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Covina Football Coach Teaches Life Lessons Beyond The Field
From a brand partner: Known as Coach Citos, Gerald W. Marinez teaches respect, perseverance and life skills through football.
Covina, California — Behind every thriving student is someone who believed in them. To celebrate these mentors, Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to spotlight the educators, coaches and role models supporting the next generation.
This submission comes from Lisa Marinez, who nominated Gerald w Marinez aka Coach Citos. Know someone who should be recognized? Click here to nominate them to be featured on Patch.
What is the mentor, coach or educator’s name?
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Gerald w Marinez aka Coach Citos.
What is your relationship to them?
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How have they made an impact?
Not just a football coach, but a great mentor, teaching these young men life skills, respect, tenacity, endurance and the keys to success.
What are three words that best describe them?
Passion, caring, goal-driven.
Thank you for all you do, Coach Citos!
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