ABOUT CSSA

THE CSSA STORY


The City Schools Sports Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving New York City primary and secondary schools. We are dedicated to cultivating well-rounded individuals by providing comprehensive interscholastic athletic programs and sports facilities. We focus on providing environments where elementary, middle, and high school students can discover and nurture their athletic talents. Our mission extends far beyond the scoreboard — the skills and drive honed through sports become lifelong assets, helping shape students into individuals ready to make their mark on the world. 

NYC youth flag football game representing the City Schools Sports Association story

our mission

We aim to cultivate well-rounded individuals by providing comprehensive extracurricular programs, resources, and athletic opportunities to New York City schools.

MEET THE CSSA TEAM


  • Billy Ribeiro CSSA Member

    Billy Ribeiro

    FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Licha Gonzalez CSSA Member

    Licha Gonzalez

    PROGRAM DIRECTOR & BOARD MEMBER

  •  LEAGUE DIRECTOR, HVSSA Member

    BRENDAN O'SHEA

    HVSSA LEAGUE DIRECTOR

  • Barbara Palmer CSSA Member

    Barbara Palmer

    GAME MANAGER & BOARD MEMBER

  • Karina Soto CSSA Member

    Karina Soto

    SCHEDULING COORDINATOR

  • ERIC VIDAL

    CSSA LEAGUE COORDINATOR

  • Brendan Kitson

    BOARD MEMBER

  • CHRISTEN COLON

    CSSA LEAGUE COORDINATOR

  • Kevin Wyman, CSSA Member

    KEVIN WYMAN

    LEAGUE COORDINATOR

  • BRYAN K. CONDON

    BOARD MEMBER

  • JAMES GALLARDO, CSSA MEMBER

    JAMES GALLARDO

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Arlisse Alemengo CSSA Member

    ARLISSE ALMEGO

    GAME MANAGER

  • Max Perry, CSSA Member

    MAXWELL PERRY

    ESPORTS COORDINATOR

Student-athlete smiling in front of a school gym wall representing the impact of City Schools Sports Association

OUR IMPACT


Leveling the playing field for all students, regardless of race or background.

High School basketball team celebrating after winning a game, with a player holding a trophy representing City Schools Sports Association past champions

pREVIOUS champions


    • ​​CSSA Boys Varsity "AA" Basketball City Champions - Earl Monroe

    • CSSA Boys Varsity "AA" Basketball State Champions - Earl Monroe

    • CSSA Boys Varsity "A" Basketball City Champions - Broome Street Academy

    • CSSA Girls Varsity "AA" Basketball City Champions - Earl Monroe

    • CSSA Girls Varsity "AA" Basketball State Champions - Earl Monroe

    • HVSSA Boys Varsity Basketball City Champions - Charter School of Educational Excellence

    • HVSSA Girls Varsity Basketball City Champions - French American School of New York

    • HVSSA Boys Junior Varsity Basketball City Champions - Pierrepont

    • HVSSA Middle School Boys Basketball City Champions -  Charter School of Educational Excellence

    • HVSSA Middle School Girls Basketball City Champions - Green Meadow Waldorf School

    • CSSA D11 Coed Elementary Basketball Champions - MS 121

    • CSSA Girls MS D8 Coed Volleyball Champions (East Division) - MS 302

    • CSSA Girls MS D9 Coed Volleyball Champions - MS 361 The Highbridge Green School 

    • CSSA HS Coed Esports NBA 2K Champions - Urban Dove

    • CSSA HS Coed Esports Minecraft Champions - South Bronx Community Charter HS

    • CSSA MS Coed Esports Minecraft Champions - MS 22

    • CSSA MS & Elementary Coed NBA 2K Champions (South Division) - MS 101

    • CSSA MS Coed Cheer Champions - Charter School of Educational Excellence

    • CSSA HS Coed Cheer Champions - University PrepCSSA Elementary Nukem Champions - PS 14

    • CSSA HS Cross Country Boys Champions - New York School for the Deaf 

    • CSSA HS Cross Country Girls Champions - Atmosphere 

    • CSSA HS JV Basketball Champions - Pharos

    • CSSA HS Cheer Competition Champions - Seward 

    • CSSA MS Cheer Competition Champions - University Prep  

    • CSSA HS Boys Flag Football Champions - University Prep 

    • CSSA HS Girls Volleyball Champions- AECI 2

    • HVSSA HS Girls Volleyball Champions - Charter School of Educational Excellence 

    • HS Girls Volleyball State Champions - Charter School of Educational Excellence 

    • CSSA HS Boys Soccer Champions - University Prep 

    • CSSA Elementary Coed Kickball Champions - PS 140

    • CSSA MS Boys Flag Football Champions - MS 562

    • CSSA MS Boys Soccer Champions - MS 123

    • CSSA MS Madden Esports Champions - MS 123

    • CSSA MS M Esports Champions - MS 004

    • CSSA HS Boys Soccer Champions - University Prep

    • HVSSA HS Boys Soccer Champions - German International School New York 

    • HS Boys Soccer State Champions - German International School New York

    • HVSSA HS Boys Soccer Champions - FASNY

    • CSSA HS Girls Volleyball Champions - AECI 2

    • CSSA HS Boys Soccer Champions - Charter School of Educational Excellence

    • CSSA HS Boys Soccer State Champions - Charter School of Educational Excellence

    • HVSSA HS Girls Volleyball Champions - Charter School of Educational Excellence

    • HS Girls Volleyball State Champions - AECI 2

    • HVSSA Boys JV Basketball Champions - Cardinal Kung

    • HVSSA Boys Varsity Basketball Champions - Charter School of Educational Excellence

    • HVSSA Girls Basketball Champions - FASNY

    • CSSA MS D8 Volleyball Champions - MS 101

    • CSSA Boys JV Basketball Champions - Stevenson HS

    • CSSA Girls Basketball Champions - Earl Monroe

    • CSSA Boys Basketball Champions - Earl Monroe

    • CSSA Girls Basketball State Champions - Earl Monroe

    • CSSA Boys Basketball State Champions - Earl Monroe

    • CSSA Elementary Nukem Champions - PS 14

    • CSSA HS Boys Volleyball Champions - Pharos

    • CSSA MS D9 Coed Volleyball Champions - MS 361

    • CSSA HS Softball Champions - Charter School of Educational Excellence

    • CSSA HS Boys Track Champions - Charter School of Educational Excellence

    • CSSA HS Girls Track Champions - Charter School of Educational Excellence

    • CSSA HS Baseball Champions - Charter School of Educational Excellence

    • CSSA Girls Soccer Champions - Charter School of Educational Excellence

    • CSSA MS Baseball Champions  - MS 71

    • CSSA MS Basketball Champions - MS 101

    • CSSA Elem Kickball Champions - PS 140

    • HVSSA HS Boys Soccer Champions - FASNY Sharks 

    • HVSSA HS Girls Volleyball Champions - The Montfort Academy

    • CSSA HS Boys Soccer Champions - University Prep

    • CSSA HS Coed Flag Football Champions - Charter School of Educational Excellence

    • CSSA HS Girls Flag Football Tournament - Innovation High School

    • CSSA MS Flag Football Champions - Mott Hall Community School 467

    • CSSA MS Soccer Champions - Pugsley Prep

    • CSSA MS Madden Esports Champions - MS 301

    • HVSSA HS Girls Basketball Champions - FASNY

    • CSSA MS Volleyball Champions - MS 302

    • HVSSA HS Boys Basketball Champions - Charter School of Educational Excellence

    • CSSA HS Boys Basketball Champions - University Prep

    • CSSA HS Girls Basketball Champions - Innovation

    • CSSA HS Girls Basketball State Champions - Innovation

    • CSSA HS Boys Basketball State Champions - University Prep

    • CSSA MS NBA 2K Esports Champions - MS 375

    • CSSA HS Boys Volleyball Champions - University Prep

    • CSSA HS Girls Soccer Champions -  Charter School of Educational Excellence

    • CSSA MS Esports FIFA Champions- MS 101

    • CSSA HS Softball Champions - Charter School of Educational Excellence

    • CSSA MS Coed Basketball Champions - MS 301

    • CSSA HS Baseball Champions  - University Prep

    • CSSA Elem Kickball Champions - PS 14

    • CSSA Girls Volleyball Champions - AECI 2

    • CSSA Girls Volleyball State Champions - AECI 2

    • CSSA HS Boys Baseball Champions - University Prep

    • CSSA HS Boys Volleyball Champions - Stevenson HS

    • CSSA HS Boys Basketball Champions - Broome Street Academy

    • CSSA HS Girls Basketball Champions - University Prep

    • CSSA HS Flag Football Champions - University Prep

    • CSSA HS Girls Volleyball Champions - Math Engineering and Science Academy Charter High School

    • CSSA HS Girls Softball Champions - Charter School of Educational Excellence 

    • CSSA HS Coed Soccer Champions - Architecture, Engineering & Construction Industries Charter High School

    • CSSA HS Girls Softball Champions - Charter School of Educational Excellence

    • CSSA HS Coed Soccer Champions - Architecture, Engineering & Construction Industries Charter High School

    • CSSA HS Boys Basketball Champions - Broome Street Academy

    • CSSA HS Girls Basketball Champions - Architecture, Engineering & Construction Industries Charter High School

    • CSSA MS Coed Volleyball Champions - PS 302

    • CSSA MS Coed Flag Football Champions - PS 371

    • CSSA MS Coed Floor Hockey Champions - PS 371

    • CSSA MS Coed Soccer Champions - PS 71

    • CSSA HS Coed Flag Football Champions - MESA Charter HS

    • CSSA HS Girls Volleyball Champions - Epic North