by Jose Melecio | Aug 31, 2026 | Blog, Soldier Coach of the Month
For Debbie Mora, coaching is another way to serve. A U.S. Army veteran, military spouse, cybersecurity leader, and basketball coach, Mora has spent more than two decades leading teams and helping others grow. Today, she brings those experiences to the basketball...
by Jose Melecio | Jul 30, 2026 | Blog, Soldier Coach of the Month
Marine Corps veteran Captain Tim Howard didn’t grow up as the star athlete. He never played competitive high school soccer and never imagined that one day coaching would become one of the most meaningful ways he could continue serving others. What began as a...
by Olivia Cameron | Jun 30, 2026 | Blog, Soldier Coach of the Month
High School Offensive Coordinator and DLine Coach Tony Spinosa has spent more than three decades proving that great coaching is about far more than wins and losses. A retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, longtime football coach, and former strength and conditioning...
by Olivia Cameron | May 29, 2026 | Blog, Soldier Coach of the Month
For more than three decades, Richard “Cowboy” Peterson has embodied what it means to lead through service. A veteran of both the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army National Guard, Peterson most recently retired as a teacher and coach...
by Olivia Cameron | Apr 29, 2026 | Blog, Soldier Coach of the Month
Great coaches don’t just build athletes, they build people. For Soldiers To Sidelines, that mission comes to life through April’s Soldier Coach of the Month, Kristopher Alvarez, whose journey from the field to military service and back again has shaped a...
by Olivia Cameron | Mar 30, 2026 | Blog, Soldier Coach of the Month
Jose Melecio’s coaching journey started at just 16 years old, running practices, organizing teams, and discovering a passion that would shape the rest of his life. Decades later, after serving in the United States Air Force and building a career in federal leadership,...
