LMYA's Mission Statement:

To build self-esteem, sportsmanship, well-rounded players and community by providing year-round sports opportunities to school age youth in Lafayette and Moraga

We are:

• The largest athletic organization in Lafayette and Moraga, founded in 1954

• Non-discriminatory, open to all school age youth, regardless of age, race and skill-level

• Partners with parents, residents, local sport teams and organizations

• Based in Lafayette and Moraga, but also serving surrounding communities

We are committed to:

• Having fun and engaging in positive, healthy competition
• Exposing children to a variety of sports to develop different muscles and skills
  
• Creating a holistic approach to sports, health and wellness rather than being a path to High School Sports
• Offering equal game time and position opportunity given equal player commitment
• Managing team time commitment to allow players the opportunity for unstructured practice and/or participation in other activities
• Developing skills and teaching the fundamentals of strategy
• Fostering camaraderie and reliability through team play
• Teaching life lessons in a safe, constructive environment
• Educating coaches, trainers and parents to support their athletes as they grow
• Providing older youth work opportunities in which they serve as role models in leadership roles
• Building our community through local games, inclusive events and team camaraderie