Oakland-born, Afghan Roots: Leading a City's Soccer Teams | Home Court Advantage

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Soccer skills are put to the test in a series of drills, proving a good coach can motivate even a soccer noob into self-confidence. The Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club's co-founder, Edreece Arghandiwal, takes to heart the soccer teams' motto, "Know Your Roots." The pride, pressure, and empathy required to lead a team are supported by his Afghan heritage and humble attitude in the face of success.

Inspired by the feature documentary "Home Court," Home Court Advantage features sports leaders sharing their stories while they put our hosts through increasingly difficult challenges.

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Host: Amanda Woolery
Athlete: Edreece Arghandiwal

Senior Creative Producer: Andrea Bloom
Creative Director: Jon Crawford
Vice President, Marketing and Communications: Lisa Tawil
Executive Producers: Carrie Lozano, Lois Vossen

Director/Producer: Kitty Hu
Producer: Carol Paik
Director of Photography: Vatsala Goel
Camera Operator: Kat O'Toole
Assistant Camera: Kelsey Rivera
Field Audio: Angelina Lara
Production Assistant: Meru Sharma
Editor: Shannon Sun-Higginson
Motion Graphics: Jessica Johnson
Sound Mixer: Ott House Audio

Additional Footage:
Edreece Arghandiwal
Oakland Roots and Soul SC

Music:
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Acton Family Giving
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Ford Foundation
Park Foundation
Wyncote Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts

Home Court Advantage is a co-production of Shoes Off Media and Independent Television Service (ITVS), with funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).

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