WGBO: 63 years of excellence for the Riverside Hawks basketball and academic programs
The 63-year-old baseball & academic program known as the Riverside Hawks has been the starting point for many current, former and future basketball professionals. The list includes: Donovan Mitchell, Ty Jerome, Eric Paschal, Chris Mullin, Kenny Smith, Kenny Anderson, Ed Pinckney, Metta World Peace, Lamar Odom, Rafer Alston, Elton Brand, Malik Sealy and Omar Cook. Omar […]
BronxNet: Blending Basketball & Academics – Interview with Chris Snell & Coach Hector Almodovar
Blending Basketball & Academics – Interview with Chris Snell & Coach Hector Almodovar on BronxNet Blending Basketball & Academics – Interview with Chris Snell & Coach Hector Almodovar on BronxNet Blending Basketball & Academics – Interview with Chris Snell & Coach Hector Almodovar on BronxNet Blending Basketball & Academics – Interview with Chris Snell & […]
Black News: Riverside Hawks Class of 2030 Boys Basketball Team Take Home AAU National Championship Trophy – 2nd Year in a Row
Father and son lead the team to championship – coach Hector “Hec” Almodóvar and Amare Almodovar inspire with combination of team spirit and hard work Nationwide — The young basketball team, class of 2030 from New York’s Riverside Hawks Program, has brought home the 2024 AAU National Championship Trophy in their division for the second year in […]
PR Newswire: The Riverside Hawks Basketball-Academic Youth Program Appoints New Executive Director Aswan Morris
Awakening to new ways of seeing, doing, and saying the things that matter NEW YORK, June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of the 63-year-old Riverside Hawks Program has announced the appointment of their new Executive Director, Aswan Morris, a former professional basketball player, Harlem resident, and a highly recognized motivational speaker, who is […]
BEACON News: Riverside Hawks continue their winning streak of high marks!
2023 Riverside Hawks Gala: Champions of Change: A Tribute to Our Girls Basketball Program
In “Champions of Change: A Tribute to Our Girls Basketball Program,” we dive into the inspiring world of our young athletes, showcasing their journey, triumphs, and the unyielding spirit that defines our girls’ basketball team. This feature offers an intimate look at how these players not only excel in the sport but also embody the […]
ABC – 7 (NYC) Here and Now: Riverside Hawks Erika Irish Brown: Nothing but Net for the Girls’ Basketball Program
Catch our interview with Riverside Hawks board member Erika Irish Brown on the popular radio program Here and Now to discuss the incredible success of the girls’ basketball program. Brown shares insights into the team’s winning culture, the dedication of the players and coaches, and the impact the program has had on the Riverside community. […]
Hoop Dreams in Harlem – NBC New York
Witness the inspiring story of the Riverside Hawks, a youth basketball program rooted in Harlem. Founded by the Harlem Riverside Church, these young athletes are guided by a powerful combination of academics, basketball, and community. Join NBC New York’s Erica Byfield as she explores the program’s impact on the lives of these aspiring stars. #Harlem […]
Amsterdam News: Riverside Hawks program helps propel Rebecca Osei-Owusu to Fairleigh Dickinson
When basketball forward Rebecca Osei-Owusu graduated from high school last week, she did so with a sense of pride and positive outlook, knowing that her future includes joining the Division I basketball program at Fairleigh Dickinson University. A member of the Riverside Hawks since seventh grade, Osei-Owusu credits that program not only with building her […]
Harlem World: Hip Hip Hooray, Gala Raises A Million Dollars For The Riverside Hawks Champs
The Riverside Hawks organization, one of the nation’s leading athletic-academic programs, held its 2022 Gala celebration on Tuesday, December 13th, 2022, at the Mandarin Oriental In NYC. The Mandarin Oriental, at 80 Columbus Circle, attracted an important group of new and prior supporters who generously came through during this season of “giving”. This year the […]