RIVALS is proud to be the first local, affordable basketball/lacrosse clinic tailored specifically for  boys in the Farmingdale and Massapequa area. Focused on skill development and fundamentals, our clinic offers both instructional and competitive elements to help young athletes grow.

About RIVALS: Founded by Tim Byrnes and Steven Probst, RIVALS was created to provide a structured, high-energy environment where young players can work on their skills with minimal downtime during practice. 

• Tim Byrnes: A former Syracuse University athlete, Tim played both college basketball and lacrosse and has decades of coaching experience at every level. 
  

• Steven Probst: A Farmingdale alumnus and former Division 1 athlete with over 15 years coaching experience at the college, high school and youth level. 
  
  

Why RIVALS?
Rivals Athletics is built to provide a fun, structured environment where your child can grow and thrive. Our focus is simple: player development. We’re proud to be the first to offer high-quality instruction in both lacrosse and basketball, led by a passionate, experienced staff that truly loves coaching kids. At Rivals, it’s all about building skills, confidence, and a love for the game—with GREAT people guiding the way.

We look forward to seeing you!