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Author: Owen Yancher

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Transformative Coaching and Leadership

TCL Staff Spotlight: Sue Enquist 

April 28, 2025

When Sue Enquist was tapped by UCLA School of Education and Information Studies (Ed&IS) leaders to be an instructor for […]

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Natalie Ramirez Joins Texas State Track and Field Coaching Staff

April 14, 2025

It was the call Natalie Ramirez didn’t know she needed. Coming off an injury-riddled senior season with the UCLA Track […]

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Shea Pitts Elevated to Assistant Coaching Role with UCLA Football

April 8, 2025

For most football fans, the 2023 merger between the XFL and USFL—two professional leagues—may not have seemed all that consequential. […]

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From Culture Shock to Catalyst: How Ella Harris Helped Pave the Way for Future Student Athletes

April 8, 2025

When Ella Harris left England to row in the U.S., she wasn’t just switching teams—she was stepping into an entirely […]

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Mathew Rahban: TCL Graduate Counsels Los Angeles Area Fire Victims

March 19, 2025

Mathew Rahban grew up hiking the hills of Pacific Palisades, exploring the natural beauty that surrounded his West Los Angeles […]

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Jordan Genmark Heath: TCL Alum Launches International Sport Alliance

March 19, 2025

Over the past several decades, the popularity of American football has ballooned internationally. The NFL has hosted regular season games […]

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Student Spotlight: Brendan O’Shea Follows Successful Hoops Career as UCLA Strength Coach

December 4, 2024

Four years ago, Brendan O’Shea was working as a volunteer in Central Africa.  Fresh off a fruitful collegiate basketball career, […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Genny Tripler Bolsters Stanford Strength and Conditioning

November 21, 2024

An often overlooked member of athletic coaching staffs are strength and conditioning coaches.  Tasked with building up athlete stamina, directing […]

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Recommended Read: “The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance” by George Mumford

November 21, 2024

Mumford’s book delves into meditative techniques, mastering self-awareness by Chase Honaker About the author: An experienced teacher who combines mindfulness […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Paul Grattan Expands Coaching Role with Duquesne Football

November 20, 2024

The Duquesne football team has an unofficial mantra: “Dukes adjust.”  It’s a nod to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based program’s willingness to […]

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Alison Williams: TCL Grad Utilizes Leadership to Build The Dragon Academy

November 20, 2024

When considering the most punishing of sports, artistic swimming might not immediately come to mind. But consider factors like extended […]

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Course Spotlight: Sports in American Society

September 11, 2024

Professor Robert Mechikoff spurs lively discussions in new TCL class Should student athletes be paid beyond scholarships? Is the NCAA […]

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Ramsen Golpashin Returns to UCLA as Defensive Analyst

August 16, 2024

A familiar face will be back on the UCLA sideline at the Rose Bowl this fall.

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Lewis and Clark Football eyes Northwest Conference title with Daniel Fields at Defensive Coordinator

August 13, 2024

A future coaching career was on Daniel Fields’ radar from the jump. Raised on Oakland Raiders football, Fields’ grand-uncle, the […]

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Mackenzie Cole Promoted to Assistant Coaching Role with Duke Volleyball

July 27, 2024

Duke Volleyball assistant coach Mackenzie Cole could sense that her team needed a little pick-me-up.  The Blue Devils were heading […]

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Charisma Osborne: TCL student selected by WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury

July 2, 2024

Charisma Osbourne navigates bumpy road en route to first WNBA action

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Jerry Neuheisel: TCL alum excels as one of UCLA football’s top assistants

June 15, 2024

Neuheisel leads UCLA football tight ends It’s a Wednesday night in mid-January.  The NCAA football season ended weeks ago. College […]

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Alex Peros: Trash into Treasure

June 15, 2024

TCL alum takes advantage of leadership opportunity in biotech by Owen Yancher Leadership applications might not spring to mind when […]

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Alexander Johnson: TCL Student Signs with New York Giants

June 15, 2024

Johnson eyes coaching career post-playing days by Owen Yancher Alexander Johnson is no stranger to highs and lows. The UCLA […]

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Kondos Field challenges students’ preconceptions in Transformative Coaching and Leadership class

June 15, 2024

TCL Course Spotlight: Philosophies of Coaching

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Ramirez Helps Launch SALSA Club to Unite Latino Student Athletes

May 31, 2024

“Community building with some Latino flare” by Olivia Caesar When UCLA Professor of Education Tyrone Howard and his co-instructor Dr. […]

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TCL Student Patrick Cota Named 2024 USA Field Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee

May 26, 2024

Cota recognized for contributions in the U.S. and abroad Current Ohio State field hockey coach and Transformative Coaching and Leadership […]

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Karen Givvin bolsters TCL offerings with class on John Wooden

January 18, 2024

Professor Givvin brings new course on Wooden to Transformative Coaching and Leadership program Dubbed the ‘Wizard of Westwood,’ legendary UCLA […]

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Military Veterans thrive in Transformative Coaching and Leadership

January 15, 2024

U.S. Military Veterans thrive in Transformative Coaching and Leadership Finishing up his seventh year of service in the United States […]

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