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This Coach Will Inspire You to Never Give Up
Bay Area high school football coach Rob Mendez was born with a rare disorder called tetra-amelia syndrome, leaving him with no arms or legs. No, he's changing the football community with his coaching ability as the JV coach of Prospect High School in Saratoga, Calif. and inspiring the world with his story.He became the 2019 ESPY Awards as the Jimmy V perseverance Award recipient and was on the cover of ESPN Magazine's heroes’ edition.Now he has everyone asking, "Who says I can't?"
08.16.19 | 03:11 | CC
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