Darby Lady Tiger Basketball is committed to excellence in athletics as part of a larger commitment to excellence and education.

The guiding principle behind our athletics program is our belief in its educational value for our students. High school athletics promotes character traits of high value to personal development and success in later life. These include the drive to take one’s talents to the highest level of performance; embracing the discipline needed to reach high standards; learning to work with others as a team in pursuit of a common goal; and adherence to codes of fairness and respect. Athletics also plays an important role in creating a sense of community. ​

Lady Tiger Basketball's mission defines expectations both on the field and off. In the name of excellence, we aim for a level of athletic performance that will frequently produce winning seasons and the realistic opportunity to compete for championships. Our mission also requires that Lady Tiger athletes be students first, that they pay careful attention to their academic record and motivation, that they benefit from many educational programs and make satisfactory progress towards a high school diploma.

Our basketball program is also committed to the physical and emotional well-being of student-athletes and to the social development of the whole person. We recognize that great demands are placed on students who participate in athletics, and we are committed to providing support to help them manage these demands and get the most out of their high school experience. Athletes are also expected to adhere to a level of conduct that brings credit to themselves, the school and uphold the values of citizenship and service. 

The mission of the athletics program ultimately is: “to engage the mind, to elevate the spirit, and stimulate the best effort of all who are associated with the Darby Lady Tiger Basketball Program.”