Empower ME Academy | Basketball Skill & Leadership Development

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.
Want to know why?

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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?

@mooremaya reminds us that the game isn’t just about your stats, it’s about how you lift the people around you.

Real leadership is making everyone on the court better. That’s impact. That’s love for the game. That’s the EMA way ⚡️
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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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@mooremaya reminds us that the game isn’t just about your stats, it’s about how you lift the people around you.

Real leadership is making everyone on the court better. That’s impact. That’s love for the game. That’s the EMA way ⚡️
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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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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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Wishing everyone a happy and safe fourth. ...

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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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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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@mooremaya reminds us that the game isn’t just about your stats, it’s about how you lift the people around you.

Real leadership is making everyone on the court better. That’s impact. That’s love for the game. That’s the EMA way ⚡️
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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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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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Wishing everyone a happy and safe fourth. ...

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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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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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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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🚨 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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