Empower ME Academy | Basketball Skill & Leadership Development

Empower ME Academy | Basketball Skill & Leadership Development

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We wouldn't be where we are today without our amazing community. Thank you!

Celebrating 10 Years
of Empowering Leaders

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Highlights from Documentary

Our goal is to change the youth sports narrative by cultivating compassionate leaders. Watch our powerful documentary.

Empowered:
A Leader's Journey

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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

Image Credit: YouTube

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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Our Impact Since 2013

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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.
Want to know why?

MEET THE TEAM

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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Empower ME Academy

empowermeacademy

2,260 3,893

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

empowermeacademy

Jul 9

Get 1% better everyday, that’s the mindset at EMA. Like Kenji here — show up, stay locked in, and let the work speak for itself ⚡️🏀

—
#1PercentBetter #DailyGrowth #growthmindset #trusttheprocess #liveEmpowered #ema

Get 1% better everyday, that’s the mindset at EMA. Like Kenji here — show up, stay locked in, and let the work speak for itself ⚡️🏀

—
#1PercentBetter #DailyGrowth #growthmindset #trusttheprocess #liveEmpowered #ema ...

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empowermeacademy

Jul 7

📣 The Culture Combine is coming! 🏀🔥

August 19–22 at USF War Memorial Gym — a multi-day try out to compete, connect, and show us the kind of LEADERS you are.

This isn’t just a tryout. It’s a chance to be part of a culture built on heart, hustle, and playing the right way.

Bring your best. The standard is high ⚡️

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📸 @1percentsportsmedia // @therealandresr
#teamLEADERS #ema #LiveEmpowered #BuiltDifferent

📣 The Culture Combine is coming! 🏀🔥

August 19–22 at USF War Memorial Gym — a multi-day try out to compete, connect, and show us the kind of LEADERS you are.

This isn’t just a tryout. It’s a chance to be part of a culture built on heart, hustle, and playing the right way.

Bring your best. The standard is high ⚡️

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📸 @1percentsportsmedia // @therealandresr
#teamLEADERS #ema #LiveEmpowered #BuiltDifferent ...

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empowermeacademy

Jul 5

Coaching is more than teaching the game.

When athletes feel seen, heard, and empowered, they don’t just play, they rise. That’s the real win and that’s what we are all about.

Coaching is more than teaching the game.

When athletes feel seen, heard, and empowered, they don’t just play, they rise. That’s the real win and that’s what we are all about. ...

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Empower ME Academy

empowermeacademy

2,260 3,893

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

empowermeacademy

Jul 9

Get 1% better everyday, that’s the mindset at EMA. Like Kenji here — show up, stay locked in, and let the work speak for itself ⚡️🏀

—
#1PercentBetter #DailyGrowth #growthmindset #trusttheprocess #liveEmpowered #ema

Get 1% better everyday, that’s the mindset at EMA. Like Kenji here — show up, stay locked in, and let the work speak for itself ⚡️🏀

—
#1PercentBetter #DailyGrowth #growthmindset #trusttheprocess #liveEmpowered #ema ...

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empowermeacademy

Jul 7

📣 The Culture Combine is coming! 🏀🔥

August 19–22 at USF War Memorial Gym — a multi-day try out to compete, connect, and show us the kind of LEADERS you are.

This isn’t just a tryout. It’s a chance to be part of a culture built on heart, hustle, and playing the right way.

Bring your best. The standard is high ⚡️

—
📸 @1percentsportsmedia // @therealandresr
#teamLEADERS #ema #LiveEmpowered #BuiltDifferent

📣 The Culture Combine is coming! 🏀🔥

August 19–22 at USF War Memorial Gym — a multi-day try out to compete, connect, and show us the kind of LEADERS you are.

This isn’t just a tryout. It’s a chance to be part of a culture built on heart, hustle, and playing the right way.

Bring your best. The standard is high ⚡️

—
📸 @1percentsportsmedia // @therealandresr
#teamLEADERS #ema #LiveEmpowered #BuiltDifferent ...

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empowermeacademy

Jul 5

Coaching is more than teaching the game.

When athletes feel seen, heard, and empowered, they don’t just play, they rise. That’s the real win and that’s what we are all about.

Coaching is more than teaching the game.

When athletes feel seen, heard, and empowered, they don’t just play, they rise. That’s the real win and that’s what we are all about. ...

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empowermeacademy

Jul 4

Wishing everyone a happy and safe fourth.

Wishing everyone a happy and safe fourth. ...

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empowermeacademy

Jul 4

Winning is a byproduct—playing the right way is the standard. First game in Anaheim and our 13U team embodied everything we teach: selflessness, poise, and purpose. This is growth in real time.

—

#LeadWithPurpose #CultureWins #FutureIsNow

Winning is a byproduct—playing the right way is the standard. First game in Anaheim and our 13U team embodied everything we teach: selflessness, poise, and purpose. This is growth in real time.

—

#LeadWithPurpose #CultureWins #FutureIsNow ...

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empowermeacademy

Jul 2

Big shoutout to everyone with a July birthday 🎉

Celebrate with us by hitting that like button or by tagging them in the comments below 🥳

Big shoutout to everyone with a July birthday 🎉

Celebrate with us by hitting that like button or by tagging them in the comments below 🥳 ...

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empowermeacademy

Jun 30

We are thrilled to announce this month’s LEADERS Spotlight: 𝗝𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗬𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦

Take a look at how EMA helped him as a leader →

Read his full interview on our website.

We are thrilled to announce this month’s LEADERS Spotlight: 𝗝𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗬𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦

Take a look at how EMA helped him as a leader →

Read his full interview on our website. ...

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Empower ME Academy

empowermeacademy

2,260 3,893

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

empowermeacademy

Jul 9

Get 1% better everyday, that’s the mindset at EMA. Like Kenji here — show up, stay locked in, and let the work speak for itself ⚡️🏀

—
#1PercentBetter #DailyGrowth #growthmindset #trusttheprocess #liveEmpowered #ema

Get 1% better everyday, that’s the mindset at EMA. Like Kenji here — show up, stay locked in, and let the work speak for itself ⚡️🏀

—
#1PercentBetter #DailyGrowth #growthmindset #trusttheprocess #liveEmpowered #ema ...

11 1

empowermeacademy

Jul 7

📣 The Culture Combine is coming! 🏀🔥

August 19–22 at USF War Memorial Gym — a multi-day try out to compete, connect, and show us the kind of LEADERS you are.

This isn’t just a tryout. It’s a chance to be part of a culture built on heart, hustle, and playing the right way.

Bring your best. The standard is high ⚡️

—
📸 @1percentsportsmedia // @therealandresr
#teamLEADERS #ema #LiveEmpowered #BuiltDifferent

📣 The Culture Combine is coming! 🏀🔥

August 19–22 at USF War Memorial Gym — a multi-day try out to compete, connect, and show us the kind of LEADERS you are.

This isn’t just a tryout. It’s a chance to be part of a culture built on heart, hustle, and playing the right way.

Bring your best. The standard is high ⚡️

—
📸 @1percentsportsmedia // @therealandresr
#teamLEADERS #ema #LiveEmpowered #BuiltDifferent ...

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empowermeacademy

Jul 5

Coaching is more than teaching the game.

When athletes feel seen, heard, and empowered, they don’t just play, they rise. That’s the real win and that’s what we are all about.

Coaching is more than teaching the game.

When athletes feel seen, heard, and empowered, they don’t just play, they rise. That’s the real win and that’s what we are all about. ...

19 1

empowermeacademy

Jul 4

Wishing everyone a happy and safe fourth.

Wishing everyone a happy and safe fourth. ...

15 0

empowermeacademy

Jul 4

Winning is a byproduct—playing the right way is the standard. First game in Anaheim and our 13U team embodied everything we teach: selflessness, poise, and purpose. This is growth in real time.

—

#LeadWithPurpose #CultureWins #FutureIsNow

Winning is a byproduct—playing the right way is the standard. First game in Anaheim and our 13U team embodied everything we teach: selflessness, poise, and purpose. This is growth in real time.

—

#LeadWithPurpose #CultureWins #FutureIsNow ...

36 10

empowermeacademy

Jul 2

Big shoutout to everyone with a July birthday 🎉

Celebrate with us by hitting that like button or by tagging them in the comments below 🥳

Big shoutout to everyone with a July birthday 🎉

Celebrate with us by hitting that like button or by tagging them in the comments below 🥳 ...

6 0

empowermeacademy

Jun 30

We are thrilled to announce this month’s LEADERS Spotlight: 𝗝𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗬𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦

Take a look at how EMA helped him as a leader →

Read his full interview on our website.

We are thrilled to announce this month’s LEADERS Spotlight: 𝗝𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗬𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦

Take a look at how EMA helped him as a leader →

Read his full interview on our website. ...

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empowermeacademy

Jun 30

Are you ready to be challenged, sharpened, and inspired at the EMA Culture Combine?

Join the Team LEADERS Multi-Day Tryout Experience — where elite potential meets elite preparation ⚡️

📆 Mark your calendars!
USF War Memorial Gym | August 19–22

Are you ready to be challenged, sharpened, and inspired at the EMA Culture Combine?

Join the Team LEADERS Multi-Day Tryout Experience — where elite potential meets elite preparation ⚡️

📆 Mark your calendars!
USF War Memorial Gym | August 19–22 ...

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empowermeacademy

Jun 30

🚨 SILVER DIVISION CHAMPS in Anaheim! 🚨

In just their third tournament EVER, Team LEADERS took the court, took the hits, and snatched the SILVER DIVISION TITLE like seasoned vets — bringing home the hardware at G365 The Finals.

We are SUPER proud of these boys and their incredible parents. 🙌🏽💪🏽

Here’s the climb so far:
🔹 1st – Bronze Champs
🔹 2nd – Lost in the Championship
🔹 3rd – SILVER DIVISION CHAMPS (Anaheim – G365 The Finals)

Every game. Every rep. Every moment. This squad keeps leveling up.

GOLD DIVISION… we’re coming for you. 👀🔥

#LEADERSLead #EMA #EarnedNotGiven #NextStopGold #TrustTheClimb

🚨 SILVER DIVISION CHAMPS in Anaheim! 🚨

In just their third tournament EVER, Team LEADERS took the court, took the hits, and snatched the SILVER DIVISION TITLE like seasoned vets — bringing home the hardware at G365 The Finals.

We are SUPER proud of these boys and their incredible parents. 🙌🏽💪🏽

Here’s the climb so far:
🔹 1st – Bronze Champs
🔹 2nd – Lost in the Championship
🔹 3rd – SILVER DIVISION CHAMPS (Anaheim – G365 The Finals)

Every game. Every rep. Every moment. This squad keeps leveling up.

GOLD DIVISION… we’re coming for you. 👀🔥

#LEADERSLead #EMA #EarnedNotGiven #NextStopGold #TrustTheClimb ...

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empowermeacademy

Jun 29

It’s game day and we’re locked in 🔒

Timeouts aren’t just breaks, they’re moments to regroup, refocus, and execute.

The best teams listen with intent, stay connected, and turn direction into action. Champions listen before they lead ⚡️

It’s game day and we’re locked in 🔒

Timeouts aren’t just breaks, they’re moments to regroup, refocus, and execute.

The best teams listen with intent, stay connected, and turn direction into action. Champions listen before they lead ⚡️ ...

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