Cesar Ruvalcaba, a former player at Downey High, has successfully transitioned to professional soccer with the Columbus Crew after a collegiate career. His journey, highlighted by coach Marvin Mires, serves as a motivational story for current players. The challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic helped shape Ruvalcaba's character, particularly lessons around time management which he emphasizes to younger athletes. Mires continues to share Ruvalcaba’s journey as a source of inspiration, showcasing the positive impact of mentorship in sports.
Ruvalcaba said, "Time management, boys. Don't leave things to the last minute. The quality of work starts going down because it's rushed."
Mires shared, "I've told many this kid's story. It's a good one."
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