The Mission of the National Recreation and Park Association is "To advance parks, recreation and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people." NRPA's value include enhancing the human potential by providing facilities, services and programs that meet the emotional, social and physical needs of communities, articulating environmental values through ecologically responsible management and environmental education programs, promoting individual and community wellness that enhances the quality of life for all citizens, utilizing holistic approaches to promote cultural understanding, economic development, family public health and safety, by working in coalitions and partnerships with allied organizations, Facilitating and promoting the development of grassroots, self-help initiatives in communities across the country. The Goals of the National Recreation and Park Association are to promote public awareness and support for recreation, park and leisure services as they relate to the constructive use of leisure and thereby to the social stability of a community and the physical and mental health of individuals. NRPA strives to promote public awareness of the environmental and natural resource management aspects of recreation and leisure services, to facilitate the development, maintenance, expansion and improvement of socially and environmentally relevant public policy that supports recreation, parks and leisure programs and services, to enhance the development of parks, recreation and tourism professionals and to provide services that contribute to the development of

Promoting the game of soccer and the education of coaches.

The mission of US Lacrosse is to ensure a unified and responsive organization that develops and promotes the sport by providing services to its members and programs to inspire participation, while preserving the integrity of the game. We envision a future which offers people everywhere the opportunity to discover, learn, participate in, enjoy, and ultimately embrace the shared passion of the lacrosse experience.