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SPEAKING TRUTH

Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair. It is more powerful than government in breaking down racial barriers.

Nelson Mandela
1918 - 2013
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Excellence is changing the status quo and raising the expectations of youth sports by offering high quality coaching/mentorship, while commiting to innovation, modeling exceptional values, and raising the standards of human service.

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THE OUTCOME?

1. Engage

Every experience is an opportunity to improve your skills. Connect with your best self to become a leader.

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THE OUTCOME?

2. Embrace

Your leadership journey doesn’t happen alone. We all get it done together. We are a family.

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THE OUTCOME?

3. Evolve

At your best, you show others the way. Become a master of teamwork and leadership.

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THE OUTCOME?

4. Become

Learn to lead with confidence. Help those around you to exceed expectations.

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We are the San Francisco Bay Area’s Empower ME Academy.

We teach all essential basketball fundamentals — all skills and concepts — plus leadership skills that go way beyond the court. We’re just better.
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TESTIMONIALS

EMA has been truly transformational for our daughter, beyond any basketball experience she has had at school or through two AAU programs. Here’s why — Jerome and his team teach much more than basketball.

David Glickman
Father of Samantha Glickman
(HS Class of 2021)
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT US?

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Where top-class leadership meets high-level basketball development. 𝗪𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦! 🫡

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We’re heading back to the palace! 👏🏽 If you’ve been waiting to get back in the gym, stay tuned. Clinic announcement drops tomorrow! 👀

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This is what our clinics are about 🏀 Intentional coaching, real skill-building, and creating space for children to learn, grow, and gain confidence. Every drill is a lesson. Every rep is support. Our programming goes beyond basketball — it’s about mentorship, effort, and helping young athletes believe in themselves on and off the court. — #ema #movethanbasketball #youthbasketball

This is what our clinics are about 🏀
Intentional coaching, real skill-building, and creating space for children to learn, grow, and gain confidence.

Every drill is a lesson. Every rep is support. Our programming goes beyond basketball — it’s about mentorship, effort, and helping young athletes believe in themselves on and off the court.

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Looking back to #EmpowerFest with a lot of gratitude. What an incredible event and an unforgettable experience! 🙌🏽 Thank you to everyone who was part of it 💙

Looking back to #EmpowerFest with a lot of gratitude. What an incredible event and an unforgettable experience! 🙌🏽

Thank you to everyone who was part of it 💙 ...

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empowermeacademy

2,374 4,119

501c3 Non-Profit Organization
Where top-class leadership meets high-level basketball development. 𝗪𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦! 🫡

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We’re heading back to the palace! 👏🏽 If you’ve been waiting to get back in the gym, stay tuned. Clinic announcement drops tomorrow! 👀

We’re heading back to the palace! 👏🏽

If you’ve been waiting to get back in the gym, stay tuned. Clinic announcement drops tomorrow! 👀 ...

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This is what our clinics are about 🏀 Intentional coaching, real skill-building, and creating space for children to learn, grow, and gain confidence. Every drill is a lesson. Every rep is support. Our programming goes beyond basketball — it’s about mentorship, effort, and helping young athletes believe in themselves on and off the court. — #ema #movethanbasketball #youthbasketball

This is what our clinics are about 🏀
Intentional coaching, real skill-building, and creating space for children to learn, grow, and gain confidence.

Every drill is a lesson. Every rep is support. Our programming goes beyond basketball — it’s about mentorship, effort, and helping young athletes believe in themselves on and off the court.

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#ema #movethanbasketball #youthbasketball ...

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Looking back to #EmpowerFest with a lot of gratitude. What an incredible event and an unforgettable experience! 🙌🏽 Thank you to everyone who was part of it 💙

Looking back to #EmpowerFest with a lot of gratitude. What an incredible event and an unforgettable experience! 🙌🏽

Thank you to everyone who was part of it 💙 ...

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Happy New Year! 🎉✨ Grateful for our community and excited for what’s ahead. Here’s to growth, connection, and another amazing year together 💛

Happy New Year! 🎉✨
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Empower ME Academy

empowermeacademy

2,374 4,119

501c3 Non-Profit Organization
Where top-class leadership meets high-level basketball development. 𝗪𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦! 🫡

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Jan 10

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We’re heading back to the palace! 👏🏽 If you’ve been waiting to get back in the gym, stay tuned. Clinic announcement drops tomorrow! 👀

We’re heading back to the palace! 👏🏽

If you’ve been waiting to get back in the gym, stay tuned. Clinic announcement drops tomorrow! 👀 ...

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Jan 8

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This is what our clinics are about 🏀 Intentional coaching, real skill-building, and creating space for children to learn, grow, and gain confidence. Every drill is a lesson. Every rep is support. Our programming goes beyond basketball — it’s about mentorship, effort, and helping young athletes believe in themselves on and off the court. — #ema #movethanbasketball #youthbasketball

This is what our clinics are about 🏀
Intentional coaching, real skill-building, and creating space for children to learn, grow, and gain confidence.

Every drill is a lesson. Every rep is support. Our programming goes beyond basketball — it’s about mentorship, effort, and helping young athletes believe in themselves on and off the court.

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#ema #movethanbasketball #youthbasketball ...

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Jan 7

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Looking back to #EmpowerFest with a lot of gratitude. What an incredible event and an unforgettable experience! 🙌🏽 Thank you to everyone who was part of it 💙

Looking back to #EmpowerFest with a lot of gratitude. What an incredible event and an unforgettable experience! 🙌🏽

Thank you to everyone who was part of it 💙 ...

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Big shoutout to all those who celebrate their birthday in January! 🎉 Hit that like button or tag a special birthday someone in the comments below 👇🏽

Big shoutout to all those who celebrate their birthday in January! 🎉

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Happy New Year! 🎉✨ Grateful for our community and excited for what’s ahead. Here’s to growth, connection, and another amazing year together 💛

Happy New Year! 🎉✨
Grateful for our community and excited for what’s ahead. Here’s to growth, connection, and another amazing year together 💛 ...

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This is it! Today is the final day to give, every donation is matched until midnight. Help us finish the year strong 💛 Double your impact with the link in bio.

This is it! Today is the final day to give, every donation is matched until midnight. Help us finish the year strong 💛

Double your impact with the link in bio. ...

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Our Holiday Clinics kick off TODAY! 🏀 We’re tipping off a week of hoops, leadership, and community — and there’s still time to join in. Prorated options are available so you can jump in when it works for you! Sign up with the 🔗 in bio or shoot us a message! ⚡️ — #holidayclinics #empowermeacademy #basketballclinic #youthbasketball #ema #bayareaclinics #liveempowered

Our Holiday Clinics kick off TODAY! 🏀

We’re tipping off a week of hoops, leadership, and community — and there’s still time to join in. Prorated options are available so you can jump in when it works for you!

Sign up with the 🔗 in bio or shoot us a message! ⚡️

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