MISSION STATEMENT

OUR VISION

We are committed to developing the scholar athlete and steadily raising aspirations and expectations through athletic endeavors as an integral part of the academic and life experience.

OUR MISSION 

We provide athletic programs that emphasize the spirit of competition guided by the educational mission of the University of La Verne: a values orientation, community & diversity, life-long learning and community service.

Seeking to cultivate sound mind and body, intercollegiate athletics at the University of La Verne provides an engaging educational experience that transforms a student life.

OUR TENETS

RECRUITMENT OF THE SCHOLAR ATHLETE

Our commitment to promote the athletic and academic intregity of the University of La Verne is reflected in our efforts to recruit scholar-athletes whom have demonstrated commitment to academic and athletic success.

FACILITIES AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF

We believe the Athletic Department strives to support students in their efforts to reach a high level of performance by providing them with facilities, equipment, competent staff and competitive opportunites commensurate with the SCIAC and similar NCAA Division III institutions.

PERSONALIZED INDIVIDUAL GROWTH

The student-athlete as an individual; the coach-player relationship; the deeper range of relationships and experiences

SPORTMANSHIP

We believe participating in intercollegiate athletics is an honor and a privilege that demands sportmanship and respect for the game and its participants. At the University of La Verne we expect administration, coaches, staff and scholar-athletes to:

*-Conduct themselves with the highest standards of behavior

*-Compete in a manner of good sportsmanship

*-Abide by the letter and spirit of all playing rules

PRIDE

We believe athletic participation and performance is a source of pride for the University of La Verne community.  Every athletic program seeks to recruit scholar-athletes that will represent the University well in the classroom and in athletic competition.

COMPETITION

The Athletic Department prioritizes top of the table SCIAC competition as a measure of excellence and encourages and supports exceptional teams and individuals to compete in regional and national competitions.