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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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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 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?

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Where top-class leadership meets high-level basketball development. 𝗪𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦! 🫡

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The foundations matter 🏀 EMJRs is designed for K–2nd graders to develop their coordination and learn the basketball basics while having FUN. Join us this Sunday! 🔗 Sign up with link in bio. — #EMJRs #FutureLeaders #LiveEmpowered

The foundations matter 🏀

EMJRs is designed for K–2nd graders to develop their coordination and learn the basketball basics while having FUN.

Join us this Sunday! 🔗 Sign up with link in bio.

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#EMJRs #FutureLeaders #LiveEmpowered ...

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#ThankfulThursday 🙏🏾 Since losing my mom and sister, gratitude has a whole new meaning. Their spirit fuels this mission every day. From 1 to 6 Team LEADERS’’ teams, record-breaking clinics, and the launch of our Girls’ Initiative… EMA’s momentum is real. Grateful beyond words — honoring my mom & sister by building a future they’d be proud of. 💛✨

#ThankfulThursday 🙏🏾

Since losing my mom and sister, gratitude has a whole new meaning. Their spirit fuels this mission every day.

From 1 to 6 Team LEADERS’’ teams, record-breaking clinics, and the launch of our Girls’ Initiative… EMA’s momentum is real.

Grateful beyond words — honoring my mom & sister by building a future they’d be proud of. 💛✨ ...

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Sep 25

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“Enthusiasm is the electricity of life” – Gordon Parks | Playing the right way. Hyping each other up. That’s how Team LEADERS shows up. –– 🎬 @fxlukas_ #BuiltDifferent #teamLEADERS #SetTheTone

“Enthusiasm is the electricity of life” – Gordon Parks | Playing the right way. Hyping each other up. That’s how Team LEADERS shows up.

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🎬 @fxlukas_
#BuiltDifferent #teamLEADERS #SetTheTone ...

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Empower ME Academy

empowermeacademy

2,322 3,994

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

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Sep 26

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The foundations matter 🏀 EMJRs is designed for K–2nd graders to develop their coordination and learn the basketball basics while having FUN. Join us this Sunday! 🔗 Sign up with link in bio. — #EMJRs #FutureLeaders #LiveEmpowered

The foundations matter 🏀

EMJRs is designed for K–2nd graders to develop their coordination and learn the basketball basics while having FUN.

Join us this Sunday! 🔗 Sign up with link in bio.

—
#EMJRs #FutureLeaders #LiveEmpowered ...

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Sep 25

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#ThankfulThursday 🙏🏾 Since losing my mom and sister, gratitude has a whole new meaning. Their spirit fuels this mission every day. From 1 to 6 Team LEADERS’’ teams, record-breaking clinics, and the launch of our Girls’ Initiative… EMA’s momentum is real. Grateful beyond words — honoring my mom & sister by building a future they’d be proud of. 💛✨

#ThankfulThursday 🙏🏾

Since losing my mom and sister, gratitude has a whole new meaning. Their spirit fuels this mission every day.

From 1 to 6 Team LEADERS’’ teams, record-breaking clinics, and the launch of our Girls’ Initiative… EMA’s momentum is real.

Grateful beyond words — honoring my mom & sister by building a future they’d be proud of. 💛✨ ...

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Sep 25

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“Enthusiasm is the electricity of life” – Gordon Parks | Playing the right way. Hyping each other up. That’s how Team LEADERS shows up. –– 🎬 @fxlukas_ #BuiltDifferent #teamLEADERS #SetTheTone

“Enthusiasm is the electricity of life” – Gordon Parks | Playing the right way. Hyping each other up. That’s how Team LEADERS shows up.

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🎬 @fxlukas_
#BuiltDifferent #teamLEADERS #SetTheTone ...

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Sep 22

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The best teams aren’t just built on talent, they’re built on playing the right way. Teams who hype each other up and have each other’s backs other come out on top in the long run. Together is always stronger ⚡️ __ 🎬 @fxlukas_ #TeamLEADERS #BuiltDifferent #EMAculture

The best teams aren’t just built on talent, they’re built on playing the right way. Teams who hype each other up and have each other’s backs other come out on top in the long run.

Together is always stronger ⚡️
__
🎬 @fxlukas_
#TeamLEADERS #BuiltDifferent #EMAculture ...

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Sep 21

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We’re reminded the the true impact of a leader is the impact you make on others around you. It’s never about the ME and always about the WE.

We’re reminded the the true impact of a leader is the impact you make on others around you. It’s never about the ME and always about the WE. ...

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Sep 20

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Word on the street is… our HS squad plays beautiful basketball. When you’ve been through it all, you don’t take moments like this for granted. You feel it in your soul. That’s why they play like time is running out — because it is. 📷 — #TeamLEADERS #BeautifulBasketball #BuiltDifferent #PlayWithGratitude #CultureOverClout

Word on the street is… our HS squad plays beautiful basketball. When you’ve been through it all, you don’t take moments like this for granted. You feel it in your soul. That’s why they play like time is running out — because it is. 📷

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#TeamLEADERS #BeautifulBasketball #BuiltDifferent #PlayWithGratitude #CultureOverClout ...

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Sep 19

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The keys to success? Fundamentals. Their simple, solid and non-negotiable 🔑 — #MoreThanBasketball #FundamentalsFirst

The keys to success? Fundamentals. Their simple, solid and non-negotiable 🔑

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#MoreThanBasketball #FundamentalsFirst ...

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Empower ME Academy

empowermeacademy

2,322 3,994

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

empowermeacademy

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Sep 26

Open
The foundations matter 🏀 EMJRs is designed for K–2nd graders to develop their coordination and learn the basketball basics while having FUN. Join us this Sunday! 🔗 Sign up with link in bio. — #EMJRs #FutureLeaders #LiveEmpowered

The foundations matter 🏀

EMJRs is designed for K–2nd graders to develop their coordination and learn the basketball basics while having FUN.

Join us this Sunday! 🔗 Sign up with link in bio.

—
#EMJRs #FutureLeaders #LiveEmpowered ...

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empowermeacademy

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Sep 25

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#ThankfulThursday 🙏🏾 Since losing my mom and sister, gratitude has a whole new meaning. Their spirit fuels this mission every day. From 1 to 6 Team LEADERS’’ teams, record-breaking clinics, and the launch of our Girls’ Initiative… EMA’s momentum is real. Grateful beyond words — honoring my mom & sister by building a future they’d be proud of. 💛✨

#ThankfulThursday 🙏🏾

Since losing my mom and sister, gratitude has a whole new meaning. Their spirit fuels this mission every day.

From 1 to 6 Team LEADERS’’ teams, record-breaking clinics, and the launch of our Girls’ Initiative… EMA’s momentum is real.

Grateful beyond words — honoring my mom & sister by building a future they’d be proud of. 💛✨ ...

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empowermeacademy

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Sep 25

Open
“Enthusiasm is the electricity of life” – Gordon Parks | Playing the right way. Hyping each other up. That’s how Team LEADERS shows up. –– 🎬 @fxlukas_ #BuiltDifferent #teamLEADERS #SetTheTone

“Enthusiasm is the electricity of life” – Gordon Parks | Playing the right way. Hyping each other up. That’s how Team LEADERS shows up.

––
🎬 @fxlukas_
#BuiltDifferent #teamLEADERS #SetTheTone ...

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empowermeacademy

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Sep 22

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The best teams aren’t just built on talent, they’re built on playing the right way. Teams who hype each other up and have each other’s backs other come out on top in the long run. Together is always stronger ⚡️ __ 🎬 @fxlukas_ #TeamLEADERS #BuiltDifferent #EMAculture

The best teams aren’t just built on talent, they’re built on playing the right way. Teams who hype each other up and have each other’s backs other come out on top in the long run.

Together is always stronger ⚡️
__
🎬 @fxlukas_
#TeamLEADERS #BuiltDifferent #EMAculture ...

43 0

empowermeacademy

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Sep 21

Open
We’re reminded the the true impact of a leader is the impact you make on others around you. It’s never about the ME and always about the WE.

We’re reminded the the true impact of a leader is the impact you make on others around you. It’s never about the ME and always about the WE. ...

16 0

empowermeacademy

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Sep 20

Open
Word on the street is… our HS squad plays beautiful basketball. When you’ve been through it all, you don’t take moments like this for granted. You feel it in your soul. That’s why they play like time is running out — because it is. 📷 — #TeamLEADERS #BeautifulBasketball #BuiltDifferent #PlayWithGratitude #CultureOverClout

Word on the street is… our HS squad plays beautiful basketball. When you’ve been through it all, you don’t take moments like this for granted. You feel it in your soul. That’s why they play like time is running out — because it is. 📷

—
#TeamLEADERS #BeautifulBasketball #BuiltDifferent #PlayWithGratitude #CultureOverClout ...

53 1

empowermeacademy

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Sep 19

Open
The keys to success? Fundamentals. Their simple, solid and non-negotiable 🔑 — #MoreThanBasketball #FundamentalsFirst

The keys to success? Fundamentals. Their simple, solid and non-negotiable 🔑

—
#MoreThanBasketball #FundamentalsFirst ...

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Sep 18

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Clips & Culture: Coaching isn’t about us looking good—it’s about athletes leveling up. The real highlight is when feedback clicks, action follows, and players shine. Our job is to make them look great, because when they do, they get celebrated.

Clips & Culture: Coaching isn’t about us looking good—it’s about athletes leveling up. The real highlight is when feedback clicks, action follows, and players shine.

Our job is to make them look great, because when they do, they get celebrated. ...

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#GameDay Let’s get it! ⚡️

#GameDay Let’s get it! ⚡️ ...

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Our Team LEADERS schedule is set, and we’re ready to compete the EMA way – with hustle, heart, and a culture that’s setting a new standard! —— #TeamLEADERS #BuiltDifferent

Our Team LEADERS schedule is set, and we’re ready to compete the EMA way – with hustle, heart, and a culture that’s setting a new standard!

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#TeamLEADERS #BuiltDifferent ...

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