A monthly digest from Asphalt Green bringing you resources and news from the world of sports, fitness, and play.

VOL. 9 // JANUARY 2025

PREVIEW 

Here's what we've kept an eye on in the worlds of sports, fitness, and play this month:

• See how our competitive sports and aquatics teams made 2024 one of their successful years to date. [Read]
• Five mistakes to avoid when setting your 2025 fitness goals. [Read]
• Asphalt Green's Recess Enhancement Program hosts Rock "N" Recess for NYC public school students. [Watch]

SPORTS

A HISTORIC YEAR FOR AG SPORTS

ASPHALT GREEN SPORTS 2024 WRAPPED

Across fields, on the court, and inside pools around the country, 2024 was a year to remember for our competitive soccer, basketball, and swim teams. Highlights included winning championships, sending athletes to college and professional academies, and coaches earning well-deserved awards. To celebrate the new year, we spoke with coaches from each program to reflect on their accomplishments and find out what's in store for 2025. 

MEET SCOTT LANCASTER, THE FORMER NFL DIRECTOR LEADING THE ASPHALT GREEN FLAG FOOTBALL CLUB

Scott Lancaster brought over 20 years of experience in sports programming from organizations like the National Football League, U.S Soccer, and Major League Soccer to launch Asphalt Green's brand-new Flag Football Club. Learn more about the club, why Scott believes flag football is often overlooked, and how he plans to prepare athletes to try out for Team USA's flag football team ahead of the 2028 Olympic games in Los Angeles. 

JOIN ASPHALT GREEN'S HALF MARATHON TEAM

Team Asphalt Green is running the 2025 United Airlines Half Marathon to bring school-based programming, scholarships, and other community initiatives to an unprecedented number of New Yorkers in 2025.  By joining, you can achieve a monumental fitness milestone while making a difference in the lives of countless New Yorkers.

FITNESS

HOW TO FIND SUCCESS ALONG YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY IN 2025

TOP 5 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN SETTING YOUR 2025 FITNESS GOALS 

A new year can bring a wave of motivation for fitness enthusiasts of all experience levels. But, rushing into your routine can also work against you. Make sure to check out our experts' top 5 mistakes you should avoid before planning out your 2025 fitness goals. 

ASPHALT GREEN TRAINERS' FITNESS RESOLUTIONS

Before Asphalt Green's expert trainers prepare to help thousands of New Yorkers reach their fitness goals this year, we asked what they're hoping to accomplish for themselves. 

EXERCISES FOR BETTER SLEEP

Studies show that exercising can help you get better sleep. However, did you know that some workouts, depending on timing and exertion, can actually make your sleep worse? See the best ways to train to ensure you get the rest you need.

PLAY

WHEN EVERYONE PLAYS, WE ALL WIN

ROCK "N" RECESS TAKES OVER NYC SCHOOLS

Last month, Asphalt Green's Recess Enhancement Program brought its beloved Rock "N" Recess event to public schools around New York City, helping hundreds of students get active together through organized recess games. 

HOW PLAY BRINGS OUT OUR BEST

While play is proven to help children develop and learn, the importance of play for adults is often overlooked. See how play supports well-being at any age, particularly in our most challenging moments. 

CHILDREN'S BOOK INSPIRES AGSC COMMUNITY

Last month, the Asphalt Green Soccer Club (AGSC) community was invited to a special reading of parent Lindsay Rechler's children's book "The Shoelace Between Us," a story of remembrance, hope, and triumph for a young boy who returns to sports after the loss of his father. With thanks to the Rechler family for its kind donation of books, 100% of the proceeds from books sold at the event supported our free Community Soccer Leagues, and we are humbled that The Eric Jason Bader Foundation is funding an Asphalt Green Soccer Club scholarship. 

COMING UP

EVENTS & MORE

JAN. 2 // The start of our winter sports & swim programs. Spots are still available so download our catalog or sign up today!

JAN. 2 & 3 // Holiday Play Days at our Upper East Side and Battery Park City campuses.

JAN. 20 // Jump Into January Play Day at our Upper East Side and Battery Park City campuses.

JAN. 29 // Lunar New Year Play Day at our Upper East Side and Battery Park City campuses.

FEB. 1 // INCLUDEnyc Fair at the Tisch Skylights at The Shed (Free)

MARCH 1 // The start of our spring sports & swim programs. Spots are still available so sign up today!