Behind every bold mission is a team of thoughtful leaders. Our board members are champions of growth, integrity, and long-term impact.

With diverse backgrounds and a shared commitment to empowering our next generation of leaders, they more are than advisors, they are passionate advocates who believe deeply in the potential of our youth. Their guidance helps shape our path forward—ensuring we lead with purpose, stay rooted in our values, and create lasting change that reaches far beyond the court.


Coach Gumbs
Founder, CEO & Executive

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Peter Karlen
President, Executive

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Victor Wang
Vice President, Executive

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Walter Haas
Secretary, Executive

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Michelle Kletter
Treasurer, Executive

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George Gund IV
Board Leader

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Keaton Carano
Board Leader

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David Glickman
Board Leader

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Paul Burke
Board Leader

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Tala Banatao
Board Leader

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Jacques Lehot
Board Leader

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Handle the ball, handle the game 🏀

Practicing with two basketballs sharpens focus, improves coordination, and levels up your control under pressure.

How often do you work on your ball handling skills?
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What sets us apart isn’t just how we play, it’s how we lift each other up ⚡️

Empowering others is at the heart of everything we do. When one rises, we all rise. That’s the EMA way.

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#LiveEmpowered #ema #teamLEADERS
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This squad is building something special 🏀

On and off the court, our 12U team LEADERS show what the EMA culture is all about with every play, every huddle, every timeout.

⚡️ Stay tuned for more information about how you can join the movement.

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📸 @1percentsportsmedia // @therealandresr
#BuiltDifferent #teamLEADERS #ema
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Handle the ball, handle the game 🏀

Practicing with two basketballs sharpens focus, improves coordination, and levels up your control under pressure.

How often do you work on your ball handling skills?
...

1 0

What sets us apart isn’t just how we play, it’s how we lift each other up ⚡️

Empowering others is at the heart of everything we do. When one rises, we all rise. That’s the EMA way.

__
📸 @therealandresr // @1percentsportsmedia
#LiveEmpowered #ema #teamLEADERS
...

21 2

This squad is building something special 🏀

On and off the court, our 12U team LEADERS show what the EMA culture is all about with every play, every huddle, every timeout.

⚡️ Stay tuned for more information about how you can join the movement.

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📸 @1percentsportsmedia // @therealandresr
#BuiltDifferent #teamLEADERS #ema
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🎶 Somebody gotta do it... – @kendricklamar
Somebody had to lead.
Somebody had to do it right.
Somebody has to change the game.

Our 12U Leaders did all that and then some... we took the Chip home to the Bay 🏆

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🎬 @therealandresr // @1percentsportsmedia

#EMAleaders #ChangeTheGame #DoItRight #BuiltDifferent #12UChamps
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Just out here having fun and learning to love the game... one play at a time.

We have some exciting news cooking for our girls programming.
Stay tuned ⚡️
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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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Handle the ball, handle the game 🏀

Practicing with two basketballs sharpens focus, improves coordination, and levels up your control under pressure.

How often do you work on your ball handling skills?
...

1 0

What sets us apart isn’t just how we play, it’s how we lift each other up ⚡️

Empowering others is at the heart of everything we do. When one rises, we all rise. That’s the EMA way.

__
📸 @therealandresr // @1percentsportsmedia
#LiveEmpowered #ema #teamLEADERS
...

21 2

This squad is building something special 🏀

On and off the court, our 12U team LEADERS show what the EMA culture is all about with every play, every huddle, every timeout.

⚡️ Stay tuned for more information about how you can join the movement.

__
📸 @1percentsportsmedia // @therealandresr
#BuiltDifferent #teamLEADERS #ema
...

21 1

🎶 Somebody gotta do it... – @kendricklamar
Somebody had to lead.
Somebody had to do it right.
Somebody has to change the game.

Our 12U Leaders did all that and then some... we took the Chip home to the Bay 🏆

__
🎬 @therealandresr // @1percentsportsmedia

#EMAleaders #ChangeTheGame #DoItRight #BuiltDifferent #12UChamps
...

53 6

Just out here having fun and learning to love the game... one play at a time.

We have some exciting news cooking for our girls programming.
Stay tuned ⚡️
...

10 0

@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 ⚡️
...

7 1

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
...

17 1

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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