Jazmin Gamble once lived out of her car in LA. Now, she leads a high school football team
On a career path without many women, Jazmin Gamble is making her own space.
In 2013, Hawthorne football coach Jazmin Gamble was living out of her car in Los Angeles, unsure of her future. A former athlete in gymnastics, track, and football, she was on the brink of a professional football career but had to navigate homelessness before finding her path. Now, at 36, Gamble coaches the Hawthorne High School football team, making history as one of the first women to hold the position in the country.
Her journey from LA's streets to the sidelines began with a brief stint in HR, followed by a successful athletic training business and a stint in the Women’s National Football Conference with the Los Angeles Legends. Playing in a game for her current team was a special moment for both Gamble and her players, who rarely get to witness their coach’s high-level performance.
Despite the challenges, Gamble focuses on fundamentals and sets an example for aspiring female coaches, emphasizing that success in football is about talent and hard work, not gender.
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