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

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Get loose, get ready! 🏀 This weekend’s FREE play is the perfect way to get in the groove and prep for the upcoming combine or clinic. Don’t miss out –– come through and get right! 🔗 Sign up with the link in bio.

Get loose, get ready! 🏀 This weekend’s FREE play is the perfect way to get in the groove and prep for the upcoming combine or clinic.

Don’t miss out –– come through and get right!

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Our LEADERS are locked in and ready to bring the energy! 🔥 They’ll be setting the tone and showing the standard at the combine. Are you ready? — 📸 @1percentsportsmedia // @therealandresr #TeamLEADERS #CultureCombine #BuiltDifferent

Our LEADERS are locked in and ready to bring the energy! 🔥 They’ll be setting the tone and showing the standard at the combine.

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Leaders aren’t born, they’re built ⚡️ From August 19–22, USF War Memorial Gym becomes the ultimate stage where competitors rise and leaders emerge. Take a look at the schedule below: • Tuesday & Thursday = Rising 5th*, 6th & 7th Grade Boys • Wednesday & Friday = Rising 8th Grade & HS 16U Boys Spots won’t last. Secure yours today. 🔗 Link in bio *5th graders may attend to be considered for practice player spots.

Leaders aren’t born, they’re built ⚡️

From August 19–22, USF War Memorial Gym becomes the ultimate stage where competitors rise and leaders emerge.

Take a look at the schedule below:
• Tuesday & Thursday = Rising 5th*, 6th & 7th Grade Boys
• Wednesday & Friday = Rising 8th Grade & HS 16U Boys

Spots won’t last. Secure yours today.
🔗 Link in bio

*5th graders may attend to be considered for practice player spots. ...

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Empower ME Academy

empowermeacademy

2,288 3,952

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

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Aug 15

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Get loose, get ready! 🏀 This weekend’s FREE play is the perfect way to get in the groove and prep for the upcoming combine or clinic. Don’t miss out –– come through and get right! 🔗 Sign up with the link in bio.

Get loose, get ready! 🏀 This weekend’s FREE play is the perfect way to get in the groove and prep for the upcoming combine or clinic.

Don’t miss out –– come through and get right!

🔗 Sign up with the link in bio. ...

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Our LEADERS are locked in and ready to bring the energy! 🔥 They’ll be setting the tone and showing the standard at the combine. Are you ready? — 📸 @1percentsportsmedia // @therealandresr #TeamLEADERS #CultureCombine #BuiltDifferent

Our LEADERS are locked in and ready to bring the energy! 🔥 They’ll be setting the tone and showing the standard at the combine.

Are you ready?

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📸 @1percentsportsmedia // @therealandresr
#TeamLEADERS #CultureCombine #BuiltDifferent ...

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Aug 14

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Leaders aren’t born, they’re built ⚡️ From August 19–22, USF War Memorial Gym becomes the ultimate stage where competitors rise and leaders emerge. Take a look at the schedule below: • Tuesday & Thursday = Rising 5th*, 6th & 7th Grade Boys • Wednesday & Friday = Rising 8th Grade & HS 16U Boys Spots won’t last. Secure yours today. 🔗 Link in bio *5th graders may attend to be considered for practice player spots.

Leaders aren’t born, they’re built ⚡️

From August 19–22, USF War Memorial Gym becomes the ultimate stage where competitors rise and leaders emerge.

Take a look at the schedule below:
• Tuesday & Thursday = Rising 5th*, 6th & 7th Grade Boys
• Wednesday & Friday = Rising 8th Grade & HS 16U Boys

Spots won’t last. Secure yours today.
🔗 Link in bio

*5th graders may attend to be considered for practice player spots. ...

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Preparation sharpens skill. Self-talk sharpens the mind. Confidence starts in your head. Step on the court knowing you’re ready, and the game will follow. __ #MindsetMatters #MoreThanBasketball #WisdomWednesday

Preparation sharpens skill. Self-talk sharpens the mind.

Confidence starts in your head. Step on the court knowing you’re ready, and the game will follow.

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#MindsetMatters #MoreThanBasketball #WisdomWednesday ...

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It’s more than basketball at EMA. We develop, mentor, and empower our students on and off the court because greatness isn’t only measured in points or wins. It’s about who you are as a person, and the life you lead beyond the game. __ 📸 @1percentsportsmedia // @therealandresr #MentorshipMondays #MoreThanBasketball #ema #teamLEADERS

It’s more than basketball at EMA.

We develop, mentor, and empower our students on and off the court because greatness isn’t only measured in points or wins. It’s about who you are as a person, and the life you lead beyond the game.
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📸 @1percentsportsmedia // @therealandresr
#MentorshipMondays #MoreThanBasketball #ema #teamLEADERS ...

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Camp kicks off today! At EMA, it’s not just about skills, it’s about character, teamwork, and doing things the right way. There’s still time to join. Prorated options and tuition assistance are available. Reach out and secure your spot today!

Camp kicks off today! At EMA, it’s not just about skills, it’s about character, teamwork, and doing things the right way.

There’s still time to join.

Prorated options and tuition assistance are available. Reach out and secure your spot today! ...

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Empower ME Academy

empowermeacademy

2,288 3,952

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

empowermeacademy

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Aug 15

Open
Get loose, get ready! 🏀 This weekend’s FREE play is the perfect way to get in the groove and prep for the upcoming combine or clinic. Don’t miss out –– come through and get right! 🔗 Sign up with the link in bio.

Get loose, get ready! 🏀 This weekend’s FREE play is the perfect way to get in the groove and prep for the upcoming combine or clinic.

Don’t miss out –– come through and get right!

🔗 Sign up with the link in bio. ...

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empowermeacademy

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Aug 15

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Our LEADERS are locked in and ready to bring the energy! 🔥 They’ll be setting the tone and showing the standard at the combine. Are you ready? — 📸 @1percentsportsmedia // @therealandresr #TeamLEADERS #CultureCombine #BuiltDifferent

Our LEADERS are locked in and ready to bring the energy! 🔥 They’ll be setting the tone and showing the standard at the combine.

Are you ready?

—
📸 @1percentsportsmedia // @therealandresr
#TeamLEADERS #CultureCombine #BuiltDifferent ...

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empowermeacademy

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Aug 14

Open
Leaders aren’t born, they’re built ⚡️ From August 19–22, USF War Memorial Gym becomes the ultimate stage where competitors rise and leaders emerge. Take a look at the schedule below: • Tuesday & Thursday = Rising 5th*, 6th & 7th Grade Boys • Wednesday & Friday = Rising 8th Grade & HS 16U Boys Spots won’t last. Secure yours today. 🔗 Link in bio *5th graders may attend to be considered for practice player spots.

Leaders aren’t born, they’re built ⚡️

From August 19–22, USF War Memorial Gym becomes the ultimate stage where competitors rise and leaders emerge.

Take a look at the schedule below:
• Tuesday & Thursday = Rising 5th*, 6th & 7th Grade Boys
• Wednesday & Friday = Rising 8th Grade & HS 16U Boys

Spots won’t last. Secure yours today.
🔗 Link in bio

*5th graders may attend to be considered for practice player spots. ...

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empowermeacademy

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Aug 13

Open
Preparation sharpens skill. Self-talk sharpens the mind. Confidence starts in your head. Step on the court knowing you’re ready, and the game will follow. __ #MindsetMatters #MoreThanBasketball #WisdomWednesday

Preparation sharpens skill. Self-talk sharpens the mind.

Confidence starts in your head. Step on the court knowing you’re ready, and the game will follow.

__

#MindsetMatters #MoreThanBasketball #WisdomWednesday ...

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empowermeacademy

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Aug 11

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It’s more than basketball at EMA. We develop, mentor, and empower our students on and off the court because greatness isn’t only measured in points or wins. It’s about who you are as a person, and the life you lead beyond the game. __ 📸 @1percentsportsmedia // @therealandresr #MentorshipMondays #MoreThanBasketball #ema #teamLEADERS

It’s more than basketball at EMA.

We develop, mentor, and empower our students on and off the court because greatness isn’t only measured in points or wins. It’s about who you are as a person, and the life you lead beyond the game.
__

📸 @1percentsportsmedia // @therealandresr
#MentorshipMondays #MoreThanBasketball #ema #teamLEADERS ...

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empowermeacademy

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Aug 11

Open
Camp kicks off today! At EMA, it’s not just about skills, it’s about character, teamwork, and doing things the right way. There’s still time to join. Prorated options and tuition assistance are available. Reach out and secure your spot today!

Camp kicks off today! At EMA, it’s not just about skills, it’s about character, teamwork, and doing things the right way.

There’s still time to join.

Prorated options and tuition assistance are available. Reach out and secure your spot today! ...

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Get you a culture like this! ⚡️ — #CultureCombine #ema #teamLEADERS #empowermeacademy

Get you a culture like this! ⚡️

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Basketball goes beyond the scoreboard. It builds character, strengthens resilience, and grows confidence – offering lifelong lessons along the way. What has the game taught you? Let us know in the comments below 👇🏽

Basketball goes beyond the scoreboard.

It builds character, strengthens resilience, and grows confidence – offering lifelong lessons along the way.

What has the game taught you? Let us know in the comments below 👇🏽 ...

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Focused, calm, and ready to sink it 🏀 Tag someone in the comments below who would ice their free throws.

Focused, calm, and ready to sink it 🏀

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Let’s hoop! 🏀 Tyrone Riley Jr, USA National Team Finalist and NBA Prospect, is in the gym TODAY and it’s go time! Energy’s high, spots are full, and the grind is real. Let’s get to work! That’s right! He’s signing autographs too 🔥

Let’s hoop! 🏀

Tyrone Riley Jr, USA National Team Finalist and NBA Prospect, is in the gym TODAY and it’s go time! Energy’s high, spots are full, and the grind is real. Let’s get to work!

That’s right! He’s signing autographs too 🔥 ...

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