BRIANDA VALDEZ

Role - Contingent Campus Staff

HOmetown - LoS ANGELES, CA

Coaching at S&C once felt like my dream, but as I got involved in college ministry, I saw athletes needed more than just physical training—they needed someone to walk with them emotionally and spiritually. That’s when God stirred my heart to shift from strength coach to “spiritual coach,” using athletics as a way to shape students into leaders with unshakeable faith.
My own story reflects that need. I grew up in the Church but missed the intimacy of the gospel until, in grad school, people intentionally pursued me, invited me into Bible studies, and exposed me to missions. The turning point came on my first trip to Cuba, where I realized how small my view of God was and fully surrendered, putting Him in the driver’s seat. Since then, the most fulfilling moments have been taking students overseas —watching them serve, return changed, and in some cases, come to faith themselves. That transformation excites me most and confirms God’s call on my life.