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.
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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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?
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.
(HS Class of 2021)
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Whether you do EMA or any other youth program, it should always feel like this! ⚡️
#MindfulMonday 🧠
May is a #MentalHealthAwareness
Month! 🧘♀️
Here are three mental boosts! 🔋
#HappyMothersDay 💛 !
Having been built off the nurturing and influence of a mother, we are extremely grateful for all the moms that make Empower Me Academy possible! ⚡️
Whether you do EMA or any other youth program, it should always feel like this! ⚡️
#MindfulMonday 🧠
May is a #MentalHealthAwareness
Month! 🧘♀️
Here are three mental boosts! 🔋
#HappyMothersDay 💛 !
Having been built off the nurturing and influence of a mother, we are extremely grateful for all the moms that make Empower Me Academy possible! ⚡️
#ShoutoutSaturday to all the leaders passing the torch to the next generation. ⚡️
We are family, that’s why we all receive love. 💛
No need to fear, Summer Clinics are near! 😆
Sign up today for Summer Empowerment! ⚡️
Everyone loves a smile! Even if it’s with your eyes. 😷
Whether you do EMA or any other youth program, it should always feel like this! ⚡️
#MindfulMonday 🧠
May is a #MentalHealthAwareness
Month! 🧘♀️
Here are three mental boosts! 🔋
#HappyMothersDay 💛 !
Having been built off the nurturing and influence of a mother, we are extremely grateful for all the moms that make Empower Me Academy possible! ⚡️
#ShoutoutSaturday to all the leaders passing the torch to the next generation. ⚡️
We are family, that’s why we all receive love. 💛
No need to fear, Summer Clinics are near! 😆
Sign up today for Summer Empowerment! ⚡️
Everyone loves a smile! Even if it’s with your eyes. 😷
#MondayMotivation - “ You are the person who pushes yourself forward or holds yourself back. The power to succeed or fail is yours alone.”- Gary Mack, Mind Gym
#SpotlightSunday @urbaned.sf — Thank you for doing similar meaningful work. Incredibly energizing to witness the impact. As an organization, it’s inspiring to know that other programs empower children. ⚡️
Thank you for the opportunity to tell our story and for motivating us to continue raising the bar to serve our youth. 🙏
We can’t wait to strengthen this partnership. 🫂
#ShoutoutSaturday to all of our student leaders, community members, and coaches with April birthdays! ⚡
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