Southern California Academy is dedicated to encouraging and developing young student athletes both on and off the court, in believing in their dreams, setting goals, and disciplining themselves to their highest potential.
Travis Nichols was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Growing up in the streets of Brooklyn was not easy, and Travis learned at a young age that if he wanted success in his life he was going to have to work for it. Hard work and dedication in High School paid off and he received a full basketball scholarship to St. Francis College, a Division 1 school.
More adversity set in when hopes of playing professional ball didn’t work out. Through the downfalls, Travis realized that he could take his love for the game, and the lessons of his personal experiences on and off the court and use them to mentor, train, and develop young athletes on their journey.
This is when he started TNT training, a skills and development training program. But he had a dream and a vision larger than that; to take kids and develop them from the ground up, both on and off the court, and to give them opportunities that he never had. His vision, SCA, came to life, where all players are encouraged to Dream Big, Set Goals, Ram Through!
Chloe Rowlett-Phillips serves as the Student-Athlete Advisor for the SCA program for all sports. In this role, Chloe is responsible for tuition, camp admissions and outreach.
EXPERIENCE
Antioch Church, Simi Valley, CA 02/2019-06/2021 Youth Church Teacher
Speak through words of wisdom and kindness through the words of God while teaching with an understanding tone for those I teach. Provide loving support in addition to always being there and making the children my top priority in life because they look up to me as a leader.
Simi Valley Hospital, Simi Valley, CA 03/2017-10/19 Junior Volunteer
Maintained a positive attitude while acting appropriately in any situation that happened in the hospital. Provided loving care to the patients while making sure they are my top priority. Proactively assisted the nurses as needed. Ensured all supplies are stocked in the unit in addition to answering phone calls.
Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA 08/2018-12/2018 Certified Nursing Assistant
While going to school to get my CNA License, you were required to have 100 hours in a clinical setting. When providing hands on care for the patients, you were either getting them dressed and up out of bed, taking vitals, feeding them or getting them ready for bed all while having a positive attitude and good communication skills
Discovery Church, Simi Valley, CA 01/2016-12/2017 Church Volunteer
Role model for children within the church while providing loving care and maintaining a positive attitude.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, CA
Certified Nursing Assistant
01/25/2021-Current
Provides quality care to outpatients and inpatients in the Radiology department, preparing children for their scans or procedures. When providing hands-on care, we are taking vital signs, assisting with IVs, taking IVs out, helping dress, playing with the kids, assisting with catheters, answering phones while also getting patient medical history from family. Always giving 100% to these kids, trying to be a light in their life.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Joseph Hall serves as the Student-Athlete Advisor for the SCA program for all sports. In this role, Joseph is responsible for tuition, camp admissions and outreach.
Education
D’Youville College, Buffalo, NY, USA September 2013 – May 2016
Experience
Scotland Campus Sports, Scotland, PA,USA August 2018- May 2022
Director of Basketball Operations
Scotland Campus Sports. August 2017- May 2018
Basketball Intern
Five Dock Physical Therapy, Sydney, Australia January-April 2016
Physical therapy Intern
Sport Rehab Physical Therapy, Depew, NY, USA October-November 2014 Physical therapy Intern
California Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA February-April 2012
Volunteer
Mailroom at D’Youville College, Buffalo, NY, USA September 2012- January 2013
Mail Recipient and Distributor
Big Brother at Loyola High School, Los Angeles, CA, USA October 2011- May 2012 Mentor
