About Fastbreak Sports · Where Kids Develop a Love of the Game
Seven programs. One coaching family.
We’re New York City’s youth sports community. From your child’s first dribble through their last high-school season, the same coaches, the same standards, and the same care for the families behind every athlete.
Our journey
Two decades in the making.
From a single basketball program to New York’s youth sports community — every brand’s story on one line. Click a year, drag the stage, or use your arrow keys.
Five-Star Basketball NY founded
The root of the family tree — the program that becomes Basketball Stars NY.
Our story
Where kids develop a love of the game.
New York City is full of opportunities. The right coach can spark confidence. The right teammate can become a lifelong friend. The right community can shape a childhood. At Fastbreak Sports, we believe those moments matter.
That’s why we’ve spent nearly three decades building more than programs — we’ve built a place where families return season after season, friendships are formed, confidence grows, and athletes discover what they’re capable of.
Today, Fastbreak Sports is New York City’s youth sports community, offering year-round basketball, flag football, cheer, multisport, camps, leagues, clinics, and training designed to meet every athlete wherever they are on their journey.
Whether it’s a first class, a first team, or a championship season, every experience is built on the same promise: exceptional coaching, meaningful community, and a lifelong love of sports.
Because developing a love of the game is about more than sports. It’s about who you become along the way.
The Fastbreak Family
One Family. Seven Brands. Endless Opportunities.
From first dribbles to elite competition, our brands are united by one mission: Empower kids. Strengthen communities. Grow the game.
What we believe
We coach kids and create memorable moments that elevate and support families in their lifelong journeys of personal and physical development.
At Fastbreak Sports, learning a sport is just the beginning. It’s where confidence grows. Where friendships are formed. Where teamwork becomes second nature. Where challenges build resilience. And where every child discovers the joy of playing.
Because developing a love of the game isn’t just about sports. It’s about building confidence, character, and a passion that lasts a lifetime.
Where Kids Develop a Love of the Game.
How we coach
The standards that show up in every program.
No matter which Fastbreak program your child walks into, the way we coach is the same.
Fundamentals first
Every coach in the family teaches the same way: small groups, high coach-to-athlete ratios, and the long, patient work of building skills the right way. We meet kids where they are.
Character over wins
Heart. Respect. Teamwork. Integrity. Accountability. Humility. Spirit. Self-belief. Those eight words show up at every program in this family — on the wall, in the huddle, and in how we hire.
A path that grows with your athlete
A six-year-old who starts at Fastbreak shouldn't have to leave the family when she's eleven, or thirteen, or sixteen. We built it so families never have to start over.
A safe place for kids and the families behind them
Parents trust us with the most important thing in their lives. That trust is the bar — for every coach, every facility, every drop-off and pickup.
Why families trust us
A community you can rely on.
Strong values
Character over wins. We coach the whole kid: confidence, teamwork, and respect.
Experienced coaches
Coaches who treat every kid like they belong — many of them with the family for years.
A path from age 1 to 18
One trusted place for every stage — from a first movement class to competitive travel teams.
Schools & community
Programming with schools and community partners across the city — from the UES to the Hamptons.
Premier facilities
A state-of-the-art indoor home court on the Upper East Side, plus courts, parks, and fields across Manhattan.
Jr. Knicks partnership
An official Jr. Knicks program partner, bringing the NBA's youth basketball program to NYC kids.
Meet our staff
The people behind Fastbreak.
Great coaches build great athletes. Exceptional coaches shape great people.
Team Leadership
Dave Brown
CEO & Owner
Eddie Woolsey
Executive of Operations & Centralized Resources
Ayah Harfouch
Executive of Sales & Customer Experience
Devon Young
Executive of Basketball Programs & Staff Development
Sonia Brown
Executive of Events & Parties
Mariely Beato
Executive of Multi-Sport Programs & Staff Development
Partnerships
The organizations we work with.
Nearly three decades in NYC youth sports have earned us the trust of the city’s best organizations, schools, and communities.
Corporate Partnerships
Jr. Knicks 4v4 League
Juliette & Ella's
Camped Up
School & Facility Partnerships
Not sure which program fits?
Three quick questions and we’ll point you to the right program in the family.