CHASE GREATNESS.
HONOR YOUR HERITAGE.
Balancing both is part of who you are. The AAPI Student Athlete Coalition (ASAC) is the community where AAPI student athletes are seen, celebrated, and supported.
CHASE GREATNESS.
HONOR YOUR HERITAGE.
Balancing both is part of who you are. The AAPI Student Athlete Coalition (ASAC) is the community where AAPI student athletes are seen, celebrated, and supported.
We’re building something new. Get in early.
You’ve earned your spot.
Now meet the community in your corner.
ATHLETES
You represent more than yourself. Find other athletes who share your pride and your drive.
FAMILIES
Support your athlete while honoring your culture. Connect with families on the same path.
INSTITUTIONS
Understand the unique needs of your AAPI student athletes. We'll help you support their journey.
Why this matters.
AAPI student athletes are growing in numbers but still lack dedicated support.
13,700+
AAPI student athletes competing in the NCAA
NCAA, 2025
54%
Growth in AAPI student athletes over the past decade
NCAA, 2025
Only 1 in 5
AAPI young adults who feel fully accepted in the U.S.
TAAF STAATUS Index, 2025
That’s why we’re starting the ASAC community.
What we’re building for you.
Real support for your whole journey.
Events that bring us together.
Connecting AAPI athletes from across the country to learn, network, and celebrate our shared experience.
Honest conversations.
Real talk on NIL, recruiting, family expectations, and the pressures that come with balancing culture and competition.
Support on and off the field.
Resources to help you excel in the classroom, navigate your sport, and take care of your mental health.
Mentors who get it.
Access to AAPI athletes and alumni who've walked your path and can help you navigate yours.
A network that grows with you.
Connections across schools, sports, and generations that last well beyond your playing days.
Join us from the start.
The athletes, families, and supporters who join now will help shape everything that comes next.
Join the first wave and be a part of the founding community.
Greatness is within REACH.
Five values, one community. Let's create it together.
R
REPRESENTATION
See AAPI athletes front and center.
Athlete stories that showcase AAPI excellence across all sports.
Leadership pathways connecting you to opportunities in athletics.
Media partnerships that amplify AAPI voices and visibility.
E
EMPOWERMENT
Gain the tools to thrive your way.
NIL education and recruiting guidance tailored to your situation.
Mental health resources that understand your unique pressures.
Support for navigating the intersection of culture and athletics.
A
ADVOCACY
Make your voice heard in athletics.
Platforms to share your story and experiences with wider audiences.
Research on AAPI athlete experiences to inform better programs.
Ways to shape the conversation around AAPI representation.
C
COMMUNITY
Connect with athletes who get it.
Mentorship from AAPI athletes and alumni who've walked your path.
Events that bring AAPI athletes together from across the country.
Peer networks organized by campus, sport, and shared interests.
H
HERITAGE
Honor your roots while you rise.
Resources for navigating family dynamics and cultural expectations.
Celebrating cultures from all points of Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Connections across generations of AAPI athletes and families.
There’s a place for you here.
Whether you're an athlete, family member, institution, or brand looking to connect with this community, we'd love to hear from you.
CHASE GREATNESS.
HONOR YOUR HERITAGE.
“Success without community is absolutely meaningless.”
— Jeremy Lin, Harvard Class Day 2021 Speech
CHASE GREATNESS.
HONOR YOUR HERITAGE.
“Success without community is absolutely meaningless.”
— Jeremy Lin, Harvard Class Day 2021 Speech