Guerra, David 2000-12-15
Guerra discusses his life as a coach and the difficulties he faced being a Mexican-American.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: David Guerra
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Date: December 15, 2000
Location: Dallas, Texas
Interviewer: Jorge Iber
Length: 00:42:15
Abstract
Background; Family; Sonora, Texas; Father a rancher; Education at Sonora High School, 1987; Angelo State University; Worked as a coach in Fredericksburg, Texas, then Fort; Worth, Texas; Pursuing a career in football; Father’s leadership skills; Football career; High school football team; 50% Mexican, 50% Caucasian; Coach Gonzalez as a role model; Race relations; Brothers on the field; Race issues off the field; Hostility in Junction, Texas; Life in Fredericksburg, Texas (1993-1996); Hostility there as well; Career in Fort Worth, Texas; Paschal High School; Head coach; His other job as a role model and encourager; 90% of the players graduate from high school; 40% of the players attend college; 14 players have gone to play college football; Hispanics in the football scene; Parents involved in the football program; Struggles that impede student performance; Influences.
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