We are a collection of former high school and college athletes, coaches, trainers and educators, brought together to aid teenagers across the United States in achieving their sports dreams.Your dream may be to play collegiate sports; our goal is to help make that happen! We at Sports Scholarships USA are driven to bring as much exposure as possible so you, the high school student athlete, may experience college in a way you have only dreamed about.
Tracy Spencer, CEO
(818) 231-4504
t.spencer@sportsscholarshipsusa.com
As creator and CEO of Sports Scholarships USA, Coach Spencer has been involved in sports his whole life. It's this passion for sports that has led his desire and determination of helping students and turned it into a life long goal.
Coach Spencer has been coaching football and track and field for over 15 years at local high schools, colleges and university's. He has received numerous certifications and awards on many coaching staffs as assistant and head coach. Coach Spencer continues to educate himself by attending sports clinics and conventions every year. He has coached at several institutions such as Agoura High School, Beverly Hills High School, John Burroughs High School, La Reina High School, Oak Park High School, and St. Bonaventure High School, as well as, Cal Lutheran University, Moorpark College, and Occidental College.Coach Spencer has helped several athletes attain sports and academic scholarships to NCAA's, and NAIA's. Many athletes have become All-League, All-American and Nationally ranked.
Coach Spencer was an All-American and Nationally ranked in football and track and field. Born and raised in Fostoria, Ohio,he received his Bachelor's of Science in Business Management at the University of Findlay. Coach Spencer's philosophy, "I am not just a coach of sports. I am a life coach. A life coach is to believe in one's ability, while motivating athletes to always improve that ability."
Shari Robinson, Director of Human Resources
(281) 608-1884
s.robinson@sportsscholarshipsusa.com
Shari was born and raised in Colorado, but also resided in Pennsylvania and New Jersey before attending the University of Arizona. After completing most of her business and management courses she then moved to her present home in Houston, Texas. Shari has successfully pursued the creation and maintenance of small business ventures of her own. After 12 years of constant growth and satisfaction in customer service, employee management, marketing and all around business systems, Shari was able to pursue a family which now includes 3 children. Growing up Shari played softball and basketball but has an avid love for the game of football. She has coached women's and girl's softball teams in which she values the time spent helping young girl's have a positive, healthy outlook on themselves and their futures. Shari has joined the Sports Scholarships USA family with the hopes of helping student's realize their dreams of playing collegiate sports. Shari brings versatility, creativity and proven business systems to help provide a positive direction for this growing and dynamic company.
Lorinda Bird, Human Resources
(719) 205-9601
l.bird@sportsscholarshipsusa.com�
Lorinda was born and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Growing up in a sports enriched environment led to her great passion for all sports. She played softball and basketball at a high school level and understands the frustration and disappointment that the lack of exposure causes. It's these lessons that have led her to Sports Scholarships USA! Professionally, she has been in and excelled in the corrate setting. Fine tuning and mastering skills in customer service, and employee relations and management. With over 15 years of service with the same company, Lorinda has joined SSU with a desire to help young athletes achieve higher goals.
Chris Richards,COO
(818) 876-2467
c.richards@sportsscholarshipsusa.com
Chris Richards was an outstanding football and track and field student-athlete at San Fernando High School. Throughout his high school career he won several awards and held many records, some of which are still records today.During high school, Chris was recruited by many top colleges; he selected The University Of Oklahoma to begin his college career under then head coach Barry Switzer.After a year at Oklahoma, Chris decided to focus more on his educational goals. In doing so, he transferred to The University of California at Berkeley.Both his athletic and academic career flourished at Berkeley where he was the starting running back for three years and earned his Bachelors degree in English Literature.
Chris then went on to earn a free agent opportunity with the Los Angeles Rams. Chris never forgot the community in which he grew.He returned to his community and began working with severely emotionally disturbed youth.He worked has worked with youth in several capacities for the past 11 years.
Chris also founded Plays and Grades, Inc. a non-profit organization dedicated to helping deprived youth in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys.The program provides sport programs (football, basketball and Track and Field) for youth ages 4-15 years of age. It also provides tutoring and case management to its participants and their family members in areas other than athletics.
To date Coach Richards has had many coaching experiences on many different levels and in various sports. His knowledge of both youth and high school athletics is outstanding. His “Circle of Friends and networking skills allows him to provide incredible resources for student-athletes and their parents.
![]() Akili Calhoun
(661) 312-7655
dr.calhoun@sportsscholarshipsusa.com
Graduating from Kennedy high school in Granada Hills, CA at 6’ 5” and 270lbs, Akili received a full football scholarship to the University of Hawaii. Akili received help from all-pro receiver Willy Gault, who gave a highlight film to head Coach Art Shell of the Los Angeles Raiders. Impressed with his ability as an athlete the Los Angeles Raiders picked him up in 1993. The Raiders allocated him to the European World League, Rheinfire for two years. He then caught the attention of the Indianapolis Colts, who picked him up. In spite of this great opportunity, the Raiders called him back. Akili spent two years on the player’s development squad and was activated in 1994 playing nose guard until 1996. His career came to an end when he was released due to a groin pull and a broken hand in 1996.
Leaving the professional football arena at 430lbs, Akili struggled with health issues, depression and the consequences of the financial mishandling of his hard work. No longer a celebrity, Akili found his calling working with juveniles and young adult males who were severely emotionally disturbed (SED) and exhibited detrimental behavioral outbursts. While simultaneously employed, Akili earned his Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. He continued on to earn a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and combined his education and professional experience working with SED males towards a career within the California penal system as a Clinical Psychologist.
Michael S. Polk Esq., Attorney/Marketing
(818)426-0004
m.polk@sportsscholarshipsusa.com
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Michael S. Polk (Principal), born Los Angeles, California, December 25, 1950; admitted to the bar, California (1975); U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, U.S. District Courts, Central, Southern, Eastern and Northern California (1976); U.S. Supreme Court (1980). Founder and President of Polk, Prober & Raphael, A law Corporation (1984- present). Education: University of Southern California, summa cum laude, magna cum laude, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Beta Kappa (1972); UCLA School of Law (J.D. 1975). Judge Pro Tem, Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Municipal Courts (1979-1988).
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