BUILT BY COMMUNITY. DRIVEN BY PURPOSE.
ADSA Squash is more than a sports association — we are a movement using the game of squash to unite the African diaspora and uplift the next generation.
Our Story
THE AFRICAN DIASPORA SQUASH ASSOCIATION WAS BORN FROM A SIMPLE BUT POWERFUL IDEA: THAT SPORT CAN BE A BRIDGE. A BRIDGE BETWEEN CULTURES, BETWEEN GENERATIONS, AND BETWEEN THE DIASPORA AND THE CONTINENT WE CALL HOME.
FOUNDED BY A GROUP OF SQUASH-LOVING AFRICANS IN MARYLAND, ADSA BEGAN AS INFORMAL WEEKEND GAMES THAT QUICKLY BECAME SOMETHING MUCH BIGGER. AS FRIENDSHIPS DEEPENED AND THE COMMUNITY GREW, SO DID OUR SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY — TO ONE ANOTHER, AND TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS AFRICA WHO DESERVED ACCESS TO THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES WE HAD FOUND THROUGH THE GAME.
TODAY, ADSA IS A REGISTERED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION RUN ENTIRELY BY 9 DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. WE ORGANIZE TOURNAMENTS, RUN OUTREACH PROGRAMS, AND WORK TO PLANT SQUASH COURTS AND COACHING PROGRAMS IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS AFRICA THAT HAVE NEVER HAD ACCESS TO THE SPORT.
PURPOSE, MISSION & VISION
OUR PURPOSE
To build a community centered around squash where friendships flourish, character is developed, and every member — regardless of background — feels a genuine sense of belonging.
OUR MISSION
To create a welcoming environment where individuals connect, grow, and thrive through squash — while extending those same opportunities to underprivileged communities across Africa.
OUR VISION
A vibrant, global association that celebrates African culture, fosters lasting friendships within the diaspora, and makes squash a widely accessible sport across the African continent.
CORE VALUES
COMMUNITY & CONNECTION
We show up for each other. ADSA is a network of real relationships built court-side and carried far beyond it. We believe the diaspora is stronger when it's connected.
INCLUSIVITY & ACCESSIBILITY
No prior experience, background, or budget should be a barrier to squash. We work to remove every obstacle between a young person and their first game.
WELLNESS & BALANCE
Life is demanding. Squash is our reset button. We promote the sport as a powerful tool for mental clarity, stress relief, and physical health.
EMPOWERMENT THROUGH SPORT
We've seen squash build confidence, discipline, and leadership. We use it deliberately as a vehicle for personal development — especially for youth.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
We are accountable to more than our members. Every tournament we host, every fundraiser we run, moves us closer to a more equitable sporting landscape in Africa.
CULTURAL PRIDE & HERITAGE
We are proudly African. Our courts are a place where the diaspora can celebrate where we come from, share our stories, and pass our heritage on to the next generation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need to be African to join ADSA?
Not at all. While our association is rooted in the African diaspora, we welcome anyone who shares our values and love of squash.
What skill level do I need to join?
Is there a membership fee?
How can I support ADSA's work in Africa?
Where do you play?
READY TO PLAY YOUR PART?
Whether you want to play, volunteer, sponsor, or simply stay in the loop — there's a place for you in the ADSA community.
