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Markus has always been a great basketball coach to my boys, but last month he went above and beyond by driving several towns away to watch Ian's rec league basketball game--on a Friday night! That's not the first time he's made an extra effort for us. A few months ago, Ian missed a class when he spent a weekend in the hospital for an allergic reaction. I emailed Markus to let him know and he cheered up the patient with a phone call to his hospital room. We appreciate Markus both for his loud basketball advice and his quiet, behind the scenes support for his players.
Kylie always goes the extra mile. She is not only extremely helpful at the front desk but works so well with the kids in the gym. She definitely sticks out!
Varduhi Nahapetian is my daughter's coach. She is so diligent.

Varduhi has always strived for excellence in working with our children. She is friendly, caring and motivates our kids to do the best. Great work Varduhi!

Beth Goodell is very professional and a dedicated person. She takes great pride in her work. Beth treats each child individually and brings out the best in each one of them. She coaches the Prep opt team and developed them into quite a competitive team where they have won 1st place twice and the girls themselves have won many awards. I am thrilled Beth is a part of the NESA team.

Beth teaches both my daughters Leianna (level3) and Zarina (prep-opt) in gymnastics. In prep-opt she has brought the team to a level of success never seen before at NESA. It is very refreshing to have a coach who is not just extremely knowlegeable in the sport but also have years of experience in competitions. Beth attends to the individual gymnast's strength and weakness to perform at their best in competitions. She has a balance of maternal yet challenging and no-nonsense style of coaching. I hope Beth continues to coach the prep-opt team next season

Her coaching style has what kids need to advance without the stress other coaches may put on athletes .

Beth is a talented,nuturing and enthusiastic coach to my daughter, Jennifer. She always has time to chat with her students and parents and is so encouraging to all of the kids! She is the BEST!

We love Beth--she is a wonderful coach!!!!

Matt is a new teacher and my daughter just started his Tuesday 4:30 - 6:00 gymnastics and he is amazing with the kids. So much so that 2 of my other friends enrolled to his class after seeing how good he was.
Carlos Sennego's dedication in teaching the children ALWAYS goes above and beyond everyone's expectations. He is great and we really appreciate his devotion.
Beth Goodell is so great with my daughter. She is knowledgeable and really cares for all of the girls in her prep op class.
Michael Lanphear is a great coach because he really pays individual attention and is always enthusiatic.
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He is amazing with the children and patient. Even when he has no time he makes the time to speak with you to make sure your child is happy. We just love him!!
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Michael is an excellent teacher, proactive, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. we love having him for our class!
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Michael is GREAT with the adult gymnastics class. He actively coaches us and teaches us technique. He is patient and a FABULOUS coach.
Markus is a great teacher. He does lots of different kinds of sports. He is wonderful with children, challenging them to be better athletes while allowing them to move at their own pace if they need to.
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My daughter loves gymnastics because of him and the tumblebus
Kathleen Colwell is a great coach and make all children around her to feel comfortable, learning and enjoyable with gymnastics.She always goes beyond her duty. If you have question, you can reach her anytime and anywhere. She will respond to you patiently.
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She is a wonderful coach - very dedicated and goes beyond. She loves the kids and shows it by making them feel important and motivates them.
Tobias is awesome, the kids love him! He goes out of his way to make sure that our class (Norwood Moms Club) runs smoothly even though every week there is some screwup with the teachers.
Jessica White is ALWAYS kind, pleasant & ready to offer a smile. Working at the front desk is a KEY area to make a positive first impression on your customers! Whether there are 10 or 2 people waiting, she is always smiling! It's refreshing!
In my child's words, "I love Nicole Kelleher even though she's really tough on me"
Tobias Potyranski was so awesome during our birthday party, as well as handling a very difficult situation of a child who was dropped off for a birthday party which wasn't happening and left there without a guardian. Considering the stress of the situation, he handled it very professionally and still helped our party to be great!
Tobias Potyranski gets extra points from everyone in the progress program. He has a very encouraging yet calming effect on both the kids and the parents.
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My son is in the Progress Progam on Saturday mornings and Tobias has always been a superb instructor -- patient but, yet can push the children in a gentle way.
I cannot give Carlos Sennego ENOUGH praise. He is truly exceptional. Not only is he passionate about soccer, he is committed to instilling in the kids that same passion. He routinely goes over and above his duties, all so that the kids can learn and become excited about the sport. I should thank YOU for having Carlos on your team.
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He always goes above and beyond with the kids. He's great!
Markus is wonderful with the kids! He is a skilled basketball coach who can make meaningful drills for little ones while still keeping the learning fun. My son has been coming to NESA since he was five and loves it! We are greatful to have Markus teaching our son.
Kathy Colwell is such an outstanding coach. She always follows up on emails and genuinely cares about the children. She is very organized and follows through on everything she says. She is an asset to NESA.
I have never met a coach as talented as Markus. It is clear that he loves what he does, and he is wonderful with the children. He teaches them skills, keeps them in line, all in a loving manner. The kids adore him, which is a huge recommendation in itself. Can't say enough about him : )
Coach Levon is THE BEST!!! Makes each gymnast strive to be the best they can be!!
My son, age 9, has been in the boys pre-team and team gymnastics program at NESA and its predecessor for approximately 5 years. Neither my wife nor I had any prior experience with gymnastics. However, we knew enough to firmly believe that gymnastics at NESA would provide him with invaluable cross training for his alpine ski racing career as well as other sports he might choose to pursue. Particularly, we believed that no sport provides a better training platform for a combination of flexibility, balance and strength.
We have not been disappointed. Levon is the perfect coach. The facility is great. He loves the sport. The flexibility and balance he has developed in gymnastics has given him a significant and visible advantage over other ski racers his age. Core strength developed in gymnastics has clearly given him similar advantages, just in less obvious ways. Although ski racing was our original focus, we know that gymnastics training has helped substantially in other sports such as karate (where he has a brown belt), golf, baseball and soccer.
We intend for our son to continue with gymnastics as a key cross training tool for the duration of his sports career.
Peter Hicks
Levon's training is unbelievable...it's benefit to our son goes way beyond gymnastics...It's helped prepare him for many of life's challenges...We would highly recommend this program, this facility, this school and this coach to anyone.
David & Nancy Littman
Thank you for your outstanding service this past year in providing soccer training for Walpole Youth Soccer Association. This training helped to develop the skills of over 288 soccer players in the Under 9/10 age group. In addition, over 50 coaches were trained in proper coaching techniques, which will allow them to continue to provide our players the benefits from your expertise. The result has not only been more proficient and enthusiastic players, but you have inspired them to seek additional training currently offered at NESA. We value your contributions to our club and look forward to a long and beneficial relationship in the future.
--Thomas Grimes, Director of Walpole Youth Soccer 
Our organization, Keeping Pace with Multiple Miracles (KPMM), provides a full range of support and services for families of multiples – twins, triplets, quadruplets. As one can imagine, the challenges of raising several children of the same age are as delightful as they are daunting. Many of our families have other children prior to or after having their multiples. The stresses of maintaining the family healthy and whole cannot be counted on two hands. This is where New England Sports Academy steps in.

Through the smart and sympathetic guidance of Henry Shterenberg, our families have benefited in numerous ways. These include the use of the gym facility, the programs offered, fitness for moms, scholarships for vacation camps, and with NESA as a venue for our annual holiday party. KPMM families have been accorded a special discount that enables them to come throughout the year to a “Mom and Me” program of tumbling and basic gymnastics. Where most other gyms require one adult per child, NESA has understood our families’ plight, and allows one parent to accompany their multiples.

The staff at NESA is very professional, friendly and terrific with children. The open gym program that has been offered on Sundays and now, during the weekdays, has become a very big hit. Often, it is hard for a family with multiples to get out of the house. Getting the children excited about a place to go, as well as dressed and ready to go is a complicated matter. However, going to the gym is so special that this has opened new opportunities for families to let their children get the exercise they need in a safe fun environment, and at the same time, helps the parents maintain their sanity!

KPMM is also very fortunate to have access to the NESA facility for its annual holiday party. This is an occasion that gives our families from across the state a chance to come together and enjoy our multiple blessings. The fact that the gym can easily accommodate a large group of children of varied ages makes the party extra-special. It also introduces our new families to the wonders of NESA and gets them eager to sign up as soon as their babies have become toddlers.

It should be evident by now that the wonderful relationship that has been formed between NESA and the families of KPMM is one that we hope will remain healthy and long-lasting. Thank you Henry! Thank you NESA!

New England Sports Academy (NESA) has provided the Westwood area early childhood providers with professional development opportunities regarding the importance of physical education within the early education and care settings. These seminars have been well received and staff have reported expanding their knowledge and increasing their skills in providing physical education within their programs. The importance of physical activity to promote optimal growth and development in the early years is well documented; supporting staff to recognize this and facilitate developmentally appropriate physical activity opportunities is an important step in the process.
--Carol Craig-O’Brien Early Childhood Coordinator
We have been satisfied customers of the tumble bus through the New England Sports Academy for years. We love the convenience of the program, and the curriculum is wonderful. It is great to have the bus just park on our school's driveway and provide gymnastics classes for our children. The instructors have been very nurturing towards the children, and they are very knowledgeable and patient. The children absolutely love the tumble bus and look forward to it coming each week. It is by far the most successful program we have ever run here."
--Pam Rowe, Director Storyville Preschool Inc. Watertown, MA
I have run the recreation programs for the town for the past five years. The programs we run are for students in grades K - high school. We are always looking for new programs to run and one day we received a call from NESA about possibly running some type of an event with them. I felt this would be a great opportunity to bring in a new program for the town of Milton. We run a middle school ID program for students in grades 6 -8. We run five dances, one trip on the Spirit of Boston, and two additional events during the year. This year we took the 6th graders to the NESA and the feedback from each and every student was extremely positive. I received many phone calls from parents asking me if we can run more trips to the NESA. We are taking the 7th and 8th graders on March 4th and since the 6th grade field trip the numbers for this next event have increased significantly. During the 6th grade trip to NESA I watched very closely as to how the program was coordinated and I was very impressed. What I looked for mostly was the interaction between the instructor and the students. The instructors at every sport program were focused on each and every student. The instructors gave every student a positive reaction after every event. I am looking forward to running more of my programs at the NESA and the staff should be acknowledged.
--Paul DiManno, Assistant Recreation Director for the town of Milton
What has your experience been with NESA?

My son started gymnastics at 2.5 years and loved it. We've done other gymnastic classes at other places, but this is by far most professional and true gymnastics.

My experience has been a very positive one. My girls look forward look forward to coming every week.

It is great for children. Because it is fun and it gives them discipline.

The teachers have been great. They are very good at motivating the kids.

NESA works well for my family there are so many choices. I can have 3 of my kids participating in different programs at the same time.

Very good, Instructors are supportive of students..not too lenient or too rigid like some other studios.

The experience has been positive. The owner is committed and involved and the coaches are highly skilled.

Our daughter has enjoyed coming to class each week. It has been a very rewarding experience for her.

Good programs with qualified personnel who are able to work with a group and yet pay attention to individual needs and growth.

Excellent.I have been taking the adult class for eight months. I love it and have signed up for a second class!

Very good! The coaches are very motivated to teach the students.

It is great for my daughter. She needs extra practice in her gymnastics and NESA offers the open gym every Sunday for her to practice. Open gym is great.

Nice place for kids and parties. Nice team!

Our boys love gymnastics. The facilities are impressive, and they are active and engaged the whole time they are here.

Nothing but positive.his teachers have been both encouraging and challenging! We have been more than satisfied.

Our family had really enjoyed the open gym on Sunday mornings. The kids come to swing on the rope over the foam pit, jump on the trampoline and just run around. There something for everyone regardless of age. It's one of our favorite family activities.

It's been a great experience. This is the 2nd yea my child has attended, and she has learned a lot. I can see the difference in the way her skills have developed.

Our experience has been positive. The teachers are very organized and disciplined. This has been our experience for the past 3 years.

My 5 year old daughter has been coming  since the parent and toddler class when she was 1 and a half years old. She continues to come once a week for recreational gymnastics.

Our daughter has attended gymnastic classes at NESA. Both our sons and daughter have attended birthday parties at NESA. We have found the quality of instruction to be very good. The facilities at NESA are quite excellent and the staff very helpful, especially related to make-up classes that may be needed.

Very positive experience, patient teachers and friendly office staff.

Great! We love Tobias.we take his class here and also have the tumble bus with Tobias. My daughter is 5 and loves the classes.

My 3 year olds experience has been excellent. It is a friendly, welcoming environment with an emphasis on the kids, teaching them gymnastics, the importance of exercise and having fun. The coaches are all experienced and dedicated to the kids.

I like the program too much and I think I will try to stay with it.

Very good, energetic class with constant movement and instruction.

Wonderful! Facilities are gorgeous, staff is great with the kids.

We were going a couple of years ago for a few years for the older kids and are now returning for the younger one with the older ones. Staff has been nice and helpful. The facility is clean and exciting to look at. The children love coming, but they are sore sometimes after working really hard, which I think is good.

I have been a gymnast at New England Sports Academy for the past 6 years. Since the first day I walked into the gym, the coaches have helped me every step of the way. To this day, they have helped me improve both physically and mentally. They have also taught me how to apply these skills to the real world. Because of the great coaching, I am determined, confident, and focused. Without all of the wonderful coaches, not to mention an excellent atmosphere, I wouldn't be the same person that I am today.

I am a level nine gymnast. I have been doing gymnastics for 13 years. 11 out of those 13 years I have spent training at New England Sports Academy, where I became a team gymnast. The coaches and staff at N.E.S.A. are helpful, enthusiastic, supporting, and determined. Without them I would not be where I am today. The superb coaching has helped me through difficult times that I have faced as a gymnast. When becoming frustrated because I could not get a skill the coaches were always there to encourage me and guide me along the way. From beginning as a little kindergartener who could just about pull off a cartwheel to becoming a level 9 gymnast who is able to tumble above the beam and swing high on the bars; I have developed in many years. The combination of great facilities, nurturing coaches, and friendly and supporting staff was the way to my success.

I have been sitting upstairs watching my daughter in her gymnastics class for the past few weeks. I am so pleased by what I've seen. Her instructor, Natasha is wonderful. She is so upbeat and patient and fun. I just wanted you to know what a great experience this has been for my daughter.

My 3 girls have been coming to New England Sports Academy for 10 years, all of them are part of the competitive gymnastics team. I really believe that their experience at NESA has made them better well rounded children. The coaching staff is one of the best in the area. They are also wonderful role models for the kids. Because of the many hours spent there my girls have developed a wonderful relationship with the coaches and their teammates. I'm thrilled that they have this. I can't think of a better place for my kids to spend their time.

Thank you for the opportunity of allowing pack 1 Islington to enjoy an overnight stay at your facility. The 30 plus boys had a wonderful time, one boy told his dad, "This is the best night of my life." My compliments to your staff, Tobias and Josh for an excellent job. They organized activities so the boys were safe, interested and fun. All of the parents who attended were able to relax and enjoy watching the boys with confidence in the staff and equipment. By now, we have all recovered from the soreness of our pickup basketball game. I would recommend the Sports Academy to anyone looking for fun and healthy youth activity. We will be contacting you about scheduling another event for next year.

How do you think sports help your child in everyday life?

Makes them more competitive toward challenges they face daily.

She is very energetic and active. Gymnastics has been a good release for her, and she loves it.

It teaches him how to be part of a group and what his likings and skills are.

They become stronger and more confident, and definitely more active when playing.

Yes, with coordination and getting his energy out.

I feel stronger, and happier. I‘m having great fun and learning things I couldn’t do as a child. The instructors are wonderful.

Gymnastics has helped Isaac with his gross motor skills and built his confidence when participating in other physical activities.

The discipline learned from the sport helps in all areas of life.

It helps with coordination and they have fun. They meet other children and learn about teamwork.

They are more focused.

It helps a lot because it gives discipline and promotes exercise.

It helps her to learn to be well rounded in a variety of ways.

It adds confidence, gives them added strength, and energy.

Sport is so important and it teaches children how to stay healthy, fit, be determined and persistent, as well as how to work as part of a team, learning how to respect and appreciate others.

Increased body awareness and confidence contributes to her abilities to accept new challenges and not develop fears of new experiences.

Coordination, general good health and discipline.

Sports is very important it teaches children that being healthy and active is the best way to live. Working together trying their best and having fun is what sport is all about.

Sports helped my daughter stay focused and confident and that translated into all aspects of her life.

Learning how to be a team player as well as coordination and confidence.

It helped my sons with socialization and coordination.

Learning to be part of a group and getting along.

I strongly believe in the connection between physical activity and educational development. Strong bodies build strong minds. It also helps to develop coordination and bone density.

The gymnastics program has helped my son to take appropriate physical risks, challenging himself in new ways.

Concentration, confidence, friendship, trust, fun, and patience.

Sport has built confidence and strength in her development.

Physical coordination, feeling comfortable in their own skin, learning how to be competitive and dealing with others in competition, confidence in and enjoyment of their abilities.

It puts me in a good mood after every class!

Teaches them to be team players. Gives them strength and coordination.

I believe every child should do at least one sport for a healthy life style. It is good to start young. Exercising is the best medicine.

In so many ways; self-confidence ,expelling necessary energy, staying sane in the winter, fun with mom and dad.

Confidence, strength, coordination, and socialization.

Learning to do something scary, this raises their self-confidence.

Sports is a very large part of American education, it teaches them perseverance, commitment, and teamwork, which they will draw on later in life.

It rejuvenates them and keeps them active, it also makes them sleep well at night.

Being physical and loud is essential for boys to grow and learn. Sports is one place boys can be themselves without being scolded!

He has gained much confidence and independence as he has seen that he can try new things and succeed. What a healthy way to expend year old energy.

I believe sports are important in everyday life. Playing sports give you the ability and skills to build confidence. Also, being involved in sports can give you a great workout, which we all need to stay healthy and fit.

Sports has helped my daughter build more confidence and allows her to be a team player at school. It also allows her to become more out going, because she is very shy.

Kids learn to follow directions, work cooperatively, control their bodies, see the success that comes with not giving up...not to mention being healthy and strong.

Increases confidence, strength, coordination, and overall fitness levels. An essential part of every child’s development.

Helps with discipline, confidence and fitness.

It gives her a positive sense of self and encourages her to be strong in her body.

Building strength, self confidence and the ability to participate in movements.

The sports helped my baby girl to learn and practice her English, also to coordinate her movements.

It makes them more confident, stronger in life long sports and skills.

The monotonous cycle of school and homework leaves my kids tired and brain dead. We are always looking for an extra curricular fun way to excite their minds and energize their bodies.

In what ways do you think our program has helped your child?

More in control of the body.

Good experience playing with other kids and physical activity.

It has helped him develop his gymnastical skills, listen to the instructions and just have fun doing things that he likes.

She looks forward to it every week. It has given her a positive learning experience.

Coordination, concentration, flexibility, and balance. A great foundation for all sports.

I think it has helped build confidence by trying the different apparatus and having fun doing them. Walking across the high beam was scary at first but they were very proud of themselves when they did it.

They became stronger, more flexible and they are having lots of fun.

Confidence, self-esteem. She has strived to do her best in gymnastics. By striving, she learns what it means to achieve as well as that failure only leads to eventual achievement.

They are learning to take directions. The teachers are very well trained and that helps when they’re dealing with the kids. They respect the teachers.

Your programs have taught my daughter self-discipline, given her self=esteem, made her incredibly fit and enthusiastic about gymnastics.

Improved balance and coordination.

By building confidence as well as physical ability.

To be a good athlete and discipline.

Self-confidence and esteem, agility and flexibility, friendship and how to make new friends.

Hannah has increases in confidence and has learned entry level gymnastic skills.

He has learned to be part of a group and team.

Both are stronger and less shy.

The program has helped in learning to take turns and in building her self-esteem.

It made them more comfortable in their bodies.

My child is challenged but has fun. There are a number of classes to choose from, their is always something new to learn and do.

Confidence building, exercise, motivation and team spirit.

More excited about doing activities with others.

She loves coming...it has helped her gain confidence with trying new physical activities such as cartwheels. Improved range of motion.

She has become physically stronger. Her confidence has increased. She can now go into the gym even if her favorite teacher isn’t teaching.

The coaches are very professional, they teach and demonstrate valuable skills and positive attitudes to very young children. ( it is not overly simplified for kids)

Sophia has been able to explore a sport that is her own and not her brothers. Her own experience allows her confidence, concentration and a sense of humor. She’s also learned to trust herself mentally and physically.

Sports conducted in fun way in fun environment makes them feel comfortable in putting forth their best, without evening knowing it. They look forward to gym every week.

The coaches are enthusiastic and supportive. my body feels stronger than it has in years.

My daughter needs to improve her gymnastics routine and open gym offers the opportunity. Changing the time of open gym to 9-12 made it even better.

My daughter has enjoyed the summer gymnastics programs. The instructors fostered my daughters development of self confidence in a safe and physical environment.

My kids just started a program so its a little early to say. Thus far we have only done open gym.

It’s great to have a place for them to be physically active during the winter months, and their teachers really focus on them during class.

He has been put in a position to try new things...the body control, balance, and agility he has developed is truly remarkable.

Your programs have helped my daughter by strengthening her muscles and giving her upper body and lower body strength. Also, working out has given her great mental being, an she feels better about herself because she’s able to accomplish things that she didn’t think were possible.

Your program has helped my child in self-esteem, discipline, and allows her to focus and concentrate on what's important. She also learned how to prioritize her school work. (that’s where discipline comes in) Not to mention it’s a great form of exercise.

The best part of the program is that they are totally age/skill appropriate and build on past success. Kids continually see the success of practice. The teachers never push beyond what a kid can do, but build confidence in kids by having them try what they will be able to do.

Your teachers show the students respect and have a great way of teaching discipline.

It gives them exercise and helps them develop physically. The exposure to gymnastics give them the opportunity to decide if they want to focus on this particular sport.

We have 5 children and each has his/her own strengths and needs. For some we want an exciting exercise outlet and for one we think she has amazing gymnastic ability and we want to pursue it.

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