We often ask our members: "Why have you joined the Y?"

You have told us us that you are here to: rehabilitate after surgery, to train for a marathon, to learn to swim, to be able to talk to someone, to feel connected, to get in a work out before work, to have an hour of  time while the children are in babysitting, to meet your friends for basketball, to walk the track, to feel young again, to stay fit, to start a life style change.

We are so impressed by what motivates you.

We are glad you choose our Y and we are glad to support each and every one of you through your journey.

It is through comments like these we know why the Y.

Here are a few comments:

 "It's the best thing I ever did"   M.D. Morristown

"We are so happy here!! Our boys LOVE playing basketball and swimming and even enjoy the Wii and ice-cream afterwards!"  D.F. Morristown

 "Things are going well. Thank You for your interest.  The transition from RIMM to here has been very easy for me."  T.W. Whippany

"Mr. Jim Carpentier has helped me improve my overall athleticism in significant ways. He improved my vertical leap and arm strength for basketball; and improved my overall conditioning. He pushes me to the farthest limits, but knows when to stop. He unlocked my strengths that I never knew I had."  A.V.

'Coach Chris Martinez has definitely elevated my basketball skills to a new level. He not only focuses on basketball fundamentals, but also the importance of positive thinking, mental readiness, and conditioning.  He polished my weaknesses and perfected my strengths.  In just a few months of coaching, my current record stands at 20 points and 10 rebounds in a quarter final play-off game.' A. V.

"I am writing to say thank you and to let you know what a positive experience the Boys Skills and Drills has been for Pablo and Julian.  They have enjoyed going to the Y, learning how to work out and seeing themselves become stronger physically.  Not everyone can work well with kids, so I have been particularly impressed with the care and appropriateness of the program for their age group.  Jeysonn and Ron have been terrific.  I can't say enough good things about how they interacted with my sons and the positive effect they had on them.  They are wonderful role models and are to be commended. I would recommend them to any other family looking for someone to work with their children." M.C.

Send us why you like our Y and what it has meant to you. We hear so much when you stop us in the halls, send us an email with your story.

Email to Questions@morristownymca.org