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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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.
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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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Empower ME Academy

empowermeacademy

2,177 3,733

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

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Dec 16

The unknown is scary, but that is where growth resides.

The unknown is scary, but that is where growth resides. ...

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Dec 10

🍗 Mondays just got better!

Every Monday in January, dine in at Proposition Chicken, and 10% of your total will be donated to Empower Me Academy!

Dates: January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

📍 Location: 3465 California St., San Francisco, CA 94118

Hours: Breakfast 8-11 AM | Lunch/Dinner 11 AM-9 PM

Enjoy some delicious food while making a difference in the community! 💛

#SupportLocal #DineForACause #EmpowerMeAcademy #PropositionChicken

🍗 Mondays just got better!

Every Monday in January, dine in at Proposition Chicken, and 10% of your total will be donated to Empower Me Academy!

Dates: January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

📍 Location: 3465 California St., San Francisco, CA 94118

Hours: Breakfast 8-11 AM | Lunch/Dinner 11 AM-9 PM

Enjoy some delicious food while making a difference in the community! 💛

#SupportLocal #DineForACause #EmpowerMeAcademy #PropositionChicken ...

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empowermeacademy

Dec 9

🏀 Holiday Clinics are here! 🎄

Dec 30 - Jan 3
9 AM - 4 PM
📍The Palace of Fine Arts

During the break, join us for fun, growth, and basketball this holiday season!

🏀 Holiday Clinics are here! 🎄

Dec 30 - Jan 3
9 AM - 4 PM
📍The Palace of Fine Arts

During the break, join us for fun, growth, and basketball this holiday season! ...

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Empower ME Academy

empowermeacademy

2,177 3,733

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

empowermeacademy

Dec 16

The unknown is scary, but that is where growth resides.

The unknown is scary, but that is where growth resides. ...

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empowermeacademy

Dec 10

🍗 Mondays just got better!

Every Monday in January, dine in at Proposition Chicken, and 10% of your total will be donated to Empower Me Academy!

Dates: January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

📍 Location: 3465 California St., San Francisco, CA 94118

Hours: Breakfast 8-11 AM | Lunch/Dinner 11 AM-9 PM

Enjoy some delicious food while making a difference in the community! 💛

#SupportLocal #DineForACause #EmpowerMeAcademy #PropositionChicken

🍗 Mondays just got better!

Every Monday in January, dine in at Proposition Chicken, and 10% of your total will be donated to Empower Me Academy!

Dates: January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

📍 Location: 3465 California St., San Francisco, CA 94118

Hours: Breakfast 8-11 AM | Lunch/Dinner 11 AM-9 PM

Enjoy some delicious food while making a difference in the community! 💛

#SupportLocal #DineForACause #EmpowerMeAcademy #PropositionChicken ...

9 1

empowermeacademy

Dec 9

🏀 Holiday Clinics are here! 🎄

Dec 30 - Jan 3
9 AM - 4 PM
📍The Palace of Fine Arts

During the break, join us for fun, growth, and basketball this holiday season!

🏀 Holiday Clinics are here! 🎄

Dec 30 - Jan 3
9 AM - 4 PM
📍The Palace of Fine Arts

During the break, join us for fun, growth, and basketball this holiday season! ...

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empowermeacademy

Dec 4

🎉 It’s #GivingTuesday, and your support can go twice as far!

✨ A generous donor has pledged to match every dollar we raise in the next 24 hours—up to $50,000.

💪💖 Your contribution will be doubled, instantly boosting the impact of your generosity. With your donation, we can provide scholarships for young leaders who otherwise might not have access.

Don’t wait—donate now through the link in our bio! Let’s make this day unforgettable!

—

#ema #empowerme #empowered #empowermeacademy #liveempowered #donate #givingtuesday #sharingiscaring #leaders #investinchildren #youthbasketball #doubleyourimpact #empowerus

🎉 It’s #GivingTuesday, and your support can go twice as far!

✨ A generous donor has pledged to match every dollar we raise in the next 24 hours—up to $50,000.

💪💖 Your contribution will be doubled, instantly boosting the impact of your generosity. With your donation, we can provide scholarships for young leaders who otherwise might not have access.

Don’t wait—donate now through the link in our bio! Let’s make this day unforgettable!

—

#ema #empowerme #empowered #empowermeacademy #liveempowered #donate #givingtuesday #sharingiscaring #leaders #investinchildren #youthbasketball #doubleyourimpact #empowerus ...

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empowermeacademy

Nov 29

We’re excited to announce the fantastic Swami 3 will perform at EmpowerFest this Sunday! 🎶

Fun fact: One of the band members, Noah, was on last year’s winning EmpowerFest team! 🏆 Not only is he a champion on the court, but he’s also a true leader off the court. His dedication, teamwork, and passion for music and basketball inspire everyone around him.

Don’t miss their performance—it’s going to be epic! 💥

#EmpowerFest #Swami3 #ResilienceIsCommunity #LeaderOnAndOffTheCourt

We’re excited to announce the fantastic Swami 3 will perform at EmpowerFest this Sunday! 🎶

Fun fact: One of the band members, Noah, was on last year’s winning EmpowerFest team! 🏆 Not only is he a champion on the court, but he’s also a true leader off the court. His dedication, teamwork, and passion for music and basketball inspire everyone around him.

Don’t miss their performance—it’s going to be epic! 💥

#EmpowerFest #Swami3 #ResilienceIsCommunity #LeaderOnAndOffTheCourt ...

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empowermeacademy

Nov 28

This year, we’re bursting with gratitude for YOU, our incredible community! 🦃

⚡️ It’s a joy to support your children as they discover their inner strength and transform into the young leaders of tomorrow! ⚡️

Wishing you all a vibrant and joyous Thanksgiving!

This year, we’re bursting with gratitude for YOU, our incredible community! 🦃

⚡️ It’s a joy to support your children as they discover their inner strength and transform into the young leaders of tomorrow! ⚡️

Wishing you all a vibrant and joyous Thanksgiving! ...

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empowermeacademy

Nov 28

Get ready to celebrate! 🎉 A huge shoutout to our incredible sponsors, Kirkland & Ellis and 645 Ventures, for making EmpowerFest possible this year! 💥

Did you know? You can sign up for a side event and join the action! 🤔

Whether you’re showing off your hops, perfecting your three-point shot, or flaunting your skills, we want to see what you’ve got this weekend!

The countdown is on—only TWO days left until the annual EmpowerFest! Are you in? Don’t miss out!

Get ready to celebrate! 🎉 A huge shoutout to our incredible sponsors, Kirkland & Ellis and 645 Ventures, for making EmpowerFest possible this year! 💥

Did you know? You can sign up for a side event and join the action! 🤔

Whether you’re showing off your hops, perfecting your three-point shot, or flaunting your skills, we want to see what you’ve got this weekend!

The countdown is on—only TWO days left until the annual EmpowerFest! Are you in? Don’t miss out! ...

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Empower ME Academy

empowermeacademy

2,177 3,733

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

empowermeacademy

Dec 16

The unknown is scary, but that is where growth resides.

The unknown is scary, but that is where growth resides. ...

12 0

empowermeacademy

Dec 10

🍗 Mondays just got better!

Every Monday in January, dine in at Proposition Chicken, and 10% of your total will be donated to Empower Me Academy!

Dates: January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

📍 Location: 3465 California St., San Francisco, CA 94118

Hours: Breakfast 8-11 AM | Lunch/Dinner 11 AM-9 PM

Enjoy some delicious food while making a difference in the community! 💛

#SupportLocal #DineForACause #EmpowerMeAcademy #PropositionChicken

🍗 Mondays just got better!

Every Monday in January, dine in at Proposition Chicken, and 10% of your total will be donated to Empower Me Academy!

Dates: January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

📍 Location: 3465 California St., San Francisco, CA 94118

Hours: Breakfast 8-11 AM | Lunch/Dinner 11 AM-9 PM

Enjoy some delicious food while making a difference in the community! 💛

#SupportLocal #DineForACause #EmpowerMeAcademy #PropositionChicken ...

9 1

empowermeacademy

Dec 9

🏀 Holiday Clinics are here! 🎄

Dec 30 - Jan 3
9 AM - 4 PM
📍The Palace of Fine Arts

During the break, join us for fun, growth, and basketball this holiday season!

🏀 Holiday Clinics are here! 🎄

Dec 30 - Jan 3
9 AM - 4 PM
📍The Palace of Fine Arts

During the break, join us for fun, growth, and basketball this holiday season! ...

8 0

empowermeacademy

Dec 4

🎉 It’s #GivingTuesday, and your support can go twice as far!

✨ A generous donor has pledged to match every dollar we raise in the next 24 hours—up to $50,000.

💪💖 Your contribution will be doubled, instantly boosting the impact of your generosity. With your donation, we can provide scholarships for young leaders who otherwise might not have access.

Don’t wait—donate now through the link in our bio! Let’s make this day unforgettable!

—

#ema #empowerme #empowered #empowermeacademy #liveempowered #donate #givingtuesday #sharingiscaring #leaders #investinchildren #youthbasketball #doubleyourimpact #empowerus

🎉 It’s #GivingTuesday, and your support can go twice as far!

✨ A generous donor has pledged to match every dollar we raise in the next 24 hours—up to $50,000.

💪💖 Your contribution will be doubled, instantly boosting the impact of your generosity. With your donation, we can provide scholarships for young leaders who otherwise might not have access.

Don’t wait—donate now through the link in our bio! Let’s make this day unforgettable!

—

#ema #empowerme #empowered #empowermeacademy #liveempowered #donate #givingtuesday #sharingiscaring #leaders #investinchildren #youthbasketball #doubleyourimpact #empowerus ...

7 0

empowermeacademy

Nov 29

We’re excited to announce the fantastic Swami 3 will perform at EmpowerFest this Sunday! 🎶

Fun fact: One of the band members, Noah, was on last year’s winning EmpowerFest team! 🏆 Not only is he a champion on the court, but he’s also a true leader off the court. His dedication, teamwork, and passion for music and basketball inspire everyone around him.

Don’t miss their performance—it’s going to be epic! 💥

#EmpowerFest #Swami3 #ResilienceIsCommunity #LeaderOnAndOffTheCourt

We’re excited to announce the fantastic Swami 3 will perform at EmpowerFest this Sunday! 🎶

Fun fact: One of the band members, Noah, was on last year’s winning EmpowerFest team! 🏆 Not only is he a champion on the court, but he’s also a true leader off the court. His dedication, teamwork, and passion for music and basketball inspire everyone around him.

Don’t miss their performance—it’s going to be epic! 💥

#EmpowerFest #Swami3 #ResilienceIsCommunity #LeaderOnAndOffTheCourt ...

41 2

empowermeacademy

Nov 28

This year, we’re bursting with gratitude for YOU, our incredible community! 🦃

⚡️ It’s a joy to support your children as they discover their inner strength and transform into the young leaders of tomorrow! ⚡️

Wishing you all a vibrant and joyous Thanksgiving!

This year, we’re bursting with gratitude for YOU, our incredible community! 🦃

⚡️ It’s a joy to support your children as they discover their inner strength and transform into the young leaders of tomorrow! ⚡️

Wishing you all a vibrant and joyous Thanksgiving! ...

55 2

empowermeacademy

Nov 28

Get ready to celebrate! 🎉 A huge shoutout to our incredible sponsors, Kirkland & Ellis and 645 Ventures, for making EmpowerFest possible this year! 💥

Did you know? You can sign up for a side event and join the action! 🤔

Whether you’re showing off your hops, perfecting your three-point shot, or flaunting your skills, we want to see what you’ve got this weekend!

The countdown is on—only TWO days left until the annual EmpowerFest! Are you in? Don’t miss out!

Get ready to celebrate! 🎉 A huge shoutout to our incredible sponsors, Kirkland & Ellis and 645 Ventures, for making EmpowerFest possible this year! 💥

Did you know? You can sign up for a side event and join the action! 🤔

Whether you’re showing off your hops, perfecting your three-point shot, or flaunting your skills, we want to see what you’ve got this weekend!

The countdown is on—only TWO days left until the annual EmpowerFest! Are you in? Don’t miss out! ...

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empowermeacademy

Nov 25

Fully immersed in EMA’s culture, Henry shares their unique perspective on what makes this community so impactful.

His story reflects the heart of EMA 💙

#EmpowerFest #ResilienceIsCommunity

Fully immersed in EMA’s culture, Henry shares their unique perspective on what makes this community so impactful.

His story reflects the heart of EMA 💙

#EmpowerFest #ResilienceIsCommunity ...

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empowermeacademy

Nov 24

Resilience begins with community.

There’s no more fitting theme for this year’s EmpowerFest. ⚡️

Our community embodies #strengthinnumbers, inspired by our @Warriors.

Resilience begins with community.

There’s no more fitting theme for this year’s EmpowerFest. ⚡️

Our community embodies #strengthinnumbers, inspired by our @Warriors. ...

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empowermeacademy

Nov 22

✨ Meet Silena, a BIG sis to @coach_gumbs since their college days and now a dedicated social worker.

Silena knows firsthand how EMA has been making a difference. In her own words, EMA is more than just basketball—it’s about building resilience, creating connections, and inspiring growth. 💙

We’re proud to spotlight her voice and her journey as we gear up for another impactful EmpowerFest!

#EmpowerFest #ResilienceIsCommunity

✨ Meet Silena, a BIG sis to @coach_gumbs since their college days and now a dedicated social worker.

Silena knows firsthand how EMA has been making a difference. In her own words, EMA is more than just basketball—it’s about building resilience, creating connections, and inspiring growth. 💙

We’re proud to spotlight her voice and her journey as we gear up for another impactful EmpowerFest!

#EmpowerFest #ResilienceIsCommunity ...

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