Lasalle Athletics Mission Statement

Mission of the University
La Salle University, dedicated in the traditions of the Christian Brothers to excellence in teaching and to concern for both ultimate values and for the individual values of its students, is a private Roman Catholic university committed to providing a liberal education of both general and specialized studies.

Mission of Athletics
La Salle University is a Roman Catholic institution of higher education with traditions of the De La Salle Christian Brothers. In that framework, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation of La Salle University is committed to both the spirit and principles set forth by NCAA, Atlantic 10 Conference, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and La Salle University regulatory guidelines.

The Athletic Department, through its intramural and intercollegiate programs, enables and encourages all students to participate in a wide variety of sports at many levels of competition. Values such as leadership, diligence, determination, and teamwork are emphasized. Good sportsmanship from its athletes and fans is supported.

The University strives to operate its athletic programs within the confines of a fiscally sound plan at a level of intercollegiate competition that is consistent with its philosophical objectives. La Salle University seeks to join other institutions with like commitments to institutional integrity, academic excellence, and to service the community.