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Empower Sports Network

Where Individuals with Special Needs Grow Through Sports and Teamwork

A supportive space where individuals with special needs grow through sports, fitness, and goal-driven teamwork that prepares them for life and work.

Empower Sports Network Weightlifting Team Competes at Special Olympics NJ Sectionals
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What We Do

Empower Sports Network is a nonprofit based in Monmouth County, NJ, offering adaptive sports, inclusive fitness, and job training for individuals with special needs. Our mission: Athletics for all, led by all.

Our all-abilities training center promotes inclusiveness through teamwork and goal setting—preparing athletes for both sports and the workforce.

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ESN Athlete Selected for 2026 USA Games

Breaking Barriers: Dante Canzona Selected for 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

In less than a year since discovering powerlifting, Monmouth County athlete Dante Canzona has earned a spot on Team New Jersey for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota. From his first meet at The Pit in Eatontown to shining at the New Jersey Summer Games, Dante’s journey has been marked by determination, growth, and true sportsmanship.

Get in the Game

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The Track & Field Team offers seasonal training and competition for athletes of all ability levels, with both Fall and Spring seasons. Athletes will focus on building endurance, speed, and agility.

Track & Field Team

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Weightlifting Team is a coach-led strength program designed to help athletes develop safe lifting techniques while building strength and confidence. Our program emphasizes proper form and injury prevention, ensuring that each participant progresses at their own pace.

Weightlifting Team

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Gym Games is an exciting and inclusive program launching in Fall 2025, designed to provide athletes with fun, competitive opportunities in a variety of activities. This program features obstacle courses, relay races, and skill-based challenges that encourage teamwork, personal effort, and sportsmanship.

Gym Games

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Tailored sessions through the LifeFlow Program—from small groups to personalized coaching.

 Group & 1‑on‑1 Fitness (LifeFlow)

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More Than Spots

  • đź’Ľ Inclusive Employment – We hire and train individuals with special needs.

  • 🧠 Social Growth – Building confidence, teamwork, and friendships.

  • 🧡 Family Support – A welcoming space for the whole family to engage.

  • đź“Ł Advocacy & Awareness – Raising the bar for adaptive athletics everywhere.

Join Us In Person!

  • Sat, Nov 15
    Ocean Township
    Nov 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Ocean Township, 615-2 W Park Ave, Oakhurst, NJ 07755, USA
    Ever wondered what powerlifting is all about? đź’Ş Join us for a FREE trial session with the Empower Sports Network Powerlifting Team and discover the strength within you!
  • Sun, Aug 17
    Ocean Township
    Aug 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Ocean Township, 615 W Park Ave, Ocean Township, NJ 07712, USA
    Celebrate the end of an amazing season with us at the End-of-Season Pool Party on August 17th at the Ocean Township Pool Club! Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with our athletes, families, and friends. Everyone gets one guest for free, and additional guests are just $13.00 each. Don't miss out on the fu
  • Sun, Jul 27
    Ocean Township
    Jul 27, 2025, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Ocean Township, 615-2 W Park Ave, Oakhurst, NJ 07755, USA
    Get ready for some fun at our Pickleball Fundraiser on July 27th at Park Avenue Tennis Center! Join us for friendly matches, exciting raffles, and prizes—all while supporting Empower Sports Network’s mission to provide adaptive athletic opportunities for individuals with special needs. Don't miss ou

Ready to Join the Movement?

Be part of something bigger—on the field, in the gym, and in the community.Be part of something bigger—on the field, in the gym, and in the community.

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