Iron Eagle Award Winners
The Iron Eagle Award, is given to individuals who epitomizes the essence of dedication, commitment, and leadership within our LAMC Eagles Athletics program during team’s strength and conditioning session.
The Iron Eagle Award is not just about strength and physical ability; it's about embodying the culture and core values of hard work and discipline that define our program. This award recognizes the athletes who consistently goes above and beyond, pushing themselves to new limits while inspiring their teammates to do the same.
Commitment: Demonstrating unwavering dedication to the team and training regimen.
Work Ethic: Showing relentless determination and effort in every aspect of training and competition.
Leadership: Serving as a role model for their teammates, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability and integrity.
Team Spirit: Encouraging and uplifting others, contributing positively to the team dynamic.
Personal Growth: Striving for continuous improvement, both on and off the field/court.
This award is a symbol of the highest honor within LAMC Strength and Conditioning, recognizing the individuals who best exemplifies the spirit of the Iron Eagles.
Thank you all for you hard work and passion as an Eagle!
2018-2019: Samantha Ochoa / Cross-Country
Samantha was a two-year Eagle for the LAMC Cross-County team.
Samantha is an athlete that pushes her limits, and get comfortable with being UNCOMFORTABLE. The best quality about Samantha is her capability fight through the pain, focus on the goal and help push the limits for the others around her. In the weight room, on and off the race course, she demonstrated the true character of dedication not only to herself, but to her coaches, teammates and the LAMC Athletics culture.
"Sam is a true character of mental strength!" - Head Cross-Country Coach Steve Laguna.
Samantha transferred to College of Saint Mary, Nebraska, where she runs Cross-Country for the Flames.
2017-2018: Cade Spurlin / Baseball
Cade was an Eagle for two years as a catcher for the LAMC Baseball team. The best quality about Cade is his ability to pick up his team. In the weight room, on and off the field, he demonstrated the true character of dedication not only to himself, but to his teammates.
"Cade had an extraordinary two years for us at Mission College," Head Baseball Coach Joe Cascione said. "He led our team in almost every offensive category his sophomore season. He was a workhorse for us on the field. Worked hard during practice to achieve his goals.
Cade transferred to Dixie State University in St. George, Utah, where he plays baseball for the Trailblazers.
2016-2017: Ben Kaser / Baseball
Ben was an Eagle for two years as a pitcher for the LAMC Baseball team. Ben is one of those guys who did not have to say much, but led his team though his constant hard work and disciple. There was rarely a day when Ben was not in the weight room to warm-up, lift, pre-hab, or stretch. He is always driving to get better.
"Ben was one of my hardest-working players on and off the field," Head Baseball Coach Joe Cascione said. "He got the most of his ability during his time at Mission. He was a true leader. All players respected Ben."
Ben transferred to the Academy of Arts University in San Francisco, where he plays baseball for the Knights.
2015-2016: Luke Lacy / Baseball
Luke is Los Angles Mission College's first Iron Eagle.
Luke was an Eagle for two seasons as a pitcher for the LAMC Baseball team. Luke earned this award among his peers by showing strong dedication, pride, and leadership in the weight room.
"Luke has a rigorous work ethic and drive to push himself and his teammates to the limit in every aspect of the game, whether it's in the weight room, practice, or on the mound," Head Baseball Coach Joe Cascione said.
Luke was also chosen as a Western State Conference First Team All-Conference pitcher in his 2016 season. Luke transferred to the Academy of Arts University in San Francisco, where he plays baseball for the Knights.