The role of Academic Impact within the CRR organization is to encourage academic goal setting, increase students’ awareness of their college options, and promote higher education as a key to success in life. The goal setting component will consist of making student-athletes aware of opportunities to receive financial aid, helping them learn about how to become a student-athlete in college, and moving them to start thinking about ways to develop personally and academically by seeking out educational opportunities inside and outside of the school setting. Students will leave the program with a better idea of their academic interests and a clearer understanding of what it takes to prepare for college. The final goal will be to give students access to academic mentors through Academic Impact.

The CRR / Academic Impact Mentors

Brent Pottenger

Jesuit High School
UC Davis 
University of Southern California

Brent completed his Master of Health Administration (MHA) graduate degree from the University of Southern California (USC) as a School of Policy, Planning, and Development Dean’s Merit Scholar. He studied physiology and financial management at the University of California, Davis, earning the Mary Regan Meyer prize while graduating with Highest Honors for his “commitment to serving others and bettering humanity.” Brent has completed nearly 1000 hours of voluntary clinical research in the Emergency Department at the University of California, Davis Medical Center, leading to his publication of “Regionalization of Care for ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction—Is it Too Soon?” in Annals of Emergency Medicine. In addition to his research work, Brent has co-founded an educational services firm, Academic Impact, which provides mentor-based tutorial services to students throughout the world. From this venture, he also led the founding of a nonprofit program, Game Plan Academy (GPA), which provides professional academic, athletic, and mentorship services to students who normally would not have access to these resources. In his free time, Brent plays sports and writes regularly about healthcare, fitness, and nutrition on his blog, Healthcare Epistemocrat.

Brian Geremia

Jesuit High School
Loyola Marymount University

Brian Geremia graduated from Jesuit High School in 2002 and Loyola Marymount University in 2006, earning a degree in English and a minor in Secondary Education. For his co-curricular involvements at Jesuit High School, Brian attended LMU as a four-year recipient of the LMU Leadership Scholarship.

In the spirit of his Jesuit education, Brian founded Magis, an influential student organization at Loyola Marymount. ‘The magis’, a common Jesuit credo, translates to ‘the more’ and urges individuals to be more, do more, and give more. While serving in various capacities throughout Los Angeles and guiding the vision of Magis, Brian developed his own authentic vision and life-view based on service to others. For his academic excellence, leadership, and justice work, Brian received many awards at LMU, including the Ignatian Award, the university’s highest honor given each year to one graduating senior.

Brian’s educational training and experience working with students of all ages and backgrounds make him a valuable mentor and tutor. He specializes in writing development, helping students develop confidence in their own opinions and abilities. Brian has also successfully tutored many elementary and middle school students in all subjects.

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