About Us
Eduardo Cuero is a Queens native, former Division I athlete, and the visionary founder behind VarCity Athletics. Deeply rooted in the NYC basketball scene, Eduardo’s journey from playing high-level AAU ball shaped his unique perspective on the highs and lows of the competitive circuit.
Driven by a lifelong dream to give back to the community that raised him, Eduardo partnered with his father & first coach, Henry Cuero, and partner Ariel Trzaskos, to bridge the gap between elite competition and personal growth. Together, they established VarCity Athletics as a premier Queens-based youth development program and AAU team. By empowering athletes to be Stronger Together, we provide expert coaching, science-backed training, and a supportive community that champions individuality on the court and in life.
“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.”
- Michael Jordan
Coaches
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Coach E
FOUNDER & HEAD COACH
Certified NASM Personal Trainer & IYCA Youth Athletic Development Specialist
Eduardo Cuero is a Queens native and former Division I athlete dedicated to developing the next generation of competitors. A standout dual-sport athlete at Christ The King HS, Eduardo played D1 Football for Robert Morris University before dedicated two decades to personal training and youth coaching across NYC. Eduardo holds a B.A. in Psychology and is a certified youth athletic development specialist (IYCA). He currently serves as the Head Coach for MS Girls Basketball at Avenues The World School and Assistant Athletic Director at Rudolf Steiner. By blending science-backed training with a deep understanding of sports psychology, Eduardo is fulfilling his lifelong dream: returning to his roots in Queens to build confident, dynamic leaders through VarCity Athletics.
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Coach Henry
ASSISTANT COACH
Henry Cuero is a multi-sport athlete originally from Cali, Colombia, who competed in basketball, soccer, volleyball, and track. He played basketball and soccer at Valle High School and continued competing at Universidad Libre in Bogotá. Henry also coached girls’ elementary school basketball in Buenaventura, where he developed a passion for teaching the fundamentals of the game and mentoring young athletes. As the father of Head Coach Eduardo, Henry has played a key role in shaping Eduardo’s love for basketball and approach to coaching. He is excited to continue that legacy by sharing his experience, discipline, and mental toughness with the next generation of athletes—including his granddaughters, Stella and Isabella.
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Coach Ariel
STRENGTH/CONDITIONING & ADMIN DIRECTOR
Certified NASM Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach, BPNYC Comprehensive Pilates
Ariel Trzaskos is a former professional dancer and sports injury rehabilitation specialist with over 15 years of experience as a personal trainer and nutrition coach. She specializes in injury prevention, strength development, and athletic conditioning, helping athletes improve speed, power, and endurance through science-backed training. After her own dance career ended due to injury, Ariel became passionate about helping athletes build stronger, more resilient bodies so they can perform at their highest level and avoid preventable injuries. She is excited to educate and empower young athletes with the tools to train smart, recover properly, and develop confidence both on and off the court.