Whether we consider ourselves athletes today, most people remember playing sports as children and the valuable lessons they learned. Sports serve as an opportunity to teach leadership and teamwork, build self-esteem and confidence, and understand how to win and lose. In New York, children from low-income neighborhoods have limited access to organized sports and opportunities to exercise. As a result, over 40% of New York children are overweight. But they are also missing out on the important lessons that sports teach.

Asphalt Green’s Community Sports Leagues (CSL) brings the benefits of sports to over 500 children each year. Throughout the year, children participate in football, basketball, softball, gymnastics and soccer, getting instructional time as well as a positive, competitive playing time. All of our coaches model the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) approach, attending PCA workshops to ensure a great experience for every child. The PCA promotes teaching life lessons through positive coaching, honoring the game and eliminating the “win at all cost” mentality. Using this system, Asphalt Green’s Community Sports Leagues bring children the benefits of organized, competitive sports in an environment that promotes learning over winning.

To support Community Sports Leagues or to find out how your child can participate, call 212.369.8890 ext. 2328 or email us here.