Santa Barbara City College

VAQS IN THE COMMUNITY

Santa Barbara City College student-athletes are proud to serve their community. In addition to their pursuits on the field and in the classroom, our student-athletes are focused on becoming well-rounded individuals who make the world better.

Here are some examples of Vaqueros in the community:

Baseball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball Welcomes McKinley Students

Three different Vaquero programs celebrated "Magnificent Monday" at McKinley Elementary School on March 23, 2026. Santa Barbara City College student-athletes from Baseball, Women's Basketball, and Men's Basketball–led by Student Athlete Advisory Committee chair Michael Gamboa–crossed Cliff Drive at 8 a.m., welcoming students to their school week with some inspiration and energy.

Vaquero Football Takes Annual Visit To Harding School

As they do every year, some members of the Vaquero Football team read to Harding's University Partnership School students–a meangingful experience for both the young students and student-athletes. The Football program is proud to do work in the Santa Barbara community, particularly its schools. Linebacker Anthony Artis, tight end Aidan Woods, and quarterback Brooks Trimmer were a few to participate in 2026 in one of Santa Barbara City College Athletics' proudest traditions.

"I wanted to reach out to you to express my appreciation and thanks to Coach Walker and his players for their continued support of our youth baseball programs. They are always willing to volunteer their time to come out to help when asked and do a tremendous amount of work to stoke the love of baseball in Santa Barbara's youth. We are extremely thankful to have such dedicated community partners who clearly care about our sport and our youth. " - Grant Brostrom, President of Santa Barbara PONY Baseball

Football helping with Washington Elementary School's Move-a-Thon

Women's Basketball at McKinley Elementary School for High Five Friday. High fives, big hearts, and even bigger smiles! Our athletes brought the energy and spirit to the community at the High Five event — proving that teamwork goes way beyond the game!

April 4, 2025 Women's and Men's soccer teams at High Five Friday at McKinley Elementary School.