Empower ME Academy | Basketball Skill & Leadership Development

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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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT US?

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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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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⚡️

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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.

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🥳 Big shoutout to all the June birthdays!

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

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

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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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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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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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🥳 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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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.

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