From Juvenile Hall to College Coach | Coach Hansen Sekona on Money, Football & Second Chances

In this episode of Money Misfits, Professor Heath sits down with Coach Hansen Sekona, Defensive Coordinator for the College of San Mateo Bulldogs.

Coach Sekona’s journey is raw, real, and inspiring:

Growing up in a large immigrant family in Southern California and the Bay Area

Navigating survival mode, poverty, and missed opportunities in school

Spending time in juvenile hall and finding a second chance through community college and football

Earning a scholarship to Kansas State University and experiencing culture shock in the Midwest

Building a career in coaching and mentorship through the Built for Life philosophy

Learning financial literacy later in life: credit scores, budgeting, Roth IRAs, emergency funds, and the power of compound interest

Why giving back to your community and investing in others creates lasting impact

This is more than a football story—it’s about resilience, education, money, and the power of second chances.

If you’re a student, athlete, educator, or anyone overcoming setbacks, this conversation will hit home.

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