Mission:
Through an interconnected support system, LSA enhances the capacity of youth-serving sports and recreational organizations so that every child has the necessary physical, emotional, and social skills to succeed in life.
Vision:
All Lawrence children have equal access and opportunity to engage in quality sports and athletic programs grounded in the principles of positive youth development.
Lawrence Sports Groups
The sports groups below are working together to make sports better & more accessible.
What’s Next? SBYD coach training with The Center for Healing & Justice through Sports!
A centralized sports and recreation access hub for Lawrence—giving families one place to find what’s happening and get connected
Current Initiatives:
Click below for list of “Championing Her Game” events. #teameffort
We’re Part of a Movement!
Proud to join #TheMoveFund and help build a future where every kid has access to the power of play. Together, we’re working to expand equity in youth sport and uplift the communities that need it most. Learn more at TheMOVEFund.org and also see the below video showing some of this “movement” in action. We’re grateful to be a part of this first cohort.
LSA Members & Some Key Partners:
A Small Sampling of LSA Initiatives:
Other Members representing most regions of the country!
RBI Program Invests in Lawrence Baseball! It’s impossible to sum up the significance of this partnership. It’s reviving the sport through a collaborative spirit and especially leaning on sports leaders with the history, passion, and commitment to make sure ALL kids can #playball…Read More!
Learn about the Lawrence Sports Leadership Academy!
The Alliance’s Empowered Youth Leaders & Mentor Model collectively impacted more than 2,000 youth thanks to a City of Lawrence grant!
“Being part of the empowered youth leadership program helped me learn new skills that I can use to improve my academics, and it will take the burden from my mom because I can purchase my school supplies and uniform.” –Emmamuell, Suenos Basketball
