Author: Danny D

Recently I attended a retirement dinner for Mary Figueroa, the longtime site coordinator for the Amazing Afternoons Program held at the Edward Williams School in Mt. Vernon. In a lifetime, everyone should be fortunate to have one Mary in their presence. While Dos Equis may feature the most interesting man in the world, Mary is … Continue reading “Coach’s Corner – Something About Mary”

Although simple in nature and form, suburban soccer is recognized as much by its shiny uniforms and team/club affiliations. The cost of participating in a team or league puts this activity out of reach for many children in Westchester County. The Backyard Sports League was created three years ago to allow players from underserved areas … Continue reading “Backyard Sports Soccer League”

Youth Shelter Program of Westchester provides mentoring and schooling to adolescent youth identified by a Westchester County judge to serve in this residential program as an alternative to incarceration in the county jail. Backyard Sports Cares has partnered with this Mt. Vernon-based program to provide a variety of recreational activities including basketball, yoga, and tennis … Continue reading “Youth Shelter Program of Westchester”

Armonk middle school tennis players Ethan Wolland, Justin Buchbinder, and Zac Cornell wanted to do something very special with their love for tennis. In March, with the cooperation of Armonk Tennis, the boys hosted 15 underserved youth from the Slater Center in White Plains to a Sunday evening program of tennis lessons and treats. Assisted … Continue reading “Armonk Tennis Program”

Anyone dropping in at Sound Shore Indoor Tennis in Port Chester on a Friday evening in late May or early June will witness quite a hubbub as 75 children mill around waiting impatiently to head down to the tennis courts. These youngsters are participants in the BYSC Friday Night Tennis Program, a comprehensive clinic for … Continue reading “Friday Night Is Tennis Time!”