Final 2021 Impact Report - Flipbook - Page 20
2021 COACH OF THE YEAR
MEET SAWAN DOUGE
Hometown:
What's your go to sneaker?
Brooklyn, NY
Go to sneaker would have to be my Jordan 8s.
Where did you go to school?
Brooklyn College is where I finished. I started at
the University of Hartford then attended
Kingsborough Community College.
What's your favorite food?
Pizza or mac and cheese. I can't pick between
the two!
Tell us about your daily routine.
My daily routine consists of waking up and
having a big glass of water, followed by some
coffee after I shower and brush my teeth. Then I
usually bother my older sisters before I leave the
house, and I always listen to either some music
or a podcast when I head to work.
Which programs are you a part of at
Kids in the Game?
I am the Site Coordinator for KIPP Gerard afterschool, a recess and PE coach at The Portfolio
School, and I'm a basketball coach as a part of
Saturday Night Lights.
How do you like to get active?
I like to play basketball, do some boxing, or go
for long walks.
What's a fun fact most people don't
know about you?
I worked in a school for children with autism as a
para or 1:1. My kids were always nonverbal, so I
really felt like a mind reader.
Who is your favorite athlete and why?
Michael Strahan and Tim Duncan. My
introduction to football and basketball was by
watching those two. I modeled my game after
them as well — Strahan’s intensity and leadership
on the field and Duncan’s poise and composure
on the court.
What’s one piece of advice you would
give your younger self?
Trust and believe in yourself. You are amazing
even when it does not feel like you are.
