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To unlock each young human's leadership potential for a lifetime of achievement and meaningful impact—in sports and life.
A better world is only possible with more heart leaders.
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Leadership isn’t just a title, it’s how you show up. Play hard, play with heart, and play together! We’re excited to watch our #teamLEADERS take the court this weekend at the @opengympremier Holiday Classic in Oakland ⚡️
We are lucky to have the most gracious supporters. Our student-leaders and their families recently got to spend some time at Blue Marble Acres – a regenerative oasis in West Marin where they were able to pick peppers and strawberries, collect fresh eggs, and even hug some alpacas! It was truly a magical day of connection.
A huge THANK YOU for having us, @bluemarbleacres_marin. We will definitely be back! 💙
#thankfulthursday #morethanbasketball #liveEmpowered
On #GivingTuesday, we stand for every child who deserves a chance to belong, grow, and lead.
Over half of our families rely on Tuition Assistance to step into spaces like this one. Your gift doesn’t fund a program, it fuels a child’s confidence.
Link in bio to support a future leader today 💙
Leadership isn’t just a title, it’s how you show up. Play hard, play with heart, and play together! We’re excited to watch our #teamLEADERS take the court this weekend at the @opengympremier Holiday Classic in Oakland ⚡️
We are lucky to have the most gracious supporters. Our student-leaders and their families recently got to spend some time at Blue Marble Acres – a regenerative oasis in West Marin where they were able to pick peppers and strawberries, collect fresh eggs, and even hug some alpacas! It was truly a magical day of connection.
A huge THANK YOU for having us, @bluemarbleacres_marin. We will definitely be back! 💙
#thankfulthursday #morethanbasketball #liveEmpowered
On #GivingTuesday, we stand for every child who deserves a chance to belong, grow, and lead.
Over half of our families rely on Tuition Assistance to step into spaces like this one. Your gift doesn’t fund a program, it fuels a child’s confidence.
Link in bio to support a future leader today 💙
Round 2 of our all-girls clinic did not disappoint. The effort, the focus, the encouragement — these girls showed up and set the tone 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Can’t wait to run it back… stay tuned!
Big love to @thehamlinschool for providing a beautiful, welcoming space for our community to grow 🌷
#EMA #SFUD #BasketballFamily #GirlsBasketball #YouthBasketball #BasketballTraining #WeDevelopLeaders #CommunityStrong #GratitudeInMotion
Our Thanksgiving Clinics are complete!
Learning, growing, and uplifting each other all week 😁
The #SFUSD community showed up with heart and hunger—exactly why we do this. We attract families ready to rise, and we’re here to serve them fully.
Thank you to everyone who made this week special ⚡More SFUD. More impact. More ahead.
#EMA #SFUD #BasketballFamily #WeDevelopLeaders #CommunityStrong #GratitudeInMotion #BayAreaBasketball #YouthBasketballTraining
Give everything, every time — no excuses, no brakes. Obstacles don’t stop Leaders… they wake us up. ⚡💪🏽
#MotivationMonday #EMALeaders #BuiltDifferent #LockedIn #EmpowerMeAcademy #BayAreaBasketball #YouthBasketballTraining #BayArea
Another tournament on deck, another chance to show up for each other 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Of course we like to win - but our focus is on how we play the game 🤝🏽
S/O to our 13U & 14U Blue LEADERS who`ll be giving it their all this weekend 🙌🏽
#builtdifferent #morethanbasketball #emaleaders #culturewins #playforeachother
Leadership isn’t just a title, it’s how you show up. Play hard, play with heart, and play together! We’re excited to watch our #teamLEADERS take the court this weekend at the @opengympremier Holiday Classic in Oakland ⚡️
We are lucky to have the most gracious supporters. Our student-leaders and their families recently got to spend some time at Blue Marble Acres – a regenerative oasis in West Marin where they were able to pick peppers and strawberries, collect fresh eggs, and even hug some alpacas! It was truly a magical day of connection.
A huge THANK YOU for having us, @bluemarbleacres_marin. We will definitely be back! 💙
#thankfulthursday #morethanbasketball #liveEmpowered
On #GivingTuesday, we stand for every child who deserves a chance to belong, grow, and lead.
Over half of our families rely on Tuition Assistance to step into spaces like this one. Your gift doesn’t fund a program, it fuels a child’s confidence.
Link in bio to support a future leader today 💙
Round 2 of our all-girls clinic did not disappoint. The effort, the focus, the encouragement — these girls showed up and set the tone 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Can’t wait to run it back… stay tuned!
Big love to @thehamlinschool for providing a beautiful, welcoming space for our community to grow 🌷
#EMA #SFUD #BasketballFamily #GirlsBasketball #YouthBasketball #BasketballTraining #WeDevelopLeaders #CommunityStrong #GratitudeInMotion
Our Thanksgiving Clinics are complete!
Learning, growing, and uplifting each other all week 😁
The #SFUSD community showed up with heart and hunger—exactly why we do this. We attract families ready to rise, and we’re here to serve them fully.
Thank you to everyone who made this week special ⚡More SFUD. More impact. More ahead.
#EMA #SFUD #BasketballFamily #WeDevelopLeaders #CommunityStrong #GratitudeInMotion #BayAreaBasketball #YouthBasketballTraining
Give everything, every time — no excuses, no brakes. Obstacles don’t stop Leaders… they wake us up. ⚡💪🏽
#MotivationMonday #EMALeaders #BuiltDifferent #LockedIn #EmpowerMeAcademy #BayAreaBasketball #YouthBasketballTraining #BayArea
Another tournament on deck, another chance to show up for each other 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Of course we like to win - but our focus is on how we play the game 🤝🏽
S/O to our 13U & 14U Blue LEADERS who`ll be giving it their all this weekend 🙌🏽
#builtdifferent #morethanbasketball #emaleaders #culturewins #playforeachother
We need your help!
Which was the top play of our weekend tournament at @opengympremier?
Comment 1,2,3,4, or 5 👇
#emaleaders #builtdifferent #basketballplays🏀 #opengympremier #tournamentweekend
Another title slipped away but this 13U squad keeps proving we’re built different. Team. Brotherhood. Family – every possession. They’re the gold standard. Trophies will follow. Growth is already happening 🏀✨
Winning isn’t the scoreboard — it’s who these 14U LEADERS are becoming.
Every hustle. Every dive. Every pass. Every movement is purposeful. That’s growth. That’s the victory. 🏀🔥
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