This week's New Yorker of the Week gets his Lower Manhattan community up and active by passing on the skills he's learned from a lifelong love of basketball.

When Anthony Yeung was a teen growing up in Manhattan's Chinatown, nothing motivated him like getting active and playing basketball. 

"As a participant myself when I was younger, the feeling is special," Yeung said. "I know there's somewhere I can go to that I know my friends will be there, my teammates will be there, and it's something we share together."

Today, that feeling inspires Anthony to coach a new generation of players in his community. He's been at it for more than a decade. 

"They're pretty much my second priority in life right now, other than my own personal family," Yeung said. "If these kids have any trouble, I'm always trying to be there for them."

Anthony's there every week as the recreation director for the nonprofit Immigrant Social Services. At free clinics, coaches conduct drills that boost players' skill, communication and fitness. 

"I think staying fit is very important for your physical health, your mental health, because when you work out, then you feel happier inside and you just feel good about yourself," said participant Diana Gao. 

"Parents typically want to say, 'No, don't play. Really study hard. Spend all your time studying.' But being part of a team, working well with others and strengthening their own bodies actually helps the child focus better and do much better in school," said Charles Lai, executive director of Immigrant Social Services.

By focusing on the fundamentals, these young New Yorkers learn how to stay disciplined on and off the court. 

"The drills I do here, I don't think I'm capable of doing it, but then, when my coach pushes me, I realize that I actually can do it, and that makes me realize, there’s other things in life I can do if I just push myself harder," said participant Irene Ng.

It's a life lesson learned thanks to Anthony.

"He's been my coach for five years, and he taught me a lot, and that eventually led me to be able to start for my school basketball team," said participant Brandon Huang.

So, for passing on his love of the game to his community, Anthony Yeung is the latest New Yorker of the Week.

For more information about the basketball program at Immigrant Social Services, visit issnyonline.org.