It was on a beautiful Saturday afternoon on St. John’s fields this fall when BSA had the opportunity to thank the school for the decades of support they’ve provided for our organization. Following a pretty close BSA soccer match, Nathan Knight, BSA president, presented St. John’s director Tom Hawkins with a plaque acknowledging BSA’s ongoing appreciation for his school’s support of our yearlong programs. In addition, St. John’s athletic department provides BSA with weekly administrative support so that we are able to easily schedule and offer a wide range of sport programs for hundreds of children every year.

Tom Hawkins remarked on this special partnership:
St. John’s is proud to partner with and support the Brussels Sports Association in all their endeavors. As the director at St. John’s, and a coach for BSA, I see first-hand the immense benefits of having such a program for kids from all the various schools here in the Brussels area. All kids are welcome and come together for fun, instruction and competition in a friendly, supportive, professional atmosphere. BSA and its leadership provide great opportunities and experiences for hundreds of kids who might not have a chance to play a sport for their schools or a local club. Thanks to BSA for making our community a great place to live!

Did you know?
Another integral component of BSA’s success is the continued and vital dedication of our volunteers. The BSA sports’ seasons flourish as a result of this community’s strong sense of volunteerism. Members of St. John’s families can been seen devoting their time as BSA board members, sport directors, equipment volunteers, and of course, the always-valued BSA coach! Not only could Tom Hawkins be found on the sidelines this fall coaching his son’s team, his wife, Marcia Carlson, leads her daughter’s basketball team this winter. The Hawkins family is just one of the many examples of St. John’s families involved in coaching and volunteering for our BSA programs.