10 Years of Empowering Leaders

1. What does being a Leader mean to you? To me, being a leader is part of your character. It means doing what is right and best in each moment, whether those around you are watching or not. Being a leader comes with the responsibility of showing and setting high expectations for yourself and others […]

This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the achievements of two EMA community members – Coach Brit Moore and EMA Alumna, Samantha Glickman – each of whom is inspiring women and girls, in their own way, to stay in the game. There are many things that contribute to gender inequality in sports, including the lack of […]

For many student-athletes, sports, and competition go hand-in-hand. Whether or not they enjoy practicing and improving for its own sake, competitive leagues often prioritize performance over other important elements like camaraderie, fun, teamwork & mental health. Toxic competition can push students to develop an unhealthy relationship with the sports they participate in.  According to the […]

1. What does being a Leader mean to you? A leader is someone who inspires, motivates, brings energy, listens, leads by example, and  when everyone is down, they are the ones to bring everyone back up. 2. What’s your favorite part of being a leader? My favorite part of being a leader is bringing people […]

Asked why he loves the game, Coach Gumbs strongly believes youth sports foster healthy habits that last a lifetime and benefit children well beyond childhood. As studies suggest, active children become active adults. In addition to providing the heath benefits of physical exercise, youth sports help develop successful, well-rounded leaders by fostering their mental, social, […]