Backyard Sports At Brant Lake Camp

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by Scott Galst, former BYSC Volunteer and BLC Alumni I attended Brant Lake Camp as a child and worked as a counselor when I was a teenager. It was a special place where many of my greatest childhood memories were created. I’d like to think I knew at the time how lucky I was to … Continue reading “Backyard Sports At Brant Lake Camp”

Coach’s Corner: Let’s Be Frank About This

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One of the great byproducts of our community programming is bringing together young athletes of diverse economic zones. A catchphrase I enjoy is that our programs “blend zip codes.” Ultimately, sports participation is blind to color and class. By playing with one another, kids usually discover they have much more in common than their social … Continue reading “Coach’s Corner: Let’s Be Frank About This”

Getting to Know Moshe Arenstein

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BYSC Board Member and Executive Producer at MSNBC Moshe Arenstein, a founding Backyard Sports Cares Board member, remembers when he first got the call from Danny Bernstein about 10 years ago. “It took me about 20 seconds to realize how great this was.” While he cites Danny’s passion, vision and excitement as the original draw, … Continue reading “Getting to Know Moshe Arenstein”

Alumni Night

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Backyard Sports Cares recently celebrated Alumni Night at Brazen Fox in New York City. The night was filled with inspirational stories of growth, compassion, and success. It gave our alumni a chance to reconnect with each other and Executive Director Danny Bernstein. The night also provided an opportunity for alumni to learn how they can … Continue reading “Alumni Night”

Honored by the Youth Shelter

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Partnerships with community organizations that serve at-risk youth allow us to bring the fun, skill and life lessons of high-quality sports programs to hundreds who otherwise would not have access. For the Youth Shelter Program of Westchester (YSOW), we provide a physical education class for students, as well as recreational activities that range from hiking … Continue reading “Honored by the Youth Shelter”

Bits N’ Pieces Field Day

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Every year, Backyard Sports Cares organizes an exciting Field Day for the nearly 200 youth enrolled in the White Plains Youth Bureau’s Bits N’ Pieces summer camp. Divided by age group, energetic campers rotate between six activities that include tug of war, relay races, gaga, soccer and more. Overseen by BYSC staff and volunteer coaches, … Continue reading “Bits N’ Pieces Field Day”

Volunteer BUZZ: Ryan Pohly

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“With the support of a larger organization, my help can change a person’s life.” A high school senior who’s been with BYSC since seventh grade, Ryan Pohly is one of our most dedicated and experienced volunteers. He’s with us at Purchase College every Sunday, helping special needs athletes safely enjoy team sports. And, as a … Continue reading “Volunteer BUZZ: Ryan Pohly”

The BYSC Red Shirts – Role Models, Leaders, Mentors

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If you were to join Backyard Sports Cares at Purchase College on a Sunday, you would see nearly 50 amazing volunteer peer mentors helping special needs athletes play, learn and have fun. The most dedicated, experienced and oldest among them wear red shirts and are cleverly named… the Red Shirts! This inaugural group of special … Continue reading “The BYSC Red Shirts – Role Models, Leaders, Mentors”

Coach’s Corner: Gotta Go to Lowes

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I received a great lesson in “paying it forward” from my friend and colleague Lowes Moore, who is the Executive Director of the Mt. Vernon Boys and Girls Club. Lowes is an iconic figure in the Mt. Vernon community. Upon finishing a career in the NBA, he opted to return to his community as a … Continue reading “Coach’s Corner: Gotta Go to Lowes”

Dinner with Doc Gooden

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When you’re struggling, it’s easy to feel like you’re all alone, and that no one understands what you’re going through. It can even be tough to hold on to hope for a better life. And that’s why we’re so excited about our partnership with the Youth Shelter Program of Westchester and an inspiring recent visit … Continue reading “Dinner with Doc Gooden”

NightFlight Basketball Takes Off in Mt. Vernon

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When Lowes Moore calls, you answer! A champion NBA player who returned to the town he grew up in, Lowes is the Executive Director of the Mount Vernon Boys and Girls Club and the creator of the popular NightFlight basketball program there, which is now (proudly!) run by Backyards Sports Cares. Every Friday night, between … Continue reading “NightFlight Basketball Takes Off in Mt. Vernon”

Getting to Know Henry Chapman

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BYSC Board President & Assistant Athletic Director, Westchester Community College After more than 30 years in the corporate world, Henry Chapman took a leap and decided to pursue something he was more passionate about. As a lifelong athlete, it was natural he would look to sports, and that’s where he found his new professional and … Continue reading “Getting to Know Henry Chapman”