Blog Post #6: Developing Curriculum Activities in-line with our Social Justice Mission Meeting with Seth Eastman, LREI February, 2017 Elizabeth and Sarah recommended that we talk to Seth about our project. It was a great idea because Seth shares the same passion for sports and getting kids involved in sports and physical education. He…
Blog Post #5: CITC, PS1, Alfred E. Smith School, in Chinatown 8 Henry Street Assisting Coach Eric Suarez Wednesday, February 8th, 2017 On Wednesday February 8th, 2017, Lily and I went to PS1 in Chinatown. We met Eric Suarez, a professional soccer coach, who works for City In The Community (CITC) and Downtown United Soccer…
Blog Post #4: Asphalt Green PS 126, Jacob August Riis School 80 Catherine Street Thursday, January 26th, 2017 On Thursday January 26th, 2017, Jack and I went to the Jacob August Riis school. We went there to meet Thomas Bickerton (also known as TG) from Asphalt Green and help supervise the kids’ recess. Our…
Blog Post #3: Watching Hoop Dreams, 1994 American Documentary Film Directed By: Steve James Written By: Steve James and Frederick Marx Produced By: Kartemquin Films Winter Break Some say that “Hoop Dreams” is the most powerful movie about sports ever made, (The Washington Post). It is one of the most critically acclaimed documentaries,…
Blog Post #1: Asphalt Green Interview With David Ludwig, Head of Community Programs Monday, November 21st, 2016 On Monday, November 21st, my group mates and I went to Asphalt Green, a sports facility on 90th street and York Avenue, to interview David Ludwig, who is the head of Community Programs. David was happy to be…
Blog Post #2: NYCFC, City in the Community Meeting with Paul Jeffries, Director of Community Development for NYCFC Thursday, December 1st, 2016 Paul Jeffries, who used to be my coach at Downtown United Soccer Club (DUSC), came to visit my class. After he was at DUSC for a long time, he had a job…
