Coach Sims

Berkeley, Calif. -- Being a head coach at Berkeley High isn't just about Xs and Os—it's about life. Last year one of Fred Sims' players was sadly murdered. This year the freshman squad is showing little respect for themselves and the chain of command. Practice isn't just about showing and lacing 'em up in the locker room—it's about being mentally prepared for their opponent and for life.

Track in the City

Richmond, Calif. -- Here are a series of articles written by Robert Rogers and myself about a track team that was given $17,000 to compete in the Junior Olympics. The city council voted to give the team the money so they could charter a bus to New Orleans, La.

Soccer Pipeline for Education

Richmond, Calif. -- Here's a story I wrote about a soccer club with more than 300 Latino kids. Their goal is to introduce college to everyone even if their athleticism isn't MLS-like.

MLB Pitchers Wow School Children

Richmond, Calif. -- I made this small video of Oakland A's All-Star starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez and reliever Fautino De Los Santos sign autographs while school children received free school supplies. My hero, Robert Rogers, wrote the story.

The Connection Between Harvard U. and Richmond, Calif.

Richmond, Calif. -- A photo of mine ran in the journalism review magazine Nieman Reports. Bob Calo, my hyperlocal website professor, wrote the story.

Richmond Oilers Make Bay Area News

Richmond, Calif. -- Here's how a story I wrote ran in SFGate. Ashley Hopkinson took the dope photo.

Season in Review

Richmond, Calif. -- I made this Flash animation to share all the photos my classmates had taken over the football season.