Fred Aceves

Editor and Creative Volunteer · Youth Sports Volunteer

Fred Aceves is a HarperCollins-published author and certified basketball coach living in Oaxaca. He volunteers with Oax Sport in editorial and field roles, supporting athlete communications and youth sports programs.

Fred Aceves lives in Oaxaca. He is a HarperCollins-published author of two books for teenagers: The Closest I’ve Come and The New David Espinoza. Fred volunteers at Oax Sport in editorial roles, including articles, profiles, and communications. He also supports in-person sports programs, mentorship, and leadership development.

About Fred

Fred has lived and worked across six countries. He coaches youth basketball with a focus on confidence, discipline, and resilience. He has mentored teenagers aged 13–18. Through Next Page Writers, he coaches writers and edits manuscripts. His Spanish fluency and six years in Oaxaca inform his work with local youth and local content.

Role at Oax Sport

At Oax Sport, Fred reviews and edits athlete profiles, articles, and public communications. In field programs, he supports sports activities, mentorship, and leadership development for young athletes. He applies basketball coaching, first aid training, and youth mentoring experience in sports programs for young athletes.

Professional Experience

Author, The Closest I’ve Come (HarperCollins)
Author, The New David Espinoza (HarperCollins)
Book Coach and Editor, Next Page Writers
Youth Mentor, ages 13–18

Certifications

Certified Basketball Coach
First Aid Certified, Red Cross

Languages

English · Spanish

Connect with Fred

To reach out about volunteering with Oax Sport, visit our contact page.

Oax Sport Inc. is a registered U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 86-3407818). Oax Sport A.C. is a registered Mexican nonprofit (RFC: OSP-230216-SG0). For questions, contact us.