MISSION:
PYA mission is to have all boys and girls in our community to participate in a sport of their choosing. PYA provides an encouraging atmosphere, in a positive and friendly environment, that complements their intellectual and athletic abilities. We want to use sports to serve and impact the lives of our communities. We believe sports is one of the greatest "Training Grounds" for life. When
the intrinsic values of sports are properly modeled and taught, kids will then have the groundwork needed to be successful in life. We teach our kids to pursue excellence with a passion and to push themselves and others to perform well in every aspect of their lives. By incorporating core values such as hard work, unity, and positive attitudes, confidence, and leadership training; we hope to have planted and cultivated well rounded people. VISION:
Penelope Youth Association's vison is to provide boys and girls of all backgrounds a safe environment that builds confidence, develops character and helps them acquire the skills needed to achieve their fullest potential in becoming productive, community minded, responsible adults. We set the standard of excellence by providing encouragement, instruction, and life skills. These sports opportunities will contribute in a unique way to their development as athletes and citizens for the future. Values are what drive our decisions and set the directional course for our organization. Here are some core values we deeply believe in. Leadership:
We value the powerful leadership of a coach. Billy Graham stated, "A coach will influence more people in a year than most people do in a lifetime." Coaches serve as a trusted mentor to help navigate people throughout the land mines of sports and life. The impact of coaches and their influence on athletes will far transcend the boundaries of "playing sports." Competition:
Competition to us is not a three-letter word spelled ...WIN. We are not attracted to the distorted version that advocates win at any cost! We embrace competition in its truest and purest form. We teach players to view it as a reflective mirror that reveals the strengths, weaknesses and true identity of players and teams. We utilize competition as a valuable tool to motivate each player toward a life of personal excellence! Teamwork:
We value team sports and the lessons they teach. For many athletes their team is their extended family and it is here that they learn the values of cooperation, care and sacrifice. We believe a strong family is the cornerstone to a strong individual. Understanding teamwork helps players identify their role and improve the quality of their relationships within the family unit. Faith:
Personal faith is a key component of people's lives. They must believe in themselves. Sports Prep we believe in the importance of defining what you believe and making a life long journey to incorporate your faith into something dynamic, personal and authentic. We hope to encourage athletes to live with excellence and moral integrity.
*Penelope Youth Association is not affiliated with any church or denomination. Our programs are open to all faiths. We do not tolerate the discrimination of any denomination. Positive Attitudes:
We believe attitude shapes the way people live. Attitudes are shaped by the circumstances of life and how we respond to these difficult circumstances. We teach our kids that a positive attitude is essential to overcoming the challenges of competition and life.
