Head Coach- Chris Mills

On August 1, 2011 ASA Athletic Director announced the appointment of Chris Mills as the first ever Head Track and Field Coach.  Coach Mills brings a wide array of experience to ASA. A 1998 graduate of St. Francis College (NY), he earned his first collegiate coaching experience as an Assistant Coach at his alma mater from 1999-2001. Most recently, Coach Mills served as Assistant Coach for Holy Child High School (NY) in 2010-2011, along with being the Head Coach of the Middle School team. He was also the Head Coach at Friends Academy (NY) in 2007-08. Coach Mills' career in coaching began in 1998 as Head Coach of Bishop Ford High School in Brooklyn. He has also spent time from 1998-2006 as a camp counselor at The Running School, one of the premier running camps in the nation.

Coach Mills earned his Bachelor's Degree in Social Studies from St. Francis. As a student-athlete, he excelled, earning two Northeast Conference (NEC) championships in the 800m and also setting the 800m record. He was also voted NEC Athlete of the Week three times, team MVP twice and received the St. Francis Senior Athletic Award during his time at the college.

"Success as a student-athlete takes dedication, commitment, perseverance and hard work," says Coach Mills. "I plan to provide an equal level of support, direction and drive so that each student-athlete achieves excellence."