Great Student Coach and a Real Winner

Last week’s post described the vital role which student coaches have played in our program over the past couple of decades. Each young person who has served in that capacity have brought their own unique qualities to the position. 

This past year, the East Scarlets were blessed to have 2018 graduate Jocelyn Paredes as one of our two student coaches. Jocelyn came to use without any previous experience in the game of basketball, but the impact she made on our group was profound.

Let it be said without hesitation that Jocelyn is one of the best student coaches we have ever had. Her level of maturity, respect, courtesy, and responsibility was off the charts. She took the initiative on multiple projects throughout the year and rarely had to be told what to do or how to do it. How many young people have that type of initiative!

She interacted with both students and adults in her characteristic sweet and engaging personality.

She was a key member of our team from start to finish!

Jocelyn in also a top notch student. During her time at East she undertook a rigorous college preparatory course of study and racked up an impressive grade point average. She has plans to return to her native state and enroll in Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers and study marine biology.

She is also a rock star in terms of school and community involvement including FFA, National Hispanic Honor Society, German club, and our school dance team. She has worked for her church and has held down part time employment.

Just this Spring she was honored by the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association by being named a recipient of the Chris Street Memorial Scholarship for her academic excellence and outstanding character.

Jocelyn is a Winner in the Game of Life!