SOSA's philosophy is embodied in a unique, personally created model called the **SOSA WAY**. This approach prioritizes teaching young people how to transfer the skills they learn "from court, to classroom, to life." For Ruff, sports were always more than just a game. Plagued by injuries during his own collegiate career, he learned early on to view athletics from an academic perspective. "Athletics require perseverance, determination, and integrity," he says. These are the very values he now strives to instill in the next generation.