He is currently in the process of writing a book that will detail his journey, It Wont Make Sense On Paper.. Because of her ability to easily navigate difference, she spent many years on the foreign beat, travelling the world to cover the most important stories of our generation. 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. 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. Currently, LaVal is the Executive Director for Playworks leading the Southern California region. While working on the show, Lopez covered many controversial cases, including the parole hearing of John Lennons murderer. Sophey plays volleyball, basketball, track, cross country, yoga (if that counts) and has started to get into a few new sports recently due to the grant. Her favorite US Olympian and roll model is 1984 Gold Medalist, Florence Griffith. A member of the Philadelphia Phillies organization since 2001, Jon Joaquin has held the position as Director, Youth Baseball Development since February 2015. Currently, Walsh Jennings resides in Manhattan Beach with her husband and three children. The Foundations premiere and highly acclaimed granting program, Chargers Champions, has been providing grants to schools for physical fitness, nutrition and athletic improvements since 2001. Otherwise, its pure speculation and innuendo, and no one is going to declare someone ineligible without supporting evidence. If a position opens up within an organization, some employers ask their best employees if they know of anyone who is currently looking for a new job. 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. Joanne holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania. 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. Shes been a part of the program for 3 years now and she feels lucky to have been given a grant that gives inner city youth the opportunity to be exposed to so many different types of sports that they wouldnt have been able to do given their socioeconomic status. Lawrence Cann, is the Founder and CEO of Street Soccer USA, a leading organization in the use of sport for social change. He is an adjunct professor at Georgetown Universitys Graduate School of Sport Management. He is a graduate of Columbia University and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Prior to joining NBC4, Lopez had a successful, decade-long career at WPIX-TV in New York, where she served as a general assignment reporter and, later, a sports anchor. While not working, Lopez cherishes spending quality time with family and friends sharing stories with lots of good food and laughter. The Laureus research team then measures and proves the impact these programs are having on the health, education, employment and social cohesion of those youth. Liz Wolfson, the fourth child in a family of competitive athletes, was reared on a backyard basketball court where she learned how to use both hands for lay-ups and to never let her brothers knock her down. Here are just a few examples of wildly illegal recruiting scandals: 1. A former collegiate athlete, NCAA Division I assistant basketball coach and athletic administrator, Megan Kahn brings a vast perspective to the Alliance of Women Coaches. Additional works include the foundational booksIn Black and White: Race and Sports in America;The Business of Sports;andThe Business of Sports Agents. She manages company-wide philanthropic initiatives such as AEGs Season of Giving and also serves as co-chair of AEGs Womens Leadership Council. 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. Eric began his career at Verizon in November 2000 and has worked in various government affairs and legal functions since joining the company. 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. In 1992 in Barcelona, Janet defended her gold in the 800 freestyle and added a silver medal in the 400 freestyle. Jake has set a personal goal to become the first blind golfer to join the PGA golf tour. Julie also served on the Board of Directors for the WUSA (the professional womens soccer league) as the Player Representative. and in 2014 oversaw the clubs entrance into the WPSL. UIL hands down punishment for illegal recruitment at Lorenzo High School She was named Sportswoman of the Century byThe Potomac News, and Top Female Sports Figure of the Century from Virginia bySports Illustrated. She was a member of the 1980 and 1984 U.S. Olympic Teams, an alternate on the 1988 U.S. Olympic Team, a gold medalist in the 1983 Pan American Games, an eight-time national champion and a 14-time NCAA All-American. She also led the creation and execution of marketing strategies for milestone brand campaigns during the Barbie brands relaunch, such as Barbies 50th anniversary, I Can Be and See What Happens When You Play with Barbie. Julie is currently a reporter and analyst for ABC/ESPN, contributor and writer for espnW, director of her Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academies, motivational speaker, proud mother of two children, Isabel and Declan, and the best chocolate-chip pancake maker in the entire universe (source: Izzy and Dec). Married, with two children and two grandchildren, Dr. Ratey maintains a private practice in both Cambridge, Massachusetts and Los Angeles, California. She inherited her long legs from her school teacher mother, Marlean. Its all legal or maybe not. In 2008, Brendan received the Laureus Sport for Good Award, which recognizes individuals who make transformational contributions to society through sport, at the Laureus World Sports Awards in St. Petersburg, Russia. Theyve grown up in a youth system where its OK to build all-star teams. Originally from London, Sarah is an experienced and proven leader in the nonprofit sector, specializing in working for Community Arts Programs in urban areas. Her reputation as a Thought Leader invites frequent public discourse on issues of civic responsibility and social engagement. BOKS (Build Our Kids Success), which began as a small idea presented to a few moms in Natick, MA, has since grown to more than 2,500 enrolled schools! Dr. Julie Shaw, formerly the head womens basketball coach at the University of La Verne, has over 15 years of coaching experience, leadership development, team building, and diversity and inclusion advocacy. In addition to RBSS, Selema also produces and develops original content for the multi-platform media company Red Bull Media House. Previously, Joanne was the Vice President and Executive Director of Community Relations and 49ers Foundation for the San Francisco 49ers. She began working for Mad Rock Climbing as a product rep and brand ambassador which paved the way to further educating and immersing herself in the outdoor industry and the community. In addition, he has a non-profit, Sparking Life, with a mission to transform Americas sedentary lifestyle for the benefit of all. Keith was born, raised, and educated in South Central Los Angeles. During her eight year tenure, Benita oversaw of all WICT operations, programs and member services; tripled revenue and annual conference attendance; and doubled membership. Stiffer penalties passed . 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. In this position, Lazarus was a creative force behind these brands, successfully translating their business and marketing objectives into creative strategies that resonated with target audiences in meaningful ways. To further this objective, Joanne worked with team ownership to facilitate signature fundraising events and the donation of funds to non-profits that support the Foundations mission of keeping kids Safe, on Track and in School. In 2016, the Foundation donated $4 million to Bay Area charities, including a significant grant to support the expansion of the 49ers STEM Leadership Institute to Santa Clara High School, and has donated $40 million since its inception in 1991. Poll: How should HS coaches who illegally recruit be punished? Sophey Carbajal was born and raised in Long Beach, CA. Jake is not afraid to challenge himself or challenge others and has personally raised his expectations for his own life. Natalie Vie is a Team USA athlete competing on the FIE World Fencing Circuit since 2011. Bellevue High School's decorated head football coach, Butch Goncharoff, has been suspended and the team placed on probation after a broad investigation into illegal recruiting, an offseason . 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. Elite players are still transferring and gaining eligibility immediately by moving. Mallory is also being featured in The Current, a documentary produced by Make A Hero, a non-profit organization focused on inspiring individuals with disabilities to enjoy the freedom of adaptive sports. Vie has written about her athletic experiences for CNN, Huffington Post, People en Espaol, and in her blog SuperSonicNava.com. Finding work at Harvards Massachusetts Mental Center as an attendant, John was often assigned with caring for some of the most difficult patients, inspiring him to learn more about how to help those with mental health challenges. While at Gonzaga, Dr. Shaw completed her doctoral degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from UC Santa Barbara, served as an adjunct professor, and taught Diversity in Sports Organizations. She has been honored numerous times for her work on behalf of Title IX. At age 40 with a newborn in her arms, she thought it the perfect time to start up her dream project that would model for her children what it would mean to vision, create, struggle, and succeed. Catherine has coached at the adult level at Occidental College and as head coach forLA Villa FCs WPSL squad. She assumed the role of Executive Director on August 1, 2016. STOKED is a semi-finalist in the Non Profit Excellence Awards, voted to the NY 100 (100 most innovative businesses in NY), and Steve was named Social Entrepreneur of the Year by the National Black MBA Association. As an author, his most recent books areSport Matters: Leadership, Power, and the Quest for Respect in Sports;Negotiate Like the Pros: A Top Sports Negotiators Lessons for Making Deals, Building Relationships and Getting What You Want; andBeing Sugar Ray: The Life of Americas Greatest Boxer and First Celebrity Athlete.