Ankeny Youth Sports Alliance
THE FUTURE OF
YOUTH SPORTS IS HERE
VISION
We’re Changing the Way Central Iowa does Youth Sports
We are dedicated to providing top-notch facilities to support existing youth sports programs in Central Iowa and prepare for future growth. Based in Ankeny, Iowa, the I-35 Sports Park will serve a variety of sports including lacrosse, hockey, softball, and more. Our primary focus lies in nurturing the physical, emotional, and social well-being of our young athletes while promoting healthy lifestyles and fostering a sense of community.
MEET THE TEAM
This team is a unique blend of dreaming AND doing. Motivated by a shared passion for advancing youth sports, these individuals have combined their professional skills and years of leadership experience to create an alliance that is diverse in thought, yet similar in action. Although the first focus is on Ankeny and the Greater Des Moines area, this leadership group intends envisions regional benefits. Together, this team has significant sports knowledge and strategic relationships across Iowa and throughout the Midwest
TED O'BRIEN
JEREMIAH STARR
DAVID LANE
PAULA CHIZEK
MATT PAULSEN
TIM LILLWITZ
BEN RAMSAY
WE'VE GOT BIG PLANS
We are planning a best-in-class, youth-centered sports complex in Ankeny, Iowa. This complex will be focused on outdoor (tri-season), multi-sports use.
No other complex has been constructed with lacrosse and hockey as ‘anchor’ sports in the area. It will include an all-season, indoor facility with turf field and two sheets of ice.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to create a vibrant and inclusive community-based hub that fosters the growth and development of youth through sports.