Gina Castaneda – Aztecas Youth Soccer Program

Posted by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Nov 17, 2025 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Exploring Monterey Bay, Health & Wellness, Local, Wellness | 0

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Gina Castaneda - Aztecas Youth Soccer Program

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Join Exploring Monterey Bay host Mathilde Rand in conversation with Gina Castaneda, Deputy Probation Officer and the head coach of the Aztecas Youth Soccer Program.

Educators know that students who are hungry have difficulties learning. Gina experienced this first hand and this experience guided her in the way she lives her life. She inspires youth to reach higher. Truly a model for all of us. Join us, she will inspire you, too!

Contact info:
Gina.Castaneda@santacruzcountyca.gov
Aztecas Soccer Academy at PO Box 1028, Watsonville, CA 95076

About The Author

Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn

Mathilde Rand: December of 2008, I became part of the First Person Singular Team at KUSP (at that point we were five). During the last months of KUSP in 2016, I was the last hold-out. Now I am providing the same 2-minute program at KSQD, Community Radio, because I wholeheartedly believe in giving community members a voice. I am also the treasurer at KSQD. LAURIE CORN: I am attracted to the process of reducing a meaningful story or opinion to 90 seconds. I am a writer, so editing and honing a piece is a special love of mine. I have joined Mathilde Rand as co-producer of First Person Singular, and I encourage you to share your commentary on the air. This is community radio at its best.