Why did you decide to join USC Coaching Corps and what has been your experience so far?

I joined Coaching Corps because sports has played a significant role in my growth as a person, instilling characteristics of perseverance, commitment, and motivation and other traits that make me who I am today. And I hope to help develop these traits in the youth especially in lower income areas where playing organized sports may not be financially possible. But through Coaching Corps and volunteer coaches such as college students, we can help provide this opportunity for the youth to participate in organized sports.

How often and what kind of events does USC Coaching Corps members take part in?

Coaching Corps puts on monthly Coach Huddles in which members or coaches can meet each other and talk about their coaching experiences. In addition, we discuss about upcoming Coaching Corps events. This past fall semester, we had our first Coach Volunteer Fair where interested students can talk to representatives from the partner organizations we work with which include Kids in Sports, Girls on the Run, A Place Called Home. And if they are interested in a particular sports program to coach, they can sign up with that particular partner organization to coach. In the spring, we also plan Take Your Team to College Day in which coaches bring their teams to the USC campus to hear a student-athlete panel and tour the campus and athletic facilities including the John McKay Center. For some this may be the first time they have stepped foot on a college campus. Through the Take Your Team to College Day, we hope to inspire the kids to set and aim for goals not only in sports but in their academics

What have been your most memorable moments as part of USC Coaching Corps?

My most memorable moments are when I see the faces in the kids and coaches light up. When the kids make a great play especially after struggling with a particular skill, the triumph and achievement in their eyes make coaching all the worthwhile. Also I had recently attended one of our coaches' basketball game in which his team beat a rival team they had never beaten before in the season. And afterwards, he was talking highly of his players and their improvement and his face overflowing with excitement and joy. The kids and the coaches are the reasons I hope to continue developing and building Coaching Corps here at USC.

What's something you think people would be surprised to learn about USC Coaching Corps?

People would be surprised to know that we work with partner organizations that offer a wide variety of sports programs that range from basketball, football, baseball, volleyball, but also boxing, running, dancing, yoga, ultimate frisbee and our partner organizations are always looking to start new programs.

Learn More About USC Coaching Corps

Website: https://www.coachingcorps.org/chapter/coaching-corps-usc/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachingCorpsUSC