Ingram Kusaloka
This week on In It To Win It Sports Broadcasting we have a former member of the OUAZ Men’s Football Team, and current assistant coach Ingram Kusaloka! Ingram also known as “Ingz” was originally born in Zambia but moved to Manchester when he was just three years old. He first started playing football at the age of 4, and has had a tremendous career since then. His entire family played soccer which is what originally drew him to the sport, from there he fell in love with the game and football continues to always act as an important pillar of his life. Some of his achievements include, being, Athletic Head Boy at his high school for two years in a row, won the Preston School Cup two years in a row alongside being voted the best player of both finals, won the Lancashire U21 Cup in 2018, and was all conference for the GSAC Conference in 2024 with additionally being named player of the week twice at OUAZ. Ingram is a very explosive footballer, skillful, clever, and hardworking and that is why he has been able to have so much success in his football career. Outside of school Ingram also is extremely intelligent. He was a part of the STEM Club back in England where he went on different trips, and created projects including creating a renewal system to run his gyms electricity on its own and presenting this plan to various colleges in the area. Ingram’s goals football wise are to play for a professional team, and represent his home country Zambia. Outside of football, he plans on coaching at a high level, as well as starting his own sports academy. Along his football journey some of his biggest supporters include his parents, siblings, teammates, his girlfriend, and his close friends. “They have given me the space to express myself on and off the pitch, they have had the patience to always stand by me through everything, and have continued to push me to keep on going everyday.” he tells us. Ingram says football has kept him disciplined, and to always be chasing more and stay hungry in life. He has met so many brothers through this sport, and gotten the chance to travel and simply share so many amazing experiences with others who have such a strong passion for the game. We are wishing Ingram the absolute best of luck in his future endeavors, with both playing and coaching!
Michelle Pugh
This week on In It To Win It Sports Broadcasting we have Michelle Pugh member of the Ottawa University Arizona Women's Tennis Team. Currently she is entering her second season at OUAZ and is excited and eager to start competing. Last year Michelle was named Freshman Of The Year, and is looking forward to continuing growing as a player and continuing bringing in more wins for her team! She has always been around the world of tennis with her mom being a coach, but she started taking it more seriously at the age of 12. Some of her greatest tennis achievements include, 5A Girls Doubles Regional Champion & State Qualifier (2023), Two time 5A Girls Doubles District Champs, SuperChamp, Freshman Of The Year OUAZ (2025), and Rookie Of The Year (2025). Additionally, Michelle graduated high school in the top 5% of her class, with her academic achievements. Michelle also was co-team captain of her high school team, and in her spare team is a tennis coach at the Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex. Currently Michelle is majoring in Business & Accounting, with hopes of pursuing a career in either an analytic or marketing job. She also plans on earning her Masters degree, and making sure to spend some time traveling post grad. Michelle has been able to be so successful on and off the court due to her consistency, and dedication. She grew up playing tennis with her mom who taught her throughout her tennis career. She experienced a few injury setbacks in her time playing but always continued to persevere and strive to be the best. Her game mentality is, “to get every ball back and give them a shot that they aren’t used to or to place it strategically. While I am playing I try to stay positive and keep my head up always which has helped me perform better on court and stay focused. I feel what makes me stand out from others is that I am good at picking the ball up out of odd angles and still getting it back over the net. I am also a left handed player, which gives me some advantage as well.” she tells us. Some of the biggest supporters in Michelle’s life include her friends and her family. Her friends and teammates are constantly motivating her and cheering her on, which inspires her, and her family provides constructive criticism, pushes her to do her best, and always are giving her the best advice to help her grow. When asked what tennis has taught her Michelle said, “tennis has taught me many things and is a crucial part of my life. It has greatly impacted the person I am today. It has taught me how to problem solve, handle pressure, and be mentally tough. Not only that, but it has also given me many great friends, and many opportunities that open doors to a better future for myself. All of the characteristics and experience I have gained from playing this sport also helps me in the real world. It teaches me how to deal with people, how to figure things out, and to trust in myself. I am truly grateful for this sport, and I do not know who’d I be without it.” We are wishing the best for Michelle in her upcoming season at OUAZ! Fangs Out!
Jaya Little
This week on In It To Win It Sports Broadcasting we have a member of the Ottawa University Arizona Women’s Basketball Team, Jaya Little! Jaya first started playing basketball when she was in the 5th grade and has had an amazing career since then. Some of her accomplishments include, 2nd Team All League 2019, Defensive Player Of The Year 2019, Defensive Player Of The Year 2021, Sportsmanship Award Recipient 2021, and Most Improved Player 2021. Currently Jaya is continuing her career at Ottawa University Arizona. Her long term goal is to be a coach, or strength coach for a college team. Currently she is majoring in exercise science and is learning more about the personal training side of things as well. Outside of basketball Jaya enjoys making content creation, graphic design, and exploring Arizona with her close friends. Jaya has been so successful in everything she does because of her hard work and mindset she has, playing every game like it is her last, always leaving her heart on the court. She has faced several injuries and setbacks that may have caused many others to give up, however she became a stronger player from it and was able to fully recover and get back out on the court for this season! Her strong mentality is what has proven what an incredible athlete and person she is on and off the court. Now, along this journey there have definitely been some key pillars who have helped support her along the way. “My mom is by far my biggest supporter, as a single mom she has sacrificed so many of her own opportunities so that I could play club, go on visits, and come to my games.” She tells us. We are wishing Jaya all the luck in her upcoming season at OUAZ, and she continues her amazing career, and continues growing as a player and person inspiring others, and constantly working each and everyday to achieve her goals. Go OUAZ! Fangs Out!
GoOr Adiv
This week on In It To Win It Sports Broadcasting we have a former member of the Westmont Men’s Tennis Team, Goor Adiv. Goor first started playing tennis when he was just six years old. Since then he has had a tremendous career. Some of his accomplishments include, playing number one singles and number one doubles at Ottawa University Arizona, National ranking 20 in the NAIA with his former doubles partner Gianmarco Pitotti, currently ranked 43 in doubles with his partner Austin Stone in NCAA Division 2, ranked 88 in the world for beach tennis and ranked number one in Israel, won five international tournaments, and got fourth place in the European 18 and under Beach Tennis Championship. Additionally, Goor also served in the military for two years and nine months at the IDF Air Force. Currently he is finishing up his last semester of college at Westmont College earning his degree in engineering and is the assistant coach for the Men’s Tennis Team at Westmont. He always plans on playing tennis, but is also excited to start this new chapter to become more involved in competing in beach tennis tournaments, and even picking up a new hobby playing padel tennis. After finishing his engineering degree Goor plans on looking for a career in the US primarily focusing on racket development or sports engineering. One day though he even hopes to open his own facility, featuring tennis, beach tennis, tennis paddle, pickleball, gym equipment, and so forth. When asked what tennis has done for you, he says “tennis has helped me a lot having a mentally tough attitude and to keep pushing also when things aren’t going my way with constantly being able to problem solve and adapt at any time. Along his journey with both playing and now coaching Goor’s family has been a very strong support system for him. He thanks them for always supporting him through the tough moments and always offering amazing advice. We are wishing Goor the best of luck in his upcoming endeavours as he coaches his team to greatness this year, and continues growing each and everyday.