Joe Moujaes

A Message to Our Student-Athletes

At LAU Athletics, our mission goes far beyond competition. Guided by LAU’s commitment to the education of the whole person, we believe that athletics is a powerful platform for building character, discipline, leadership, resilience, and purpose.

Our values define who we are. They shape how we train, how we compete, how we represent our university, and how we serve the wider LAU community. As student-athletes, you carry the responsibility and privilege of standing for excellence—not only on the court or field, but in the classroom, in your relationships, and in life.

Our objective is to support the growth and wellness of our student-athletes while contributing to the spirit, pride, and wellbeing of all LAUers—students, faculty, and staff. Through athletics, we aim to inspire unity, encourage healthy lifestyles, and strengthen the culture of belonging across our university.

We are also committed to recruiting top student-athletes to join our varsity teams and represent LAU with pride in local collegiate competitions, international tournaments, and on world stages. We provide our athletes with the best possible experience to shine, compete, and grow.

At LAU Athletics, success is not measured only by trophies and victories. It is measured by the lifelong skills our athletes gain: teamwork, confidence, accountability, perseverance, and the courage to lead. These are the qualities that prepare our student-athletes to succeed in sport, in their careers, and in life.