From Athletics to the Workforce

How Empower Sports Network Prepares Athletes for Life Beyond the Field

At Empower Sports Network, athletics are more than just games—they're life training. Every drill, every goal, every practice is an opportunity to grow not just stronger, but more independent, focused, and resilient.

We design our programs to help athletes of all abilities develop both physically and professionally. Through sport, our athletes gain real-world skills—independence, time management, perseverance, teamwork—that prepare them for success far beyond the field.

Teaching Life Lessons Through Sport

Our athletic programs are built with intention: to build life-readiness through movement and competition.

Weightlifting Program

Athletes receive custom training plans through our mobile app, promoting independence and ownership over their progress. They track performance, set personal goals, and build confidence—all while learning commitment, structure, and discipline.

Track & Field Program

This team-centered program emphasizes personal effort and group success. Athletes learn how to show up consistently, support teammates, and manage time—all while building endurance, confidence, and drive.

Each season ends with a showcase event or competition—where athletes put their training to the test and learn to thrive under pressure, just like in real-life situations.

What Athletics Teach Us

Goal Setting

Whether it’s improving a mile time or finishing a full season, every athlete learns to set and achieve measurable goals—a skill that translates directly to career development.

Work Ethic

Through consistent training, athletes learn the value of showing up, putting in effort, and pushing through—traits employers value in any workplace.

Learning from Failure

Sports offer a safe space to miss a lift or lose a race—and bounce back stronger. Athletes learn resilience, a skill essential to real-world success.

Perseverance Pays Off

Reaching goals proves that dedication works. These moments of success build the self-belief needed to pursue job opportunities, overcome challenges, and lead with confidence.

Teamwork and Communication

In relays and group training, athletes must communicate and collaborate. These social skills are essential in internships, job settings, and life.

Real-World Application

Empower Sports Network is more than a sports organization—we’re preparing athletes for the future.

We’re laying the groundwork for an internship and employment readiness initiative that builds on everything athletes learn through our programs. Many of our athletes already use these skills in part-time jobs, volunteer roles, and internships—and we're just getting started.

At Empower Sports Network, we don’t just build better athletes. We build confident, capable individuals ready to contribute to their communities and thrive in life.

Help Us Make It Happen

We’re a growing nonprofit with a big mission: to create inclusive athletic programs that prepare athletes for life beyond sports.

You can help.

Sponsor an Athlete Cover training, gear, and competition costs for one of our athletes.

Become a Friend of Empower Sports Join our monthly giving program for exclusive perks, social media recognition, and updates.

Together, we can build a future where all athletes are empowered to reach their full potential on the field and in life.

Visit empowersportsnetwork.org to get involved.