Inside: AGSC Tournament Recap and Beginner's Guide to the Landmine, plus CEO Jordan Brackett's features in USA Today and a NYC Recreation Policy Panel. ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­    ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  

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AG Playbook

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

VOL. 23 // MARCH 2026

PREVIEW

  • AGSC competes against the nation's best at Disney Presidents Day tournament. [VIEW]
  • AG Fitness guides you through the landmine attachment, one of the most versatile (and overlooked) tools in the gym.  [READ]
  • CEO Jordan Brackett shares insights at Center for an Urban Future's recreation policy panel.  [READ]

SPORTS

AGSC COMPETES, AGUA MASTERS REFLECTS, AND TEAM AG PREPARES

A gif of Asphalt Green Soccer Club players competing at soccer game

ASPHALT GREEN SOCCER CLUB SHOWS ITS STRENGTH AT DISNEY 

AGSC teams recently traveled to Florida for their annual Disney Presidents Day Soccer Tournament, where they competed against top-ranked teams in the country. Check out the highlights from what Technical Director Juan Gatti  described as the club's best ever showing at the tournament. 

SEE HIGHLIGHTS

AGUA MASTERS SWIMMERS CELEBRATE GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS

Last month, we launched our Get Girls in the Game campaign to expand access to athletic opportunities for girls and women. As our campaign continues, we spoke with AGUA Masters Swimmers to learn how sports have transformed their lives, and why they choose to join our cause. 

READ BLOG

MEET TEAM ASPHALT GREEN'S NYC HALF MARATHON RUNNERS

Meet the athletes representing Team Asphalt Green at this year's half marathon on Sunday, March 15, and learn why they're choosing to run in support of sports, fitness, and play for all. 

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FITNESS 

YOUR ROUTINE'S SECRET WEAPON, AND THE NATION'S GUIDE TO HEALTHY AGING 

A collage of pictures featuring an Asphalt Green trainer demonstrating how to use the landmine machine

THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO THE LANDMINE 

Have you ever stumbled across the pole in your fitness center and thought "whatever that is, it can't be for me!" Fitness experts call this the landmine. And no matter where you are in your journey, it could be a secret weapon in your fitness routine. 

READ THE GUIDE

CEO JORDAN BRACKETT IN USA TODAY: FITNESS CENTERS ARE ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE 

Studies show that regular physical activity helps older adults stay healthy, independent, and connected. In a recent piece published in USA Today, Asphalt Green CEO Jordan Brackett highlights our subsidized older adult fitness program and calls for greater investment in community-based fitness to support healthy aging in cities across the country. 

SEE JORDAN'S ARTICLE

PLAY

ASPHALT GREEN FEATURED AT RECREATION POLICY PANEL

A group of people, including Asphalt Green's CEO Jordan Brackett, participating in a discussion at the Center for Urban Future’s recreation policy forum.

PUTTING THE "REC" BACK IN PARKS AND RECREATION

Last month, Asphalt Green CEO Jordan Brackett was invited to join the Center For an Urban Future's recreation policy forum with NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura and other NYC recreation leaders. Rewatch the event or read our recap blog below to see the insights Jordan shared from our efforts to break down barriers to recreation.

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WATCH REPLAY

COMING UP

EVENTS & MORE

  • ONGOING // Registration for spring basketball, youth and adult swim, youth soccer, inclusive programs, and more is open. Browse and register!
  • MARCH 1-31 // Become an annual member at Asphalt Green and enjoy $0 initiation, three complimentary guest passes, and a personal training session on us.

  • MARCH 7 // Spring sports, swim, and inclusive programs begin.
  • MARCH 14 // Join us for Girls Night Out, a vibrant monthly evening designed for female-identifying kids and teens to connect, create, and collaborate in a safe and supportive environment.
  • MARCH 20 & MARCH 23-APRIL 3 // Your little one is invited to join us for upcoming Play Days. Learn more and register!
  • MAY 2 // Mark your calendars and get ready for our 29th annual Big Swim!
  • MAY 28 // You're invited to join us at our annual Gala at the Central Park Zoo and support our mission of bringing sports, fitness, and play to all.

SPORTS, FITNESS, AND PLAY FOR ALL

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