Wilmer-Hutchins Basketball coach inspires future leaders with launch of Esquire Club

BY THE HUB Students at Wilmer-Hutchins High School are learning how to be self-sufficient gentlemen through the school’s new Esquire Club. Teaching beyond lessons in a traditional classroom setting, the Esquire Club imparts life skills to students through various engaging workshops and activities. Led by Head Assistant Basketball Coach Mauldin, students learn practical skills such as tying a tie, changing a tire, excelling in interviews, and financial planning. “Mr. Mauldin told me he had something brewing to help change the lives of the young men at Hutch who may not have the guidance back at home,” Brayden B., Wilmer-Hutchins senior, said. “So far, we have learned skills and lessons that help create future leaders and are not taught in core classes such as math and science.” Mauldin hopes to advance the program by taking his students on college tours or attending a Dallas Mavericks game. “As someone who grew up in the neighborhood, I truly understand the depths of generational poverty our students face and I aim to challenge them each day,” Mauldin said. “We are laying the foundation brick by brick. For me, I’m not just coaching kids; we’re changing lives. It’s personal.” In a recent workshop, students received...