07/18/2026
Congratulations to Joe Paige on your new role as Director of Athletics & Recreation! Wishing you continued success as you inspire, lead, and make a lasting impact on youth, families, and the community. We know you’ll do great things. Keep Achieving! 👌🏾
YMCA Family,...please help us in welcoming Joseph Paige as our new Director of Athletics & Recreation! 🎉
Joe is passionate about creating opportunities for youth, families, and community members to grow through sports, recreation, and wellness. He believes athletics are about much more than competition, they're a way to build confidence, character, teamwork, discipline, and lifelong success.
Joe's commitment to serving others began during his military service as a medic, where he learned the importance of leadership, teamwork, integrity, and caring for others under pressure. Those values continue to shape his leadership today.
Joe brings extensive coaching experience, most recently serving as the Head Women's Basketball Coach at Holyoke Community College. Throughout his coaching career, he has focused on developing student-athletes both on and off the court, emphasizing accountability, perseverance, teamwork, and personal growth.
Before joining the Y, Joseph served as a Financial Aid Advisor with Springfield Public Schools, helping students and families navigate the college admissions and financial aid process. His work contributed to more than $100 million in scholarships and grants awarded to Springfield students, opening doors to higher education for countless young people.
Joe is excited to expand athletic and recreational opportunities for all ages, strengthen community partnerships, support and develop staff, and create welcoming programs where everyone feels encouraged to learn, grow, and succeed.
We're excited for the passion, experience, and leadership he brings to our Y and look forward to the positive impact he'll have on our members and the Franklin County community.
