Sam

I wish I could say that I was looking forward to starting my new job, but the truth was, I was nervous; I had no idea what I'd be walking into today. Coaching at Claremont High, I quickly discovered that the kids were grateful to be allowed to play the sport they loved. Some came from poorer backgrounds, where their family struggled to make ends meet; they didn't ask for much and rarely complained.

Brixton students were notorious for being self-entitled. Most came from money, not their ...