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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.
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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.
(HS Class of 2021)
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It’s generational ⚡️
We are thrilled to invite you to join STOP & Learn, an incredible college-style practice program that has had a life-changing impact on everyone who takes part.
🗓️ Upcoming schedule for September:
Saturday 23rd
• Lightning/Thunder: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM (30 min film)
• Storm (HS): 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (no film)
Friday 29th
• Lightning/Thunder: 6:30 PM - 9 PM (30 min film)
• Storm (HS): 6:30 PM - 9 PM (30 min film)
𝘜𝘚𝘍 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘚𝘛𝘖𝘗 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵.
𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: This program is designed exclusively for our most advanced students and has been instrumental in the growth and success of many of our HS and College Student Leaders.
Sign up link in bio. Don`t miss out!
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of connecting with like-minded leaders such as David Meltzer (@davidmeltzer)
He’s a top-notch specialist in his field, and our CEO, Coach Gumbs (@coach_gumbs), recently sat down with him (virtually) to answer a thought-provoking question.
➡️ Tune in to hear what was said...
It’s generational ⚡️
We are thrilled to invite you to join STOP & Learn, an incredible college-style practice program that has had a life-changing impact on everyone who takes part.
🗓️ Upcoming schedule for September:
Saturday 23rd
• Lightning/Thunder: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM (30 min film)
• Storm (HS): 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (no film)
Friday 29th
• Lightning/Thunder: 6:30 PM - 9 PM (30 min film)
• Storm (HS): 6:30 PM - 9 PM (30 min film)
𝘜𝘚𝘍 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘚𝘛𝘖𝘗 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵.
𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: This program is designed exclusively for our most advanced students and has been instrumental in the growth and success of many of our HS and College Student Leaders.
Sign up link in bio. Don`t miss out!
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of connecting with like-minded leaders such as David Meltzer (@davidmeltzer)
He’s a top-notch specialist in his field, and our CEO, Coach Gumbs (@coach_gumbs), recently sat down with him (virtually) to answer a thought-provoking question.
➡️ Tune in to hear what was said...
On Sundays, we hoop! 🏀
#HappyHispanicHeritageMonth
Join us in celebrating the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the Hispanic community 🎉
“Believe in your potential. Your only limitations are those you set upon yourself.” Roy. T Bennett
Take your game to the next level with us, a people-before-profit social enterprise dedicated to empowering YOU!
🗓️ SAVE THE DATE
Mark your calendars for the November USF games at the @chase_center ! Not only will our USF Dons win, but EMA`s positive impact on the community will be recognized during the game 🏀
If you`re a former, current, or future EMA family in town, please let us know so we can share a discount code. The event will be unforgettable, so join us in your EMA gear as we celebrate our entire EMA family.
🔗 You can find more info about the game in our bio.
It’s generational ⚡️
We are thrilled to invite you to join STOP & Learn, an incredible college-style practice program that has had a life-changing impact on everyone who takes part.
🗓️ Upcoming schedule for September:
Saturday 23rd
• Lightning/Thunder: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM (30 min film)
• Storm (HS): 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (no film)
Friday 29th
• Lightning/Thunder: 6:30 PM - 9 PM (30 min film)
• Storm (HS): 6:30 PM - 9 PM (30 min film)
𝘜𝘚𝘍 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘚𝘛𝘖𝘗 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵.
𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: This program is designed exclusively for our most advanced students and has been instrumental in the growth and success of many of our HS and College Student Leaders.
Sign up link in bio. Don`t miss out!
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of connecting with like-minded leaders such as David Meltzer (@davidmeltzer)
He’s a top-notch specialist in his field, and our CEO, Coach Gumbs (@coach_gumbs), recently sat down with him (virtually) to answer a thought-provoking question.
➡️ Tune in to hear what was said...
On Sundays, we hoop! 🏀
#HappyHispanicHeritageMonth
Join us in celebrating the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the Hispanic community 🎉
“Believe in your potential. Your only limitations are those you set upon yourself.” Roy. T Bennett
Take your game to the next level with us, a people-before-profit social enterprise dedicated to empowering YOU!
🗓️ SAVE THE DATE
Mark your calendars for the November USF games at the @chase_center ! Not only will our USF Dons win, but EMA`s positive impact on the community will be recognized during the game 🏀
If you`re a former, current, or future EMA family in town, please let us know so we can share a discount code. The event will be unforgettable, so join us in your EMA gear as we celebrate our entire EMA family.
🔗 You can find more info about the game in our bio.
#WNBAplayoffs start today! 🏀
Check out how our student-leaders did with our WNBA themed trivia!
𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗡𝗕𝗔 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀?
Let us know in the comments below 👇🏾
📣 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Sign up for our Thanksgiving (11/20-22) & Holiday (12/18-22) Clinics 🏀
𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: From now until the end of October, we will be holding an Early Bird Special (28% OFF) for our Holiday Clinics!
🔗 Sign up link in bio!
EMA is a 501c3 non-profit organization devoted to serving children from ALL socioeconomic backgrounds. We aim to positively transform our community and society through basketball and leadership development for children ⚡️
We believe in unlocking the full potential of our students, both on and off the court, while promoting mental health and mindfulness. We use sports as an empowering and inspiring tool to make a difference.
Start your leadership journey today at empowermeacademy.net or contact us via instagram!
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