Pac-12 Perspective

A four time NCAA All-America, two time US Olympic Festival Champion from UArizona talks about his journey from athlete to fashion. Percy talks about his success after college and shares his views on the current state of the world. He tells us how important it is for him and his wife to have open and honest conversations with their children about the injustices Black people are still faced with today. Check out Elevee Lifestyle on IG here, https://www.instagram.com/eleveelifestyle/ .

Stanford AD Bernard Muir knows the importance of having a mentor and being comfortable in your own skin. Bernard is committed to lending his ears and his platform as a mentor and AD to promote a lasting change.

Please read Bernard Muir's Open Letter here: https://gostanford.com/news/2020/6/1/an-open-letter-to-the-stanford-athletics-family.aspx

Coach Karl Dorrell talks about the transition from coaching in the NFL back to college football. Coach explains the importance of player development, mentorship and getting back to football.

First-Year Coach Jimmy Lake speaks with Mike Yam and Nigel Burton about the current state of the world. Coach Lake talks about the importance of "non-football" meetings that promote honest conversations about life with his players and coaches. He tells us about a recent zoom meeting with his players and how he's reminding them to using their voice and exercise their right to vote.

USC's QB 1 is ready to get back on the gridiron. Like many other players, Kedon's missing the locker-room. He shares why this chapter of his life could be called "The Re-evaluation Chapter". Kedon talks about how he's been throwing with his dad, his relationship with Coach Helton, and why he's proud to be a Trojan.

Cal women's basketball Head Coach Charmin Smith knows she is where she is supposed to be, guiding the next generation both on and off the court. Coach Smith tells us a story of how her Grandpa risked his life marching with Dr. King. She talks about what she’s doing to speak up, be bold and use her voice for other Black women and men to inspire and force the changes that this country needs. Coach reminds us, it is important to be authentic in how we show up for people and in what we stand for. “Black lives matter. We have had enough.” – Coach Charmin Smith

Arizona football's head coach Kevin Sumlin feels like his generation didn't do enough in regard to speaking out against racism and injustices that the black community has had had to endure for hundreds of years. Coach Sumlin strongly believes that this generation has the potential to create the change.

NBA great and former Sun Devil Byron Scott kept his promise to his mother by returning to ASU to earn his degree. He discusses racism and the importance that dialogue and education have in creating change.

While living through two pandemics, Colorado's K.D Nixon discusses how spreading love can create change.

Three years ago Cal Rugby's Robert Paylor suffered a horrendous injury in the 2017 National Championship and was told he would never walk again. In this time, Robert has earned his degree, is continuing to rehab out of paralysis and is an inspiration to all.