YALD. The Podcast (hosted by Aldo B. Martin).
Nestled in the Washington Heights neighborhood in NYC, is a group of people that aim to empower their surrounding community. The organization is called YALD and providing young people with the skills and confidence that they need to achieve their dreams is the mission. YALD has been serving their community for over a decade. There is a lot more behind the scenes than just football games on Saturdays.
YALD. The Podcast (hosted by Aldo B. Martin).
The Legacy (part 1)
Today we speak with Fernando Portilla. He also goes by the name Coach Fern. He's been affiliated with YALD for the past several years. He talks to us about how he joined the program and why. Carlos tells us a little bit about the process of selecting a new coach into the program, and how Fernando fit the mold. Fernando tells us about his passion for coaching youth sports and how the environment that YALD had already established made it a very easy transition for him.
For more information, visit YALD.org
Other Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin
Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years
The Reclamation
The Fatherhood Project
Jammin' on the One