that's beneficial for both. My coaches and I always promote the idea of having good grades. We set the expectations in regards to grades, and the expectation of student athletes always goes hand in hand. It's not just a basketball player here, it's a student athlete that's been equipped to leave this school with an educational base that can lead them to any future that they choose. 

 Coach Richard Miranda's approach to balancing academics and sports for the Strathmore High School Girls Basketball team is clear: academics always come first. He and his coaches emphasize hard work in the classroom, setting expectations for the student athletes to excel in both their studies and sports. As he puts it, the goal is to equip the student athletes with an educational base that can open doors to whatever future they desire. When it comes to the balance of academics and sports, Coach Miranda and his team are focused on creating a plan that is helpful and beneficial to all.