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EMPOW3R SPORTS PERFORMANCE is a program designed to help young people and competitive level athletes develop a healthy mind so they may achieve overall success in their sport and throughout life. Our program balances the coach's physical development or teacher led programming with the emotional and mental health aspect of a young person's development. Through our expert guidance and training, we ensure that EMPOW3R participants are able to compete at the highest level with confidence and a clear, growth mindset.
CAMP ARLO 2026 DATES
Full Day Weeks
June 15 - 19
July 20 - August 14
Half Day Weeks
June 22 - July 17
"My kids LOVED this camp! I have never had this reaction from them before from any other camp experience. I would register them again in a heartbeat!"
"A huge shout out to all staff at last week’s camp. My kiddos spent evenings sharing the fun they had at camp. They also showcased behaviors that represented the camp’s goals of fostering mental well being. On one of the evenings, my son shared a need to use his breathing techniques learned to calm down from “his pesky sister”. 💕"
"Loved the range of activities, games, sports, and crafts, as well as the focus on positivity, teamwork, and healthy living! Kids enjoyed it as well. Would sign up again!"
EMPOW3R Sports at the LeRoy Butler Football Camp
EMPOW3R Sports joined LeRoy Butler at his annual football camp to work with aspiring football players on knowing their mental health resources and advocates. Our focus, who helps you on offense to score your goals, and who is on defense, making sure you don't succeed!
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Catering to Club and AAU level sports programs. Whether you have a team of 4 or a team of 20, we can work with your athletes in a 6, 8 or 12 week program that will focus on Emotion Management, Thriving Under Pressure, Communication and Self Advocacy, the Setback - Fightback - Comeback model, and much more.
EMPOW3R TEAMS
Get the best of EMPOW3R, combined with all of the fun from a traditional summer camp program. Experience building new friendships, tackling new challenges, and creating new memories in camp, while also learning the life skills through our daily EMPOW3R lesson. EMPOW3R camps make mental health a priority without compromising the excitement of camp!
EMPOW3R CAMPS
We offer a number of services to give your athlete or team that extra boost during the season. If you are looking for sports yoga and stretching techniques, visualization and breathwork, or one of the topics listed in our team coaching section, we can accommodate your team as needed.
A LA CARTE SERVICES
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Mike and Tina created EMPOW3R SPORTS PERFORMANCE because their daughters play elite level soccer together and they knew that as their daughters continued to develop, they would need a program to help keep their mental health aligned for success as the pressures mounted to perform on the field.
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Today, EMPOW3R SPORTS PERFORMANCE partners with local schools, recreation departments, high school athletic programs, sports clubs and AAU teams to bring their inspiring curriculum to young athletes with the goal of keeping athletes and students in the right mindset so their performance is maximized in their sport, classroom, and life.
Mike Zussman, Psy.D., LPC
Mike holds a doctorate degree in child psychology, where he practices professionally at Sunrise Counseling in Whitefish Bay, WI. Mike opened Sunrise Counseling in 2018 with a focus on youth mental health services, but prior to having his own practice, he worked with North Shore Psychotherapy Associates and was an elementary school teacher for seven years.
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Additionally, Mike serves on the board of the Wisconsin Psychological Association, teaches at the Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology, and is one of the psychology staff with the Milwaukee Ballet.
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Tina Kreitlow, MS
Tina has been in the sports industry for the past 30+ years, and is currently the Director of Athletics and Recreation for the School District of Cudahy. Prior to her current role, she worked for the YMCA for 23 years where she started as a youth sports coach, and finished her time as the Director of Youth Development for the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee. Tina has developed programs for the youth of Milwaukee and New York City and is most proud of her efforts to build and open the Chinatown YMCA in New York City.
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Tina currently serves on the School Board for the Fox Point-Bayside School District and coaches boys club basketball.
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