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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 and high-level basketball development meet. We develop LEADERS! 🫡
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Aug 14

#SundayFunday YES, our #basketballthon DJs (@bigggrusss and CJ) are more fun than yours. 😊

Don't miss them at the next event in two weeks—Saturday, August 27th & Sunday, August 28th. ⚡🏀

#SundayFunday YES, our #basketballthon DJs (@bigggrusss and CJ) are more fun than yours. 😊

Don't miss them at the next event in two weeks—Saturday, August 27th & Sunday, August 28th. ⚡🏀 ...

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Aug 14

#SpotlightSaturday to last year's #Basketballthon top student (family) fundraiser.

This year's winner will be gifted two @Warriors tickets in section 103, row 15 (parking pass included). 😱 #warriors

Register NOW for a chance to win these great seats. 🤩

#SpotlightSaturday to last year's #Basketballthon top student (family) fundraiser.

This year's winner will be gifted two @Warriors tickets in section 103, row 15 (parking pass included). 😱 #warriors

Register NOW for a chance to win these great seats. 🤩 ...

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Aug 12

#FlashbackFriday To last year's #Basketballthon silent auction winner of the @stephencurry30 portrait.

This year's portrait is even more🔥because Steph won his first (of many) #finalsMVP for the @warriors. #stephcurry #warriors

Stay tuned for details on when this year's auction goes LIVE. ✨💙💛

#FlashbackFriday To last year's #Basketballthon silent auction winner of the @stephencurry30 portrait.

This year's portrait is even more🔥because Steph won his first (of many) #finalsMVP for the @warriors. #stephcurry #warriors

Stay tuned for details on when this year's auction goes LIVE. ✨💙💛 ...

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empowermeacademy

2,039 3,384

Where top-class leadership and high-level basketball development meet. We develop LEADERS! 🫡
🏀 Register for our Basketball-thon👇

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Aug 14

#SundayFunday YES, our #basketballthon DJs (@bigggrusss and CJ) are more fun than yours. 😊

Don't miss them at the next event in two weeks—Saturday, August 27th & Sunday, August 28th. ⚡🏀

#SundayFunday YES, our #basketballthon DJs (@bigggrusss and CJ) are more fun than yours. 😊

Don't miss them at the next event in two weeks—Saturday, August 27th & Sunday, August 28th. ⚡🏀 ...

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Aug 14

#SpotlightSaturday to last year's #Basketballthon top student (family) fundraiser.

This year's winner will be gifted two @Warriors tickets in section 103, row 15 (parking pass included). 😱 #warriors

Register NOW for a chance to win these great seats. 🤩

#SpotlightSaturday to last year's #Basketballthon top student (family) fundraiser.

This year's winner will be gifted two @Warriors tickets in section 103, row 15 (parking pass included). 😱 #warriors

Register NOW for a chance to win these great seats. 🤩 ...

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Aug 12

#FlashbackFriday To last year's #Basketballthon silent auction winner of the @stephencurry30 portrait.

This year's portrait is even more🔥because Steph won his first (of many) #finalsMVP for the @warriors. #stephcurry #warriors

Stay tuned for details on when this year's auction goes LIVE. ✨💙💛

#FlashbackFriday To last year's #Basketballthon silent auction winner of the @stephencurry30 portrait.

This year's portrait is even more🔥because Steph won his first (of many) #finalsMVP for the @warriors. #stephcurry #warriors

Stay tuned for details on when this year's auction goes LIVE. ✨💙💛 ...

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Aug 11

#thankfulthursday It gives us great JOY to announce the newest member to EMA’s energy-giving coaching/mentoring Team— @mattdecandio!

Favorite quote: “What you are as a person is far more important than what you are as a basketball player” – John Wooden

Please show 💌 by commenting below.👇📝

Don't forget to follow him too.

#thankfulthursday It gives us great JOY to announce the newest member to EMA’s energy-giving coaching/mentoring Team— @mattdecandio!

Favorite quote: “What you are as a person is far more important than what you are as a basketball player” – John Wooden

Please show 💌 by commenting below.👇📝

Don't forget to follow him too. ...

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Aug 10

#wishfulwednesday If EMA had one wish, it would be for every child to experience our Basketball-Thon on August 27th and 28th.

Everyone, especially the youth, said it was the BEST event ever. 🌟 💫⚡️🏀

#wishfulwednesday If EMA had one wish, it would be for every child to experience our Basketball-Thon on August 27th and 28th.

Everyone, especially the youth, said it was the BEST event ever. 🌟 💫⚡️🏀 ...

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Aug 10

#ThankfulTuesday Through the parents’ eyes of gratitude, they view EMA as a miracle. This is why we teach our students to thank them each day. 💫

#ThankfulTuesday Through the parents’ eyes of gratitude, they view EMA as a miracle. This is why we teach our students to thank them each day. 💫 ...

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Aug 8

🚨BREAKING NEWS!🚨 (again)

6 brand new First Team Storm hoops in transit! 😍

Things just got real. 😳

Thanks, First Team Inc. & Institutional Sports Equipment. 🤩

Be sure to sign up for the Basketball-thon August 27th & 28th and Fall programming to experience all the updates to our facility. 😬 ...

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empowermeacademy

2,039 3,384

Where top-class leadership and high-level basketball development meet. We develop LEADERS! 🫡
🏀 Register for our Basketball-thon👇

empowermeacademy

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Aug 14

#SundayFunday YES, our #basketballthon DJs (@bigggrusss and CJ) are more fun than yours. 😊

Don't miss them at the next event in two weeks—Saturday, August 27th & Sunday, August 28th. ⚡🏀

#SundayFunday YES, our #basketballthon DJs (@bigggrusss and CJ) are more fun than yours. 😊

Don't miss them at the next event in two weeks—Saturday, August 27th & Sunday, August 28th. ⚡🏀 ...

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Aug 14

#SpotlightSaturday to last year's #Basketballthon top student (family) fundraiser.

This year's winner will be gifted two @Warriors tickets in section 103, row 15 (parking pass included). 😱 #warriors

Register NOW for a chance to win these great seats. 🤩

#SpotlightSaturday to last year's #Basketballthon top student (family) fundraiser.

This year's winner will be gifted two @Warriors tickets in section 103, row 15 (parking pass included). 😱 #warriors

Register NOW for a chance to win these great seats. 🤩 ...

11 1

empowermeacademy

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Aug 12

#FlashbackFriday To last year's #Basketballthon silent auction winner of the @stephencurry30 portrait.

This year's portrait is even more🔥because Steph won his first (of many) #finalsMVP for the @warriors. #stephcurry #warriors

Stay tuned for details on when this year's auction goes LIVE. ✨💙💛

#FlashbackFriday To last year's #Basketballthon silent auction winner of the @stephencurry30 portrait.

This year's portrait is even more🔥because Steph won his first (of many) #finalsMVP for the @warriors. #stephcurry #warriors

Stay tuned for details on when this year's auction goes LIVE. ✨💙💛 ...

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Aug 11

#thankfulthursday It gives us great JOY to announce the newest member to EMA’s energy-giving coaching/mentoring Team— @mattdecandio!

Favorite quote: “What you are as a person is far more important than what you are as a basketball player” – John Wooden

Please show 💌 by commenting below.👇📝

Don't forget to follow him too.

#thankfulthursday It gives us great JOY to announce the newest member to EMA’s energy-giving coaching/mentoring Team— @mattdecandio!

Favorite quote: “What you are as a person is far more important than what you are as a basketball player” – John Wooden

Please show 💌 by commenting below.👇📝

Don't forget to follow him too. ...

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Aug 10

#wishfulwednesday If EMA had one wish, it would be for every child to experience our Basketball-Thon on August 27th and 28th.

Everyone, especially the youth, said it was the BEST event ever. 🌟 💫⚡️🏀

#wishfulwednesday If EMA had one wish, it would be for every child to experience our Basketball-Thon on August 27th and 28th.

Everyone, especially the youth, said it was the BEST event ever. 🌟 💫⚡️🏀 ...

25 2

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Aug 10

#ThankfulTuesday Through the parents’ eyes of gratitude, they view EMA as a miracle. This is why we teach our students to thank them each day. 💫

#ThankfulTuesday Through the parents’ eyes of gratitude, they view EMA as a miracle. This is why we teach our students to thank them each day. 💫 ...

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empowermeacademy

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Aug 8

🚨BREAKING NEWS!🚨 (again)

6 brand new First Team Storm hoops in transit! 😍

Things just got real. 😳

Thanks, First Team Inc. & Institutional Sports Equipment. 🤩

Be sure to sign up for the Basketball-thon August 27th & 28th and Fall programming to experience all the updates to our facility. 😬 ...

56 2

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Aug 7

#Sundayfunday NEW courts + NEW HOOPS = EXTRA week of Thanksgiving clinics added to have FUN and get better. 🦃🏀⚡️

Plus, Turkey (or whatever you eat) will taste better after. Promise! 😅

Sign up NOW to reserve your spot. 📝

#Sundayfunday NEW courts + NEW HOOPS = EXTRA week of Thanksgiving clinics added to have FUN and get better. 🦃🏀⚡️

Plus, Turkey (or whatever you eat) will taste better after. Promise! 😅

Sign up NOW to reserve your spot. 📝 ...

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Aug 7

#SpotlightSaturday to those that received awards at last year's #Basketballthon for exemplifying our core values on the court.

This year we have 8 awards to give.

Since we pride ourselves on developing LEADERS, we will give one to each student that best epitomizes core traits (see below) + the leader who exudes all the qualities daily.

• Listening
• Empathetic
• Accountable
• Daring
• Energy-Giving
• Resilient
• Selfless

#SpotlightSaturday to those that received awards at last year's #Basketballthon for exemplifying our core values on the court.

This year we have 8 awards to give.

Since we pride ourselves on developing LEADERS, we will give one to each student that best epitomizes core traits (see below) + the leader who exudes all the qualities daily.

• Listening
• Empathetic
• Accountable
• Daring
• Energy-Giving
• Resilient
• Selfless ...

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Aug 5

#FlashbackFriday to when the referees at our Basketball-thon became a part of the development by mentoring/coaching each team. 🤩

They even said that it was their best experience because no coaches and parents were yelling. 🥶

Are you joining this year's Basketball-thon? Comment 👍 or 👎. 😊

#FlashbackFriday to when the referees at our Basketball-thon became a part of the development by mentoring/coaching each team. 🤩

They even said that it was their best experience because no coaches and parents were yelling. 🥶

Are you joining this year's Basketball-thon? Comment 👍 or 👎. 😊 ...

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