In 2012, Lawrence was selected as one of 15 AMEX Ashoka Emerging Leaders in Social Entrepreneurship. She resides in Haymarket, VA, with her husband, Ron, and their two children. San Antonio College Relays in April of 2003. Sarah has a knack for putting the needs of others in front of her own desires, which guides her in wanting to have a career in Public Service. Maricela splits her time between coordinating outdoor programs for Latino Outdoors and coalition-building through the Access Fund. As the previous Director of Football and an Assistant Coach at Verbum Dei High School, a private all-boys school located in Watts, CA, she implemented a free hot meal program to feed her players at the end of practice. Her first Olympic appearance came in 2000 when she helped the U.S. Initially recruited to create and direct the new Chargers Corporate and Community Relations Department, over the years her responsibilities have grown to include expanding the Chargers business, governmental, educational and charitable relationships as well as directing activities of the Chargers Community Foundation. She would go on to win gold in Athens in 2004, gold in Beijing in 2008, gold in London in 2012, and bronze in Rio in 2016. Under the tutelage of Coach Bob Kersee, she has won a total of six Olympic gold medals and is now the most decorated female track & field Olympian in history. KCRWspresenceincludespodcasts,originalcontentfeatures,liveeventstreams,avibrantsocial networkingcommunityandsuccessfulmobileappsincludingthelatestavirtualrealityappthatgivesa 360lookatKCRWslegendarymusicprogramming. Julie was named as one of the 100 Most Influential NCAA Student-Athletes. The NCAA defines the 100 Most Influential Student-Athletes as those who have made a significant impact or major contributions to society. During Shaws six years she was a part of Cal Poly Womens basketball first Big West Conference Championship in school history. Jake can be followed at Open Your Eyes. As a sports-industry leader he is former President of the Sports Lawyers Association, the largest such organization in the world, and also former Program Chair of the ABA Forum Committee, Sports Law Section. She brings more than 20 years of experience in technology, philanthropy and higher education, most recently setting up and running her own brand marketing business. She was responsible for advising senior management on pending legislation with potential impact to the company as well as maintaining key relationships with both business and community-based organizations. Julie also has been instrumental in a number of womens rights and child labor issues around the world. It is Vinas dream to instill in the world the kinds of qualities that skateboarding taught himresilience, dedication, balance, passion, humility, camaraderie, the list goes on. A 12-year employee of the World Surf League (WSL), Dave Prodan was recently appointed the Leagues SVP of Global Brand Identity where he will oversee an international team dedicated to the further development and celebration of the companys brand and identity, as well as contribute to strategic planning and relationships. Allyson followed her older brother, Wes, into the sport, although she did not try out for the track team until her ninth-grade year at Los Angeles Baptist High School in North Hills. 0:04. Currently, LaVal is the Executive Director for Playworks leading the Southern California region. Published in 1994, Driven to Distraction became a bestseller, with over 2 million copies in print, and is still considered one of the Bibles of ADD today. In April 2008, her older sister found an article in the local newspaper highlighting the Paralympic Swimming Trials for the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. Complications with the procedure left the college freshman paralyzed from the belly-button down. Eric Sondheimer Eric Sondheimer of the Los Angeles Times writes that there is a perception that illegal recruiting in California high schools is "rampant," resulting from an environment where "transferring has been made easy and catching cheaters is rare.". FedEx received the prestigious Boston College CSR Top Ten Ranking for its contributions in 2009 and earned a place on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In the community, Mr. Reed joined the Museum of African Diaspora Board of Directors in November 2016. Additionally, her previous positions include Vice President, Development and Communications for LAs Promise, VP/Western Region Officer for the Jackie Robinson Foundation , Director of Group Sales and Sponsorship for the Earl Graves Publishing Company/Black Enterprise Magazine as, Manager of Sales Promotions and Merchandising for Essence Magazine and Investment Management Analyst at J.P. Morgan Chase. Team to a strong 4th place finish. UD Team uses a unique Sports-Based Youth Development framework as the foundation for all aspects of the school model, placing each student on a competitive sports team with a positive coach who supports their students on and off the field. and in 2014 oversaw the clubs entrance into the WPSL. Young people are taught the importance of support system and how to network and fully utilize supportive services to improve the status of their lives. YALLA combines the promise of education and the passion of soccer to inspire refugee and immigrant youth to achieve a college education. 30, 2012, 3:05 a.m. NEW! Out of the pool, Janet has also made a name for herself as a commercial spokesperson, author, reality television personality, and a highly sought after motivational speaker. Jake wrote a book when he was 8 years oldto uplift and encourage other children who were battling cancer and other diseases. Dr. Shaw has a passion for service in her communities; she assisted in the Special Olympic Regional Summer Games and Los Angeles World Games as the Field of Play Supervisor for basketball, earning the most outstanding volunteer award. Sam Polk is the co-founder and CEO of Everytable, a social enterprise that sells fresh, healthy grab-and-go meals affordable for all, and founder of Groceryships, a Los Angeles non-profit working at the intersection of poverty and obesity. He was a founding Board member of Up2Us Sports, a national coalition of Sports Based Youth Development agencies and previously served on PASEs Youth Sport Alliance Council. Natalie is working towards becoming sustainable and zero waste by 2028 and hopes to influence others to do the same.. 1) What punishment do you believe is appropriate for a coach who is caught illegally recruiting players from another school? In 2012, Selema helped launch the one-of-a-kind action sports programming block Red Bull Signature Series (RBSS) for NBC Sports and its action sports brand Alli. in Psychology from UC Riverside, a M.A. Sophey would like to continue what shes learned with the Youth Institute and school by going into the advertising and marketing industry. With the publication of Spark-The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain, Dr. Ratey has established himself as one of the worlds foremost authorities on the brain-fitness connection. In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, long walks on the beach, hiking in the mountains, and spending time with family and friends.
New rules try to sideline recruiting among high schools - al.com Example #2: Relying Solely on Word-of-Mouth Recruiting. Mallory also anchored the bronze medal winning 4x100m medley relay team, bringing USA back from fifth place to almost capturing gold! She lives in L.A. with her husband, Matt and their mutt, Anouk. Fluent in Spanish, Lopez is widely recognized in Latino communities throughout Southern California. Baron also served as producer of the lauded documentaries, Crips and Bloods: Made In America, 30 for 30: Sole Man, and The Drew: No Excuse, Just Produce, among others. Under Whitemans leadership LADF has launched Dodgers RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) a youth baseball and softball program serving 6,000 youth, held its Inaugural Blue Diamond Gala, increased its budget by 81%, grown its strategic partnerships and become significantly visible to the Dodger fans. Keiths mission is to help young people discover the tools to reshape and redirect anti-social behavior. She resides in the Pasadena area with her husband and daughter. He recently closed out a thirty-year career as an endowed full professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was also Director of the Wharton Sports Business Initiative, Professor of Africana Studies, and Academic Director of Whartons sports-focused executive education programs. Weggemann has been a competitive swimmer since the age of seven. She manages company-wide philanthropic initiatives such as AEGs Season of Giving and also serves as co-chair of AEGs Womens Leadership Council. Baron is also the founder of several companies, including Sports and Lifestyle in Culture (SLIC), The Black Santa Company, and No Labeleach with the objective of combining creative talent with original publication and production to develop and provide educational and heartwarming stories that appeal to global audiences of all ages. She serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Graduate Sports Management programs at the University of San Francisco and George Washington University and has guest lectured at Stanford University. Coro Southern California awarded her with the Community Builder award at the 2012 Crystal Eagle Awards. The employees then get an opportunity to refer a friend or colleague that may be qualified for the position. Additionally she sits on the board of Positive Coaching Alliance and is a member of the Womens Leadership Council. Over the course of her career, Lopez has been recognized with several industry awards, including two New York area Emmy Awards for Best Sports Feature and Best Live Sports Coverage. She also was praised by New Yorks largest Spanish language daily newspaper, El Diario La Prensa, as one of the most outstanding women in the community. illegal recruiting in California high schools is rampant,, Coming Out of the Pandemic, Sport Programs Are More Important Than Ever for Kids Mental Health, LA84 Foundation Provides $1.4M to Support Play Equity, My Life with Cancer Holding Jesus Hand, 2005, Out of Sight Faith Founder and Board Member 2010, Cancer Research & Know-the-Glow (Childrens Hospital Los Angeles) Honorary Board Member, Fellowship Christian Athletes Leadership Team, Name and Logo usage of LA84 Foundation logo, Logo acknowledgement and link on LA84.org website Partnership page, Special access to LA84 Foundation campus and meeting facilities, Ability to conduct cause-marking campaign (e.g. This equipment and technology enable visually impaired children to perform better in school and achieve academic excellence. His work in skateboarding culture and skateboarding diplomacy has been featured on NBC, The AM show in New Zealand, PBS News Hour, The Atlantic, Epca Magazine and the Washington Post, and at the Kennedy Center in Washington. Something else that Sophey is extremely passionate about is equal-opportunities for all. Prior to the Atlantic 10, Megan worked at the Atlantic Coast Conference office, where she was as an administrative assistant for womens basketball. Jon currently resides in Robbinsville, NJ with his wife Jackie and their three kids, Jasmine, Jayden and Jenalyn. In the fall of 2007, we transitioned into Falcons Youth and Family Service (FYFS) a community based organization; FYFS assist young people in the process of becoming positive, productive members of society. Prior to joining FedEx, Diane was an executive and journalist with NBC and ABC News. She was accepted into Stanford Universitys Medical School but decided not to pursue a career in medicine. Eric previously served as Chairman on the Board of Directors of JUST TRYAN IT, a non-profit organization supporting families fighting childhood cancer, from October 2011 March 2013. These same lessons combined with near life-long support from his community helped Vina formulate a vision for his own lifes mission. Having joined AEG in 2001, Ms. Saucedo is responsible for leading AEGs external affairs team which is the primary contact for all issues that relate to public and community affairs, charitable involvement, corporate communications and issues that involve public interest in the organizations outreach and development programs. PeacePlayers International uses basketball to unite and educate young people in divided communities. His career has been highlighted by leading the launch of several noteworthy ventures in a variety of sectors including: leading the boxing competition during the last profitable Olympic Games, which was also the most televised event of the Games in 1984; founding and leading the Wharton Sports Business Initiative, one of the worlds most respected sports business think tanks in 2004; serving as a founder and board member of the Valley Green Bank, which was sold to Univest Corp. for $76 million in 2014; and guiding the launch of the non-profit Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) in 2016 and serving on its board. Just one day after Lopezs story aired, the site raised more than $3000. Outside of sports, Pablo most recently led business change for Anthem where he implemented a Voice of the Customer platform for their 40 million members. She also has a law degree from Santa Clara University and completed the Executives in Non-Profit Leadership program at Stanford Graduate School of Business. His creative aesthetics also extend into fashion through his clothing company, Art of Craft, which donates a percentage of every sale to charity. His latest book, Go Wild, explores how we can achieve optimal physical and mental health by getting in touch with our caveman roots, and how we can re-wild our lives.
Transfer culture in high school sports is troublesome She spent two seasons at Gonzaga University where she served as an assistant womens basketball coach. These evaluations have been designed to drive organizational improvement, identify critical conditions for success, and track optimal youth outcomes over time. Sophey Carbajal was born and raised in Long Beach, CA. He is a Southern California native and recently moved to Chicago for his role with the Federation. Stiffer penalties passed . In2011,shewaschosenasoneofLos AngelesGameChangingWomenLeadersWhoMakeanImpactinLAbyLosAngelesMagazine. Though difficult, the experience taught him what it means to have a community of support, which he experience through his family and through his soccer teammates. During her tenure, she developed a multi-year strategy to transition CSR investments to outcome-based programs in designated priority areas. Steve speaks worldwide on the subject of youth empowerment, social entrepreneurship, community building, and closing the opportunity gap at places such as Do Lectures, Creative Mornings, Nike, The United Nations, and various universities. Julie is an espnW advisory Board Member, a Positive Coaching Alliance advisory Board Member, a Steel Sports Inc advisory Board Member, and served as a global spokeswoman for Global Girl Media, a non-profit helping young women around the world find their voice through journalism. Julie also served on the Board of Directors for the WUSA (the professional womens soccer league) as the Player Representative. In 2010, Janet mounted a comeback in the sport with the goal of competing at the Olympic Trials in 2012 in the 400 meter and 800 meter freestyle. Follow her on Facebook here. As a broadcast journalist and host, Champion also worked across the country covering network news, entertainment, and sports stories of national interest for ABC, CBS, NBC and other cable networks. In that time, more than $5.5 million dollars have been awarded to assist schools, teachers and students. Jake has shared his book and faith with countless others, including both adults and children that have been touched by his story. Here are just a few examples of wildly illegal recruiting scandals: 1.
Illegal Recruiting in California High Schools? - LA84 Foundation Jai also has served as Chairman of the Youth Committee for Community Board 4 and was honored as a Local Hero by Bank of Americas Neighborhood Excellence Initiative. Parents, teachers, and communities across the US and beyond have adopted BOKS, affecting the lives of thousands of children on a day-to-day basis. They continue to collaborate and are currently working on a new book. in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles. The sport of basketball, in particular, continues to be laughable when it comes to how parents and schools are manipulating the system of rules and regulations. Dr. Ratey has spread his message as an Adjunct Professor of Sport Science at the National Taiwan Sport University, and as a consultant to the President of Taiwan and the Minister of Education in South Korea. KCRWsliveeventsprogramminghasgrowntoover80producedeventsthroughoutLosAngelesandSantaBarbarareachingover250,000peopleeachyear. Vie was the fourth alternate to the United States Olympic Fencing Team at both the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and the 2012 Olympic Games in London, where the US Womens Epee Team captured the Bronze medal. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia and resides in Portland, OR with her husband and son. In 2014, Dr. Berry was appointed to the Evaluation and Research Advisory Committee (ERAC) with the Afterschool Division of the California Department of Education. This newhomewillallowKCRWtobecomeatruecommunityinstitution. Previously, Joanne was the Vice President and Executive Director of Community Relations and 49ers Foundation for the San Francisco 49ers. In this spirit, Jake setup his own foundation Out-of-Sight Faith in order to raise needed funds to purchase technology for other blind children. It has been deemed one of the most memorable moments of the London Games, and it inspired many across the world. More recently, in September of 2015, Janet was selected to be the primary athlete voice of the Los Angeles 2024 Olympic Bid. More recently, she has partnered with LAUSD and the LA84 Foundation to evaluate the middle school sports program in LAUSD to understand the impact of high-quality school-based youth sports programs as well as how and why youth outcomes emerge during sports participation. Jon Catalini. He has also been honored by People Magazine, being named a Hero Among Us in 2009 and as the 2010 winner of the Kuykendall Award for Community Service, his alma mater, Davidson College where he was a scholarship soccer player, 4-year starter, and named the teams most valuable player. Mr. Reed leads Verizons outreach to an array of Silicon Valley and Hollywood-based stakeholders in content and entertainment, digital media, information technology, and major sports leagues with vested interests in telecommunications policy, regulatory and legislative matters. He comes from Compton/Carson, California where he overcame poverty, gang violence and his fathers incarceration who is, serving a life sentence, to become a campus leader and Division One football player at Marist College and then TCU. Prior to becoming a social entrepreneur, Sam was a hedge fund trader on Wall Street. Dr. Shaw graduated with a B.A. And with this grant, she is able to explore some things that are classified as upper-class activities. This is a start to even the playing field and she like to thank the LA84 Foundation for choosing the Youth Institute and giving her and her peers these incredible opportunities. Selema Sal Masekela is a beloved commentator, journalist, musician, and producer best known for his work presenting NBCs Red Bull Signature Series; ESPNs Summer and Winter X Games, which he hosted for 13 years; his cultural reporting in South Africa during the 2010 FIFA World Cup; and hosting E!s Daily 10. His work involves the analysis and documentation of the effects of globalization on issues of diversity, identity and youth empowerment, using the lens of skateboarding and emerging sport culture. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles, and 11 books published in 15 languages, including the groundbreaking ADHD Driven to Distraction series with Ned Hallowell, MD. Julie participated in 4 Womens World Cups and 3 Olympics for the USA Team. Over a thirteen-year career, he played for the Charlotte Hornets, the Golden State Warriors, the Los Angeles Clippers, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the New York Knicks. These relationships assisted Jake beyond measure during some of his most trying times and some of these relationships have grown into special friendships especially with Coach Carroll. In addition, she oversees AEGs philanthropic initiatives as well as the charitable foundations established to provide funding to non-profit organizations that work to improve educational and recreational opportunities for children. A native of New York, Selemas flair for entertainment emerged at an early age as he toured the world with his father, South African jazz icon Hugh Masekela. A passionate idea person, she has an accomplished record of success developing innovative global and local strategies that deepen culture, strengthen reputation, and deliver business and social outcomes for stakeholders. Theyve grown up in a youth system where its OK to build all-star teams. He has a wholesomeness to his heart and spirit for life beyond his years. At the2007ESPYS, two leaders from PeacePlayers program in Northern Ireland were awarded the prestigious Arthur Ashe Courage Award. Illegal Recruiting in California High Schools? She has served in numerous capacities to include the Executive Leadership Team of the 2012 American Heart Association Go Red Campaign; the advisory board of the Black Enterprise Woman of Power Conference; the advisory board of College Summit Southern California and the Board of Directors for the IDefine Foundation. Jon serves on the executive board of the Carpenter Cup Classic which showcases the top high school baseball players in the New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Keith started off as a sports coach and recently got promoted to a site coordinator. She assumed the role of Executive Director on August 1, 2016. With over ten years of nonprofit leadership experience, Whiteman oversees operations, programs, charitable giving and fundraising. Diane Terrell is a highly-regarded leader with 20+ years of experience across diverse geographies, sectors and roles. Playworks is a national nonprofit working with elementary schools to create safe and healthy play for thousands of children throughout the region. In his Olympic career, Rusty Smith represented the United States of America in three Olympic Winter Games (1998, 2002 and 2006) and won two Bronze Medals in Short Track Speed Skating. A graduate of Western Michigan University (BA) and The University of Edinburgh, Scotland (MBA), Kathleen has spent her career in Japan, Scotland and the US and currently lives outside of Boston, MA with her husband, two kids and their newest addition, Tuxi, the familys golden retriever puppy. Currently serving as the Vice President of Community Relations and Executive Director of the Warriors Community Foundation, Joanne oversees all philanthropic programming, fundraising events and corporate social responsibility integration for the Golden State Warriors as a member of the Senior Executive Management Team in support of key club objectives. Eckel holds a B.S. Kahn got her start in the collegiate ranks as an assistant womens basketball coach at the NCAA Division I level before deciding to pursue administration. Launching globally on Red Bull TV on April 23rd, the short film, developed in association with Red Bull and directed by actor and director Michael Rapaport, explores the sacrifices Lewis makes to pursue her first love, musicfrom putting her acting career on hold and self-financing a music career to assembling her very own rock band, The Licks. Schools include but are not limited to: USC, TCU, UCLA, Texas, Cal Berkeley, Holy Cross, Marist, Boise State, Utah, Washington, Grambling, Southern, SDSU, USD, USC, Colorado, Washington UTEP, St. Johns, Vanderbilt, Notre Dame, Syracuse and more. On that date, Mallory Weggemann received an epidural injection to help treat back pain; however, by the time it was finished, she was forever changed. The next year he was chosen to attend the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at Princeton University, before beginning school at TCU in the fall of 2015. Earlier in her career, she was one of only two reporters on Court TVs issue-oriented legal program Pros and Cons with Nancy Grace. She got involved with the LA84 Foundation through the YMCA Youth Institute of Greater Long Beach. Kimberley has also received numerous community awards including the annual High School Sports Associations Community Service Award for her service to the regions children. Despite her small size and unorthodox windmill stroke, she was a natural-born swimmer, completing laps by the age of two. Keith has been the recipient of numerous awards for his work with youth and families such as the University of Notre Dame OLeary Award, Best of the Best Community Service Award, the Watkins Award for Community Service and Bounty Celebrating Those of Give Award. She received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Smith College in 2005 and was honored by the National Womens Law Center. Sarahs favorite quote is, For every breakdown in life, there is an opportunity for a breakthrough. She plans to go straight into college and major in business marketing and advertising. Driven by the idea that children who play together can learn to live together, PeacePlayers International has worked with more than 75,000 young people across the globe, with offices in the Middle East, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Cyprus and the United States. He now holds the title of Wharton Endowed Professor Emeritus. Sheisaformeryouthsoccercoachandco-founderofthe WomensCoachInitiativetogetmorewomenyouthsoccercoachesonthefield. Published: Apr. Jake was also a keynote speaker at Dick Vitales 5th Annual V Foundation for Cancer Research Event held in Sarasota, Florida and has had several opportunities to speak for the benefit of The American Cancer Society. At Latino Outdoors, she organizes monthly hikes, climbing events, and expanding accessibility to different types of outings. Additionally, Lazarus was responsible for the Monster High partnership with the Born this Way Foundation. During her tenure in Marketing, Lazarus brought a wealth of business marketing experience, and played an integral role in redefining brand strategies for core Mattel businesses. In 2006 he traveled to California intent upon infiltrating the ground zero of skateboarding, and the concept for Next Up Foundation was born. ShehasheldvariedrolesduringhertenureincludingExecutiveProducer ofGoodFoodandConsultingProducerofDnA: Design and Architecture. She earned a scholarship to attend a boarding high school in Connecticut where she excelled in soccer and caught the attention of acclaimed scholarship organizations. John grew up in the steel working town of Beaver, Pennsylvania, overcoming the odds to become a ranked tennis player in High School, competing in the US National Juniors before being offered a tennis scholarship to college. Elite players are still transferring and gaining eligibility immediately by moving.
Neftalie is the Co-Chairman of the College Skateboarding Educational Foundation (CSEF), former Chairman of Cuba Skate and the recipient of the 2016 USC Black Alumnus Award. John J. Ratey, MD, is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and an internationally recognized expert in Neuropsychiatry. Upon joining LADF in 2013, Whiteman led efforts to rebrand and restructure LADF, an organization that today operates significant programs that serve thousands of underserved youth in Los Angeles, grants over $1million annually to local nonprofits and raises significant funds to support its efforts.