named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Developmental Team Program
Inclusive year-round program for children who did not make a travel team, focusing on skill development and game play through professional trainers
Spring Recreation Program
Participatory baseball and softball league for children of all skill levels, emphasizing fundamental skills, equal playing time, and safe, joyful environments; includes K-8 divisions with over 50 teams annually
Travel Team Programs
Competitive baseball teams for skilled and committed players, with tryouts beginning at 8U level; participates in the Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League during spring, summer, and fall seasons
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 3 activities
- Travel training and developmental skill programsOffers structured skill development programs including a Travel Training Program for 2nd and 3rd graders and an 8U program focused on advanced skills and baseball IQ, featuring weekly trainer-led practices and weekend scrimmages. Also operates a year-round Developmental Team Program for players not selected for travel teams, led by professional trainers.
- Youth mentorship programOrganizes a youth mentorship initiative where middle and high school baseball and softball players guide kindergarten and first-grade participants to improve their skills and enjoyment of the game.
- Youth recreational baseball and softball programsOperates seasonal spring recreational baseball and softball programs for children in kindergarten through 8th grade, running from early April to mid-June, with over 500 participants annually organized into more than 50 teams. Programs are coeducational, non-competitive, and include weekly practices and games tailored by age group (45-minute sessions for K–1st grade, 90-minute sessions for 2nd–8th grade).
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 2 activities
- Financial assistance for program participationProvides financial aid to ensure all children who wish to participate in baseball and softball programs can do so, regardless of economic background.
- Uniform distribution for playersOrganizes uniform distribution events for youth players, including at Bell School, to equip participants in recreational and travel programs.
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Youth Sports Safety & Risk Management 1 activity
- Coach training and oversightConducts mandatory pre-season meetings for volunteer coaches, requires annual background checks and NAYS certification for all coaches, and hosts annual gatherings such as the March 4, 2026 meeting at Bell School to prepare for the season.
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Youth Baseball Character Development 1 activity
- Competitive travel baseball and softball programsRuns competitive travel teams in baseball and softball for grades 3–9, participating in the Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League (GHVBL) and Greater Hudson Valley Softball League (GHVSL), with seasonal play in spring, summer, and fall. Includes annual tryouts evaluated by professional coaches, weekly practices, and at least one game per week; also fields championship teams such as the GHVBL D3 12U and GHVSL 10U champions.
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Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
- Field maintenance and facility improvement projectsConducts capital improvements and maintenance of playing fields, including the rebuilding of Millwood Field in December 2021 and upgrades to Gedney Ball Field and Gedney Fields as part of sponsored projects.
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Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
- Opening Day and community paradesOrganizes annual Opening Day parades through New Castle town, typically held in April or May, featuring emergency vehicles and skill games for select divisions, with events hosted at locations such as Senter Street by the Community Center and Bell School.
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Youth Sports Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Player evaluation and registration systemAdministers a standardized player evaluation process for assessing participants during tryouts and uses a registration system that requires agreement to codes of conduct and liability waivers.
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Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Program administration and operationsOversees all aspects of baseball and softball programming through monthly board meetings that manage scheduling, coaching, equipment, and travel team coordination, and maintains a public website for sharing calendars, announcements, rules, and field information.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$488K
Contributions & grants$488K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5270%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$461K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$515
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$233K
Cash$222K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$233K
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +6.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 15
- ALEX COHEN — DIRECTOR
- ALEX GRISHMAN — DIRECTOR
- ANDREA PAYNE — PRESIDENT
- ANDREW MILANO — DIRECTOR
- ANDY GRABOIS — DIRECTOR
- BRAD HANAN — TREASURER
- DAVID CHOYNE — DIRECTOR
- DENNY HEINZ — DIRECTOR
- GREG VOEGLER — DIRECTOR
- JONATHAN SPEIGEL — DIRECTOR
- JUSTIN HERGIANTO — DIRECTOR
- JUSTIN LEVY — DIRECTOR
- PETER BRENSILVER — DIRECTOR
- TODD HERRELL — SECRETARY
- VIC CHEMTOB — DIRECTOR
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Bell School Partner — Shares use of playing fields with Bell School for youth baseball and softball activities.
- Division Coordinators Partner — Local coordinators responsible for managing divisions and supporting communication within the league.
- GHVBL Partner — Participates in and competes within the GHVBL league.
- GHVSL Partner — League in which the New Castle Gators 10U team competes
- GHVSL Partner — NCBSA participates in the GHVSL league and follows its rules and regulations for travel softball.
- Gedney Fields Partner — Utilizes Gedney Fields for youth baseball and softball activities.
- Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League Partner — Coordinates with the Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League for travel team programs.
- Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League Partner — NCBSA participates in the GHVBL for competitive play during spring and fall seasons.
- Greeley High School Partner — Uses fields at Greeley High School for youth baseball and softball activities.
- LDB Solutions Partner — Provides the online platform used for team management and website hosting.
- Millwood Field Partner — Utilizes Millwood Field for youth baseball and softball activities.
- National Alliance for Youth Sports Partner — Partners with NAYS for mandatory coach certification.
- New Castle Baseball Association Network — Operates under the name New Castle Baseball Association and references itself as NCBSA in official documents.
- New York State Coaching Association Partner — Requires coaches to become certified by NYSCA as part of coaching requirements.
- TeamSnap Partner — Uses TeamSnap for team rostering, scheduling, and communication with families.
- Town Rec Partner — Co-manages or shares use of playing fields with Town Rec for youth baseball and softball activities.
- Town of New Castle Recreation & Parks Department Government — Requires coaches to complete a background check through the Town of New Castle and coordinates field use and maintenance.
- Town of New Castle Recreation Commission Government — NCBSA operates under the auspices of the Town of New Castle Recreation Commission and Recreation Department.
- Town of New Castle Recreation Department Government — NCBSA operates under the auspices of the Town of New Castle Recreation Commission and Recreation Department.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Inclusive Team Formation for Social Integrationmethodology: inclusive_team_formationBy structuring teams to include balanced representation from different schools, we promote new social connections and inclusive integration because diverse team composition fosters camaraderie and reduces cliques among youth participants.
- Participatory Youth Development Modelmethodology: participatory_youth_developmentBy emphasizing equal playing time, position rotation, and skill development over competition, we foster inclusive participation and holistic youth development because it builds confidence, teamwork, and long-term engagement regardless of ability level.
- Tiered Competitive Structure for Player Advancementmethodology: tiered_competition_modelBy offering a tiered model with recreational, developmental, and competitive travel teams, we enable appropriate-level play and sustained engagement because players can progress based on skill and commitment while still being supported if not selected for elite teams.
- Volunteer-Driven Community Engagement Modelmethodology: volunteer-driven_modelBy relying on an all-volunteer operational model that engages parents and community members as coaches, we strengthen community ownership and program sustainability because local involvement increases investment and lowers barriers to access.