About Us
Host Alumni
Over more than 9 years, we have been blessed with some incredible human beings as cohosts of the show. We celebrate, salute and thank you all for your participation in support of Teen Sports Radio!
Who We Are
TeenSportsRadio hosts teens and community members and engages in dialogues on sometimes difficult topics such as teen suicide, gender relations, transgender inclusion in sports, immigration and homelessness. We celebrate teen’s accomplishments as individuals and teams and provide opportunity for teens to talk to teens, encouraging greater participation in sports, art, music and other youth activities. We invite teens to be co-hosts for the show, bringing in classmates and community members to interview. Many of our teen co-hosts have continued their broadcasting activities in college.
Past Cohosts
Dr. Lindsay Mae Chandler, DPM, AACFAS, is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle specialist and an Associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Originally from Arkansas, she completed a three-year comprehensive surgical residency at the University of Florida/Shands Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL, serving as Chief Resident during her final year. Following residency, she completed a reconstructive foot and ankle surgical fellowship with the University Foot and Ankle Institute in Los Angeles, which is one of a few such fellowships recognized by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Her emphasis on sports medicine, arthritis prevention, foot and ankle reconstructive surgery, and trauma care stems from an active personal life. Formally trained in classical ballet prior to medical school, she is still active in ballet, in addition to yoga, running and bicycling. She is also sponsoring a team for the 2014 Arthritis Walk in Santa Barbara.
Rev. Terri Cooper
Co-Host
terricooper@verizon.net
sbweddings.com
+1 (805) 682-3025
Cell: +1 (805) 705-2250
Terri Cooper, M.A.,LMFT “Dr. Energy” born and raised in Brooklyn, New York Terri dreamed of leaving the gritty city streets and living in a place where the beauty of nature surrounded her. She wanted to travel, to make people laugh, and to guide people on the path to self-empowerment and emotional well-being.
In l958 Terri moved to Los Angeles where she grew up eventually getting her A.A. in Literature, her B.A. in Psychology and her M.A. in Clinical Psychology in l981. Always raised to honor her natural intuitive abilities, Terri found that by integrating her strong sense of empathy and higher consciousness into her therapy practice, she could bring a level of deep insight and rapid, positive change to her clients.
Terri did get to realize her dream of travel and in l969 lived for a year in England. In l994 Terri’s world came crashing down as her home was destroyed in the l994 Northridge earthquake But out of this tragedy came a wonderful opportunity to move to Santa Barbara and start a happy new life here.
Terri loves sharing the insight and wisdom she has gathered over her years of practice and she does this by teaching courses in both psychology and metaphysics at the Center for Lifelong Learning. As well as being a popular speaker for organizations and groups, Terri is also a published author and poetess, a stand-up comedienne, and volunteers as an advocate for ESL speakers needing assistance in settling legal disputes. Terri is also a Marriage Officiant! (They don’t call her “Doctor Energy” for nothing!)
Terri is truly delighted to be part of the Teen Sports Radio program and excited to share her self-empowering energy tools with her listeners.
Sal Rodriguez
Co-Host
Retiring in 2008, Sal enjoys coaching boys basketball at Laguna Blanca High and challenging himself to raise much needed $ to keep the doors of the Boys & Girls Club wide open for all kids to succeed. Honors include “The Goleta Man of the Year in 1978”; Sal ran the Olympic Torch up Santa Barbara’s State Street in 1996; and was inducted into the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table Hall of Fame in 2003.
Kristen has been dedicated to college education advocacy for more than 20 years. She has taught math at Red Rocks Community College and geology at Santa Barbara City College, is a founding member of Women in Science, Engineering, and Math mentoring program at the Colorado School of Mines, and currently provides test prep instruction for SAT/ACT/AP, subject exams, and tutoring for all levels of science, math, and writing. She is a published research Geophysicist with a B.S. in Applied Geophysics from UCLA and a M.Sc. in Geophysics from the Colorado School of Mines. As a community leader, Kristen is the district coordinator for Odyssey of the Mind, and has chaired or served on boards of schools at the early-education, elementary, and graduate-school levels.
Kristen received her College Counseling Certificate from UCLA, and loves applying her research skills to helping students find the best college match for them. In her experience, she has worked with students with varying interests, learning styles, and goals. Kristen believes there is a college for everyone who wants to attend, and she wants to help you get there!
Jessica Ochoa
Co-Host
Recreational Specialist
Santa Barbara Police Activities League
Jessica Ochoa is a Recreational Specialist for the Santa Barbara Police Activities League (SBPAL) and dispatcher for another local nonprofit while attending Santa Barbara City College. She is a few months away from becoming a Nationally Certified Emergency Medical Technician. Born and raised in Santa Barbara, Jessica attended the local schools ultimately graduating from Santa Barbara High School, “Once a Don Always a Don!”. Jessica is a Licensed Esthetician, as well as a Certified Makeup Artist and Wax Specialist.
Jessica was introduced to SBPAL after joining the Santa Barbara Police Department Explorer Post at the age of 14 years old, placing in several national competitions for Drill & Inspection, Shooting Skills, Tactical Emergency Medical Support, Bearcat Pull, Bus Assault, as well as being recognized in a 2 week long difficult Explorer Academy that was hosted in Lompoc, CA; Ochoa was awarded as the 2013 Class Sergeant, leading over 40 Explorers of different agencies.
Ryan Warner
Co-Host
Santa Barbara Area Rep
+1 (202) 230-4023
Ryan Warner hails from Vienna, Virginia and found Santa Barbara by way of playing soccer and tennis at Westmont College. From a young age Ryan has known two passions – a love for Christ and a love of sports. These passions have been on the forefront of most of his adventures throughout his life, in particular as he met his wife Brittany at a marathon in 2010.
Ryan and Britt have been involved in youth sports and youth ministry in and out of Santa Barbara for the past 12 years. They have a passion for working in 3rd world countries, pushing their bodies to the limit and raising up the next generation to know and love Jesus.
As Santa Barbara FCA’s Area Rep Ryan works with all the High Schools from Carpinteria to San Ynez. Ryan helps student athlete leaders organize campus huddles, ministers to coaches, and organizes local camps, all to see Jesus transform the lives of those that impacting so many others in our community.
Past Teen CoHosts
Anna Coronado
Co-Host
Bishop Diego High School
Anna Coronado, a soon-to-be Junior at Bishop Diego High School. She is an energetic learner who excels in everything she pursues. She has been on Varsity soccer and JV volleyball for 2 years now, and has been rewarded as a scholar athlete each year. She maintains a 4.6 GPA while still managing difficult courses at her school. Anna is also in the STEAM Society at Bishop, with an emphasis in art, which allows her to take many advanced art classes and various forms of multimedia classes every year.
Being an active member of the Bishop community has lead her to become part of many programs, such as the Student Ambassador program, the National Honors Society, and the California Scholarship Foundation.
She is very excited to be a new cohost on Teen Sports Radio and is looking forward to many fun shows!
LACEY GONZALEZ
Co-Host
Santa Barbara City College
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
Lacey Gonzalez, is a Santa Barbara local who grew up loving sports. While in high school she played point guard for Providence Hall and won the CIF Section Championship her Senior year.
When she is not out in the community watching a game she is enjoying the coast of Santa Barbara snorkeling or surfing. She loves being part of Royal Family Kids, serving the youth of Santa Barbara.
She is currently at Santa Barbara City College where she is a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society.
Tom Aijian
Co-Host
Tom Aijian, first teen co-host and long time Salda family friend, has been with the show since it began. Currently attending Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, Tom is working toward his degree in Film and Television production with a minor in Advertising. As the youngest of five children, he has been surrounded by sports his entire life. While attending Bishop Diego, Tom played volleyball, football, cross country, and golf. Where sports are not his passion, he can appreciate the value of a hard work ethic and the determination it takes to be a serious athlete. Tom is the mastermind behind the iconic Santa Barbara Teen Sports logo as well as Erica’s pool coach. When back in Santa Barbara you can expect to hear Tom on the airwaves every Tuesday on KZSB am 1290.
Gregory Madajian
Co-Host
Gregory Madajian, is a 14-year old homeschooled student.
He heard about the Queen of Teen when he happened to be selling popcorn for a Boy Scouts fundraiser at the home of Erica Salda.
He told Mrs. Salda he has been number one salesperson from Troop 4 three years in a row and was hard at work to maintain his record. Next thing he knows, he is a co-host at the Queen of Teen Radio Show and, although somewhat reluctant in front of the mic, enjoys his conversations with the co-hosts and teens.
Gregory enjoys his Lego creations and is always coming up with new ideas. When time permits, he watches his favorite show, the Dick Van Dike Show!
Josie McCoy
Co-Host
Josie McCoy, a gifted co-host who has recently joined the KZSB team. She has been an alter service for her local parish, was on student government as an elementary student. In her more recent years she has been teen captain of her basketball and volleyball sports teams. She has been awarded in both sports and was in this years homecoming court. Josie has also been selected for incredible opportunities throughout her school such as leadership positions as an Ambassador and Campus minister. Josie has over a 4.0 GPA and has been on numerous amounts of dean rolls and headmaster rolls. Josie will be attending Santa Barbara City College this next year and will continue to be apart of the radio show.
Hallie Magee
Co-Host
Hallie Magee, our enthusiastic co-host will be entering her senior year at DPHS with a vast array of academic and basketball accomplishments as well as community contributions. Enjoying sports from a young age, Hallie played softball, soccer, & volleyball. It wasn’t until fifth grade, when she picked up a basketball, that she found her true passion. Never looking back, Hallie’s work ethic, talent, and love of being part of a team has made her a force on the SB Blazers and the DP Girls Varsity basketball team. Last summer, Hallie had the opportunity to coach a basketball team of 5 and 6 year olds at the Goleta Boys and Girls club. Through various drills, she was able to teach the kids the basics of the game. A member of both the National Honors Society and the National Arts Honors Society, Hallie was selected to be part of the Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy, a nationally recognized program. This unique hands on program focuses on individual creativity, group collaboration and the building of multiple complex projects, such as next years mechatronics capstone project. Next year, for the first time ever, Hallie and her peers in the program will travel to San Francisco to set up and present the mechatronics project at the popular Maker Faire. Hallie will also continue to be a peer tutor in the newly formed DP Writing Center.
Josie McCoy
Co-Host
Josie McCoy, a gifted co-host who has recently joined the KZSB team. She has been an alter service for her local parish, was on student government as an elementary student. In her more recent years she has been teen captain of her basketball and volleyball sports teams. She has been awarded in both sports and was in this years homecoming court. Josie has also been selected for incredible opportunities throughout her school such as leadership positions as an Ambassador and Campus minister. Josie has over a 4.0 GPA and has been on numerous amounts of dean rolls and headmaster rolls. Josie will be attending Santa Barbara City College this next year and will continue to be apart of the radio show.
Max Damron
Co-Host
Max Damron, is a gregarious recent graduate of Carpinteria HIgh School and the newest member and co-host of KZSB. Born and raised in Carpinteria, he started his school career being the kid who was always getting in trouble but figured out his path once he got into high school. Being part of the baseball program Carpinteria High School, although only playing for two due to injury his freshman and junior year. In his senior year he was the president of the baseball club and was elected 1st team in the frontier league and an honorable mention in the all county team. Now attending SBCC pursuing a career in music and sound production/engineering he eagerly jumped at the opportunity to co-host. A frequent traveler and avid lover of food he holds the title of being the only member of the KZSB team to eat two Chipotle burritos in one sitting.
Gabe Reali, has been profoundly involved in a variety of extracurriculars throughout his entire life. He puts in an immense amount of effort into each of his pursuits and is always exploring different interests. His entire life he has been playing sports, singing, acting, and excelling in the toughest courses offered at his school. He’s currently a senior at Santa Barbara High School and enrolled in the Multi-Media Arts & Design Academy, where the academics are intertwined with varying media aspects relevant to today’s society. In Gabe’s days at SBHS, he has participated in Varsity indoor/Beach volleyball, performed in student ran Musical Theater shows, been apart of Varsity Mock Trial, and been an avid member of the MAD academy, to name a few. Outside of school he loves to make music, sing and produce music videos for YouTube. He plans on releasing an EP with original music this summer (2015), so follow him on social media to keep updated with that! Gabe will be attending college in the fall, but will not know where he is going until the Spring. He plans on majoring in Marketing/Advertising while also pursuing his musical aspirations and playing volleyball whenever he has the opportunity.
Tim Heiduk
Co-Host
Tim Heiduk, a well-spoken senior at Dos Pueblos High School, is an active, involved student. Currently he serves as President of the Letterman’s Club, a member of the DPHS Leadership class, a journalist for DP’s online school newspaper, The Charger Account, and a tutor for the DP Writing Center. Tim is also an avid sports fan. He played multiple sports growing up, but after the seventh grade, Tim decided to play the one sport that was his true passion—soccer. He has been a four year Varsity soccer player at Dos Pueblos, and is a two-time USYS National Champion with his Santa Barbara Soccer Club team. In addition to athletics, he takes his schoolwork very seriously, compiling an overall 4.5 G.P.A. Tim is a member of both the National Honor Society and California Scholarship Federation. Recently he represented his high school at the Global Leadership Connection conference. One of Tim’s favorite quotes and one that he models his strong work ethic after is, “There are no shortcuts to any place worth going”—Beverly Sills.
Support Youth SPorts
Donate Now!
If you enjoy supporting TeenSportsRadio – you can show your love by donating. Since day one, we have gifted all the commercial airtime during our show to the community. Donations are given to teens and non-profits as they visit our studio and share their stories. Blessings to you!