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About Us

Corbin’s Crusaders started in 1996 with a director and staff dedicated to helping New York City children grow through sports. Thousands of children have come to the After School Program and the Summer Day Camp. As we continue to expand, we remain a family organization striving to help each child reach his or her potential on and off the playing field.

As parents we understand the importance of a positive self-image and individual development in every child’s life. At Corbin’s Crusaders we use sports to enhance your child’s potential and encourage all children to develop into confident players regardless of their skill level.

Using sports, positive feedback and cooperative learning games, children begin to show the characteristics of teamwork and sportsmanship. We use our Skills, Drills and Thrills Method to help each child and team advance the next level. We breakdown a sport into one or two fundamental skills and then practice them with fun and exciting drills. Each day, there is a thrilling game situation so players can see immediate improvement, which creates confidence. We believe a strong sense of self benefits each child significantly and translates to life off the field.

See you out there!

Wendy and Peter Corbin

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Meet Our Team

PETER R. CORBIN, FOUNDER & DIRECTOR - Peter received his Master of Education and Master of Arts degrees from Columbia Teachers College specializing in counseling and a Bachelor of Arts from Lehigh University majoring in psychology. For 20 years, Peter worked at a traditional summer camp in New Hampshire as a counselor, Group Leader, Head Counselor of Boys Camp and Program Director responsible for all camp programs and staff management. Prior to founding Corbin’s Crusaders, Peter was Head Counselor of BILLDAVE Sports Club.

WENDY CORBIN, CO-DIRECTOR & MANAGER OF ADMINISTRATION - Prior to joining Corbin’s Crusaders, Wendy was the Director of the Children’s Division at Ford Models, Inc. Wendy has over 10 years of summer camp experience in Maine and New Hampshire; culminating most recently as a Girls Camp Director. Wendy, Peter’s wife and mother of their twin boys, complements the family values and caring attitude of Corbin’s Crusaders.

RICHARD LOWE, MANAGER OF OPERATIONS - Rick has been with Corbin’s Crusaders since 1997 and knows the children, families, and the program inside and out. As an experienced international lacrosse competitor, Rick has traveled the world from his native England to play and coach lacrosse. His college degree is in business and sports management. Rick worked at a New England summer camp for 10 years as a Lacrosse Director and Group Leader. Rick has unlimited coaching skills in almost any sport and his fun loving and caring attitude makes all the children smile. Rick is the proud father of two beautiful girls.

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Testimonials

CREDENTIALS & CHARACTERS – “Peter applies his education and expertise to create a truly magical experience for each boy and girl. He helps to build self-confidence and self-esteem which will help your child succeed socially in life…. I unconditionally recommend this program.”
- Debra Clark, M.A. Ed.M. Behavioral Therapist

INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION – “Peter is truly child sensitive. He knows my child and helps him not only with sports but also with friendships and interpersonal relationships.”
- Susan Kawer, Parent

DIRECTOR & STAFF DEDICATION – “My son personally knows and loves Wendy and Peter and their counselors at Corbin’s Crusaders. He doesn’t get that feeling anywhere else.”
- Heidi Spiegel, Parent

COMMITMENT – “Wendy and Peter are totally committed to ensuring that every child’s experience is positive and rewarding. My daughter has made such wonderful friends at Corbin’s Crusaders.”
- Erica Gruen, Parent

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Blog

You can read more from Peter Corbin as he is a contributor in the area of children¹s development through athletics to the New York City Private Schools Blog: nycprivateschool.com.

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