Built By Believers

30+

Volunteers

6

Departments

100%

Volunteer-Run

2

SPORTS

Board & Governance

Organizational oversight, strategy, and community accountability

Board Member, Athletic Director — Basketball

Samir S.

Samir serves as Athletic Director for SPA's basketball program, overseeing competitive scheduling, coach coordination, and the overall direction of basketball operations.

Board Member, Strategic Advisor

Zayd P.

Zayd advises SPA's board on long-term growth strategy, organizational planning, and community positioning — ensuring SPA scales sustainably while staying rooted in its mission and values.

Board Member, Head Coach, Legal Advisor

Omar H.

Omar brings a rare combination of on-field coaching experience and legal expertise to SPA's board. He advises on policy compliance and liability while staying actively involved in athlete development.

Board Member · Finance and Operations Advisor

Haseeb C.

Haseeb focuses on operational efficiency across SPA's departments — streamlining processes, coordinating volunteers, and ensuring day-to-day programs run smoothly each season.

Coaching Program Director, Head Coach — Basketball

Darrian L.

Darrian leads SPA's entire coaching program as Program Director while serving as Head Coach for basketball. He sets the tactical and philosophical foundation for all coaches, ensuring every practice reflects SPA's commitment to excellence and character.

Finance Advisor

Omar R.

Omar manages SPA's finances with transparency and accountability — overseeing budgets, tracking expenditures, and ensuring every dollar serves the athletes and community SPA is built to support. His stewardship keeps the organization financially sound season after season.

Medical & Player Safety Advisor

Dr. Jasmin S.

Dr. Jasmin S. serves as SPA's Medical and Player Safety Advisor, overseeing health protocols, injury response procedures, and return-to-play guidelines. He ensures every athlete participates in a safe, medically sound environment aligned with current youth sports medicine standards.

Communications Lead

Nimra A.

Nimra leads SPA's communications strategy across all channels — social media, email, announcements, and community outreach. She ensures SPA's voice is consistent, authentic, and aligned with the organization's faith-centered identity.

Referee advisor

Sami B.

Sami oversees SPA's officiating standards, trains referees, and ensures games are called with consistency and fairness — creating a learning environment for athletes at every level.

cOACHING ADVISOR

Osman B.

Osman brings seasoned coaching experience to the SPA staff, advising on training methodologies, game strategy, and coach development. His guidance helps elevate every coach on the roster and strengthens the program's competitive foundation.

Technology advisor

Fayyaz S.

Fayyaz brings technical depth and strategic perspective to SPA's technology decisions. He advises on infrastructure, tools, and digital direction — helping ensure the organization's tech stack is built to scale alongside SPA's growing programs.

Technology lead

Pavan G.

Pavan architects and oversees every digital touchpoint at SPA — from the website and registration platform to internal tools and data systems. 

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Special thanks to all of our volunteers.

This list does not cover everyone who supports Straight Path Athletics, but we are grateful for every person who gives their time to serve our athletes and families.

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