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Awards, recognitions, and features that celebrate the journey of empowering others and making a difference.
Commencement Speech
California State University San Marcos • Starts at 1:32:24
Awards & Honors
Game Changer of the Year
Coaching Corps (now known as Positive Coaching Alliance)
Awarded the Coach of the Year award in 2021
Cougar Wall of Fame
California State University San Marcos
Inducted into the Cougar Wall of Fame
Outstanding Senior
California State University San Marcos
Recognized as Outstanding Senior
Video Features
Watch these featured videos highlighting key moments and achievements.
Game Changer of the Year 2021
Manchester City Young Leaders
CSUSM Feature
Coaching Impact Story
More Highlights
Cougar Wall of Fame
CSUSM, 2018
Inducted into the prestigious Cougar Wall of Fame at California State University San Marcos.
MOJO: Time Out with Coach
Featured interview discussing coaching philosophy, personal journey, and impact on youth development.
Outstanding Senior at CSUSM
2017
Recognized as Outstanding Senior, celebrating academic excellence and campus leadership.
"There is no way we would be here today, or even in this world, without a community. Regardless of where we come from, what we have been through, our past does not define us. I came to CSUSM not knowing one person, and I now have a whole village beside me."