WE DON'T
RUN LEAGUES.
WE BUILD
COMMUNITY.
The Rancho Cordova Athletic Association was founded on a question most organizations never ask: which kids still aren't playing?
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Programs
5,008
Athlete Participations
And Growing.
30+
Years in the Community
100%
Volunteer-Led Board
Most organizations ask:
"How many kids are playing?"
RCAA asks:
"Which kids still aren't?"
1 in 3 eligible youth in Rancho Cordova are not participating in organized athletics. That's not a sports problem. That's a community problem. And we've made it our mission to fix it.
Founded by local families and civic leaders, RCAA started as a single basketball league in Rancho Cordova.
Today, we operate 18 athletic programs, serve thousands of youth annually, and partner with CRPD, local schools, and community sponsors to ensure every child has a path to the field — regardless of background or ability.
1
League to Start
18
Programs Today
∞
Kids We Reach
Three Commitments.
One Community.
01
Study Participation
Most organizations count who's already playing. We study who isn't — and why. That distinction drives every decision we make.
02
Build Community
Sports are the vehicle. Community is the destination. Every league, every season, every game is a chance to deepen the bonds that hold Rancho Cordova together.
03
Measure Impact
We don't stop at registration numbers. We track character development, school performance, and long-term participation — because that's what real impact looks like.
Guided by Volunteers.
Powered by Passion.
RCAA is led by an all-volunteer board of directors — parents, educators, former athletes, and civic leaders who donate their time and expertise to ensure every program operates with excellence, transparency, and heart. No salaries. No corporate mandates. Just people who love this city and its children.
Jason Harper
Director, Rancho Cordova Athletic Association
Jason Harper serves as the Director of the Rancho Cordova Athletic Association (RCAA), where he leads initiatives designed to expand youth sports participation, strengthen community partnerships, and create opportunities for athletes of all ages and backgrounds.
A lifelong advocate for youth development, Harper has spent more than three decades building programs, organizations, and leadership systems that help individuals and communities thrive. His work has spanned athletics, education, nonprofit leadership, community outreach, and organizational development.
Under his leadership, RCAA has experienced significant growth while launching new programs, expanding access to youth sports, strengthening partnerships with schools and community organizations, and developing innovative tools to better understand and serve Rancho Cordova families.
Known as both a systems builder and visionary leader, Harper is passionate about creating sustainable programs that outlast any one season, coach, or administrator. His focus remains on participation, character development, community connection, and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to experience the life-changing benefits of sports.
"Sports don't just build athletes. They build people."
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There's a Place
For Your Family Here
Whether as a parent, athlete, coach, or volunteer — Rancho Cordova needs you on the team.