Author: Danny D

BYSC Builds a New Fitness Room at the Youth Shelter of Westchester

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When the Covid lockdown hit the Youth Shelter of Westchester, figuring out how to get the residents some exercise became a priority. “We were locked in this house and realized that if we didn’t get these guys out to burn off some steam, we were all going to go crazy,” explains Youth Shelter of Westchester … Continue reading “BYSC Builds a New Fitness Room at the Youth Shelter of Westchester”

White Plains Hospital Signs On as New Sponsor for Backyard Sports Cares

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We are happy to announce that White Plains Hospital has agreed to become a new corporate sponsor of Backyards Sports Cares. The sponsorship is specifically directed at our special needs programing and we are actively working together to develop new and creative ways to make the partnership work. White Plains Hospital Outreach Coordinator Amanda Gonzalez … Continue reading “White Plains Hospital Signs On as New Sponsor for Backyard Sports Cares”

Gaga at the Youth Community Outreach Program in Mount Vernon

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It’s a match made in heaven(and if not heaven, at least a Methodist Church in Mount Vernon). The players include Backyard Sports Cares, the Youth Community Outreach Program and Gaga. Yes, Gaga, and for those that have never heard of it, it’s most easily described as a variation on dodgeball, with some important differences. First … Continue reading “Gaga at the Youth Community Outreach Program in Mount Vernon”

Friday Night Tennis at Purchase College

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“Raise your hand if this was your first time ever playing tennis,” Coach Danny asked as we wrapped up our first session of Friday Night Tennis at Purchase College. “Raise your hand if you hit a forehand today,” Coach Danny continued. Almost every hand went up in the air accompanied by tall, proud shoulders and … Continue reading “Friday Night Tennis at Purchase College”

Volunteer Spotlight: Margot & Graydon Diamond

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Fraternal twins Margot and Graydon Diamond, rising seniors at Scarsdale High School, are in their fourth year as volunteers at our special needs program at Purchase College. We recently got a chance to sit down with them to ask about their experience working with BYSC. Tell us what kind of experince do the BYSC kids … Continue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Margot & Graydon Diamond”

Backyard Sports honors Greene’s legacy with MVP Basketball Camp merger

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Noel Muyskens knew deep down that only one organization could 100% preserve the mission and integrity of Westchester County’s nonprofit MVP Basketball Camp the way founder Stan Greene would have wanted it. That organization is Backyard Sports Cares, founded as a philanthropic wing of Backyard Sports by Danny Bernstein. Just as Muyskens carried on the … Continue reading “Backyard Sports honors Greene’s legacy with MVP Basketball Camp merger”

Backyard Sports Cares Merges with MVP Basketball Camp

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White Plains, NY (November 8, 2020) – Backyard Sports Cares (BYSC), the leading provider of community team sports programming for kids of all ages in Westchester, and MVP Basketball Camp (MVP), the premier youth summer basketball camp in Westchester, today announced the merger of the two non-profit organizations.  As part of the combination, long-time MVP … Continue reading “Backyard Sports Cares Merges with MVP Basketball Camp”

Coach’s Corner: A Tale of Two Cities

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This summer I had the vantage point to witness both the devastating effects of, and the creative opportunities inspired by, the coronavirus pandemic as it relates to youth sports in Westchester County. I was shown a tale of two cities. On one hand, children from the more affluent communities played in the roomy backyards of … Continue reading “Coach’s Corner: A Tale of Two Cities”

Board Spotlight: Jocelyn Sontag

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Jocelyn joined the Backyard Sports family when her son – now in college – was only three, and eventually became a founding Board member of Backyard Sports Cares. She is now helping to bring us into the future: this spring and summer, Jocelyn led the search committee for our first Development Officer. Far beyond resume-reading, … Continue reading “Board Spotlight: Jocelyn Sontag”

BYSC’s First Chief Development Officer

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We’re thrilled to welcome Steve Tseckares to the BYSC team as our new – and first – Chief Development Officer. Having spent many years as a television journalist, producer and executive for companies like CNN, MTV and MSNBC and as a seasoned volunteer and mentor, Steve brings a diverse background and skillset to BYSC. He’ll … Continue reading “BYSC’s First Chief Development Officer”

BYSC Merges with MVP Basketball Camp

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Noel Muyskens has always believed that every child, regardless of their background or where they are from, should have the opportunity to engage in high quality sports experiences. So when he decided he was going to retire at the end of 2019, he wanted to ensure that MVP Basketball Camp – a non-profit summer basketball … Continue reading “BYSC Merges with MVP Basketball Camp”

BYSC Special Needs Sunday: Back at Play!

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“Being back at play in person has been restorative, giving the kids a sense of hope. It also relieves frustration from not being able to be outside for so long.” “It was a return to a routine and a sense of normalcy, which these kids thrive with and suffer without.” While we are grateful that … Continue reading “BYSC Special Needs Sunday: Back at Play!”

Volunteer Buzz: Cooper Danzig

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by Cooper Danzig When I first started volunteering for BYSC five years ago, it was something I was told to do: a Bar Mitzvah project my mom signed me up for. However, it quickly became something I love and look forward to all week. Being able to share my love for sports with an athlete … Continue reading “Volunteer Buzz: Cooper Danzig”