Dan Biggs and Michael Lazarus from Training Center


Richard welcomes Dan Biggs, Development Director, and Michael Lazarus, Program Manager, of Training Center in San Diego to discuss the work of Training Center in substance abuse treatment and helping men transition back into society. Their annual Gene Locklear Celebrity Golf Tournament on November 4th held at the Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Center helps to support their successful work. They talk about the wonderful work of Training Center and the golf tournament.

This year the Gene Locklear Celbrity Golf Tournement on November 4th will honor former San Diego shortstop Garry Templeton. Title sponsor of the tournament is Serving USA which brings hope and change to prisoners, women in recovery and military veterans. Serving USA supports a network of exceptional partner organizations with funding and other management resources to create, enhance and expand high-quality, evidence-based, transformational programs.

Founded by world champion skateboarder Dennis Martinez, Training Center was established in 2005. It is a California State licensed facility recognized nationwide as a highly effective drug and alcohol treatment center for men transitioning back into society. It meets all state and federal requirements for mandated rehabilitation parolees as well as the individuals coming from the street.

To learn more about Training Center listen to the show (below) and visit their website: sdtrainingcenter.org