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GANAS! Leading from the Heart
by Ganas Podcast
A podcast about people sharing their stories about giving it ganas(desire) to accomplish their goals.
Episodes
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Terry Espinosa: Going to the Mat for the Trojans
Few coaches have made more of an impact on Alisal High School sports than Terry Epinosa, who led the Trojan wrestling team to four league championships and the 1975 Central Coast Section Title before coaching the softball team to four league titles. He also served as the school’s athletic…
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Roberto Rodríguez: A Daily Inspiration for Alisal Youth
Born in Michoacán, México, Roberto Rodriguez-Flores came to Salinas at age 7, his father and grandfather part of the Bracero Program for temporary workers to labor in the fields. Following his graduation from Alisal High School he faced a crossroads — work in the fields cutting lettuce or attend...
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Willie Barcena: Laying Down the Truth on Stage
Willie Barcena is one of the sharpest minds in comedy, using universal material that appeals to a wide audience. His security guard, plumber, roofer and limo driver gigs gave him a background for his humor about everyday life. His 12 “Tonight Show” appearances are among the most among any…
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Jason Ludwig: Helping Underprivileged Youth Through Basketball
Proving that great coaches do more than blow whistles and plan strategy, Jason Ludwig strives to make an even greater impact off the court. As an assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of Santa Clara, Ludwig has helped the program to five winning records and coached 11 all-conference...
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Rob Bishop: Learning Leadership on the Court
As athletic director and vice principal at Palma School in Salinas for the last five years, Rob Bishop brings vast leadership experience – much of it on the basketball court. Bishop is the former head basketball coach at California State University, Monterey Bay, overseeing all aspects of the...
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Art Hunsdorfer: For the Love of the Game
A high school administrator with a history of coaching and guiding kids for more than three decades, Art Hunsdorfer bleeds the purple and gold of Salinas High School. Over the course of 33 years at SHS, he has served as director of athletics, academic guidance counselor, head baseball coach, and...
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Jean Ashen: Giving it Her All for the Viking Spirit
Jean Ashen has seen many athletes come through North Salinas in her 30-plus years as athletic director, and has affected each and every one of them in at least some small way. Perhaps the most respected athletic director in Salinas history, Ashen won the Athletic Director of the Year award from...
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Brian Vasquez: Coming Home to Change a Culture
Former Everett Alvarez High School Eagle Brian Vazquez returned to the campus where he earned a Division I athletic scholarship in 2004 – becoming the new Athletic Director in 2017. Knowing he had one of the deepest pools of athletic talent in the city, Vazquez set out to change the culture of…
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Matthew Briney: The Six Pillars of Good Character
Matt Briney was “feeling pumped” in 2019 when he accepted the job as athletic director at Salinas’ newest school Rancho San Juan High School. After teaching and coaching at Everett Alvarez for 8 years, the Southern California native joined the Trailblazers. Sportsmanship is the top priority at...
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Sunil Smith: Service to the Community Through Youth
Georgia-born Sunil Smith has made his mark in Salinas — on and off the football field. He began his coaching career at Alisal High School by transforming a dismal program into an annual contender. An Educational Specialist at Alisal High School for 16 years, he is currently on faculty in the...
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Ricardo Cabrera: Changing Lives Through the Power of Education
Richard Cabrera found the idea of putting college into the minds of migrant kids invigorating, so he built his career in education around it. A migrant student himself, the Salinas native once turned down a bilingual teaching position in Los Angeles to inspire others in his hometown, shaping the...
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Ollie Lowe: For the Love of His Community
Raised by a single mother in crime-ridden Inglewood before moving to East Salinas at age 6, Ollie Lowe believes in creating a brighter future for today’s youth. A successful businessman as founder of Lowe Packaging Group in Salinas, Lowe runs the annual Operation Give Back Toy Drive. The group’s...
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Art Berlanga: Service to the Community Through Youth
One of the most decorated coaches in Central Coast history, Art Berlanga (known simply as “Coach B”) lays out his philosophy on life and how to empower people in the best-selling book “The Impact of Influence.”
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Nick Witherill: From a Basketball Court to a Soccer game board
Turning his passion for sports into a career as an entrepreneur, Nick Witherill is the founder and owner of Biñho, an interactive board game inspired by soccer. Currently a one-man show, Witherill is in charge of marketing, manufacturing, product design, supply chain, fulfillment, branding,...
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Griselda Ramirez: Overcoming Obstacles to Reach the Top
As a woman in the male-dominated world of sports broadcasting, Griselda Ramirez reached great heights in her professional career. Born in Salinas to Mexican parents, Ramirez graduated from Alisal High and Santa Clara University before earning a Master’s from Columbia University’s Graduate School…
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Jesse Pruitt: Inspiring athletes down on “The Farm”
A native of Pomona, Stanford men’s basketball assistant coach Jesse Pruitt has lived in the Bay Area the last 10 years. Prior to his arrival on The Farm, he served eight seasons on the staff at Santa Clara, where the team saw success on the court and in the classroom. During his tenure, all 19...
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Tony Farmer: Basketball Leads to a Global Journey
Tony Farmer was never a professional superstar, but he was the ultimate professional in his 16 years in the NBA and beyond. The 6-foot, 9-inch power forward played for Golden State, Charlotte, Miami), but also spent time with the CBA, ABA and overseas in France, Italy, Russia and Puerto Rico.…
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Haley Jones: A Rising Superstar in our midst
Only a junior at Stanford, Haley Jones has already had a stellar career. And her star continues to rise. A 2019 graduate of Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose, the Santa Cruz native was rated the No. 1 player in the country according to both ESPN HoopGurlz and Prospects Nation. She became…
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Ruben Pizarro: Be the Change You Wish to See in the World
Domingo and Lucila Pizarro immigrated from Durango, Mexico, so their children could have a better life. With values and vision instilled in him by his parents, Ruben Pizarro has done them proud. Turning to higher education to ensure his future, Pizarro earned a degree in sociology at UC Santa...
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Jerod Haase: Striving for Excellence On and Off the Court
Jarod Haase’s life is built around basketball. Following one season playing for rival California in 1992-’93, the South Lake Tahoe native transferred to Kansas, where he starred in the powerhouse program. In 1997 he became the Jayhawks’ Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and later earned a…
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Justin Clymo: Broadcasting the value of sports
Understanding and promoting the value of sports in society, Justin Clymo serves as director of athletics, world religions teacher, dorm head and boys basketball coach at Stevenson School in Pebble Beach. He also broadcasts his own podcast “Why Sports?” that highlights athletics and being part of…
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Maddie Campbell: Overcoming Obstacles to reveal Glory
Holding every meaningful hoop record for her alma mater Clovis West High, Maddie Campbell overcame a series back injury to earn her way into the USC women’s basketball lineup. The psychology major would like to pursue a master’s degree and eventually pursue a career that involves working with...
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Julio Sanchez: Giving Local Kids an Opportunity to Play Soccer for more than Kicks
With a mission of developing players through commitment and discipline, El Camino Futbol Club has been an integral part of player development since 2017 in tradition-rich Salinas, Calif. Julio Sanchez serves as president of ECFC, creating new opportunities for area youth, providing a pathway for...
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Chris Young: An L.A. Hoop Legend changes lives on and off the court
Chris Young’s passion in the community is reflected through the development of basketball players on and off the court. The former Cal State Los Angeles standout thrives on creating, coordinating, producing and managing exciting and interesting basketball events, leagues, tournaments and games.…
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Dr. Melinda Silva-Llanes: Promoting Health, Wellness and Anti-aging Techniques
With a focus on early detection, prevention and treatment of age-related diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, Dr. Melinda Silva-Llanes stands behind a goal to help patients with issues of sleep, sex, energy, mood, stamina, weight, hair and skin. Believing in personalized care with…
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José Ángel Apodaca: Promoting International and National Sporting events throughout Mexico
José Ángel Apodaca has a dream job, traveling the world and making deals to bring sports teams to different international competitions. Through Servicios Deportivos Profesionales (SDP), Apodaca promotes international and national sporting events, but also offers a space for fun and sports...
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Henry Bibby: Learning Under Legendary Coach John Wooden
Henry Bibby made a career out of winning. An All-America guard for the UCLA basketball team, Bibby won three straight national titles at UCLA under legendary coach John Wooden, nicknamed the “Wizard of Westwood.” The starting point guard on the team, Bibby was instrumental in leading the team to…
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Ramón Silva: Bringing the Art of Folklórico Dance to the masses
Ramón Silva describes dance as an “essential” part of his life, but wasn’t able to formally train until he attended Hartnell College as a young adult. So he made it his mission to make sure local kids, especially from East Salinas, can dance regardless of ability to pay. Twenty-five years ago he...
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Gregg Downer: Coaching Basketball at a High School Powerhouse
Named “Best Basketball Coach in Pennsylvania” by USA Today, Gregg Downer has coached 70 players who went on to play at the college and professional levels, including NBA MVP Kobe Bryant (1996). Downer is an inductee in three sports hall of fames in Pennsylvania and is among the most successful...
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Dan Burns: Leading One of the Largest School Districts in Northern California
Named superintendent of SUHSD in 2017, Dan Burns has led the district to several success stories, including offering free meals to all students regardless of their income levels, as well as having the largest graduating class in the history of the SUHSD, eclipsing the $45 million amount for...
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Bob Cantu: A Successful Leader of Young Men
Known as a top college recruiter and defensive specialist, Paso Robles native Bob Cantu spent 12 seasons at USC as an assistant coach, associate head coach and interim head coach. He recruited and/or coached 14 NBA players, including five who were selected in the first round of the NBA Draft. He...
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta: Monterey County’s Favorite Son Dedicated to Public Service
Before becoming a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Jimmy Panetta volunteered for active duty in 2007 and was deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He worked with Special Forces units and was awarded the Bronze Star. Upon returning home to the Central Coast,...
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Jon Gordon: The Power of Positive Leadership in Sports
A graduate of Cornell University who holds a Masters in teaching from Emory University, Jon Gordon is an American author and speaker on the topics of leadership, culture, sales and teamwork. Through his training/consulting company, Gordon’s principles have been widely used by numerous Fortune 500...
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Will Henry: Former All-America Football Player finds new glory helping homeless
A wide receiver and track star at Arroyo Grande High School in the 1980s, Will Henry broke records for most receiving yards (1,136) and touchdowns (9) during the team’s 1987 state championship season. Named to the prestigious all-America team, Henry went on to play football and run track at…
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Alma Medina: Empowering the Underrepresented
Over a 20-year-plus career as a pro-bono attorney, Alma Silva has worked with La Raza and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, served as an associate with the law firm Connerton, Ray, and Simon, and has served two terms as an alumni representative to Stanford’s El Centro Chicano...
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Francisco Silva: From the Fields of Salinas to the Youngest Latino General Counsel
The youngest of seven children, Francisco was born in Sonora, Mexico, with the family migrating to Salinas when he was 4 years old. Like his siblings, Francisco was expected to work in the agricultural fields alongside his parents, who taught their children the value of hard work and education....
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John Devine: Chronicling stories of local athletes for 40 years
A graduate of King City High School and Hartnell College in Salinas, John Devine has built a stellar career as a sports journalist in his own backyard. A local icon when it comes to sports information, with more than 12,000 followers on Twitter, Devine keeps generations of local sports fans...
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Jim Rear: Legendary Coach Changing Lives in the 93905
Named Coach of the Year nine times and Monterey County Coach of the Year six times, Jim Rear compiled a combined 394 wins at Alisal and Alvarez high schools. He was selected to the Gatorade Coaches Care National Honor Roll in 1995 and was inducted into both the Alisal High Hall of Fame and…
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Keenan Fitzmorris: Playing Basketball with Heart and Passion
Called “a big-time shooter with length,” Stanford’s 7-foot center Keenan Fitzmorris sets big-time goals both on and off the court.
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Julio Gil: Entrepreneurship at its Best — a Product of 93905
A product of East Salinas, Julio Gil used his creative talents to build a thriving small business in his hometown. A model of entrepreneurship, Central Coast Sign and Design specializes in graphic design, logos, vehicle wraps and signs.
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Amparo Saldaña: The Power of Public Service and Leading from the Heart
Dedicated to shaping today’s youth into tomorrow’s leaders, Amparo Saldana emphasizes the importance of hard work and education. As a teacher, mentor, coach and board member for Gil Basketball Academy in Salinas, she is directly involved in bettering her community.
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Marcus Floyd: Balancing D-1 Athlete Responsibilities and Social Change
A top sprinter and triple jumper, Marcus Floyd finished the indoor track season as Stanford’s No. 5 freshman of all time. He plans to major in architectural engineering and pursue a career as an architect, while continuing as a force for social change while improving opportunities for people of...
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Isael “Isa” Silva: Wolf Way: Reaching High and Moving Forward
Isa Silva became Stanford University’s top recruit this year as a 6-foot-3, 175-pound senior point guard from Jesuit High School in Carmichael. Proud of his Latino heritage, the grandson of a bracero immigrant embraces the social media hashtag #wolfway, a nod to how wolves can positively impact…
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Dr. Gloria Sanchez: Daughter of Migrant Worker Bridging The Cultural Divide
Dr. Gloria Sanchez specializes in family medicine, and is a member of UCLA’s Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture, working to increase the number of Latino doctors in the U.S.
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David Estrada: From the fields of the Salinas Valley to the MLS
David Estrada is the most famous soccer player in Salinas history, earning many MLS awards as a professional — including Humanitarian of the Year.
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Pastor Artis L. Smith: Resistance and faith: Leading in a time of turmoil
The Rev. Artis Smith has served the community of East Salinas for the last 15 years as pastor of New Hope Baptist Church. Dedicated to servanthood and discipleship, the Rev. Artis Smith joined New Hope Baptist Church in 1999 as Associate Minister, installed as pastor in 2005. During that time he...
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Jerome "JYD" Williams: Giving today’s youth opportunities to thrive
Former NBA star Jerome Williams (1996-2005) supports youth through the game of basketball, as a global ambassador and president of The Young3 tournaments.
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Eva Gil-Silva: ‘Completing the circle’ by empowering young people
Eva Gil-Silva is a first-generation college graduate (Stanford University), teacher, mentor, mother of three and co-founder of Gil Basketball Academy in Salinas.
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