Thomas (Tom) Sylvester Email & Phone Number

New York City

• Oversee the general operations and growth of the Borough Cup• Assist in hiring professional or volunteer staff• Develop and Implement the policies and rules of the tournament• Interact with the Borough Cup Representatives overseeing the Borough Representatives and Facility Directors• Interact with Organization and Team Representative/Coaches• Instruct the staff and coordinate internal communication with President of the NYCASG• Report event finances; and provide weekly reports to NYCASG• Create schedule, update scores, statistics and communication• Develop and procure Tournament Participant Recognition• Oversee the website boroughcup.com

Brooklyn, New Yor

• Managing all sports including junior varsity (5/6 grade) and varsity (7/8) grade levels for baseball, basketball, cheerleading, flag football, handball, soccer, softball, step and track.• Initiating communication to all eleven schools, soliciting interest, outlining commitment, identifying coaches/athletic directors and holding meetings as necessary• Creating and managing league budget including trophies, space allotment, referees, etc.• Establishing rules and regulations; ensuring they are communicated and implemented consistently• Providing guidance on the equipment and materials each school must secure; identifying space resources• Creating a schedule, implementing changes, tracking outcomes of games and updating standings• Establishing and managing relationships with the referees/umpires/officials, including ensuring that they are receiving payment and following up for no-shows or any issues• Writing weekly emails communicating standings, results, and any other updates• Serving as the general point of contact and managing other ongoing communication with schools, coaches/athletic directors, and other constituents• Soliciting and documenting feedback at the end of each league. Building relationships with key points of contact at each school and assisting in the sourcing of coaches and appropriate practice and game space• Periodically updating NYC Associate Chief Operating Officer on league progress

Williamsburg

• Supervise all WCCS coaches; communicate schedules, policies and other necessary information with coaches, parents and players• Monitor student grades and behavior to ensure that athletes are eligible to participate• Design lessons and activities that reach a range of learners, address various learning styles and focus on student mastery of rigorous, meaningful, valuable, attainable and appropriate learning objectives• Incorporate and implement WCCS instructional techniques into lessons. • Create a positive, structured learning environment.• Effectively communicate information regarding teams and classes with administration and teachers• Motivate players to improve playing techniques.• Plan and coordinate team schedule and transportation

• Administered all adult and youth sports leagues and programs• Created marketing and communication, including flyers, press releases, newsletters, news articles and publicity within appropriate association guidelines for several departments• Recruited, trained, supervised and evaluated staff and volunteers• Developed the Gioia-YMCA All-Stars Sports Program with local community leaders• Obtained permits from NYC Parks Department, NYC DOE and other sources• Developed and evaluated budget goals; Administered staff payroll and payment of invoices• Established relationships with parents, companies, community leaders and local organizations• Managed all reporting to DYCD and other funding providers• Identified community needs; developed and implemented new sports programs and leagues• Engaged parents to participate in Strong Kids Campaign Fundraising• Produced schedules; coordinated and evaluated officials