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Posted by Lois Sakany at May 4, 2019 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )

THE NY GOTHAMS WEBSITE HAS MOVED. CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE NEW SITE.

 

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NY Gothams Winter Newsletter

Posted by Lois Sakany at Feb 24, 2010 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )

New York Gothams Youth Baseball
Fielding the Best of the Big Apple

 NY Gothams Launch Tutuoring and SAT Prep Program
The NY Gothams teams has always been committed to emphasizing academics as well as baseball and believes it is important to encourage young athletes to pursue their education with the same intensity with which they pursue sports.  As an organization we have decided to make our commitment to shaping student-athletes more concrete.  Beginning in January, we asked players who are trying out for the 13u and 14u teams to participate in one-hour long study halls every other week prior to the beginning of practice. Additionally, we are working on launching a program, which would offer the opportunity for interested players to take a low-cost SAT prep course, funded by the NY Gothams.
Homerun Hopefuls Collection
Two youngsters are all smiles after receiving clothing and equipment donations from Homerun Hopefuls
On Saturday February 6th, the NY Gothams will be collecting baseball uniforms and equipment at Pier 40. All items will be donated to Homerun Hopefuls, an organization that has been delivering these items to poor communities in the Dominican Republic for seven years. The group works with a government organization to ensure the equipment reaches the neediest communities. If you are storing unused uniforms, shoes, cleats, bats, baseballs, helmets or catchers equipment, we encourage you to drop them off on Saturday during the Winter Workouts. Donations are tax deductable.
NY Gothams Travel to the Dominican Republic
NY Gothams 2009 the Dominican Republic teamDuring the Thanksgiving Day holiday, members of the NY Gothams traveled to the Dominican Republic, where they played against local competition in and around Santo Domingo. The annual trip is organized and hosted by Francisco Perez, director of baseball operations. Coach Felix Roche led the NY Gothams to a 6-0 record on the field, while parent and board member Willie Jacobvitz assisted with organizing and team administration. The trip was highlighted by a Thanksgiving dinner, which featured a visit by the Dominican Republic president, Leonel Fernandez!
More than just a weekend of competition, the trip enabled players to experience firsthand baseball's magical ability to bring together people of all backgrounds and nationalities. If you're interested in seeing pictures from the trip, parent David Allen has set up a site, Gothams.net, where they can be viewed.
Fall Players of the Month
Josh Jacobvitz pitching in the D.R.Josh Jacobvitz, 16, is heading into his fifth year as a member of the NY Gothams and has been a captain of the team since his second year. A utility infielder, he feels most comfortable at first base, where he boasted a .981 fielding percentage during the summer and fall 2009 seasons combined. More recently his pitching has come to the forefront and he was chosen as MVP of the fall 2009 season by his longtime coach, Felix Roche, because of his consistent ability to deliver. "He's one of the anchors of the pitching staff. He goes after  hitters and isn't afraid to attack the strike zone," says Roche.
Says Jacobvitz on his pitching mindset, "I always want the ball in the championship or semi-final game. I'm always confident the defense will come through and I'll give a good game when it's meaningful.
Josh's father, Willie, who also played first base in high school and coached Josh before he joined the NY Gothams credits his son's attitude for his success, "He's relaxed and confident at any position, and he's a human vacuum at first base.
In a rain-shortened, fall season, Josh was 2-0, with the first game a 1-hitter and the second a 2-hitter, and a 1.03 ERA. He also pitched during the NY Gothams Thanksgiving Day trip to the Dominican Republic, where he registered a save and a win against very tough local talent. At the plate, he also managed to work 11 walks for an on-base percentage of .636.
Josh is currently in his junior at The Dalton School in Manhattan, where he's been a member of the varsity baseball squad since his freshman year. As dedicated to academics as he is baseball, Josh hopes to play baseball in college, and says the academic reputation of the school he attends will have a big influence on his choice.
Sam Fox at bat in the D.R. A member of the 2009, 16U NY Gothams, second baseman, Sam Fox, is viewed by head coach, Felix Roche, as part of one of the best double play combos, along with shortstop Isaac Forman, in the history of the organization. In commenting on his choice of Fox for MVP for the fall season, Roche says, "I love his knowledge of the game. He's a smart ball player. In the two years he's been with the organization, he's really learned how to make adjustments on the field and at the plate."
Reflecting his coach's comments, Fox admits he enjoys that baseball is about more than just braun. "Fewer people are attracted to baseball because it's slower paced and you need a blend of skills; it's about more than just size and strength," says Fox.   
Possessing good range, hands and speed, Sam is a consumate second baseman and during 2009 led the team in assists. His contributions at the plate are equally potent and his speed combined with his bat earned him either the one or two spot in the lineup throughout the season. By season end, he was second in hits, rbi's, runs scored and tied for fewest k's.
In the Dominican Republic during theThanksgiving Day trip, which Fox described as "the best baseball experience of my life," he batted .421. And though he doesn't seem himself as a pitcher, he pitched six innings and picked up the win.
He attends Beacon High School, where he also plays second base. A junior, he maintains a 90 percent grade average and says this year he's starting to think more about college. "I don't know what division I'm shooting for yet, but I'd like to attend a school that offers strong academics and athletics," says Sam.
Fox's mother, Carolyn, credits his love of the game and his team spirit for his success. "He gets up everyday and wants to play baseball. He wants to improve so he listens to what his coaches tell him. And he loves his team and his teammates," she says.
Honorable Mention for Fall Season:  
15U: Willis Robbins, P & Alex Smith, P
14U Blue: Alcides "R2" Hernandez, P/CF
14U Red: Ray Hernandez, P
13U: Max Kassan, P
  
Winter Newsletter
February 2, 2010
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Level the Playing Field Fundraising Results
 The NY Gothams wishes to thank all the friends and families who generously gave to the organization this year. This year we raised close to $17,000, plus an additional grant of $10,000 from MLB's Baseball Tomorrow fund. We recognize that 2009 was a very difficult year economically and very much appreciate those who gave despite the uncertainty. Money will support our scholarship fund, as well as help supplement the costs of tournaments and showcases.
 Please Use GoodSearch!
Throughout the year, we encourage friends of the organization to use the GoodSearch search engine. Click on this GoodSearch link and from there simply use the GoodSearch engine (powered by Yahoo) to shop or search and money will be donated to our organization. It really is that easy AND it includes access to some great coupons.
Buy a Custom Tee or Hoodie at NYGothams.org

If you are interested in purchasing a NYGothams tee-shirt, hoodie or cap, you can do so at the NYGothams store. The NY Gothams logo is available. If you prefer you can create a top with your school name and colors and choose your own number. Best of all, 10% of purchases goes to the NY Gothams Scholarship Fund. This year we raised over $160 from purchases made on the web site.
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Posted by Lois Sakany at Nov 30, 2009 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )

Families who wish to pay the cost of NY Gothams summer organizational fees may do so here. When you reach the payment page, please type in the player's name and his team's age group. If you have questions about your organizational fee total, please contact your team administrator.

If you are able, please consider adding a donation of any size on to the cost of the organizational fee. The NY Gothams uses additional funds it raises to help pay the cost of scholarships and all players' participation in showcases and tournaments. All donations to the NY Gothams are tax deductable.

 

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NY Gothams July/August Newsletter

Posted by Lois Sakany at Sep 19, 2009 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )

New York Gothams Youth Baseball
Fielding the Best of the Big Apple

 NY Gothams Fall Season
The NY Gothams kicked off its Fall season Sept. 12 at Taft High School, with all age groups moving up a year. For scheduling details, see the calendar at the NYGothams website. Teams will play inter-squad scrimmages at Taft, as well as several local tournaments. Fall season will wrap up the last week of October.  Contact Francisco Perez , director of baseball operations, if you're interested in playing for the NY Gothams.
16U & 14U Red Win ECTB All Star Tournament!

16U Team With ECTB All Star Championship Trophy

The 16U team took home the championship trophy for ECTB's All Star World Classic in Reading, Penn., in August. Coach Felix Roche credited "really good defense, great pitching and clutch hitting by key players" for the team's victory. The final game was a nail-biting pitcher's dual, in which there was no score until the 8th-inning, tie-breaker when the NY Gothams prevailed with a final score of 1-0. 
The 14U Red team also took home the big trophy for ECTB's All Star World Classic tournament, held in Allentown, Penn., in August. The team went 5-0 during the tournament and in a stellar performance, six-foot-three, lefty pitcher Ray Hernandez pitched a one-hitter, leading the team to a dominating 15-1 victory in the championship game.
In late June, the 14U Red team also took home the championship for Blue Chip Prospects' Great American Classics tournament, held in Staten Island. Lights-out 14U pitcher Ricky Parra was recognized by Blue Chip Prospects as the tournament's MVP. The team took 2nd place in  Triple Crown's July 4th Classic in Parsippany, N.J., where they lost 10-9 in an intense, battle to the finish to Tri-State Arsenal. 
For the season, the 14U Red team took home a total of three 1st-place and one 2nd-place tournament awards, and were undefeated in WBA local league play, giving them the best record among all NY Gothams age groups. Congrats to Coaches Gil Rodriguez, Luis Toval and the entire team for their great summer!
14U Blue Place 2nd in AAU Consolation Bracket
14U Blue Team Win 2nd Place in AAU Nationals Division 2
The 14U Blue team took 2nd place in the division II consolation bracket  in AAU's National Championship, held in Sarasota, Fla., in July. The team beat heavily-favored locals, the Sarasota Snappers, in the opening game of the tournament, but were defeated by them in the finals. Throughout the tournament, 14U Blue were the team that refused to give up and came from behind in two of their four victories.
 
 July Player of the Month: Justin Sims
16U Justin Sims
The 17-year old Justin Sims, a utility fielder and pitcher for the 16U team, is being recognized for his steady contributions in the batters box and on the field. Sims held down a .330 batting average and led the team in on-base and slugging percentage, plus homeruns, doubles and ribbies. Almost perfect defensively, he ended the season with just one error.
"The best thing about Justin's contribution to our team was that he was consistent the whole year ether on the field, pitching or at the plate," said Coach Felix Roche, who added, "I had the confidence that he would come through and that's the reason why he was hitting 3rd and 4th the whole year and pitched in a few big games."
Sims is now a senior at Beacon High School, where he plays 1st base on the varsity team and has maintained a 4.0 average throughout his attendance there. Last year he was one of two Beacon players chosen to participate in New York City's PSAL Junior Showcase, where he was rated the No. 1 defensive infielder and ranked top five in hitting. On his success, Sims has a simple formula, "I'm a very hard worker and I practice and go the batting cages as much as possible." Sims plans to attend college and hopes to play baseball at a school with a competitive program.  
August Player of the Month: Rick Terry
15U Rick TerryPitcher and 3rd baseman Rick Terry, now in his third year pitching for the NY Gothams, wins the nod for Player of the Month for his performance in the 18U WWBA NE Qualifier, held in Long Island in the last week of August. The 16-year-old Terry pitched all seven innings and gave up no earned runs or walks in a game in which the NY Gothams defeated the Farrah Nine by a score of 6-2.
Says Coach Melvin Perez on the performance, "He was absolutely dominant on the mound, and defeated Farrah Nine's 18U division, among the best teams in the country. Perez added that as a member of the 15U squad during the summer season Terry held opposing teams to under 2.3 runs per game. He's also durable and has pitched into at least the 6th innings for every game he started except for one.
Terry says he enjoys pitching because "I like being in control of the game." Reflecting his cool-under-pressure demeanor, when asked what his favorite type of victory is, Terry explains, "An errorless game with not a lot of hits. I prefer a close game. It's a lot more fun than a blow out." For the next year, Terry says his goal this year is bring his pitch count down even further by reducing his walks per game.
Terry attends Collegiate School for Boys, where he pitched for the varsity team as a freshman and was voted First Team All Ivy in May 2009. One of his highlights for the season was a game against New York's highly-touted Poly Prep Country Day School varsity squad, for which Terry pitched seven innings, in a game that was tied 2-2 until it was delayed by darkness. Last year, under new coaching leadership, the team improved to an 8-9 record, and this year as a sophomore Terry hopes to help the team make the push to a winning record.
Honorable mention for July:  
Open Division: Andy Hoffman, P
15U: Fernelys Sanchez, OF
14U Blue: Sam Garito, 3B
14U Red: Ricky Parra, P/3B
13U: Max Kassan, P
  
Honorable mention for August
Open Division: Ray Klaber, UTIL
16U: Luis Toval, OF
14U Blue: Jeffrey Ledesma, P/1B
14U Red: Kevin Victoriano, OF
13U: Cal Barnett, INF
Bi-monthly Newsletter
September 15, 2009
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14U Blue Awarded Good Sportsmanship Award!
Coaches Carlos Beltre & Gabe Diaz with the Good Sportsmanship Award
Congrats to Coaches Carlos Beltre and Gabe Diaz, and the entire 14U Blue team, who were awarded the Good Sportsmanship award for the great attitude they displayed throughout the AAU National Tournament in Sarasota, Fla. Great job, team!
Level the Playing Field
Due to time constraints during the summer season, The NY Gothams moved the launch date for its "Level the Playing Field" fundraiser to October. If you're interested in donating or helping out, please contact Lois Sakany, director of fundraising.

In search of the perfect holiday gift for the NY Gothams fan/player in your life? Consider a NY Gothams tee-shirt, hoodie or cap from the NYGothams store. You can customize with the NY Gothams logo and choose your own colors and number. Best of all, 10% of purchases goes to the NY Gothams Scholarship Fund.
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Fall Workout Schedule for Taft H.S. Now Posted

Posted by Lois Sakany at Sep 6, 2009 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )

Players: The workout shedule of Taft H.S. is now posted. Workouts begin at 9 AM and end at 3 PM. Your team manager will provide further details on your team's tournament schedule. NOTE: within the organization, teams move up to the next age group for fall so players who were on a 13U team for summer, are classified as 14U for fall, 14U becomes 15U and 15U graduates to 16U.

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