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

VOL. 19 // NOVEMBER 2025

PREVIEW

• Team Asphalt Green takes on the NYC Marathon to help us bring sports, fitness, and play to all. [READ]
• Why the sled is the piece of equipment you should add to your winter fitness routine. [READ]
  
• Over 6,300 New Yorkers showed how play builds community at our annual Halloween festival. [VIEW RECAP]

EDITOR'S NOTE

2026 WINTER REGISTRATION IS HERE

We all remember the first time we fell in love with sports: Playing catch in the backyard, seeing the ball ripple through the net and hearing the crowd roar, or maybe even experiencing the thrill of racing the water.

No matter how small, these moments create passions that last. One that connects you to teammates, friends, and your community. One that inspires a healthier, more active life.

That's how sports transforms lives.

Asphalt Green Sports and AGUA Swim Academy's winter season is here, with options for athletes of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Programs begin January 2, 2026, so register before classes are filled! 

No matter which program you choose, you'll find a shared mission to build passions and healthy habits that bring a lifetime of benefits.

SPORTS

TEAM AG TAKES ON THE MARATHON, WHILE YOUNG ATHLETES LEARN FROM THE PROS

MEET ASPHALT GREEN'S NYC MARATHON TEAM

Before they take on the big race this weekend, get to know the dedicated team of runners participating to support Asphalt Green's mission to bring sports, fitness, and play to all. 

AGSC COACH AND FORMER NY RED BULLS STAR BOUNA COUNDOUL HOSTS TALK FOR ATHLETES

Check out the highlights from a packed evening at Asphalt Green, where young Asphalt Green Soccer Club athletes had the opportunity to hear goalkeeper coach Bouna Coundoul speak about his professional career with the New York Red Bulls and the Senegal National Team. 

WHY NBA CHAMPION JALEN BROWN SWIMS 

Before this NBA season began, Jalen Brown took inspiration from Michael Jordan and added a new element to his training routine: swimming. See how swimming can improve performance in other sports with Brown and Boston College coach Dara Torres. (Sorry, Knicks fans.)

FITNESS

HOW TO TRAIN FOR BASKETBALL SEASON AND HOW TO USE THE SLED

STRENGTH TRAINING FOR BASKETBALL PLAYERS 

Basketball season is almost in full swing, but there's always time to round out your game in the gym. See the workout our AG Basketball and AG Fitness experts recommend for basketball players. 

THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO THE SLED 

With winter right around the corner, now's the perfect time to sled. And no, we're not talking about down a snowy hill in Central Park. The sled is one of the most effective tools in the gym for building lower-body and core strength. With easy adjustments for any experience level, see how you can use it to power your fitness routine.

PLAY

BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH PLAY

THANKS FOR JOINING US AT ASPHALT SCREAMS!

Over 6,000 New Yorkers joined us for Asphalt Screams, our annual Halloween celebration, showing how active play opportunities can strengthen our communities. Watch our recap video to relive this special day, and stay tuned for more community events in 2026! 

COMING UP

EVENTS & MORE

• NOVEMBER 1-15 // Join Asphalt Green as an annual member before mid-month and enjoy free initiation!

• NOVEMBER 4 & 11 // Keep kids ages 4-12 active, social, and connected during school breaks and holidays at our upcoming Play Days! Learn more and register.

• NOVEMBER 12 // Final day to register for fall 2025 youth or adult private swim lessons! Applications for winter 2026 private swim lessons will open on November 25.
• NOVEMBER 15 // ATTENTION: AGUA Masters swimmers and Asphalt Green membership holders with pool access! Join us on November 15 for a special Swim-a-Thon to support our Swim for the Future scholarship fund. If you're interested in participating, please email AGUA Masters Head Coach, Jim Wu. 
• JANUARY 2 // Winter 2026 programs begin! Spots for our sports, swim, and inclusive offerings are currently available. Explore all classes and register.
• JANUARY 13 // Registration for spring 2026 programs kick off for Family Membership holders.
• JANUARY 20 // Registration for spring 2026 programs kick off for all other membership holders and winter 2026 program participants.
• JANUARY 27 // Registration for spring 2026 programs kick off for the public.