Student Athletes of New York

We are football players through New York asking for a chance to have a season. Players click the link below to share how much playing football means to you👇

[Dr. Robert Zayas @RobertZayasNY]

Student-Athletes: we have received authorization to START all sports seasons; how we FINISH the seasons will be up to you. Please be smart, avoid social gatherings, wear your mask, be role models, listen to your coaches & parents. So excited for you to have a season! @NYSPHSAA

[Jason Garnar @jasongarnar]

My statement on NY State allowing high school and youth sports to proceed:

[James Knapp @james_knapp11]

I'm a SENIOR student-athlete who plays football at Victor high school. If we have a season, I pledge to hold myself/ teammates accountable to all covid safety protocols. I challenge athletes to share this message if they feel the same. @NYGovCuomo @VictorFootballB

[Student Athletes of New York @letusplayny]

We all need to make this pledge! #weareunitedny

[Mason Mascari @masonmascari5]

I’m a SENIOR Student-Athlete who plays football at Webster Schroeder. If we have a season, I pledge to hold myself/team accountable to all Covid safety protocols. I challenge athletes to share this message and a photo of you feel the same.#letusplay @NYGovCuomo

[Student Athletes of New York @letusplayny]

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[Kevin Maher @KMaherNews12]

I’m very happy with today’s news about HS sports news from Gov. Cuomo. It’s a big step. Glad we could help by telling the stories of the athletes, coaches, trainers and parents trying and struggling to get this on his radar. (1)

[Student Athletes of New York @letusplayny]

Couldn’t be more excited about the recent news. Now it is time to make the most out of this opportunity. We must all follow health and safety procedures to protect ourselves and others from COVID-19. Thank you to everyone who participated in this movement! #WeAreUnitedNY

[Griffin Haas @Griffin__Haas]

A HUGE spark for high-risk high sports in New York State: State officials will allow local health departments to give the go-ahead for moderate and high-risk sports, beginning February 1st.

Big shoutout to @letusplayny for making their voices heard, and creating change.

[Student Athletes of New York @letusplayny]

“Football means more than just a sport or a game, football is a lively brotherhood, it means everything to everyone that plays.” - Patrick Cooper @NYGovCuomo @HealthNYGov @NYSPHSAA @NYSenate @nyshsfca #LetUsPlayNY #WeAreUnitedNY

[Student Athletes of New York @letusplayny]

“Football is not only for the fun of the game but has helped build a special bond between my teammates and I like no other.” - Brady Rose @drydenlionsfb @NYGovCuomo @HealthNYGov @NYSPHSAA @NYSenate @nyshsfca #LetUsPlayNY #WeAreUnitedNY

[Student Athletes of New York @letusplayny]

“Since I was younger, this is the moment I’ve been waiting for...to be able to have the town and our families behind us rooting us on would mean the world to me.” - Jack Carden @MECSDSpartans @NYGovCuomo @HealthNYGov @NYSPHSAA @NYSenate @nyshsfca #LetUsPlayNY #WeAreUnitedNY

[Student Athletes of New York @letusplayny]

What do you say @NYGovCuomo @HealthNYGov? Give us student athletes a chance to prove that we can safely play! @AndreaSCousins @SenatorOrtt @SenatorOMara @CarlHeastie @WillABarclay #letusplayny #weareunitedny

[News 8 WROC @News_8]

Dr. Mendoza on high school sports: "Looking at the data, sports haven't been a high source of transmission, but our numbers here, are still relatively high. Ruling comes from the state, we want to advocate for our community the best we can, but I am optimistic." #ROC

[CNY High School Sports @cnyhssports]

HS football star left CNY to escape Covid threat. His gamble paid off with Pac-12 offer

https://t.co/U6VGwuczNS

[Student Athletes of New York @letusplayny]

Thanks for the story about getting our voices heard throughout NY! @NYSPHSAA @nyshsfca @HealthNYGov @NYGovCuomo @AndreaSCousins @SenatorOrtt @SenatorOMara @CarlHeastie @WillABarclay #letusplayny #weareunitedny

[Ryan Campbell @rcampbellrec]

As student athletes in the Southern Tier await a decision from state officials on playing high risk sports, I spoke with @HHSRaidersFB as athletes across the area make their voices heard in the campaign @letusplayny asking for the chance to play.

STORY: https://t.co/31bQ4QCTcU

[Student Athletes of New York @letusplayny]

What does football mean to you? “Everything in this world.” - Conner Butler. @WPortWarriors @AthleticsWport @NYGovCuomo @HealthNYGov @nyshsfca @NYSPHSAA @NYSenate #LetUsPlayNY #WeAreUnitedNY

[Student Athletes of New York @letusplayny]

“Football is the outlet for a lot of players who grow up in rough areas and a struggling home life and being together with your brothers on the field stops your reality in a way.” @FairportFB @NYGovCuomo @HealthNYGov @nyshsfca @NYSenate #LetUsPlayNY #WeAreUnitedNY

[Student Athletes of New York @letusplayny]

“It’s everything to me. I have no motivation without football this school year.” - Dylan Andrade @NYGovCuomo @NYSPHSAA @nyshsfca @HealthNYGov #LetUsPlayNY #WeAreUnitedNY

[Student Athletes of New York @letusplayny]

“We have all worked so hard and, as a senior, I don’t want to miss the season.” - Aidan Legare @HHSRaidersFB @NYSPHSAA @HealthNYGov @NYGovCuomo @nyshsfca #LetUsPlayNY #WeAreUnitedNY

[Student Athletes of New York @letusplayny]

Thank you @WBNG12News for sharing our message! @NYSPHSAA @nyshsfca @NYGovCuomo @HealthNYGov @AndreaSCousins @SenatorOrtt @NYSsenate001 @CarlHeastie @WillABarclay @SenatorOMara @JamesTedisco @NYSA_Majority @MECSDSpartans @ForksAthletics #letusplayny #weareunitedny

[WBNG 12 News @WBNG12News]

"We only want what's best for the kids.”

Coaches are eager for the safe reinstatement of all sports, and say the push from lawmakers gives them hope. https://t.co/M7qZdFIaAr

[Ryan Mcdonald @ryamcdonald15]

Please Let us play...
@Sueserino4ny @Byrne4NY @SenatorHarckham @SOFCA14 @NYGovCuomo @LetThemPlay2020 @letusplayny

[Student Athletes of New York @letusplayny]

“The brotherhood with your teammates is something you can’t replicate.” - Timothy Bennett @NYSPHSAA @nyshsfca @NYGovCuomo @HealthNYGov #LetUsPlayNY #WeAreUnitedNY