Our Mission at SOMA Athletics is to enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve through our fitness philosophy, facilities, programs, and products. We hope to instill the value of health and fitness as a valuable and essential lifestyle in the lives of people everywhere.
THE SOMA ATHLETICS MISSION
MEET SOMA
COACH NIKO
Master Head Coach / Founder of SOMA
Coach Niko is a native of Harlem, NYC. 
Combining over 19 years of experience as a fitness and athletic coach, Coach Niko founded SOMA Athletics and SOMA Kids to bring a life-enhancing program to parents, children, schools and enrichment organizations to the tristate areas of NY, NJ, and Connecticut.
During his junior high school tenure, Coach Niko enrolled himself into a JROTC/ROTC Marine Corps organization part-time, before enlisting into an ROTC Marines program during his high school and college years, full-time.


Coach Niko studied at theological seminary, while separately acquiring his certifications and licenses with the nationally recognized NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine), and ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine). Coach Niko has served as a CES (Corrective Exercise Specialist), PES (Performance Enhancement Specialist, Pre & Post Natal Specialist, and a Neuromuscular Flexibility Specialist.
At SOMA Kids, our coaches empower children by teaching the life lessons of sports and engaging their inner strengths and abilities.
This activation promotes confidence in pursuing an active lifestyle through each stage of development.
SOMA Kids provides a multi-sport program for a complete approach to learning. This program benefits children, ages 2 to 14, physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. Our program introduces the fundamentals of 10 different sports, including Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Lacrosse, and Football.
Children in SOMA Kids develop seven essential motor skills: balancing, running, jumping, throwing, catching, kicking, multitasking. Most importantly, they gain greater confidence in themselves while combining fitness with fun.
THE SOMA KIDS' VISION
THE SOMA KIDS' MISSION
Our Mission is to provide an environment that promotes positive development for our youth. This responsibility is of utmost importance. With creativity, autonomy, socialization, and sportsmanship built into our curriculum, SOMA Kids transcends basic sports instruction for youth.
At SOMA Kids, we encourage and uphold full inclusivity and diversity. We do not take our role as educators and coaches lightly, and take every opportunity to promote inclusion, acceptance, and cultural awareness for our kids. These learning opportunities are built into our curriculum and are mandatory for participation.
Building a better world starts at an individual level. As we teach our kids to be kind, caring, accepting, and forward thinking, we build up better and safer communities.
Together Everyone Achieves More, we are all part of the same TEAM, and together, we can build a better world.
SOMA Kids Camp
Multi Sport Camps
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Locations:
Pier 25 – Tribeca
Pier 46 – Greenwich Village
Central Park East / West
Riverside Park – 91st Street
Riverside Park – 74th Street
Carl Schurz Park – UES
Morningside Park – Harlem
Riverbank State Park – Harlem
SOMA KIDS'
TESTIMONIALS
Coach Niko is amazing! We have had the pleasure of having three seasons of group classes and a mini spring break camp with him. He is kind, patient, and skilled. Coach Niko miraculously holds the attention and adoration of a pack of four year olds like a seasoned pro. I trust him completely with my child and enthusiastically recommend him.
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Barbara F., Upper East Side Mom
Coach Niko has such an amazing connection with kids! He commands their attention (mind you, we are talking 3-4 year olds - not easy!!!) and makes them laugh. He has really clever tricks to make them follow directions and learn as they are having loads of fun. My daughter always loves her soccer class and waits for it every week. Coach is also super communicative and always on time! We love SOMA Kids and CoachNiko's classes!
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Eva F., Soho Mom
Before my five year old daughter first started classes with Coach Niko over a year ago, she had absolutely no interest in sports. She insisted on showing up to class in her princess dress. I figured that we could give the class a try, and if she didn’t like it, I wouldn’t make her continue. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that she would have the time of her life. For the next week, she she asked daily when she would get to go back to soccer with Coach Niko, and she hasn’t missed a class since. Coach Niko has an incredibly rare talent when it comes to working with children. He will get to know your child, their personality, their interest level, and their skill level, and go above and beyond to make this the most fun and beneficial class they have ever taken. He makes the class so fun and exciting that the kids don’t even realize they are actually learning in the process. His energy level, skill level, imagination, kindness, and creativity certainly can’t be beat. We are looking forward to continuing classes with Coach Niko and the rest of his incredible staff.
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Nicole M., Upper West Side Mom
Having Coach Niko to teach our kids soccer this year has been such a privilege. We truly feel so lucky to have had Coach Niko be our coach. The kids wait all week for soccer days. Because soccer with Coach Niko is the best. Coach ‘s big smile, funny jokes and professionalism is seen and loved by all. My four year olds have learned so much in such a short amount of time and have increased their stamina so much this year all while laughing and having a blast. Coach doesn’t waste a second to teach the kids important skills and couldn’t be more professional. We have taken many soccer classes with other companies and Soma Kids was by far our favorite. My daughter who never wanted to play soccer asks everyday for soccer with Coach Niko. We can’t wait to sign up for more soccer next year!!
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Ayelet S., Upper West Side Mom
What can I say about working with Coach Niko and his team? They are the best! I met Coach Niko about a year ago and we set up a class for the kids in the neighborhood, which quickly grew to several classes a week. Each class is a mixture of soccer and another sport, and the kids always have a great time trying something new. They have learned so much too! Coach Niko is warm and engaging, making sure to learn each child’s name and ensure they are having fun while learning and blowing off steam. The classes are non-competitive and the kids really thrive. I can’t say enough good things about working with Coach Niko!
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Amanda W., Greenwich Village Mom
Coach Niko and the SOMA Kids’ staff truly have a rare gift: they warm, caring, and able to bring a smile to every child's face, yet is also firm and have no trouble getting preschool-age children to concentrate, work together, and learn new skills. We highly recommend Coach Niko for any multi-sports activity involving preschoolers!