Up2Us Sports Field Champion Coaches Sergio Mangallenes, Frank Martinez, and Hugo Lopez were three of five Dodgers Dreamteam coaches named a 2024 Dodgers Dreamteam Coach of the Year earlier in September by the LA Dodgers Foundation (LADF).
The awards seek to recognize coaches who have made a positive impact in the lives of Dodgers Dreamteam players both on and off the field.
Read more about Sergio, Frank and Hugo below and see what they had to say about what this honor means to them.
See the Dodgers Foundation announcement here.
Coach Sergio Magallanes
Served: March 2024 - August 2024
Dodgers Dreamteam Site: Edward Vincent Park - City of Inglewood
“Being on the field at Dodger Stadium was unbelievable and an honor. To be recognized by my community not only for the baseball lessons but also the life lessons that I am showing the youth of Inglewood through baseball. I'd like to thank Up2Us Sports for giving me the opportunity to be a Field Champion and giving me the tools I need to succeed and pass on to my players so they can succeed.”
Coach Frank Martinez
Served: March 2024 - August 2024
Dodgers Dreamteam Site: Hollywood Indies Little League - Jesse Owens Park
"For me, coaching is a privilege. To play a role in developing youth on and off the field, is something I do not take lightly. When I received news that enough parents, coaching peers, players, and staff felt it appropriate to honor me with the Coach of the Year award, I felt humbled. I hope to demonstrate appreciation in a way that keeps me driven toward making a meaningful impact in the youth I coach.”
Coach Hugo Lopez
Served: April 2024 - August 2024
Dodgers Dreamteam Site: County East - Cypress Hill
"I just want to thank everyone who made this happen. It's an honor and a privilege to be honored as a Dodgers Dreamteam Coach of the Year. I do what I do for the children. I love the Game of baseball, Go Dodger Blue!!!!”
Sergio, Frank and Hugo served as Up2Us Sports Field Champion coaches at the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation in Los Angeles thanks to support from AmeriCorps.
If you are interested in serving as an Up2Us Sports Field Champion Coach with LADF, learn more here. Applications for the upcoming service year open soon.
