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.
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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?

We're warmed up and ready to #outworktheworld this Wednesday. ⁠

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Let us know your favorite dynamic warm-up exercise in the comments below.⁠

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#empowermeacademy #ema #empowerme #empowered #liveempowered #iamempowered #leaders #leadership #basketball #youthbasketball #bayarea #bayareasports #wedevelopleaders #sports #wednesday #workhardplayhard #questionoftheday
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Last week, @coach_gumbs was LIVE on ABC7 News. The topic? How toxicity in youth sports affects your child now and later.

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We're warmed up and ready to #outworktheworld this Wednesday. ⁠

Are you? ⁠

Let us know your favorite dynamic warm-up exercise in the comments below.⁠

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#empowermeacademy #ema #empowerme #empowered #liveempowered #iamempowered #leaders #leadership #basketball #youthbasketball #bayarea #bayareasports #wedevelopleaders #sports #wednesday #workhardplayhard #questionoftheday
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Last week, @coach_gumbs was LIVE on ABC7 News. The topic? How toxicity in youth sports affects your child now and later.

Click the link in bio to hear the interview!
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We're getting ready to lace up for this weekend's FREE-Playing.

Saturday & Sunday from 10 AM - 12 PM.

Sign up today. Come ready to compete and have fun!

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Don't wait for Wednesdays to #OutworkTheWorld – with EMA, you can do it daily!

Our programming is tailored to all levels and ages; learn more about what we offer and start your leadership journey today!

Website link is in the bio!

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#empowermeacademy #ema #empowerme #empowered #liveempowered #iamempowered #leaders #leadership #basketball #youthbasketball #bayarea #bayareasports #wedevelopleaders #sports #signup
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We're warmed up and ready to #outworktheworld this Wednesday. ⁠

Are you? ⁠

Let us know your favorite dynamic warm-up exercise in the comments below.⁠

__ ⁠

#empowermeacademy #ema #empowerme #empowered #liveempowered #iamempowered #leaders #leadership #basketball #youthbasketball #bayarea #bayareasports #wedevelopleaders #sports #wednesday #workhardplayhard #questionoftheday
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Last week, @coach_gumbs was LIVE on ABC7 News. The topic? How toxicity in youth sports affects your child now and later.

Click the link in bio to hear the interview!
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148 16

We're getting ready to lace up for this weekend's FREE-Playing.

Saturday & Sunday from 10 AM - 12 PM.

Sign up today. Come ready to compete and have fun!

🔗 Link in bio.
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Don't wait for Wednesdays to #OutworkTheWorld – with EMA, you can do it daily!

Our programming is tailored to all levels and ages; learn more about what we offer and start your leadership journey today!

Website link is in the bio!

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#empowermeacademy #ema #empowerme #empowered #liveempowered #iamempowered #leaders #leadership #basketball #youthbasketball #bayarea #bayareasports #wedevelopleaders #sports #signup
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