• Vol. 6 Fall 2015

    • It’s A Family Affair with Backyard Sports Cares

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    BYSC: A Family AffairOn Sunday, September 27th , a picturesque fall evening, a team of dedicated BYSC family fans hosted the first BBQ “Open House” inviting those who may be interested to get involved with local sports programming through volunteering and funding opportunities with us. Hosted by BYSC “Fan families” Alison and Joshua Block, Jennifer and Adam Glucksman, Jennifer and Alan Goldfarb, Tara and Brian Kantor, Barbara and William Langford, Beth and Ed Metzendorf, Jocelyn and Scott Sontag, it was a win/win for all as more than 100 moms, dads and kids learned how BYSC bridges communities through team sports.

    Teen volunteers from Scarsdale and Mamaroneck high schools and BYSC’ Junior Board members served as coaches to the young kids and as event ambassadors, communicating their important roles as part of BYSC’s team.

    Emma Shpiz, a senior at Mamaroneck High School (MHS) and Co-President of the community club there summed it up this way. “Being a part of the BYSC community is so important to me…. I am a big field hockey player and cannot imagine my life not playing the sport. I want to share my enthusiasm, no matter what the sport, to kids who maybe need a little more help and encouragement. It means the world to me”.

    Coach’s Corner

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    Generating upwards of $7 billion a year, youth sports is a great business. There are new customers born every day, and where else can your six year old star appear on his or her own baseball card or Wheaties Box? While opportunities seem boundless for product makers, marketers and training professionals, it seems to me … Continue reading “Coach’s Corner”

    SAVE THE DATE Sunday January 24th, 2016, 6-8pm for a Special event

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    Join us for a family open house basketball evening in the gym of Congregation White Plains Kol- Ami. Learn how your family can become involved with the innovative programs Backyard Sports Cares has across Westchester County for special needs children and at risk youth. Players from the Westchester Knicks and local basketball teams will lead … Continue reading “SAVE THE DATE Sunday January 24th, 2016, 6-8pm for a Special event”

    BYSC Expands Reach in Creative Way

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    Friends of BYSC provided funds to bring a “Learning to Look: Art Appreciation Project to25 youngsters at the Slater Center in White Plains. Under the direction of Sharon Morris, Shari Potter, and Liz Somekh the children received a four session class exposing them to various periods and styles of classical art. Each meeting included a … Continue reading “BYSC Expands Reach in Creative Way”

    The Buzzer Begins for Special Needs Basketball!

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    Sunday, October 4th marked the opening day of BYSC Plus programs for athletes with special needs. This fall BYSC continued a new offering created for our growing teen population. At 10:00am integrated teams comprised of nearly 20 teen boys from the Westchester County area and more than 10 volunteer high school peer mentors scrimmaged against … Continue reading “The Buzzer Begins for Special Needs Basketball!”

    BYS Plus Winter Schedule

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    Four Seasons Of Special Needs Sports Programming Register For Our Current Special Needs Programs BYS Plus Winter Soccer Fall Basketball, Winter Indoor Soccer, Late Winter Tennis & Spring Baseball. The BYS Plus Program offers Special Needs children, ages 5-15, a safe and appropriately competitive program to learn and enjoy team sports. The activities focus on … Continue reading “BYS Plus Winter Schedule”

    Summer Sizzles with BYSC Camps

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    BYSC sponsored a full measure of summer programming across Westchester County. Camp Shape in New Rochelle provided a four week soccer and tennis camp to more than 125 elementary and middle school children from all areas of the New Rochelle community. Joining our coaching staff as counselors were Sam Leichtner, Amanda Shuster, Kyle Koslowski, and … Continue reading “Summer Sizzles with BYSC Camps”

    Volunteer Buzz: Katie Bernstein, Mamaroneck High Senior

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    Katie Bernstein, an avid soccer player on the varsity team at MHS, was one of the first to join the Mamaroneck High School Community Club three years ago. With a winning smile and winning way with children, Katie feels giving her time for this has been one of the highlights in her high school experience. … Continue reading “Volunteer Buzz: Katie Bernstein, Mamaroneck High Senior”

    BYSC Junior Board Gears Up for the School Year

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    Neither gusting winds nor pelting rain could deter our Junior Board members from attending our first meeting. Returning members were joined by many new high school students who have been serving as volunteer peer mentors in BYSC programs throughout our Westchester community. “Coach” Danny Bernstein spoke to the group about the purpose of the Junior … Continue reading “BYSC Junior Board Gears Up for the School Year”

    Join Our Team

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    Become A Volunteer Backyard Sports Cares programs are enhanced by the participation of energetic committed volunteers. We are looking for young athletes and student leaders to serve as peer mentors in our existing community outreach programs. For more information about volunteer opportunities, please contact the BYSC office at (914-304-4052). Become A Partner Collaboration with other … Continue reading “Join Our Team”