What is the Robert Jacobson Sports philosophy?
Robert Jacobson Sports (RJS) gets your child and your family connected to our sports and education programs. We want you and your children to meet and play with other families and friends in our community and surrounding areas. We believe that all children should have the opportunity to experience and get connected to sports in a safe and fun manner. Robert Jacobson Sports believes that playing to win is fine but all players must have the opportunity to participate in practice and games. We teach every child how to improve their game regardless of their playing level. We teach our players and coaches the values of community, tolerance, sportsmanship and teamwork while competing on the court and on the field. All children, from all communities are welcome to play in our sports programs. We get your child and your family connected!
Who Was Robert Jacobson?
Robert Jacobson was a young man who loved life, loved his family, loved his friends, loved his community and loved playing sports. Robert was a graduate of Ardsley High School. He was a community member who had many friends and was eager to meet new people and had a knack for developing long lasting relationships. In his second year of college, on his way home for Spring Break, Robert tragically lost his life in a fatal car accident.
It is with his spirit of involvement, his spirit of community and his ability to foster new friendships that we created and developed our sports and education programs.
When was Robert Jacobson Sports founded?
Robert Jacobson Sports was founded in 2002 with just 45 players in our basketball program. Since 2002 we have expanded our program to include football, lacrosse, boxing, volleyball, cheerleading, baseball, softball and arm wrestling. We currently have over 700 children participating in our sports and education programs in Westchester County and The Bronx.
Which sports do we offer to children?
Currently we offer Ardsley Youth Football – flag and tackle teams, Ardsley Youth Cheerleading, RJS Basketball for all ages, RJS Avengers for AAU Basketball in the winter, summer and spring seasons, Rivertowns Jewish Basketball for teams competing in the WJBL, RJS Girls Volleyball, and Ardsley Youth Lacrosse. We are part of the Westchester Youth Football League, Tri-County Basketball League, Hudson Valley Lacrosse and the Westchester Jewish Basketball League, Amatuer Athletic Union (AAU).
We also offer in home tutoring for all elementary school grades and birthday parties for all ages. When navigating our website you’ll be able to get up to date information about our sports programs, important dates, schedules, directions and much more. Check back frequently for the latest information.
Scholarship
The Robert Jacobson Sports Foundation in memory of Robert Jacobson provides scholarship and subsidies to families who cannot afford to pay for our sports programs.
RJS also donates money to local families in need of financial assistance.
RJS also donates money and sponsors local organizations, school booster clubs, and local school sports teams.
Please click on the link to make a tax deductible donation: