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Empowered Sports & Fitness has designed a gym on the Upper West Side where athletes and their families can feel safe, learn, grow, and build up their confidence.
You can find us at 117 West 72nd Street, Manhattan 10023 (Lobby Entrance). Our inclusive environment provides athletes with the opportunity to move, play, and have fun regardless of their ability or background. “Everyone gets to play” is our motto.
We offer a variety of services such as fitness, sports, social skills groups, virtual sessions and, of course, everyone’s favorite, birthday parties.
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Derrick A Butts
★ 5
Telese is an awesome trainer that helps focus on body areas requiring work along with overall strength training. I would highly recommend!
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Martin Barocas
★ 5
Coach Mike creates a supportive environment where kids feel comfortable and encouraged. Thank you for everything you do!
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Kumiko Hara
★ 5
My daughter enjoys sessions with Coach Mike a lot! He knows how to motivate kids to work out.
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Jessica Kreisler
★ 5
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Emily Rios
★ 5
Empowered sports and fitness is a great place to participate in different types of physical fitness activities.
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Rylea Hager
★ 5
Michael is a wonderful coach! He takes the time to learn about each one of his athlete’s needs and makes the perfect plan for them. He is able to provide such great insight about each activity and what it’s doing to help our body’s and brains grow!! You can tell he cares so much about his clients!
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Lillian Crosby
★ 5
Michael is amazing. He and his colleagues went above and beyond to help my son!
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Ryan Zaccaro
★ 5
I took a group of 5 students here each week for an hour-long fitness class. Coach Mike was fantastic, motivating, and creative at getting the students engaged and active. I highly recommend for anyone looking to build fitness opportunities for students or family members.
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Joy Lynch
★ 5
Coach Mike is amazing, I love the way he interacts with the kids with different activities. He has patience an is always their if they want to talk. I would recommend this gym to anyone that is looking for safety and a family environment.
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Maya Baratz Jordan
★ 5
Coach Mike is awesome! He’s great with kids and creative in his approach.
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Katherine Aguilera
★ 5
Working with the empowered sports and fitness group in a school setting was always a wonderful experience. Coach Mike is knowledgeable and was always great at improvising and altering the lessons to each child’s needs. I can’t recommend them enough
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Eloise Austin
★ 5
Coach Mike is absolutely wonderful (patient, encouraging, fun), and my son loved working with him at Empower Sports!
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Retro_YT
★ 5
I’ve been training with Coach Mike for two years, and every session is a perfect mix of fun, soccer, and strength training. He’s helped me improve so much, and I truly enjoy every workout with him!
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Erica Langer
★ 5
My son loves going to Empowered Fitness every week. As the parent of a child on the autism spectrum, it is so refreshing to find a place where they understand differing needs. Coach Mike is patient and great at keeping my son engaged and working hard. He has built strength and confidence, all while having fun!
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toni wickham
★ 5
Coach Mike is amazing, he understanding and loving to my daughter. They always have a great time together.
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Suzanne Abrams
★ 5
Working with Coach Mike has been such a wonderful experience for my daughter! Her increased fitness and strength has boosted her self-esteem and confidence. And she LOVES the workouts. Coach Mike is an expert at individualizing the workouts to her level, creatively engaging her, and making the workouts fun! Empowered Sports and Fitness really is empowering!
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Annie Valiando
★ 5
Coach Mike and his staff are one of a kind. They create a fun, positive and inclusive environment for people of all ages to build a positive relationship with sports and exercise. I cannot stress how patient Coach Mike is and his willingness to go above and beyond to help all his athletes succeed! He has perfected the act of fostering young athletes, instilling accountability and teaching the values of team work all while playing some of the most creative games!
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Hayley Flyer
★ 5
Coach Mike is so wonferful to work with. Everyone has so much fun at the gym and its such an amazing, inclusive environment.!
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Christie Burnham
★ 5
Coach Mike is AMAZING!!!!!!!!
My daughter always looks forward to his sessions and meeting up with other athletes.
Each session is unique, he always have different games and fitness routine.
He's patient and always encourage each athlete to do their best.
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Judith Kadi
★ 5
Coach Mike is the BEST!!! My son has been going to Empowered Sports & Fitness for almost 10 years. Working with Mike and his team has been an absolute pleasure and they have made such a big difference in our son's life. Not only have the workouts improved his fitness but they also increased his confidence. I highly recommend their work!
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Kathleen Dunne
★ 5
My daughter's words: "Coach Mike is fun!!!" She has been going to Empowered Sports for over a year and looks forward to every session. Coach Mike and Coach Justin are very patient, enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to having the individual reach their potential and feeling proud of their accomplishments...all while making it fun.
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Joanna Lipstadt
★ 5
Coach Mike and Coach Justin are fun and enthusiastic. They really took the time to get to know each kid and how to motivate them. We had a great experience at Empowered.
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Brunilda Avllai
★ 5
Coach Michael is amazing with our son. He is knowledgeable, respectful, very patient and always motivated to work. His style and methods are very effective and personalized and so our son is always focused and able to complete any task at hand.
The gym is clean and inviting and we are always greeted with a smile. We are very grateful for all the support and encouragement that coach Michael has provided to our son and thank him from the bottom of our hearts.
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Mike Powsner
★ 5
Coach Mike has been a great experience for our son! He is great at what he does and makes it a very enjoyable experience for all the kids
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Chelsea Walker
★ 5
Coach Schipper and his team are the best! My son has so much fun and gets a great workout! Highly recommend Empowered Sports and Fitness
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Vera Oliva
★ 5
My 14 year old looks forward to seeing Coach Mike every week. Since he started, he has become stronger and more coordinated, and his social skills have improved too! Coach Mike's energy and enthusiasm are infectious, and he makes exercise for a non-athletic kid a lot of fun. Highly recommend.
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Christina Grambas
★ 5
If I could give Empowered Sports and Fitness 10 stars, I would. Michael runs an incredible business, and his training and coaching was invaluable to my brother who has special needs. If you're thinking of using his program and services, I could not recommend them more.
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Nicholas Grambas
★ 5
Empowered Sports & Fitness, lead by Michael, is an execeptional sports facility for children with all abilities. Our son, Leon, who is on the autsim spectrum had the most special time with the training and activities organised by Michael.
Michael truly empowered Leon and made him feel truly valued and special.
Michael is a class above all. You do amazing work Michael, and you are a truly amazing person.
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Edward Grauer
★ 5
We love Empowered Sports. Coach Mike and his team are very attentive to each child's skills and goals.
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Vikram Lalit
★ 5
We've had an incredible experience with Coach Mike. Very deep insights about fitness and my own understanding of how sports education works has been uplifted immensely while working with Coach Mike!
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Christina Chang
★ 5
Empowered Sports has been wonderful for my 14 year old son! He started with Coach Mike when he was undergoing physical rehab after an illness. He's gained more confidence and improved his skills and abilities--physically and socially. Coach Mike and Coach Justin are supportive and compassionate and make every session positive and fun. Highly recommended!
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Genaro Annunziato
★ 5
Empowered sports is the best sports and fitness centers to children of all ages and skill levels. Having known Coach Mike for many years, I can tell you first hand that each game and activity has the highest level of creativity to unsure each individual has the best possible experience. I highly recommend it for anyone and everyone looking to have the best sports and athletic experience!!
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Claudia Oribe
★ 5
Coach Mike is absolutely the best! My son has been going to Empowered Sports for a few years and has made incredible progress on his skills. Coach Mike is engaging, encouraging and very knowledgeable and the sessions are always positive and fun. 100% recommended!
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Miriam Gefner
★ 5
My son loves it !!!
The coaches are amazing patient and always
make it fun and diffrent for them
it’s our favorite gym class !
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darnell newsum
★ 5
Empowered Sports & Fitness is amazing. The coaches are so supportive and caring. My non-athletic daughter now looks forward to her workouts and improving her overall health. There is incredible respect for each individual - her workout is designed for her interests and needs.
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Sangeeta Rai
★ 5
Our son looks forward every week to working out with Coach Mike and Coach Justin. They have created a customized fitness program which is fun and engaging and is great for his focus and stamina.
Sauren has come a long way! Coach Mike has known Sauren for a long time and has encouraged and pushed him to his highest potential!
We highly recommend Empowered Sports and Fitness.
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Marty Navis-Kwa
★ 5
Coach Mike has the patience of a saint and a way with kids of all kinds. My son was not athletic in the least and now looks forward to Coach Mike’s class every Tuesday.
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Jacqueline Colliton
★ 5
Very good at being able to train and understand children. Great workout!
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Paul O. Colliton
★ 5
Best gym in the city for my Big Guy Billy!!! Thank you for all you do….Peace & Love, Paul Colliton
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Rose Portelli
★ 5
My son loves exercising with Coach Mike. His encouragement, enthusiasm makes sports a lot of fun. He actually plays the sports with him. The gym is spacious, organized and top notch. It is located a block away from major trains/buses and shops for earns or lunch after class. .
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Lisa Courtney
★ 5
Coach Mike is energetic, patient, dynamic and highly skilled. He works creatively to connect with children/teens with special needs. He is motivating and my 13 y.o. loves going to sessions. Coach Mike is a treasure!
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Mignon R. Moore
★ 5
This program has done great work with my son! We can see the improvement in the ways he negotiates activities with others in the park, at basketball, and at school. This weekend he went on an overnight camping trip with his Scout troop, and the social skills work he has been doing at Empowered Sports & Fitness helped him navigate many social interactions over the weekend. Great program!
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Lara Gerstein
★ 5
Our kid loves going to Coach Mike! And we love the progress she has made. The fitness games she works on with Coach Mike (and the other coaches) have help her to build confidence & gain focus as well as improve her fitness: balance, strength, coordination, etc. Mike is always responsive and super helpful with paperwork. Mike and his team are a real find!
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Sheila Klapper-Barrett
★ 5
“Coach Mike is AWESOME! He is very calm and patient with me. Coach Justin is hilarious, I love when we laugh together!! I cherish working with the both of them. Empowered Sports and Fitness makes me feel EMPOWERED!!!! Thank you to my coaches for all that you’ve done for me.”
—Whitney
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SaadKasey Saeed
★ 5
Coach Mike and Coach Justin are fantastic! Our son loves going each week and it's improved his stamina, running, confidence, and helped with his focus and rigidity in school. All wins and highly recommend for any kids - but especially ones who could use a little extra help focusing! Our son struggled in group sports and I'm confident he will thrive next year in group sports thanks to Coach Mike's beautiful techniques.
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Winnie Chang
★ 5
Coach Mike and Coach Justin are an excellent resource for those seeking individualized and specialized workouts! They motivate their clients well, are a great influence on their health, and truly make working out fun for everyone!
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Margaret Becker
★ 5
Coach Mike and Coach Justin do a great job of motivating my not so athletic son and making the workout fun. He looks forward to going each week - which is miracle! They are really positive and also very knowledgable about fitness and motivation. Plus, Coach Mike runs the place really well, never any cancellations, always coverage if someone is out. The gym is clean, cheerful and conveniently located. Great fitness group!
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Katherine Dreisbach
★ 5
My daughter has been taking classes at Empower Sports for several years and not only does she enjoy it, but I've seen a massive improvement in her fine motor skills, coordination, and listening. The coaches are great with the kids, not only playing fun games, but also work with them in directing their attention and behavior. I highly recommend this place!
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Rina Collins
★ 5
Coach Mike, Coach Justin and the team have been unbelievable with my boys. We are in our second year and have seen so much growth in their ability and confidence!
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Violet Stiel
★ 5
My 9 year old son has gotten so much out of his class with Coach Mike at Empowered Fitness. He was always interested in sports but was not at the level of other kids his age, and did not think of exercise as important or particularly enjoyable. Now, he loves going to "Fitness" every week, and has gained coordination, confidence, and cooperation skills through the games they play. This spring he joined his first soccer team and continues to develop and improve with Coach Mike's support.
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jamie Todfield
★ 5
Coach Mike is the absolute best ! He has been working with our son Jesse for close to 10 years The progress we have seen is unbelievable. He learned to ride a bike- play competitive sports and exercise all because of the empowered sports program. He makes it fun - supportive and all around just a positive experience. Jesse loves the empowered sports so much - he chose to do his internship there this year. That’s the best endorsement of all!
Thanks coach Mike and coach Justin
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Lisa Hancock
★ 5
My teen, who has special needs, absolutely loves attending Empowered Sports with Coach Mike. It's one of the highlight of his week! Since starting, I've noticed significant improvements in his gross motor skills and social interactions. The team is not only reliable but also incredibly fun and engaging. I can’t recommend them highly enough for other families with similar needs! Thank you for making such a positive impact on our son's life.
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Leo Erikson
★ 5
I love empowered sports and fitness and love coach mike especially being that we’ve worked together for 6 years and I’ve been in much better shape and we work on core strength and flexibility and of course we play games!!!!!
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Alison L'Heureux
★ 5
The highlight of his week every week! Such a great facility with even more incredible instructors. They are passionate about the work they do and truly making a difference in the lives of others. D’s confidence in his abilities increases with each session and his success is always celebrated. Highest recommendation!
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Chris Erikson
★ 5
Mike is fantastic, and I'd trust any of his people. Our son has worked with him for years now and loves him, and we've been consistently impressed with his energy, dedication, responsiveness, communication, and general positive vibe. If he was my trainer I'd be in better condition.... highly recommended.
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Charles Van Dorn (Mn3chy)
★ 5
Everything at empowered sports and fitness is awesome! Very kind and also extremely fun!!
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Kate Picco
★ 5
Coach Mike and his team are terrific! My son has been doing his gym classes with them for years (even kept our weekly schedule during covid by quickly converting to virtual sessions - thank you for saving us Mike!). All of the coaches have amazing energy and enthusiasm and engage their kids easily. Never saw such big smiles from my son as I do during his gym classes! Highly recommend Empowered Sports & Fitness!
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