Listen with ears to hear you. Listen with eyes to see you. Listen with heart to connect with you.
Seek genuine connections by understanding the needs of others and being aware of their feelings, thoughts, and body language.
Embrace mistakes to become your best version.
Engage every challenge with courage and enthusiasm by taking risks without fearing failure.
Raise the confidence of others by making people feel good about themselves—every day.
Bounce back stronger from setbacks with hope and optimism.
Prioritize WE over me.
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Never comfortable! Pressure makes 💎s, but Team L.E.A.D.E.R.S. shines no matter what! ✨ We’re not just hooping—we’re building for the future. Win, lose, or overtime, we play togther, relentless, and different. 🚀🔥 Tap in and watch the grind!
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#LEADERS #StayHungry #StayHumble #AAUBasketball #uncomfortable #outofcomfortzone
Midweek mentality: Relentless. Resilient. Ready.
Team L.E.A.D.E.R.S. doesn’t just play—we set the standard. Against the Wolfpack & Just Respect, we brought the energy, the heart, and the fight.
They say they’re like us… but they’re NOT like us. 😤🎶🔥
#WeLEAD #NotLikeUs #MidweekMindset #GameTime #developmentteam #AAU
🎥 @vfxlukas
Never comfortable! Pressure makes 💎s, but Team L.E.A.D.E.R.S. shines no matter what! ✨ We’re not just hooping—we’re building for the future. Win, lose, or overtime, we play togther, relentless, and different. 🚀🔥 Tap in and watch the grind!
🎥 @vfxlukas
#LEADERS #StayHungry #StayHumble #AAUBasketball #uncomfortable #outofcomfortzone
Midweek mentality: Relentless. Resilient. Ready.
Team L.E.A.D.E.R.S. doesn’t just play—we set the standard. Against the Wolfpack & Just Respect, we brought the energy, the heart, and the fight.
They say they’re like us… but they’re NOT like us. 😤🎶🔥
#WeLEAD #NotLikeUs #MidweekMindset #GameTime #developmentteam #AAU
🎥 @vfxlukas
#ThankfulThursday✨🏀
A huge THANK YOU to @donsathletics, the @chase_center and the Wildcats for an unforgettable halftime experience! Our #Aema L.E.A.D.E.R.S. development team showed what sets us apart—playing basketball the right way. In a grassroots scene often dominated by flashy highlights, we focus on teamwork, fundamentals, and high IQ basketball.
We’re bringing a different brand of basketball to the next generation—one that values selflessness, discipline, and leadership on and off the court.
It’s refreshing for families who see the bigger picture, and we’re excited for more to join this movement!
#EMALeaders #ThankfulThursday #USFAthletics #ChaseCenter #BasketballTheRightWay #LEADWithPurpose
Never comfortable! Pressure makes 💎s, but Team L.E.A.D.E.R.S. shines no matter what! ✨ We’re not just hooping—we’re building for the future. Win, lose, or overtime, we play togther, relentless, and different. 🚀🔥 Tap in and watch the grind!
🎥 @vfxlukas
#LEADERS #StayHungry #StayHumble #AAUBasketball #uncomfortable #outofcomfortzone
Midweek mentality: Relentless. Resilient. Ready.
Team L.E.A.D.E.R.S. doesn’t just play—we set the standard. Against the Wolfpack & Just Respect, we brought the energy, the heart, and the fight.
They say they’re like us… but they’re NOT like us. 😤🎶🔥
#WeLEAD #NotLikeUs #MidweekMindset #GameTime #developmentteam #AAU
🎥 @vfxlukas
#ThankfulThursday✨🏀
A huge THANK YOU to @donsathletics, the @chase_center and the Wildcats for an unforgettable halftime experience! Our #Aema L.E.A.D.E.R.S. development team showed what sets us apart—playing basketball the right way. In a grassroots scene often dominated by flashy highlights, we focus on teamwork, fundamentals, and high IQ basketball.
We’re bringing a different brand of basketball to the next generation—one that values selflessness, discipline, and leadership on and off the court.
It’s refreshing for families who see the bigger picture, and we’re excited for more to join this movement!
#EMALeaders #ThankfulThursday #USFAthletics #ChaseCenter #BasketballTheRightWay #LEADWithPurpose