Sternberg has played in various organized baseball leagues over his lifetime and coached his two sons' Little League teams for five years. He attended yeshiva through third grade, wearing a kippah every day and went to Canarsie High School.
Sternberg was involved in various structured baseball leagues throughout his life and coached his children's Little League teams for five years. He received traditional Jewish education through third grade, wearing a kippah daily, and attended Canarsie High School.