https://www.empowersports.org/about
Brian Stovsky is a board member with Empower Sports
OUR MISSION
Empower Sports exists to enrich the lives of athletes of diverse challenges through sports and exercise while promoting kindness, character, and tolerance.
OUR VISION AND VALUES
We believe that every athlete should have an opportunity to participate in the games they love.
Sports have the power to bring us together and forge new friendships.
Sports can foster greater empathy between people of diverse abilities and backgrounds.
We are driven to provide programs so that no one is left out.
GET TO KNOW US
Empower Sports is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to providing sports and exercise programs for children and adults with various physical and cognitive disabilities and additional programs for typically-developing kids. We value diversity, relationships, service, and empathy.
To put it simply, we are sports junkies. We grew up playing the games we love, and now as dedicated professionals we are working to provide those opportunities to those in need while fostering relationships between individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Programs emphasize socialization skills, self-esteem, teamwork, discipline and (most importantly) HAVING FUN!
HISTORY
Empower Sports was founded with the belief that no athlete should ever be left on the sidelines, regardless of disability, age, or gender. So when we kicked off our first ever basketball clinic in November of 2012 we welcomed ALL interested players with the mindset of tailoring the program to meet our players at their needs. The result was a beautifully diverse group of players and volunteers enjoying time together in the gym.
Since then, our program has evolved to include softball, soccer, lacrosse, fitness classes, and a lot more basketball! Through our basketball and softball team sport initiative we bring groups of our favorite athletes together with volunteer teams to play. Intermixing the teams allows our players to play right alongside of their typically-functioning peers. It’s all about building socialization skills, self-esteem, and getting some exercise together!
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