Annapolis community.
Board of Directors & Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Scott Lewis | President, Volunteer Board Member since 2018 |
| Ed Maurer | Vice President, Volunteer Board Member since 2020 |
| Tim DeWitt | Secretary, Volunteer Board Member since 2013 |
| John Hammond | Treasurer, Volunteer Board Member since 2023 |
| Rachel Cloud | General Manager |
| Alec Eschbach | County Commissioner |
| Jeremiah Persson | County Commissioner |
| George Peabody | Founder, President (2000-2020) |
| Jesse Simmerman | Founder, General Manager(Launch - 2016) |
Integrity
ASC demonstrates transparency, subject-matter competency, moral and ethical soundness, and financial stewardship to develop a strong respect for and trust of the organization in the community
Respect
ASC respects that no individual is alike and consistently encourages respect for oneself and for others, as well as makes good faith effort to work with individuals and families to implement accommodations and modifications, when necessary.
Accessibility
ASC provides the opportunity to play soccer to every single member of the community, without any regard to stereotypes or defining characteristics including but not limited to economic status, race, and gender.
Inclusivity
ASC diligently works to promote the sport to the whole community, especially to populations who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized.
Get Involved
Annapolis Soccer Club is entirely volunteer-run and we are always looking for passionate individuals to help us grow.
Help Us Grow
Volunteer To Coach
Help players develop their skills and love for the game. ASC welcomes parent and community volunteers—training and resources are provided.
Register To Coach
Scholarships
ASC offers need-based scholarships so every child has the chance to play. Apply for assistance to offset registration costs and equipment.
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