UCLA Student Athletes, Coaches Stand Up For Gay Players

Students and coaches at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) have joined the You Can Play campaign, which seeks to end homophobia in sports.

In a 2-minute video released Friday, student athletes and coaches stand up for players regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

“At UCLA, it doesn't matter if you're gay or straight,” says Valorie Kondos Field, head women's gymnastics coach. “You're not judged by your sexual orientation, gender identity or your expression.”

Head football coach Jim Mora adds: “At UCLA, we play with integrity and we honor diversity. We respect all athletes and coaches. If you can play, you can play. And if you can coach, you can coach.”

The video includes student athletes – from basketball to water polo – declaring, “If you can play, you can play.” (The video is embedded on this page. Visit our video library for more videos.)