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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Our Impact Since 2013

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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 LOVE defense. Always have, always will.

Ask first generation student-leader and EMA coach, @lovely._tatiiiiii — She’ll lock you up 🔒

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Sports don’t just build athletes, they shape our next generation of leaders.


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We LOVE defense. Always have, always will.

Ask first generation student-leader and EMA coach, @lovely._tatiiiiii — She’ll lock you up 🔒

Tag someone you think can score on her.
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Sports don’t just build athletes, they shape our next generation of leaders.


#EMA #MoreThanBasketball #liveEmpowered
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Big shoutout all those who celebrate their birthday this month 🥳

Celebrate with us!! Hit that like button or tag that special birthday someone in the comments below.
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Who’s ready to compete this weekend? Sign up for FREE-play (open gym) with the link in our bio. Let’s get it ⚡️ ...

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We LOVE defense. Always have, always will.

Ask first generation student-leader and EMA coach, @lovely._tatiiiiii — She’ll lock you up 🔒

Tag someone you think can score on her.
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30 3

Sports don’t just build athletes, they shape our next generation of leaders.


#EMA #MoreThanBasketball #liveEmpowered
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Big shoutout all those who celebrate their birthday this month 🥳

Celebrate with us!! Hit that like button or tag that special birthday someone in the comments below.
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Who’s ready to compete this weekend? Sign up for FREE-play (open gym) with the link in our bio. Let’s get it ⚡️ ...

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Sports shape you for life. Basketball builds confidence, encourages teamwork, and teaches grit – lessons that last long after the game ends.

This is what we are all about at EMA; developing the full human not just the athlete.

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Welcome our new Team LEADERS⚡️


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Film sessions are more than pointing out mistakes — it’s an opportunity to teach, empower and prepare your team for success.


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From the very first day EMA started its operations,the organization has prioritized access and inclusion.

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