What is Zerv Foundations?
ZERV Foundations helps children, teens, and adults grow through movement, self-awareness, and real-life experiences.
We believe growth doesn't only happen in gyms or classrooms.
It happens during conversations.
It happens through mistakes.
It happens through challenges.
It happens through movement.
Every experience is an opportunity to learn more about yourself and positively impact others.
Movement isn't the destination. It's the vehicle.
THE ZERV METHOD
Everything we do follows the same philosophy.
Youth Development
Building confidence, emotional awareness, leadership, and healthy habits through movement and mentorship.
Strength and Conditioning
Developing strength, athleticism, and confidence through intentional training.
Community Wellness
Creating opportunities for people to connect, move, and grow together.
School Partnerships
Bringing movement, mentorship, and wellness programs to schools and organizations.
Growing With Lil Clay
Every lesson starts with a choice.
Meet Lil Clay—a curious young boy learning about honesty, courage, responsibility, kindness, and resilience through everyday experiences.
Inspired by real moments from my childhood and years of working with children, each story transforms a simple experience into a lesson about becoming a better human.
Building Stronger Communities
1,500+
New Yorkers Impacted
150+
Hours of Community Instruction
10+
Years of Youth Development Experience
Schools, Community & City Agencies Partnerships
Lives Impacted
Hear from individuals whose lives have been impacted through coaching, mentorship, and community. Over 100+ Individuals Mentored, Trained, or Impacted Through ZERV Foundations.
"He doesnt just train people physically- he empowers them to become stronger and more confident versions of themselves."
Tatiana Vargas
Training Specialist - Queens, NY
"His perspective and the way he carries himself left a lasting impression on me"
Carlissa Saldana
X-Ray Technologist - New York, NY
"Zerv came into my life to show me that I wasn't alone and that if i truly wanted change, it would come through consistent dedication and mastery."
Tiffany Diaz
Bartender- Bronx, NY
Meet Coach Zerv
Movement has always been more than training—it has been a way to help people discover what they are capable of becoming.
Edward "Coach Zerv" Perez is a youth development professional, mentor, community leader, and calisthenics specialist dedicated to helping youth and adults build confidence, resilience, and strength through movement.
With over 10 years of experience in youth development and community wellness, Coach Zerv has impacted more than 1,500 New Yorkers through movement, mentorship, and intentional experiences.
His mission is simple: help people become stronger versions of themselves and use that strength to positively impact their communities.
Join the Movement
ZERV Foundations is more than a training program.
We help people build the habits, mindset, and character to move through life with purpose.
Every class, assessment, partnership, and community event is an opportunity to grow stronger together.
Through Partnerships with schools, city agencies, community organizations, and fitness communities, Zerv Foundations brings movement-based development to diverse populations.
Movement In Action
