Ralph Serzo

About Ralph Serzo

I am the owner and chief sports officer of My Backyard Sports Long Island, specializing in transforming residential spaces into premium sports venues. With extensive experience in sports court design and installation, I help homeowners create their dream recreational spaces through custom multi-sport court installations, including pickleball, basketball, and volleyball courts.My expertise lies in:Custom sports court design and installationMulti-sport facility planningProject management and executionClient consultation and needs assessmentTechnical specifications and complianceQuality assurance and maintenance guidanceI am passionate about fostering health, wellness, and active lifestyles by bringing professional-grade sports facilities to both residential and commercial properties. My approach combines technical expertise with personalized service to ensure each project - whether for families, schools, clubs, or businesses - perfectly matches the client\'s vision while meeting the highest quality and safety standards. From backyard courts to commercial recreational spaces, I deliver solutions that transform any space into vibrant sports venues.Prior to founding My Backyard Sports Long Island, I accumulated over 20 years of experience in strategic business planning and operational management in the technology sector, where I developed strong skills in project management, client relations, and business development. This background enhances my ability to deliver comprehensive solutions that exceed client expectations.

Experience

1. Franchise Owner

   My Backyard Sports

   Apr 2022 — Present · Nassau County, NY, US

   Why We Started ThisMy Backyard Sports was founded with the belief that many homeowners want a higher-end, more fulfilling home sports experience but did not realize that it was truly available to them. My Backyard Sports is leading and fulfilling this need. Some homeowners assume the price is out of reach. At MBS we bring the Sports Stadium experience to your backyard that meets your specific needs and budget.What We DoFrom driveway basketball courts to high-end sports training facilities, we will perform a site survey and then set forth options for single sport to multi-use athletic facilities spanning all summer and winter sports.We only focus on sports architecture and sports landscaping. Our goal is to share our love of sports and help foster health, wellness, confidence, friendships and the many other benefits gained from leading active lives.Core ValuesThe core values of My Backyard Sports are at the heart of how we operate as a company. We want to be the best and provide our clients with the best Customer Service and Home Product Service possible. These values guide our actions and define who we are

Education

• University of Maryland

  BA, Government and Politics

  1998 — 2001

Skills

• IT Strategy
• Coaching
• Business Continuity
• Microsoft Certified Professional
• Networking
• Lean Management
• Sales Process
• Virtualization
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Hardware
• Vpn
• Operations Management
• Voip
• Data Center
• Network Security
• Project Management
• Network Administration
• Customer Service
• Windows
• Servers
• System Administration
• Vmware
• Server Architecture
• IT Management
• Managed Services
• Integration
• Digital Preservation
• Network Design
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Firewalls
• Cloud Computing
• Disaster Recovery
• Sonicwall
• High Availability
• Process Improvement
• Storage
• Vmware Esx
• Budget Management
• Saas