By GABRIEL CANTU
TSTC Communications
Texas State Technical College Auto Collision and Management Technology instructor and program director Jose Vasquez has made a profound impact not only on his students, but also as a coach and mentor outside of his job at TSTC.
Vasquez has coached area youth in the nonprofit Los Fresnos Falcons Little League, where he is also board president, for 10 years. He has also coached basketball, flag football, soccer and volleyball at the Boys and Girls Club of Los Fresnos for two years.
He said his purpose was to give back to his hometown and spend quality time with his children.
“For me, it was important to see the area youth succeed in life — especially my four children,” he said. “My goal has been to help the Little League players enhance their athletic skills and translate that into school. As for my children, I wanted to help build their sportsmanship skills.”
Vasquez said mentoring youth can be instrumental in their development and success.
“As a Little League coach, the players rely on my knowledge when they are on the playing field,” he said. “The greatest tool I offer is telling them that they can succeed.
That is a significant component in their development that will lead to positive behavior. In turn, it leads to a great education, staying out of trouble, and dependability. These characteristics can make them successful.”
Vasquez said many parents have expressed gratitude for his mentorship of their children.
“The parents have said they are impressed with the skills that their children have developed,” he said. “It gives me a great sense of gratification as a coach and mentor.”
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