12/16/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 12/16/2025 11:13
Kinesiology major Angela Escobar '27 spent her fall teaching students as an assistant soccer coach through an organization hosted by Austin FC's nonprofit foundation.
December 16, 2025
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This fall, kinesiology major Angela Escobar '27 served as an assistant soccer coach for Verde Leaders, a youth development program hosted by Austin FC's 4ATX Foundation. Verde Leaders teaches Austin-area middle school students social-emotional learning, leadership, and communication skills through free after-school soccer training. In her role, Escobar coached students during scrimmages and taught drills that connected soccer to social-emotional learning. She encouraged students to take an active part in their community and provided them with the hope needed to achieve their goals, all while building crucial skills toward achieving her goal of becoming a professional athletic trainer after graduation.