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

Image Credit: YouTube

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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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

2,227 3,793

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

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Jun 7

Tag a coach that empowers you in the comments below ⚡️

Tag a coach that empowers you in the comments below ⚡️ ...

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Jun 6

💪🏽 Let’s finish the week strong like Jackson!

💪🏽 Let’s finish the week strong like Jackson! ...

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empowermeacademy

Jun 5

1% better every day means showing up, locking in, and doing the work — even when it’s not perfect. Small gains turn into big results 🏆

1% better every day means showing up, locking in, and doing the work — even when it’s not perfect. Small gains turn into big results 🏆 ...

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Empower ME Academy

empowermeacademy

2,227 3,793

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

empowermeacademy

Jun 7

Tag a coach that empowers you in the comments below ⚡️

Tag a coach that empowers you in the comments below ⚡️ ...

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empowermeacademy

Jun 6

💪🏽 Let’s finish the week strong like Jackson!

💪🏽 Let’s finish the week strong like Jackson! ...

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empowermeacademy

Jun 5

1% better every day means showing up, locking in, and doing the work — even when it’s not perfect. Small gains turn into big results 🏆

1% better every day means showing up, locking in, and doing the work — even when it’s not perfect. Small gains turn into big results 🏆 ...

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empowermeacademy

Jun 4

Our 12U team will be getting after it this weekend at the G365 Gold Rush 2025 tournament! Keep an eye out for more updates on our team LEADERS⚡️

🏀 @grassroots365

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#teamLEADERS #empowered #ema

Our 12U team will be getting after it this weekend at the G365 Gold Rush 2025 tournament! Keep an eye out for more updates on our team LEADERS⚡️

🏀 @grassroots365

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#teamLEADERS #empowered #ema ...

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empowermeacademy

Jun 4

A proper follow-through keeps your shot straight, adds backspin, and helps with both touch and control. Lock in your mechanics — be consistent — and shoot with confidence.

Having trouble with your shot? Sign up for our Summer Series Shooting Clinic from June 16th–20th.

🔗 Link in bio

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#TipTuesday #empowered #ema #basketballclinics

A proper follow-through keeps your shot straight, adds backspin, and helps with both touch and control. Lock in your mechanics — be consistent — and shoot with confidence.

Having trouble with your shot? Sign up for our Summer Series Shooting Clinic from June 16th–20th.

🔗 Link in bio

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#TipTuesday #empowered #ema #basketballclinics ...

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empowermeacademy

Jun 2

🥳 Big shoutout to all the June birthdays!

Celebrate with us by hitting that like button or by tagging them in the comments below.

🥳 Big shoutout to all the June birthdays!

Celebrate with us by hitting that like button or by tagging them in the comments below. ...

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empowermeacademy

May 31

We are thrilled to announce this month’s LEADERS Spotlight: 𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗔 𝗟𝗘𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗠𝗔

Take a look at how EMA has helped him as a leader →

Read his full interview on our website. Link in bio!

We are thrilled to announce this month’s LEADERS Spotlight: 𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗔 𝗟𝗘𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗠𝗔

Take a look at how EMA has helped him as a leader →

Read his full interview on our website. Link in bio! ...

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Empower ME Academy

empowermeacademy

2,227 3,793

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

empowermeacademy

Jun 7

Tag a coach that empowers you in the comments below ⚡️

Tag a coach that empowers you in the comments below ⚡️ ...

4 3

empowermeacademy

Jun 6

💪🏽 Let’s finish the week strong like Jackson!

💪🏽 Let’s finish the week strong like Jackson! ...

6 0

empowermeacademy

Jun 5

1% better every day means showing up, locking in, and doing the work — even when it’s not perfect. Small gains turn into big results 🏆

1% better every day means showing up, locking in, and doing the work — even when it’s not perfect. Small gains turn into big results 🏆 ...

22 0

empowermeacademy

Jun 4

Our 12U team will be getting after it this weekend at the G365 Gold Rush 2025 tournament! Keep an eye out for more updates on our team LEADERS⚡️

🏀 @grassroots365

—
#teamLEADERS #empowered #ema

Our 12U team will be getting after it this weekend at the G365 Gold Rush 2025 tournament! Keep an eye out for more updates on our team LEADERS⚡️

🏀 @grassroots365

—
#teamLEADERS #empowered #ema ...

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empowermeacademy

Jun 4

A proper follow-through keeps your shot straight, adds backspin, and helps with both touch and control. Lock in your mechanics — be consistent — and shoot with confidence.

Having trouble with your shot? Sign up for our Summer Series Shooting Clinic from June 16th–20th.

🔗 Link in bio

––
#TipTuesday #empowered #ema #basketballclinics

A proper follow-through keeps your shot straight, adds backspin, and helps with both touch and control. Lock in your mechanics — be consistent — and shoot with confidence.

Having trouble with your shot? Sign up for our Summer Series Shooting Clinic from June 16th–20th.

🔗 Link in bio

––
#TipTuesday #empowered #ema #basketballclinics ...

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empowermeacademy

Jun 2

🥳 Big shoutout to all the June birthdays!

Celebrate with us by hitting that like button or by tagging them in the comments below.

🥳 Big shoutout to all the June birthdays!

Celebrate with us by hitting that like button or by tagging them in the comments below. ...

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empowermeacademy

May 31

We are thrilled to announce this month’s LEADERS Spotlight: 𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗔 𝗟𝗘𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗠𝗔

Take a look at how EMA has helped him as a leader →

Read his full interview on our website. Link in bio!

We are thrilled to announce this month’s LEADERS Spotlight: 𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗔 𝗟𝗘𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗠𝗔

Take a look at how EMA has helped him as a leader →

Read his full interview on our website. Link in bio! ...

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empowermeacademy

May 30

Don’t miss out — our Summer Series is just around the corner! 🌞 With our phased programming, you’ll strengthen your foundation, sharpen your skills, and grow into the leader, teammate, and competitor you’re meant to be.

Check out the summer schedule and unlock your full potential →

🔗 Sign up today with the link in bio

Don’t miss out — our Summer Series is just around the corner! 🌞 With our phased programming, you’ll strengthen your foundation, sharpen your skills, and grow into the leader, teammate, and competitor you’re meant to be.

Check out the summer schedule and unlock your full potential →

🔗 Sign up today with the link in bio ...

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empowermeacademy

May 30

This year, we’re aiming to raise $100,000 for tuition assistance—so no child is turned away for financial reasons.

No matter the amount, your gift empowers a child to grow in confidence, character, and purpose ⚡️

Link in bio and give the gift of leadership today!

This year, we’re aiming to raise $100,000 for tuition assistance—so no child is turned away for financial reasons.

No matter the amount, your gift empowers a child to grow in confidence, character, and purpose ⚡️

Link in bio and give the gift of leadership today! ...

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empowermeacademy

May 29

We took EMA back to its roots 🇻🇮🏀

Excited to bring our programming to the Virgin Islands—the home of our CEO @coach_gumbs and the heart of our mission.

Comment below if you know why now.

We took EMA back to its roots 🇻🇮🏀

Excited to bring our programming to the Virgin Islands—the home of our CEO @coach_gumbs and the heart of our mission.

Comment below if you know why now. ...

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