StreetSquash parents are critical to each child’s progress in StreetSquash from middle school through college. From attending weekend practices, team outings, college seminars, and tournaments, parental involvement is essential to the StreetSquash model.
Anna Chang-Overton & Thomas Overton
Parents of Thomas Overton III, Class of 2025
“StreetSquash matured him. He got to travel, he got to meet a lot of new people, learn a lot of new things. It’s not just the sport itself—everything that came with it worked for him and worked for us.”
Sandra Vargas
Mother of Gabriela Vargas, Class of 2025
“StreetSquash helped her understand what she was looking for. It was personal. It was one-on-one. They really gave her the attention she needed.”
Shamika Anderson
Mother of Maurice Anderson, Class of 2025
“If I ever felt like I couldn’t help Maurice, I knew I could always call StreetSquash and someone would support him with whatever he needed.”
Lucia Leal
Mother of Janae Anguiano-Garcia, Class of 2025
“She surprised me. She used to be kind of lazy in general, but by the end, she had changed a lot. She said, ‘If I’m in StreetSquash, I have responsibilities.’”
What Other Caregivers Say:
“I’m a very thankful and happy parent for having my child enrolled in the StreetSquash program. My son has grown so much as a student, player and teenager within it. However, the most notorious improvement was seen once he started receiving his tutoring sessions. I’m very thankful with his tutor. They have built a great student – tutor relationship.“
–Silvia Beltran, Mother of Osiris ’25
“StreetSquash is such a great place where the kids are thriving. For me, the reason to be involved is that my kids are doing so well and I want to give back. StreetSquash is a safe place and they are great at keeping the kids active and involved.“
–Sunita Budhiraja, Mother of Karan ’18 and Kiran ’17, Chair of Parents Board
“I’ve always felt it is important to be involved where my kids are involved, and StreetSquash has proven to be an excellent program.“
–Eileen Gibson, Mother of Ernesto ’10, Aunt of Cameron ’16
“I love that StreetSquash helps a lot of children who would not have the opportunity to go to college. The program is excellent because it motivates kids to do something positive and give back. They learn all they can accomplish with hard work and the support of people behind them.”
–Chandra Hicks-James, Mother of Justin ’17, Secretary of Parents Board
“The parents are warm and inviting. I have never been a part of a community like this before. It’s been wonderful to find extra parenting support and networking opportunities.“
–Karen Coles, Mother of Destnie ’20