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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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More Than Spots

  • 💼 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.

  • 📣 Advocacy & Awareness – Raising the bar for adaptive athletics everywhere.

Join Us In Person!

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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