All-Around Commitment

After Impressive Victories, 12-Year-Old NYC Gymnast Eyes Olympic Stage

"Alright, come on! Let’s do it!" And with that from his coach, Ted Karakitsos' daily training regimen begins. On this day he’s dedicated to conquering the high bar. Climbing onto the blue, man-sized mat in order to reach the rail, the not-quite-5-foot-tall 12-year-old grabs hold of the bar and executes an impressive series of revolutions.

Battle of the Ballparks

Yankee Stadium or Citi Field: Which provides the best family experience? After visiting each, we break it down for you

New York Family Sports knows that going to a major league baseball game in the summer is one of the best activities the city has to offer—and when parents can enjoy the day there with their families that only makes it better.

Field Of (Kids') Dreams

With Many More Attractions, Citi Field Is Light Years Away from Ol' Shea

After a big cut, Kristy Jakubowski went home a proud, little girl—'cause she smoked one out to left field. Her older brother, Steve, hurled a precise fastball into the strike zone, sending one young Citi Field employee splashing into a tub full of water. All the while, their father, also named Steve, sat and listened to the smooth jams of the nearby DJ.

Yankees: Good Family Value?

Parents Weigh High Prices, World Titles, When Visiting New Stadium

Now that the New York Yankees have experienced one full year at their new stadium—and enjoyed a World Series championship during their inaugural season—we were wondering: How do families find the overall experience at the pricey baseball palace?

Dinkins Praises Ashe, Honors Junior Tennis League

40 Years of Free Lessons, Educational Guidance for Kids

Both the memory of Arthur Ashe, and the core ideals that defined his relatively short but greatly meaningful life, were on full display Thursday night as a thriving citywide tennis program celebrated four decades of providing free instruction, as well as educational support and guidance, to thousands of New York’s school children.

A Sporting Attitude About Education

Last August, New York Family Sports sat down with Joshua Solomon, the principal of a new school in Manhattan, the Business of Sports School. Recently, we spoke to Solomon and members of his staff to discuss the challenges the school is facing in its first year of operation.

Net Worth

Growing up in Woodbridge, N.J., Richard Corvino knew precious little about soccer. "I was growing up in the '60s and '70s when soccer was such a minor sport in the U.S.," Corvino says. "We actually had a boys soccer team at my high school, but we all thought that team was for the bad athletes."

Batting Around the Idea of Playing Baseball?

New York Family Sports looks at a trio of baseball programs in the city that offer leagues and clinics a chance to help develop the next Derek Jeter and David Wright.

Asphalt Green’s Frozen Ropes baseball league and training program focuses on teaching baseball skills through in-game situations. It was program head Dan Hummel’s career as a major league catcher that made him tailor the focus to in-game situations. “The catcher tries to control as much as he can during a game, or at least as much as the pitcher lets him,” he says with a laugh. “The priority is on game play and making sure skills taught through drills translate to the field.”

Batting Cages

Conveniently All Around NYC

3rd Avenue Sportscenter 800 3rd Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232-1510 718-965-0004 www.3rdavenuesportscenter.com The ultimate family entertainment center in Brooklyn, featuring arcades, a basketball arena, a new kiddie area, six machine-operated batting cages, plus a live Hitting & Pitching Tunnel.

Just Do It

High performance programs teach athletic training for life

With many Americans glued to their TVs last month watching the Olympic Games in Vancouver, there has been much focus on athletes’ training regimens. However, some of New York City’s top trainers say that teens don’t have to be Olympic hopefuls to benefit from their services.