Empower ME Academy | Basketball Skill & Leadership Development

Empower ME Academy | Basketball Skill & Leadership Development

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We Develop
Leaders!

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We wouldn't be where we are today without our amazing community. Thank you!

Celebrating 10 Years
of Empowering Leaders

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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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Empower ME Academy

empowermeacademy

2,308 3,980

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

empowermeacademy

Sep 6

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.

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. ...

30 3

empowermeacademy

Sep 5

Big shoutout to @nathan.culbreath — Thank you for continuing to pour into our student-leaders as you do for the many DI athletes at USF ⚡️

From showing them what it means to show up at a high level to demanding excellence every rep, you have been an incredible extension of our team.

We’re grateful for the knowledge, energy, and standard you shared with our hoopers. We can’t wait to take Team LEADERS to the next level.

—
#gratitude #excellence #builtDifferent

Big shoutout to @nathan.culbreath — Thank you for continuing to pour into our student-leaders as you do for the many DI athletes at USF ⚡️

From showing them what it means to show up at a high level to demanding excellence every rep, you have been an incredible extension of our team.

We’re grateful for the knowledge, energy, and standard you shared with our hoopers. We can’t wait to take Team LEADERS to the next level.

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#gratitude #excellence #builtDifferent ...

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empowermeacademy

Sep 3

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

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#EMA #MoreThanBasketball #liveEmpowered

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

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#EMA #MoreThanBasketball #liveEmpowered ...

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Empower ME Academy

empowermeacademy

2,308 3,980

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

empowermeacademy

Sep 6

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.

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. ...

30 3

empowermeacademy

Sep 5

Big shoutout to @nathan.culbreath — Thank you for continuing to pour into our student-leaders as you do for the many DI athletes at USF ⚡️

From showing them what it means to show up at a high level to demanding excellence every rep, you have been an incredible extension of our team.

We’re grateful for the knowledge, energy, and standard you shared with our hoopers. We can’t wait to take Team LEADERS to the next level.

—
#gratitude #excellence #builtDifferent

Big shoutout to @nathan.culbreath — Thank you for continuing to pour into our student-leaders as you do for the many DI athletes at USF ⚡️

From showing them what it means to show up at a high level to demanding excellence every rep, you have been an incredible extension of our team.

We’re grateful for the knowledge, energy, and standard you shared with our hoopers. We can’t wait to take Team LEADERS to the next level.

—
#gratitude #excellence #builtDifferent ...

47 1

empowermeacademy

Sep 3

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

—
#EMA #MoreThanBasketball #liveEmpowered

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

—
#EMA #MoreThanBasketball #liveEmpowered ...

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empowermeacademy

Sep 2

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.

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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empowermeacademy

Sep 1

We are thrilled to announce this month’s LEADERS Spotlight: 𝗝𝗔𝗖𝗢𝗕 𝗘𝗟𝗦𝗡𝗘𝗥

Take a look at what being a leader means to him →

Read his full interview on our website.

We are thrilled to announce this month’s LEADERS Spotlight: 𝗝𝗔𝗖𝗢𝗕 𝗘𝗟𝗦𝗡𝗘𝗥

Take a look at what being a leader means to him →

Read his full interview on our website. ...

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empowermeacademy

Aug 31

Huge thank you to The Hamlin School for partnering with us to host our first all-girls clinic! Together, we created a space to learn, grow, and empower the next generation of hoopers ✨

Check out what one of our parents had to say about their child’s experience.
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#GirlPower #MoreThanBasketball #ema #LiveEmpowered

Huge thank you to The Hamlin School for partnering with us to host our first all-girls clinic! Together, we created a space to learn, grow, and empower the next generation of hoopers ✨

Check out what one of our parents had to say about their child’s experience.
_
#GirlPower #MoreThanBasketball #ema #LiveEmpowered ...

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empowermeacademy

Aug 29

Who’s ready to compete this weekend? Sign up for FREE-play (open gym) with the link in our bio. Let’s get it ⚡️

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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Empower ME Academy

empowermeacademy

2,308 3,980

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

empowermeacademy

Sep 6

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.

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. ...

30 3

empowermeacademy

Sep 5

Big shoutout to @nathan.culbreath — Thank you for continuing to pour into our student-leaders as you do for the many DI athletes at USF ⚡️

From showing them what it means to show up at a high level to demanding excellence every rep, you have been an incredible extension of our team.

We’re grateful for the knowledge, energy, and standard you shared with our hoopers. We can’t wait to take Team LEADERS to the next level.

—
#gratitude #excellence #builtDifferent

Big shoutout to @nathan.culbreath — Thank you for continuing to pour into our student-leaders as you do for the many DI athletes at USF ⚡️

From showing them what it means to show up at a high level to demanding excellence every rep, you have been an incredible extension of our team.

We’re grateful for the knowledge, energy, and standard you shared with our hoopers. We can’t wait to take Team LEADERS to the next level.

—
#gratitude #excellence #builtDifferent ...

47 1

empowermeacademy

Sep 3

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

—
#EMA #MoreThanBasketball #liveEmpowered

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

—
#EMA #MoreThanBasketball #liveEmpowered ...

23 0

empowermeacademy

Sep 2

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.

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. ...

8 0

empowermeacademy

Sep 1

We are thrilled to announce this month’s LEADERS Spotlight: 𝗝𝗔𝗖𝗢𝗕 𝗘𝗟𝗦𝗡𝗘𝗥

Take a look at what being a leader means to him →

Read his full interview on our website.

We are thrilled to announce this month’s LEADERS Spotlight: 𝗝𝗔𝗖𝗢𝗕 𝗘𝗟𝗦𝗡𝗘𝗥

Take a look at what being a leader means to him →

Read his full interview on our website. ...

41 4

empowermeacademy

Aug 31

Huge thank you to The Hamlin School for partnering with us to host our first all-girls clinic! Together, we created a space to learn, grow, and empower the next generation of hoopers ✨

Check out what one of our parents had to say about their child’s experience.
_
#GirlPower #MoreThanBasketball #ema #LiveEmpowered

Huge thank you to The Hamlin School for partnering with us to host our first all-girls clinic! Together, we created a space to learn, grow, and empower the next generation of hoopers ✨

Check out what one of our parents had to say about their child’s experience.
_
#GirlPower #MoreThanBasketball #ema #LiveEmpowered ...

15 0

empowermeacademy

Aug 29

Who’s ready to compete this weekend? Sign up for FREE-play (open gym) with the link in our bio. Let’s get it ⚡️

Who’s ready to compete this weekend? Sign up for FREE-play (open gym) with the link in our bio. Let’s get it ⚡️ ...

11 0

empowermeacademy

Aug 28

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.
—
#ema #MoreThanBasketball #liveEmpowered

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.
—
#ema #MoreThanBasketball #liveEmpowered ...

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empowermeacademy

Aug 27

Welcome our new Team LEADERS⚡️

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#ema #builtDifferent

Welcome our new Team LEADERS⚡️

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#ema #builtDifferent ...

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empowermeacademy

Aug 26

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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#ClipsAndCulture #morethanbasketball #teamleaders #ema #builtdifferent #liveempowered

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

—
#ClipsAndCulture #morethanbasketball #teamleaders #ema #builtdifferent #liveempowered ...

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