UNDERREPRESENTED ATHLETICS
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Mainstream media predominantly markets sports that are highly profitable, prioritizing ROI over equal representation of all athletic programs. With our origins rooted in supporting the wrestling community, we at BWC have expanded our focus to promote funding for several other underrepresented athletics. We believe in taking action to generate higher visibility for programs that may not have access to the same resources as mainstream sports. Wrestling, volleyball, field hockey, water polo, and badminton are a few among the athletic programs that often struggle to support continuous growth and development in our schools and local communities.
At BWC, we aim to prioritize fundraising strategies to fill this funding gap and give student-athletes who are part of URAs the ability to practice the sports they love with top tier equipment, coaching, competition funding, and potential scholarship opportunities.
Please join us in supporting our efforts to make a measurable difference in the lives of our students and our community! BWC is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit recognized by the IRS, tax ID #83-3683962.
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BWC AT A GLANCE
A Distinct Identity
We know our strength at BWC lies not only in the words we stand by, but most importantly through the actions we take. In 2018, our organization realized that by working together with local businesses, we could bolster the sport of wrestling by providing training resources, financial support, and equipment donations. With our initial success in establishing training opportunities for the local wrestling community in Morgan Hill, we are excited to expand our commitment to other URAs facing similar challenges.
This year, we are looking to partner with local businesses, venture capitalists, and individuals in order to source funding for various needs, such as equipment, tournament fees, travel expenses, coaching support, and scholarships. Embracing our bias for action, we are eager to champion many more athletic programs to come!
“Every man is guilty of all the good he did not do.”
-Voltaire
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MEET THE TEAM
BWC Organization
JOEL VALENCIA
Co-Founder
Joel was inspired by his daughter's desire to help create a level playing field among underrepresented sports. A field where these athletic communities have opportunities similar to those of mainstream sports. Together they co-founded Bulldog Wrestling Club Inc., now known as BWC.
NYLA VALENCIA
Co-Founder
Nyla co-founded BWC with the vision and drive to improve upon the resources available to underrepresented athletics in the community. Our focus is on developing the organization with integrity while furthering these underrepresented sports.
CARRIE ZHOU
Executive Board Member
With extensive experience in operations and analytics work, Carrie is an integral part of our team. She is a California native and a graduate of UCLA, her background also includes leading operations at multiple technology companies in the valley.
ERNIE LOPEZ
Executive Board Member
Experienced, trustworthy, fun. These are just a few of the ways coworkers describe this invaluable member of our team. Ernie is truly a joy to be around and makes it a pleasure to come to work every single day.
