Lauren Witherspoon, Director and Founder of AYLA, has played lacrosse for 7 years. In high school, she played for Desert Vista for 2 years, and then went to college at American International College, a private college in the Division 2 Northeast-10 Conference, for 4 years. Currently, she plays on a women’s team and attends different tournaments. She started her coaching career as an assistant coach for the Chandler Huskies. She also assisted in coaching a club team called Vortex Elite. Playing lacrosse and coaching has inspired Lauren to her nonprofit, solely focused on introducing lacrosse to underserved communities. Introducing lacrosse to youth in these communities has offered the sport as a viable option for kids with limited options. Providing the resources such as gear, jerseys, and more enables youth in underserved communities to enjoy the sport without worrying about the financial burden. AYLA has continued to grow tremendously and plans to support many youth in underserved communities.
To provide resources and support to low-income and underserved youth populations throughout Arizona by offering mentorship, coaching, and other opportunities through developing the fundamental relationship of ethics and discipline while playing lacrosse.
To engage youth in low-income and underserved communities through diversity, inclusion, and sportsmanship by providing mentorship, coaching, and opportunities through developing the fundamental relationship of ethics and discipline while playing lacrosse.
To promote lacrosse as a viable option for young people in low-income and underserved communities
To transcend culture through lacrosse
To open doors to creativity and opportunity by providing youth with the tools that they need to be successful in their lives
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us!
14804 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85032, United States
Phone - 480 269 7450 Email - law@arionayla.com
Arizona Youth Lacrossse Association
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