About BYBA
The Bronxville Youth Basketball Association (BYBA) is a volunteer-run non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring a lifelong love of basketball. Through recreational and travel programs, clinics and events, BYBA provides opportunities for every child to learn, compete, grow and most of all have fun with their friends.
Our Mission
BYBA is dedicated to promoting basketball at the youth level for families residing in the village of Bronxville, NY. We aim to provide every Bronxville boy and girl with the opportunity to learn, compete and develop through basketball while building confidence, character, teamwork and lifelong love of the game in a community-oriented environment.
Our programs are meant to complement — never replace — the other basketball in a player's life, whether that's CYO, AAU, school teams, or pickup at the park. We cheer for all of it: the more basketball, the better.
Our History
Bronxville has a vibrant youth sports community with talented children and dedicated families. Successful varsity programs have been grown in other sports through strong and inclusive volunteer led youth organizations such as Bronxville Youth Lacrosse Association and the Bronxville Football Club. Historically, youth basketball participation in Bronxville was splintered through several church organizations as well as other local town leagues. This model didn't allow children to play all together as a Bronxville community nor did it allow engagement and connection to the Bronxville High School Boys and Girls Varsity program.
In 2024, the BYBA founders began an effort to create opportunities for Bronxville basketball players to play all together feeling the pride of wearing the Bronco uniform. After a highly successful initial year of three teams participating in a town travel league, in 2025, BYBA expanded to seven travel teams, recreational leagues and clinics and began playing games at the Bronxville High School. The power of the model was clear — Bronxville children all playing together, connected to the Varsity programs while playing in their home gym.
Basketball Philosophy
At BYBA, our basketball philosophy is driven from the philosophy of the Bronxville High School varsity coaches. The language we use, the plays and defense we run are age-appropriate versions of the Bronxville Varsity program.
We believe strong basketball begins with effort, teamwork and a commitment to defense. Our teams learn to defend primarily through man-to-man principles, helping players develop responsibility, communication, toughness and an understanding of how to compete together.
We encourage an aggressive, energetic style of play built around defensive pressure, rebounding and creating fast-break opportunities. Offensively, we emphasize motion, spacing, passing, cutting and unselfish decision-making rather than relying on rigid plays or individual isolation.
Above all, we value effort, improvement, and the courage to compete. Players are encouraged to play confidently, take appropriate risk and learn from mistakes in a positive environment. Our coaching, expectations and style of play are always adapted to each age group so that every player can develop skills, basketball awareness, confidence and a lasting love for the game.
Where We Play
BYBA programs run on courts throughout the Bronxville community. Our clinics, practices and games are held at the Bronxville School gyms, the Reformed Church of Bronxville gym, and the Iona University Bronxville Campus gym. Playing in these local, well-loved spaces keeps our families close to home — and at the Bronxville School, our young players compete on the same floor as the Bronco varsity programs they look up to.
Coaching & Volunteering
The Head Coach of BYBA is Steve Juricek. Steve oversees the recruitment and management of BYBA's other paid coaches, while also coaching clinics, practices and teams himself. He is responsible for aligning the BYBA coaches and basketball philosophy with the Bronxville High School varsity coaches. Steve has over 25 years of basketball experience including as the Brunswick School Head Varsity Boys coach for seven years where he won a league championship. Steve has been working with BYBA since its founding.
In addition to paid professional coaches, BYBA benefits greatly from volunteer coaches. They pour time, energy, enthusiasm and love into the program and we are grateful for their support. We're always looking for additional volunteer coaches and team parents. We provide practice plans and pre-season coaches' clinic. Visit our Contact Page if you'd like to get involved or learn more. Basketball experience is always helpful but not required!
Volunteer with BYBAService
Basketball is how we come together, and giving back is part of why. BYBA believes our players should learn that being part of a team extends beyond the court and into the community.
For the last two years, BYBA has partnered with Feeding Westchester and Reformed Church of Bronxville to give our players and families a hands-on service opportunity supporting children facing food insecurity in Westchester County. In February 2025, BYBA families purchased and prepared 3,000 meal kits, and in February 2026 they purchased, packed and delivered an additional 6,500 meals for local children in need.
3,000 meal kits
purchased and prepared by BYBA players and families in February 2025
6,500 meal kits
purchased, packed, and delivered by BYBA players and families in February 2026
Our Coaches
Steve Juricek
Head Coach
Steve oversees the recruitment and management of BYBA's other paid coaches, while also coaching clinics, practices and teams himself. He is responsible for aligning the BYBA coaches and basketball philosophy with the Bronxville High School varsity coaches. Steve has over 25 years of basketball experience including as the Brunswick School Head Varsity Boys coach for seven years where he won a league championship. Steve has been working with BYBA since its founding.
Coach Bruno
Bruno has been coaching basketball for the past five years and brings tremendous energy and enthusiasm to working with young players. A standout basketball player at Pelham High School, Bruno's playing career was cut short by an injury during his senior year, leading him to channel his passion for the game into coaching. Since then, he has developed a strong ability to connect with young athletes while helping them build their skills, confidence, and love for basketball. Bruno has also been part of two championship-winning teams, bringing a competitive mindset and positive presence to every team he coaches.
Coach Richard
Richard has coached basketball for the past six years. A four-year basketball player at Cardinal Hayes High School, Rich was a member of the 2019 Archdiocese Championship team. He began his coaching career at Fordham Prep, serving as an assistant coach for both the freshman and JV boys teams, before moving into BYBA. Rich brings championship experience, positive energy, and a strong commitment to teaching the game and developing young players.
Coach Roger
Roger brings more than 25 years of basketball coaching and youth development experience, including a long tenure coaching at St. Barnabas Grammar School. He has coached AAU basketball with 6th Boro Hoops and served as moderator of its three-on-three league. Roger has also overseen the Monsignor Barry High School boys basketball leagues as well as an adult college league. Beyond coaching, he is a former President and board member of the Woodlean Boys and Girls Club and has worked extensively with young players through basketball clinics for boys and girls in grades 2–6. His decades of experience reflect a strong commitment to teaching the game and providing positive basketball experiences for players of all ages.
Coach Alexis
Alexis is a full-time basketball coach with 10 years of coaching experience and a strong background in player development. He currently serves as a varsity assistant coach at powerhouse Stepinac High School, one of the premier high school basketball programs in the area. Alexis coaches with high energy and a deep knowledge of the game, and players respond to him. He gets athletes believing in themselves while holding them accountable, drawing the best out of players at every level and sharpening both their skills and their understanding of the game.
Our Board
John Baumann Jr.
Co-Founder
John is a co-founder of BYBA and has focused on strategy and basketball operations including BYBA's philosophy on the court and oversight of our coaches. John was a Hall of Fame basketball and baseball player at Columbia and is one of their top five all-time leading scorers.
Anthony Civale
Co-Founder
Anthony is a co-founder of BYBA and has focused on strategy, organization and operations in addition to connectivity with the Bronxville Varsity Boys and Girls basketball programs.
Devon George
Treasurer
Devon manages BYBA's finances including registration, gym and referee costs, and sponsorships.
Anne Jenks
Head of Marketing & Communications
Anne keeps our families and community in the loop and helps coordinate season announcements, schedules, and additional events.
Kaitlyn Lillemoe
Board Member
Kaitlyn played basketball at Yale and is passionate about youth basketball development in Bronxville.
Nick Marino
Board Member
Nick supports BYBA across programs and game days, helping the league run smoothly for players and families each season.
Corinne O'Mara
Board Member
Corinne helps guide the basketball philosophy on the court and our basketball programming in our efforts to expand the sport in Bronxville.
Ex-Officio Members
Connecting BYBA to the Bronxville High School varsity programs.
Michael Kiers
Boys Varsity Head Coach
Michael has been a head Varsity Coach for 23 seasons starting his journey at Our Lady of Victory in Dobbs Ferry, NY in 2001. After his 10 years there he spent 10 seasons at Maria Regina in Hartsdale, NY. For the past 3 seasons he has been the coach at Bronxville High School. Michael has led the Broncos to a league championship in the 2024-2025 season, and looks to move the program forward in the A division of Section 1. He has also coached many seasons in the CYO with teams at Sacred Heart in Yonkers, Holy Family in New Rochelle, and Iona Prep. He also runs a 13U AAU team under the Westchester Raptors program. Go Broncos!
Donny Lucas
Girls Varsity Head Coach
Coach Lucas is beginning his 24th year as a girls basketball head coach, bringing tremendous energy, enthusiasm, and basketball knowledge to every team and training session. A longtime leader in the game, Coach Lucas has coached at Bronxville for 20 of his 24 years, making a lasting impact on generations of student-athletes and the program. His passion for basketball, commitment to player development, and ability to connect with athletes have been hallmarks of his coaching career. Coach Lucas believes in creating a positive, competitive environment where players can grow, build confidence, and reach their full potential both on and off the court.
Boys Varsity Captain
Named each season
Girls Varsity Captain
Named each season