Game Changer: Gabriel Kotto's Impact on Youth Tennis at VCU
Document Type
Video
Original Date
2024
Date of Submission
March 2025
Abstract
This video explores the transformative impact of Gabriel Kotto’s coaching and mentorship within the youth tennis programs at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Mary and Frances Youth Center in the Division of Community Engagement. Through structured training and community engagement, Kotto has fostered an environment encouraging young athletes to develop technical skills, personal discipline, and a lifelong appreciation for the sport. The video highlights his instructional approach, illustrating community-based sports initiatives' broader social and developmental benefits.
Streaming Media
Is Part Of
VCU Division of Community Engagement
Recommended Citation
Hamilton, A. (Video Producer). (2024). Game Changer: Gabriel Kotto's Impact on Youth Tennis at VCU [Spotlight video]. Mary and Frances Youth Center. https://youtu.be/dGOtFGUTDKM. Featuring G. Kotto.
Comments
In this interview, meet Gabriel Kotto, a dedicated tennis coach at the Mary and Frances Youth Center. Gabriel shares his journey from Cameroon to the United States, where he has cultivated a lifelong passion for sports. After a career in international relations, he found his calling in coaching, helping young players develop their skills on and off the tennis court.