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.
Want to know why?

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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?

Player comes to the bench and says: “I wasn’t doing anything out there.” No excuses. Just self-awareness.

That’s growth. That’s the culture.

Not “coach is picking on me.” Coaching is care. Coaching is truth.
This is EMA.


📽️ @therealandresr // @1percentsportsmedia
#morethanbasketball #builtdifferent #ema
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🚨 FREE One-Day Clinic on August 5th!

We’ve locked in a game-changing opportunity with Tyrone Riley Jr. who will be joining us for a special one-day clinic at USF War Memorial Gym!

@ty5rone._ was one of the final cuts from the USA Jr. National Team, and he’s already turning NBA heads.

This is elite exposure and a rare chance to learn from a rising star with serious momentum. All neighborhoods are welcomed!

🔗 Sign up with the link in bio!
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Player comes to the bench and says: “I wasn’t doing anything out there.” No excuses. Just self-awareness.

That’s growth. That’s the culture.

Not “coach is picking on me.” Coaching is care. Coaching is truth.
This is EMA.


📽️ @therealandresr // @1percentsportsmedia
#morethanbasketball #builtdifferent #ema
...

39 2

🚨 FREE One-Day Clinic on August 5th!

We’ve locked in a game-changing opportunity with Tyrone Riley Jr. who will be joining us for a special one-day clinic at USF War Memorial Gym!

@ty5rone._ was one of the final cuts from the USA Jr. National Team, and he’s already turning NBA heads.

This is elite exposure and a rare chance to learn from a rising star with serious momentum. All neighborhoods are welcomed!

🔗 Sign up with the link in bio!
...

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Being great on the court is just the start.

True greatness shows up in how you lead, how you serve others, and who you are when no one’s watching ⚡️

We’re striving to be more than just a great players – we’re becoming great leaders, true winners, and difference makers.



#teamLEADERS #MoreThanBasketball #CultureOverClout
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Who is ready for the 2025 Culture Combine?

@coach_gumbs is and we couldn’t be more energized for you to come out for our Team LEADERS tryout this August ⚡️

Stay tuned for more information on how to register!
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Every player matters. Every role counts.

Together, we’re stronger, pushing each other to be our best on and off the court, because #TeamLeaders isn’t just about stars, it’s about every single person bringing heart, hustle, and dedication ⚡️
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Grateful beyond words for the 8 incredible years of guidance, support, and empowerment. Here’s to many more together! 🙌🏽

Join us in a HUGE thank you to Coach Andrew — @drewskichi91 ⚡️ Show some love in the comments below!
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Player comes to the bench and says: “I wasn’t doing anything out there.” No excuses. Just self-awareness.

That’s growth. That’s the culture.

Not “coach is picking on me.” Coaching is care. Coaching is truth.
This is EMA.


📽️ @therealandresr // @1percentsportsmedia
#morethanbasketball #builtdifferent #ema
...

39 2

🚨 FREE One-Day Clinic on August 5th!

We’ve locked in a game-changing opportunity with Tyrone Riley Jr. who will be joining us for a special one-day clinic at USF War Memorial Gym!

@ty5rone._ was one of the final cuts from the USA Jr. National Team, and he’s already turning NBA heads.

This is elite exposure and a rare chance to learn from a rising star with serious momentum. All neighborhoods are welcomed!

🔗 Sign up with the link in bio!
...

25 0

Being great on the court is just the start.

True greatness shows up in how you lead, how you serve others, and who you are when no one’s watching ⚡️

We’re striving to be more than just a great players – we’re becoming great leaders, true winners, and difference makers.



#teamLEADERS #MoreThanBasketball #CultureOverClout
...

46 7

Who is ready for the 2025 Culture Combine?

@coach_gumbs is and we couldn’t be more energized for you to come out for our Team LEADERS tryout this August ⚡️

Stay tuned for more information on how to register!
...

29 1

Every player matters. Every role counts.

Together, we’re stronger, pushing each other to be our best on and off the court, because #TeamLeaders isn’t just about stars, it’s about every single person bringing heart, hustle, and dedication ⚡️
...

13 0

Grateful beyond words for the 8 incredible years of guidance, support, and empowerment. Here’s to many more together! 🙌🏽

Join us in a HUGE thank you to Coach Andrew — @drewskichi91 ⚡️ Show some love in the comments below!
...

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They’ll become the standard by playing the right way. Not with hype. With habits.

This culture isn’t for now. It’s forever.
Look in their eyes…see the map to their souls

It brought them home. To EMA.
So... when are you coming home?


🎬 @1percentsportsmedia // @therealandresr
#teamLEADERS #builtdifferent #ema
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📣 The Culture Combine is almost here!

August 19–22 at USF War Memorial Gym is your chance to compete, connect, and show us the LEADER you are.

This isn’t just a tryout. It’s an opportunity to join a culture built on heart, hustle, and doing things the right way ⚡️
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Our team LEADERS are more than players, they’re the heartbeat of the culture we’re building.

Together, we’re raising the bar with every practice, every game, and every moment on and off the court. This is more than basketball; it’s a movement.

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📸 @1percentsportsmedia // @therealandresr

#BuiltDifferent #teamLEADERS #ema
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