GYAC runs on Volunteer Spirit! 

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to volunteer to participate as coaches.  There is no prior coaching experience required. Coaches receive hats and t-shirts, as well as a work bond, which is a $40 registration refund.  Plus the rewarding experience of participating in their children's lives in a very meaningful way! Consider signing up when you register your child on Sports Connect.  Volunteer clearances required.

GYAC Mission Statement

GYAC aspires to be an outstanding educational-athletic organization that provides a high-quality experience, in which every athlete:

•Has fun playing the game
•Feels like an important part of the team regardless of performance
•Learns "life lessons" that have value beyond the playing field
•Learns the skills, tactics and strategies of the game and improves as a player
•Is prepared for participation at the next level of play;
•To accomplish these goals, GYAC is committed to:
•Providing a quality instructional program that teaches fundamental skills, tactics, and rules of the game;
•Increasing the skill knowledge with safe healthy techniques and providing safe non threatening environments;
•Supporting the ideal that the winning of games is secondary to the molding of exceptional citizens;
•Promoting and developing core values such as respect, teamwork, sportsmanship, courage, effort, and commitment that will benefit their futures and the communities in which they live;
•Establishing standards of participation for all volunteers, board members, coaches, officials, athletes and spectators;
•Encouraging a positive atmosphere by showing support and patience for all athletes and volunteers;Creating a culture in which volunteers, coaches, parents, officials, and athletes work together to achieve our mission.