Empower ME Academy | Basketball Skill & Leadership Development

Empower ME Academy | Basketball Skill & Leadership Development

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Celebrating 10 Years
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Highlights from Documentary

Our goal is to change the youth sports narrative by cultivating compassionate leaders. Watch our powerful documentary.

Empowered:
A Leader's Journey

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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?

MEET THE TEAM

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?

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Learn, grow, and grab first dibs on what we offer. Get our Empowering News (E-NEWS) — written by Coach Gumbs and the EMA Team — every month.

Empower ME Academy

empowermeacademy

2,353 4,041

501c3 Non-Profit Organization
Where top-class leadership meets high-level basketball development. 𝗪𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦! 🫡

empowermeacademy

Nov 7

Confidence. Courage. Passion. Guts. That’s the recipe our leaders are cooking with.

When it’s crunch time, they don’t flinch. They rise. They lead. They win. This is what the future looks like when you believe in the work.

—
🎬 @fxlukas_
#EMALeaders #GameWinningTime #BuiltDifferent #LeadersRise #teamLEADERS #LiveEmpowered

Confidence. Courage. Passion. Guts. That’s the recipe our leaders are cooking with.

When it’s crunch time, they don’t flinch. They rise. They lead. They win. This is what the future looks like when you believe in the work.

—
🎬 @fxlukas_
#EMALeaders #GameWinningTime #BuiltDifferent #LeadersRise #teamLEADERS #LiveEmpowered ...

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empowermeacademy

Nov 5

They didn’t come to play, they came to compete.

High-octane defense. Unselfish plays. Relentless energy. This team is built to battle and ready to make a statement all season long. 🚀

—
🎬 @fxlukas_
#EMALeaders #TheStandard #GoldMentality #NoOffSwitch #builtdifferent

They didn’t come to play, they came to compete.

High-octane defense. Unselfish plays. Relentless energy. This team is built to battle and ready to make a statement all season long. 🚀

—
🎬 @fxlukas_
#EMALeaders #TheStandard #GoldMentality #NoOffSwitch #builtdifferent ...

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empowermeacademy

Nov 4

Big shoutout to all those with birthdays this month! 🎉

Celebrate with us! Hit that like button or tag that special birthday someone in the comments below.

Big shoutout to all those with birthdays this month! 🎉

Celebrate with us! Hit that like button or tag that special birthday someone in the comments below. ...

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Empower ME Academy

empowermeacademy

2,353 4,041

501c3 Non-Profit Organization
Where top-class leadership meets high-level basketball development. 𝗪𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦! 🫡

empowermeacademy

Nov 7

Confidence. Courage. Passion. Guts. That’s the recipe our leaders are cooking with.

When it’s crunch time, they don’t flinch. They rise. They lead. They win. This is what the future looks like when you believe in the work.

—
🎬 @fxlukas_
#EMALeaders #GameWinningTime #BuiltDifferent #LeadersRise #teamLEADERS #LiveEmpowered

Confidence. Courage. Passion. Guts. That’s the recipe our leaders are cooking with.

When it’s crunch time, they don’t flinch. They rise. They lead. They win. This is what the future looks like when you believe in the work.

—
🎬 @fxlukas_
#EMALeaders #GameWinningTime #BuiltDifferent #LeadersRise #teamLEADERS #LiveEmpowered ...

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empowermeacademy

Nov 5

They didn’t come to play, they came to compete.

High-octane defense. Unselfish plays. Relentless energy. This team is built to battle and ready to make a statement all season long. 🚀

—
🎬 @fxlukas_
#EMALeaders #TheStandard #GoldMentality #NoOffSwitch #builtdifferent

They didn’t come to play, they came to compete.

High-octane defense. Unselfish plays. Relentless energy. This team is built to battle and ready to make a statement all season long. 🚀

—
🎬 @fxlukas_
#EMALeaders #TheStandard #GoldMentality #NoOffSwitch #builtdifferent ...

63 6

empowermeacademy

Nov 4

Big shoutout to all those with birthdays this month! 🎉

Celebrate with us! Hit that like button or tag that special birthday someone in the comments below.

Big shoutout to all those with birthdays this month! 🎉

Celebrate with us! Hit that like button or tag that special birthday someone in the comments below. ...

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empowermeacademy

Nov 3

We are thrilled to announce last month’s LEADERS Spotlight: 𝗕𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗿𝗼

That’s right! Not only is he a coach at Empower ME Academy, but he’s an alum of our program. Take a look at what being a leader means to him →

Read his full interview on our website

We are thrilled to announce last month’s LEADERS Spotlight: 𝗕𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗿𝗼

That’s right! Not only is he a coach at Empower ME Academy, but he’s an alum of our program. Take a look at what being a leader means to him →

Read his full interview on our website ...

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empowermeacademy

Oct 31

How you practice is how you play. Quality reps create positive moments!

Pro Tip: Put your hand in the cookie jar 🍪

How you practice is how you play. Quality reps create positive moments!

Pro Tip: Put your hand in the cookie jar 🍪 ...

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empowermeacademy

Oct 29

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED 🎯

Our 15U Gould HS squad ended their season with us — stronger, sharper, and ready to take flight into their school seasons next week.

The goal? Exposure. Growth. Brotherhood. The result? Every tourney = semis or chip. Every player = progress. They got faster. Smarter. Tougher. That’s the work. That’s the culture. That’s EMA 🖤

Nothing but love and belief in these young men as they take the next step. The mission continues.

hashtag#TeamLEADERS hashtag#CultureWins hashtag#MissionAccomplished hashtag#BuiltDifferent hashtag#DevelopmentSeason hashtag#EmpowerMEAcademy hashtag#ProgressOverPerfection

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED 🎯

Our 15U Gould HS squad ended their season with us — stronger, sharper, and ready to take flight into their school seasons next week.

The goal? Exposure. Growth. Brotherhood. The result? Every tourney = semis or chip. Every player = progress. They got faster. Smarter. Tougher. That’s the work. That’s the culture. That’s EMA 🖤

Nothing but love and belief in these young men as they take the next step. The mission continues.

hashtag#TeamLEADERS hashtag#CultureWins hashtag#MissionAccomplished hashtag#BuiltDifferent hashtag#DevelopmentSeason hashtag#EmpowerMEAcademy hashtag#ProgressOverPerfection ...

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empowermeacademy

Oct 27

Our end-of-year clinics are right around the corner starting with Thanksgiving from November 24th – 26th!

Can’t wait to see you there. Sign up today with the link in bio!

Our end-of-year clinics are right around the corner starting with Thanksgiving from November 24th – 26th!

Can’t wait to see you there. Sign up today with the link in bio! ...

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Empower ME Academy

empowermeacademy

2,353 4,041

501c3 Non-Profit Organization
Where top-class leadership meets high-level basketball development. 𝗪𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦! 🫡

empowermeacademy

Nov 7

Confidence. Courage. Passion. Guts. That’s the recipe our leaders are cooking with.

When it’s crunch time, they don’t flinch. They rise. They lead. They win. This is what the future looks like when you believe in the work.

—
🎬 @fxlukas_
#EMALeaders #GameWinningTime #BuiltDifferent #LeadersRise #teamLEADERS #LiveEmpowered

Confidence. Courage. Passion. Guts. That’s the recipe our leaders are cooking with.

When it’s crunch time, they don’t flinch. They rise. They lead. They win. This is what the future looks like when you believe in the work.

—
🎬 @fxlukas_
#EMALeaders #GameWinningTime #BuiltDifferent #LeadersRise #teamLEADERS #LiveEmpowered ...

41 0

empowermeacademy

Nov 5

They didn’t come to play, they came to compete.

High-octane defense. Unselfish plays. Relentless energy. This team is built to battle and ready to make a statement all season long. 🚀

—
🎬 @fxlukas_
#EMALeaders #TheStandard #GoldMentality #NoOffSwitch #builtdifferent

They didn’t come to play, they came to compete.

High-octane defense. Unselfish plays. Relentless energy. This team is built to battle and ready to make a statement all season long. 🚀

—
🎬 @fxlukas_
#EMALeaders #TheStandard #GoldMentality #NoOffSwitch #builtdifferent ...

63 6

empowermeacademy

Nov 4

Big shoutout to all those with birthdays this month! 🎉

Celebrate with us! Hit that like button or tag that special birthday someone in the comments below.

Big shoutout to all those with birthdays this month! 🎉

Celebrate with us! Hit that like button or tag that special birthday someone in the comments below. ...

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empowermeacademy

Nov 3

We are thrilled to announce last month’s LEADERS Spotlight: 𝗕𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗿𝗼

That’s right! Not only is he a coach at Empower ME Academy, but he’s an alum of our program. Take a look at what being a leader means to him →

Read his full interview on our website

We are thrilled to announce last month’s LEADERS Spotlight: 𝗕𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗿𝗼

That’s right! Not only is he a coach at Empower ME Academy, but he’s an alum of our program. Take a look at what being a leader means to him →

Read his full interview on our website ...

43 5

empowermeacademy

Oct 31

How you practice is how you play. Quality reps create positive moments!

Pro Tip: Put your hand in the cookie jar 🍪

How you practice is how you play. Quality reps create positive moments!

Pro Tip: Put your hand in the cookie jar 🍪 ...

12 0

empowermeacademy

Oct 29

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED 🎯

Our 15U Gould HS squad ended their season with us — stronger, sharper, and ready to take flight into their school seasons next week.

The goal? Exposure. Growth. Brotherhood. The result? Every tourney = semis or chip. Every player = progress. They got faster. Smarter. Tougher. That’s the work. That’s the culture. That’s EMA 🖤

Nothing but love and belief in these young men as they take the next step. The mission continues.

hashtag#TeamLEADERS hashtag#CultureWins hashtag#MissionAccomplished hashtag#BuiltDifferent hashtag#DevelopmentSeason hashtag#EmpowerMEAcademy hashtag#ProgressOverPerfection

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED 🎯

Our 15U Gould HS squad ended their season with us — stronger, sharper, and ready to take flight into their school seasons next week.

The goal? Exposure. Growth. Brotherhood. The result? Every tourney = semis or chip. Every player = progress. They got faster. Smarter. Tougher. That’s the work. That’s the culture. That’s EMA 🖤

Nothing but love and belief in these young men as they take the next step. The mission continues.

hashtag#TeamLEADERS hashtag#CultureWins hashtag#MissionAccomplished hashtag#BuiltDifferent hashtag#DevelopmentSeason hashtag#EmpowerMEAcademy hashtag#ProgressOverPerfection ...

53 5

empowermeacademy

Oct 27

Our end-of-year clinics are right around the corner starting with Thanksgiving from November 24th – 26th!

Can’t wait to see you there. Sign up today with the link in bio!

Our end-of-year clinics are right around the corner starting with Thanksgiving from November 24th – 26th!

Can’t wait to see you there. Sign up today with the link in bio! ...

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empowermeacademy

Oct 26

Game day hits different. Let’s finish out the weekend strong 💪🏽

Game day hits different. Let’s finish out the weekend strong 💪🏽 ...

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empowermeacademy

Oct 25

No shortcuts. No excuses. Just growth. Every day’s a chance to get better and we’re taking it. Are you? 🔥

No shortcuts. No excuses. Just growth. Every day’s a chance to get better and we’re taking it. Are you? 🔥 ...

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empowermeacademy

Oct 24

This wasn’t about trophies, it was about transformation.

Blue 14U showed up with love, effort, accountability, discipline, energy, resilience, and selflessness.

They played with purpose until their swagger followed. This is what deliberate development looks like ⚡️🏆🏀

—
🎬 @lg.visualz
#teamLEADERS #ema #builtDifferent

This wasn’t about trophies, it was about transformation.

Blue 14U showed up with love, effort, accountability, discipline, energy, resilience, and selflessness.

They played with purpose until their swagger followed. This is what deliberate development looks like ⚡️🏆🏀

—
🎬 @lg.visualz
#teamLEADERS #ema #builtDifferent ...

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