Every Sunday in Manhattan's Chinatown, you'll find our New Yorker of the Week passing on a tradition that bumps up the skills of our city's youth. NY1's John Schiumo filed this report. 

High energy, hard hits, incredible heights.  It's a version of volleyball, but with three extra players. 

The game is Nine-Man.  

A beloved Chinese-American pastime taught—and played—by Danny Moy. 

“If we don’t nobody will and, as long as I’m able to do this I will do it, because it means a lot to me, when I was growing up. I wasn’t able to have a platform, a foundation where they teach you volleyball,” says Moy. 

Danny is the president of “The New York Strangers.” 

The non-profit celebrates culture, promotes a healthier lifestyle, and builds community in the heart of Manhattan’s Chinatown.

He's been at it for 21 years. 

“When we got on the court we’re all strangers. And hopefully, you know,  through the summer program and through the years that you come play with us, that we can become friends or even best friends or even become family,” Moy says.

That family has grown to 75 members from the five boroughs, Long Island, and New Jersey. 

The oldest player is 57 and the youngest is 16. 

“New York Strangers is a very good organization that helps kids to grow not only in their volleyball skills, but also as a person, become open to the world and have fun. That’s a big part about Danny, that he helps motivate and inspire people," says 16-year-old member Kaitlyn Kwok.

“The culture identifies who you are and were lucky enough we’re in a city where it embraces your cultural uniqueness. This is the place where we are allowed to express ourselves," says member Jenny Chen,

Members meet every Sunday in Seward Park. Moy and the volunteers serve up lessons players can take with them on and off the court. 

“Volleyball teaches you how to handle those stressful situations and really overcome adversity," says member Bryan Wang. 

“He inspired me to really want to foster the new kids coming in and take on leadership roles," says member Nicholas Yip.

And so, for continuing a tradition that creates mentorship and camaraderie, Danny Moy is our New Yorker of the Week.