named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Cheerleading
Fall cheerleading program for young participants, with options to reuse uniforms for reduced registration cost
Flag Football
Non-contact football program for grades 1–8, serving as an introduction to the sport and a developmental pathway to tackle football and school-level teams
Tackle Football
Youth tackle football program for 9-, 10-, and 11-year-olds, following age and weight limits within the Nassau County Youth Football League; includes safety training and equipment provided by PYA
Youth Baseball
Seasonal baseball program for grades 2–7, offering organized play and skill-building for young athletes
Youth Basketball
Fall intramural basketball program for boys and girls in grades K–8, emphasizing developmental play and structured practice sessions
Youth Lacrosse
Lacrosse clinics and team practices for boys and girls in grades K–6, focusing on skill development and age-appropriate competition
Youth Softball
Softball league for grades 2–7, providing seasonal play and development opportunities in a structured environment
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 7 activities
- Fall baseball programOffers a fall baseball program for students in grades 2 through 7, organized by grade-level divisions: 2nd, 3rd, 4th–5th, and 6th–7th grades.
- Fall basketball developmental programOffers a fall basketball program for youth in grades K–8, with separate sessions for boys and girls, including developmental clinics for younger age groups (K–3) and competitive divisions for older age groups (4th–8th grade).
- Fall cheerleading programOperates a fall cheerleading program for youth in 2026, running from September 20 to November 8, with a participation fee of $295 and a $40 discount available for those reusing uniforms from 2025.
- Fall girls lacrosse programOffers a fall lacrosse program for girls in grades K–6, held weekly at Lions Field in Port Washington.
- Flag football programOffers flag football for youth in grades 1 through 8, organized into divisions by grade (1st–2nd, 3rd–4th, 5th–6th, 7th–8th), supporting player development and progression to tackle football, with participation in the Nassau County Youth Football League.
- Softball programs (FARMS and MAJORS divisions)Offers softball programs for youth in grades 2 through 7, including FARMS division (2nd–3rd and 4th–5th grades) and MAJORS division (6th–7th grades), with the 2026 season running from September 13 to November 1.
- Tackle football programOperates a tackle football program for youth, with training camp starting in August, weekly practices, and a regular season from September to early November, including playoff opportunities; ensures safety with NOCSAE-reconditioned equipment and compliance with league weight and age rules.
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Youth Sports and Recreation Programs at Private Clubs 1 activity
- Youth athletic programs in multiple sportsProvides organized recreational athletics and clinics for youth in Port Washington, New York, including basketball, baseball, flag football, tackle football, cheerleading, softball, and lacrosse for children in grades K–8.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.38M
Contributions & grants$23K2%
Program service revenue$1.14M83%
Investment income$17K1%
Other revenue$198K
expenses
Total expenses$1.40M
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$176K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.28M
Cash$127K
Investments$490K
Liabilities$34K
Net assets$2.25M
Liquid reserves5.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -13.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDRINA SCHEIBER | Executive Dir. | 20 | $62K |
| CHRIS AVAZIS | Facility Dirctr | 40 | $4K |
board members · 20
- AMY NASH — Director
- Andrew Simons — Director
- Anthony Cavallaro — Director
- Billy Olmeltchenko — Director
- Brian Calenda — Director
- Brian Tracz — Director
- Bruce Schindler — Director
- Cindy Dempsey — Director
- Cory Drewes — Director
- Evelyn Gabriel — Director
- Guy Crawford — Director
- James Cosolito — Director
- James Dalimonte — Director
- Joanna Dreyfuss — Director
- Joe D'Alonzo — Director
- John Longaro — Director
- Julius Picardi — Director
- Matt McCarvill — Director
- Michael Marino — Director
- Michael Mongelli — Director
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Better Business Bureau Network — Accredited by the Better Business Bureau
- Nassau County Youth Football League Partner — Competes in the league, which enforces age and weight limits and schedules games and playoffs.
- Port Washington Youth Activities Inc Partner — Local organization administering youth sports programs.
- Schreiber High School Partner — Coaching staff provides training and support to PYA tackle football coaches.
- Sports Connect Partner — Technology partner used for registration and league management.
strategies · 2
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.
- Character Development Through Sportsmethodology: character_development_through_sportsBy using youth sports as a platform, we develop character and life skills such as sportsmanship, teamwork, community, safety, and respect, because structured athletic participation fosters personal growth and positive social behavior.
- Developmental Progression Modelmethodology: progressive_skill_development_pathwayBy structuring sports programs in a progressive pathway—from flag to tackle football and fundamentals-based entry points—we build skills and sustain engagement, because age- and skill-appropriate development prepares youth for long-term success in athletics and life.