Empower ME Academy | Basketball Skill & Leadership Development

Empower ME Academy | Basketball Skill & Leadership Development

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Leaders!

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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

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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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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

2,204 3,785

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

empowermeacademy

May 12

Michael Jordan reminds us that we can achieve anything we want if we put our minds to it and embrace the challenges along the way 💪🏽

Michael Jordan reminds us that we can achieve anything we want if we put our minds to it and embrace the challenges along the way 💪🏽 ...

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empowermeacademy

May 12

#MicdupMondays are here!

🔊 Listen to our Team LEADERS in action.

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🎬 @boltfilms_

#MicdupMondays are here!

🔊 Listen to our Team LEADERS in action.

—

🎬 @boltfilms_ ...

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empowermeacademy

May 11

💐#HappyMothersDay

Thank you to all the mothers, and especially in memory of Ann Gumbs

💐#HappyMothersDay

Thank you to all the mothers, and especially in memory of Ann Gumbs ...

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Empower ME Academy

empowermeacademy

2,204 3,785

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

empowermeacademy

May 12

Michael Jordan reminds us that we can achieve anything we want if we put our minds to it and embrace the challenges along the way 💪🏽

Michael Jordan reminds us that we can achieve anything we want if we put our minds to it and embrace the challenges along the way 💪🏽 ...

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empowermeacademy

May 12

#MicdupMondays are here!

🔊 Listen to our Team LEADERS in action.

—

🎬 @boltfilms_

#MicdupMondays are here!

🔊 Listen to our Team LEADERS in action.

—

🎬 @boltfilms_ ...

23 4

empowermeacademy

May 11

💐#HappyMothersDay

Thank you to all the mothers, and especially in memory of Ann Gumbs

💐#HappyMothersDay

Thank you to all the mothers, and especially in memory of Ann Gumbs ...

31 9

empowermeacademy

May 10

We don’t just play the right way, we win the right way 😉

𝗨𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵. 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱. 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲. Team LEADERS 12U moved the ball like pros — and the crowd felt it.

Leadership in motion ⚡️

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🎬 @vfxlukas

#EMALeaders #ReelLeadership #12UBasketball #BallMovement #LeadTheRightWay #YouthHoops #MoreThanBasketball

We don’t just play the right way, we win the right way 😉

𝗨𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵. 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱. 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲. Team LEADERS 12U moved the ball like pros — and the crowd felt it.

Leadership in motion ⚡️

—
🎬 @vfxlukas

#EMALeaders #ReelLeadership #12UBasketball #BallMovement #LeadTheRightWay #YouthHoops #MoreThanBasketball ...

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empowermeacademy

May 10

This month is all about spreading #MentalHealth Awareness. Let’s break the stigma and support each other because everyone’s journey is important 💚

This month is all about spreading #MentalHealth Awareness. Let’s break the stigma and support each other because everyone’s journey is important 💚 ...

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empowermeacademy

May 9

Women in sports are changing the game — proving that strength, determination, and leadership have no gender. Keep breaking barriers, inspiring others, and showing the world what’s possible✨

Women in sports are changing the game — proving that strength, determination, and leadership have no gender. Keep breaking barriers, inspiring others, and showing the world what’s possible✨ ...

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empowermeacademy

May 8

Help us give a warm welcome to 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗛𝗲𝗻𝗿𝘆 ⚡

A proud alum of our program who has returned to join the team in a new role! From making an impact as a Student-Leader to now shaping the next generation, it’s a full circle moment and we couldn’t be more excited. Welcome home, @henry_little

Drop some love in the comments below.

Help us give a warm welcome to 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗛𝗲𝗻𝗿𝘆 ⚡

A proud alum of our program who has returned to join the team in a new role! From making an impact as a Student-Leader to now shaping the next generation, it’s a full circle moment and we couldn’t be more excited. Welcome home, @henry_little

Drop some love in the comments below. ...

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Empower ME Academy

empowermeacademy

2,204 3,785

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

empowermeacademy

May 12

Michael Jordan reminds us that we can achieve anything we want if we put our minds to it and embrace the challenges along the way 💪🏽

Michael Jordan reminds us that we can achieve anything we want if we put our minds to it and embrace the challenges along the way 💪🏽 ...

5 0

empowermeacademy

May 12

#MicdupMondays are here!

🔊 Listen to our Team LEADERS in action.

—

🎬 @boltfilms_

#MicdupMondays are here!

🔊 Listen to our Team LEADERS in action.

—

🎬 @boltfilms_ ...

23 4

empowermeacademy

May 11

💐#HappyMothersDay

Thank you to all the mothers, and especially in memory of Ann Gumbs

💐#HappyMothersDay

Thank you to all the mothers, and especially in memory of Ann Gumbs ...

31 9

empowermeacademy

May 10

We don’t just play the right way, we win the right way 😉

𝗨𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵. 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱. 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲. Team LEADERS 12U moved the ball like pros — and the crowd felt it.

Leadership in motion ⚡️

—
🎬 @vfxlukas

#EMALeaders #ReelLeadership #12UBasketball #BallMovement #LeadTheRightWay #YouthHoops #MoreThanBasketball

We don’t just play the right way, we win the right way 😉

𝗨𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵. 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱. 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲. Team LEADERS 12U moved the ball like pros — and the crowd felt it.

Leadership in motion ⚡️

—
🎬 @vfxlukas

#EMALeaders #ReelLeadership #12UBasketball #BallMovement #LeadTheRightWay #YouthHoops #MoreThanBasketball ...

32 9

empowermeacademy

May 10

This month is all about spreading #MentalHealth Awareness. Let’s break the stigma and support each other because everyone’s journey is important 💚

This month is all about spreading #MentalHealth Awareness. Let’s break the stigma and support each other because everyone’s journey is important 💚 ...

10 0

empowermeacademy

May 9

Women in sports are changing the game — proving that strength, determination, and leadership have no gender. Keep breaking barriers, inspiring others, and showing the world what’s possible✨

Women in sports are changing the game — proving that strength, determination, and leadership have no gender. Keep breaking barriers, inspiring others, and showing the world what’s possible✨ ...

17 0

empowermeacademy

May 8

Help us give a warm welcome to 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗛𝗲𝗻𝗿𝘆 ⚡

A proud alum of our program who has returned to join the team in a new role! From making an impact as a Student-Leader to now shaping the next generation, it’s a full circle moment and we couldn’t be more excited. Welcome home, @henry_little

Drop some love in the comments below.

Help us give a warm welcome to 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗛𝗲𝗻𝗿𝘆 ⚡

A proud alum of our program who has returned to join the team in a new role! From making an impact as a Student-Leader to now shaping the next generation, it’s a full circle moment and we couldn’t be more excited. Welcome home, @henry_little

Drop some love in the comments below. ...

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empowermeacademy

May 8

Basketball isn’t just a game — it’s a lifestyle! From buzzer-beaters to building relationships, it’s where we hustle, laugh, and grow.

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#culturewins #culture #ema #liveEmpowered

Basketball isn’t just a game — it’s a lifestyle! From buzzer-beaters to building relationships, it’s where we hustle, laugh, and grow.

—
#culturewins #culture #ema #liveEmpowered ...

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empowermeacademy

May 7

Let us know in the comments below how you practice #mindfulness 👇🏽

Let us know in the comments below how you practice #mindfulness 👇🏽 ...

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empowermeacademy

May 7

We know all about the #strengthinnumbers – Good luck to the @warriors as they make their playoff run! Go Dubs!

We know all about the #strengthinnumbers – Good luck to the @warriors as they make their playoff run! Go Dubs! ...

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