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AGUA and Asphalt Green Sports 2024 Wrapped
Look back at one of the most successful years of Asphalt Green sports and aquatics, and find out what’s in store for 2025!
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Head Coach Scott Lancaster Launches the Asphalt Green Flag Football Club
The club will feature a holistic athletic development program to help athletes compete at the highest level and excel on and off the field.
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NYC Sports Are Back, With Help From Asphalt Green!
New York City has championship teams once again, while Asphalt Green's youth teams are becoming some of the best in the country!
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5 Reasons Why Sports Are Critical for Child Development
Learn why studies show that the benefits of youth sports can set children up for success in nearly every aspect of life!
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Asphalt Green’s Pickleball Guide!
Learn everything you need to know about one of the world's fastest-growing sports!
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5 Reasons to Sign Your Child Up For Golf!
Learn about the many benefits of golf- an often overlooked youth sport!
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Sports, Fitness, and Play Organizations to Support this Pride Month
Learn about four organizations who share our mission to make sports, fitness, and play more inclusive and equitable for all.
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3 Games to Play at the Beach This Summer
Plan ahead for your beach getaway with three games that can keep you active on your trip!
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Inclusivity In Sports, Fitness, and Play: Learn About Adaptive Programming at Asphalt Green!
Our Director of Adaptive Programming explains why everyone wins when sports, fitness, and play are inclusive to all!
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5 Ways Sports, Fitness, and Play Supports Your Mental Health
This Mental Health Awareness Month, learn why physical activity is one of our most powerful mental health tools.
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5 Reasons Why Your Toddler Should Take Martial Arts
Martial arts for toddlers has many benefits, including building discipline, self-esteem, and physical fitness in an encouraging environment.
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Asphalt Green’s Adrianne Bunbury to Receive DOTTY Award!
Learn more about Adrianne and his award for his decade of service at Asphalt Green at this year’s DOTTY Awards!
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Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day with Allie Falco
Learn more about Allie Falco, our Director of Sports Operations who’s ensuring girls and women have equitable access to sports and fitness!
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Fighting the Loneliness Epidemic Through Sports and Fitness
In the midst of a nation-wide loneliness epidemic, Asphalt Green's mission to bring people together is more important than ever.
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Our Mission in Action: Community Flag Football League Season Recap
Check out our Community Flag Football League's season recap and learn more about how our leagues serve NYC!
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We Hosted Girls Basketball Clinic with the Jr. Knicks!
The Jr. Knicks came to our Battery Park City campus to shoot hoops with girls from our basketball team and Community Sports League.
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Asphalt Green Plays Ball with the Knicks at Madison Square Garden
In collaboration with the New York Knicks and Jr. Knicks, Asphalt Green’s travel basketball 13U and 14U teams went to Madison Square Garden.
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Asphalt Green Basketball Named Ultimate Team by New York Knicks
The Ultimate Team Award was rewarded for showing spirit and staying connected to the sport during the pandemic.
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5 Influential Black Athletes in Sports
February is Black History Month. One way we are celebrating is by honoring Black athletes who have transformed their sport.
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Asphalt Green Celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Hear how sports help our athletes and coaches realize their full potential, strength, and power on National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
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How the Lessons I Learned in Sports Have Helped Me Through the Pandemic
Asphalt Green coaches reflect on how the lessons they learned in their respective sports have helped them through the pandemic.
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Ask an Asphalt Green Athlete: How Are You Staying Connected to Sports?
The global pandemic temporarily paused our sports programs, but Asphalt Green athletes are getting creative to stay connected to their game.
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How Young Athletes Can Train for Their Sport at Home
Asphalt Green youth coaches share their favorite cross-training exercises.
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Lia Neal Inspires AGUA Team Swimmers on Zoom
Two-time Olympic medalist, professional swimmer, and former AGUA athlete Lia Neal visited our current swim team athletes virtually.
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Scholarship Athlete Alyse Rivera has Sights Set on College Soccer
Alyse is in her second season playing for the Asphalt Green Soccer Club and has her sights set on college.
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Coaches Weigh In: How to Stand Out at Baseball Tryouts
Asphalt Green Baseball Team competitive tryouts are right around the corner. Find out what our coaches expect to see at tryouts!
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5 Tips to Improve Your Basketball Game This Summer
The basketball offseason is the perfect time to bring your skills to the next level.
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Community Sports League News
Keep up with all the action in Community Sports Leagues. You can find weekly scores, standings, and game recaps right here!
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5 Qualities of Mentally Tough Athletes
Mental toughness is the ability to stay focused and perform at the highest level, no matter the circumstances.
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Brooklyn Nets Host Summer Basketball Camp at Asphalt Green
The Brooklyn Nets hosted its inaugural summer basketball academy at Asphalt Green August 21 to August 25.
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Martial Arts Student Drawn to Physical and Mental Challenges of Sport
Vikram, age 14, has been training in martial arts at Asphalt Green since 2013.
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11-Year-Old Finds Quiet Confidence Through Martial Arts
Leadership is one of the 12 Pillars of a Champion instilled in students each month. Christian embraces the trait.
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Two Sports, One Dream: Coach Montee Tarpeh’s Journey to the Top of His Game
Asphalt Green's martial arts and basketball coach Montee Tarpeh shares how being a multisport athlete shaped his future.
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Teamwork: Twins Learn Valuable Skills On and Off the Mat
Teamwork is one of the 12 Pillars of a Champion coach Chad Simon instills in young athletes.
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Olympics Spectators Guide: Basketball
Asphalt Green knows the ins and outs of the summer Olympic sports. Our spectator guides will make you a gold-medal fan.
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Olympics Spectators Guide: Volleyball
Asphalt Green knows the ins and outs of the summer Olympic sports. Our spectator guides will make you a gold-medal fan.
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Olympics Spectators Guide: Soccer
Asphalt Green knows the ins and outs of the summer Olympic sports. Our spectator guides will make you a gold-medal fan.
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Olympic Trials Through the Eyes of Asphalt Green Swimmers Isabel Gormley and Krystal Lara
AGUA swimmers Isabel Gormley and Krystal Lara share their experience and the most memorable parts of competing at Olympic Trials.
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Olympics Spectators Guide: Swimming
Asphalt Green knows the ins and outs of the summer Olympic sports. Our spectator guides will make you a gold-medal fan.
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Asphalt Green Triathlon Club Race Report: New York City Triathlon and IRONMAN Lake Placid
Over 85 Asphalt Green athletes took on the swim, bike, run challenge at two of the country’s most iconic triathlon races.
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Two Asphalt Green Soccer Club Teams Crowned New York State Cup Champions
June was a historic month for the Asphalt Green Soccer Club. The girls U11 Surge and the boys U13 Gunners became New York State Champions.
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The Most Inspiring Sports Tips from Our Coaches
Get inspired to get out and play with the most inspiring tips from our top-notch coaches.
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Asphalt Green Partners with Sadie Nash to Bring Leadership Programming to Girls in Sports
Asphalt Green partnered with the Sadie Nash Leadership Project to lead a workshop for girls who participate in our community sports leagues.
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REP Game of the Month: Cookie Monster
Cookie Monster is a twist on tag that encourages careful attention to the rules—and lots of running!
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Basketball Community Sports Leagues Champions Crowned
Our Community Sports Leagues wrapped up another successful basketball season April 2.
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Asphalt Green Provides Opportunities for Female Endurance Athletes
The Asphalt Green Triathlon Club marks the start of many endurance careers, and over the years, more female athletes have joined.
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Asphalt Green 10U Basketball Team Wins League Championship
The 10U team, in its inaugural season, defeated NYC Phoenix 47-45 in the finals in a double overtime thriller to claim the league title.
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Asphalt Green Volleyball Teams Successful in National Tournament
Four Asphalt Green Club Volleyball teams traveled to Washington, D.C., to compete in the Capitol Hill Classic.
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Summer 2016 College Soccer Recruiting Camps
Thinking about playing soccer in college? Asphalt Green recommends attending the following ID camps and clinics this summer.
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REP Game of the Month: Change-up Basketball
Everyone touches the ball in this fast-paced, action-packed twist on basketball.
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REP Game: Switch
Switch is great for any age and encourages positive conflict resolution. In this active outdoor game, players do anything they can to avoid
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5 Ways to Physically and Mentally Prepare for Triathlon Season
Whether you are an experienced triathlete or tackling your first race, building a strong foundation is essential for success.
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Asphalt Green Soccer Club Coach Wins Prestigious Award
Asphalt Green Soccer Club Coach Anthony Sepe was honored with the Westchester Youth Soccer League (WYSL) Double Goal Coach award.
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Community Sports Leagues Flag Football Champions Crowned
Our Community Sports Leagues wrapped up a successful flag football season on Saturday, December 19.
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8 (Easy) Healthy New Year’s Resolutions
Resolutions, they’re fun to make but can hard to keep. Let’s resolve to change that in 2017!
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Parents’ Guide to Youth Sports
Help your athlete reach his or her potential, we’ve created this parent resource to cover everything from safety to college recruiting.
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Soccer Club Member Honored at Red Bull Arena for Winning Challenge
Asphalt Green Soccer Club member Pierce Siegel was crowned 2015 New York Red Bulls RDS champion in his age group!
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Coaches Weigh In: How to Stand Out at Volleyball Tryouts
Find out what our experienced coaches expect to see at volleyball tryouts and what makes a player stand out.
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Inside the Lives of Professional Triathletes Laurel and Rebeccah Wassner
Laurel and Rebeccah Wassner are two of a kind. The twins are professional triathletes who train at Asphalt Green’s Battery Park City campus.
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Staff Spotlight: Maximo Castro, Jr. (Mr. Max)
Get to know the Asphalt Green staff better. Meet martial arts instructor and recess enhancement program coach Mr. Max.
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Wheelchair Athlete and Triathlon Club Member Minda Dentler Becomes a Three-Time Ironman
Wheelchair athlete and triathlon club member Minda Dentler is an inspiration, completing four Ironman triathlons and making history.
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Asphalt Green Triathlon Club Wins Club Championship at 2015 New York City Triathlon
Over 60 Asphalt Green Triathlon Club athletes braved the Hudson River and soaring temperatures to compete in the New York City Triathlon.
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Cross the Marathon Finish Line with Asphalt Green’s Training Program
Asphalt Green’s 15-week coached running program is designed to take distance running to the next level.
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Community Sports Leagues Wrap Up Successful Soccer Season
Our Community Sports Leagues wrapped up another successful soccer season Saturday, June 20.
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Asphalt Green 16U Boys Basketball Team Wins Tournament
The Asphalt Green 16U boys basketball team claimed the championship title at the Hooperstown May Madness tournament.
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Asphalt Green Wave 15U Girls Volleyball Team Claims Championship
The Asphalt Green Wave 15U Volleyball Team had an impressive showing at the regional playoffs at Ramapo College in Mahwah, New Jersey.
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Winter Adult Sports Leagues: Season Recap
Asphalt Green’s 2015 Winter Adult Sports Leagues did not let the frigid winter weather get in the way of their fun!
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Community Sports Leagues Wrap Up Successful Basketball Season
Our Community Sports Leagues wrapped up a successful basketball season on March 28.
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Community Sports Leagues: Basketball All-Star Game
On February 28, Asphalt Green hosted our third annual Community Sports League Basketball All-Star Game.
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Asphalt Green Awarded Grant from US Soccer Foundation
Asphalt Green was awarded the US Soccer Foundation Program Grant for $20,000 from the US Soccer Foundation for the second year in a row!
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Asphalt Green Wave Soccer Wins Disney Tournament
Asphalt Green Wave President Sandra Weingart shares how our Green Wave Soccer teams performed at the Disney President's Day Soccer Festival.
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Middle School Basketball Players Learn Leadership Skills with Sadie Nash
Girls Basketball League players learn leadership skills as part of our Community Sports Leagues.
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Community Sports Leagues: Flag Football Championship Game
Congratulations to P.S. 007 Samuel Stern School for winning Asphalt Green’s fall 2014 Flag Football Community Sports Leagues!
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Asphalt Green Wave Baseball Team Tryouts in November
Asphalt Green Wave Baseball Team is hosting team tryouts in November for players ages 7 to 11.
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Asphalt Green Collaborates with The Partnership for a Healthier NYC
Asphalt Green's Recess Enhancement Program is working closely with The Partnership for a Healthier New York City.
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New Youth Sports at Asphalt Green in Battery Park City
Asphalt Green in Battery Park City now offer youth tennis, youth golf and teen basketball.
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Asphalt Green’s New FIT KIDS FIT CITY Campaign
FIT KIDS FIT CITY is a new campaign to fund all of Asphalt Green's free community programs and scholarships for fiscal year 2013-2014.
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