Natalie Ramirez Joins Texas State Track and Field Coaching Staff
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
For most football fans, the 2023 merger between the XFL and USFL—two professional leagues—may not have seemed all that consequential. […]
From Culture Shock to Catalyst: How Ella Harris Helped Pave the Way for Future Student Athletes
When Ella Harris left England to row in the U.S., she wasn’t just switching teams—she was stepping into an entirely […]
Mathew Rahban: TCL Graduate Counsels Los Angeles Area Fire Victims
Mathew Rahban grew up hiking the hills of Pacific Palisades, exploring the natural beauty that surrounded his West Los Angeles […]
Jordan Genmark Heath: TCL Alum Launches International Sport Alliance
Over the past several decades, the popularity of American football has ballooned internationally. The NFL has hosted regular season games […]
Transformative Coaching and Leadership Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Erin Powers
The late John Wooden recognized a close tie between coaching and teaching. “The coach is, first of all, a teacher,” […]
Student Spotlight: Brendan O’Shea Follows Successful Hoops Career as UCLA Strength Coach
Four years ago, Brendan O’Shea was working as a volunteer in Central Africa. Fresh off a fruitful collegiate basketball career, […]
Alumni Spotlight: Genny Tripler Bolsters Stanford Strength and Conditioning
An often overlooked member of athletic coaching staffs are strength and conditioning coaches. Tasked with building up athlete stamina, directing […]
Recommended Read: “The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance” by George Mumford
Mumford’s book delves into meditative techniques, mastering self-awareness by Chase Honaker About the author: An experienced teacher who combines mindfulness […]
Alumni Spotlight: Paul Grattan Expands Coaching Role with Duquesne Football
The Duquesne football team has an unofficial mantra: “Dukes adjust.” It’s a nod to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based program’s willingness to […]
Alison Williams: TCL Grad Utilizes Leadership to Build The Dragon Academy
When considering the most punishing of sports, artistic swimming might not immediately come to mind. But consider factors like extended […]
Course Spotlight: Sports in American Society
Professor Robert Mechikoff spurs lively discussions in new TCL class Should student athletes be paid beyond scholarships? Is the NCAA […]
Ramsen Golpashin Returns to UCLA as Defensive Analyst
A familiar face will be back on the UCLA sideline at the Rose Bowl this fall.
Lewis and Clark Football eyes Northwest Conference title with Daniel Fields at Defensive Coordinator
A future coaching career was on Daniel Fields’ radar from the jump. Raised on Oakland Raiders football, Fields’ grand-uncle, the […]
Mackenzie Cole Promoted to Assistant Coaching Role with Duke Volleyball
Duke Volleyball assistant coach Mackenzie Cole could sense that her team needed a little pick-me-up. The Blue Devils were heading […]
Charisma Osborne: TCL student selected by WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury
Charisma Osbourne navigates bumpy road en route to first WNBA action
Jerry Neuheisel: TCL alum excels as one of UCLA football’s top assistants
Neuheisel leads UCLA football tight ends It’s a Wednesday night in mid-January. The NCAA football season ended weeks ago. College […]
Alex Peros: Trash into Treasure
TCL alum takes advantage of leadership opportunity in biotech by Owen Yancher Leadership applications might not spring to mind when […]
Alexander Johnson: TCL Student Signs with New York Giants
Johnson eyes coaching career post-playing days by Owen Yancher Alexander Johnson is no stranger to highs and lows. The UCLA […]
Kondos Field challenges students’ preconceptions in Transformative Coaching and Leadership class
TCL Course Spotlight: Philosophies of Coaching
Ramirez Helps Launch SALSA Club to Unite Latino Student Athletes
“Community building with some Latino flare” by Olivia Caesar When UCLA Professor of Education Tyrone Howard and his co-instructor Dr. […]
TCL Student Patrick Cota Named 2024 USA Field Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
Cota recognized for contributions in the U.S. and abroad Current Ohio State field hockey coach and Transformative Coaching and Leadership […]
Karen Givvin bolsters TCL offerings with class on John Wooden
Professor Givvin brings new course on Wooden to Transformative Coaching and Leadership program Dubbed the ‘Wizard of Westwood,’ legendary UCLA […]
Military Veterans thrive in Transformative Coaching and Leadership
U.S. Military Veterans thrive in Transformative Coaching and Leadership Finishing up his seventh year of service in the United States […]