Backyard Sports Cares & The New York Knicks Team Up!

Backyard Sports Cares will be a hosting a 3 on 3 basketball tournament fundraiser at the Knick training facility on March 17.  For details about the tournament go to:  byardsportscares.org.  Read about the event in a recent article from the Scarsdale Inquirer. Scheduled Appearances by New York Knick alumni and the New York Knicks City Dancers Read more [...]

Danny’s Diary– Nov. 26, 2012

I hope that everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving Holiday.  We just concluded our BYS Prep Basketball League before the break.  We had nearly 150 participants from over 20 towns and communities competing in the program. In our championship final and consolation games, half of the contests went into overtime.  What I am most proud of is the spirit and culture which we created over the past three months.  In our initial presentation to the parents and players, we stressed that this was going to be Read more [...]

Coach’s Blog Nov. 5, 2012

Observations from Sunday Nov. 4 During our Backyard Sports Plus Program we focused on the concepts of passing, cutting and spacing.  Our players implemented these concepts in game play today.  I was impressed on how our players were sharing the ball and executing these offensive concepts.  Our Plus Players have improved immensely with their individual and team skills! In our Prep Session today we continued our instructional station progression.  Coach Henry led our rebounding station, emphasizing Read more [...]