Nate plays a lot of soccer. Just ask Uncle B. Late last year, he generously came to help with shuttling the boys around. Explaining Nate’s practice schedule was like trying to understand Brett’s career path in the fire fighting system. I’ve been trying to follow it for years but just never really get how it works… Guess we’re even.
So yes, Nate’s technically been playing on four teams. It’s not as bad as that sounds. Here’s a quick tutorial with the added bonus that the first two have retired permanently and the third is close behind.
Pacheco Panthers: The school district had a goal to get a bunch of kids outside and in that, it succeeded. Best described as after school recess. Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays but earlier than Mustangs. “Games” are on Fridays. Red jersey.
FBI: This is our AYSO rec team that I assistant coached. We just got back from Bakersfield and our FBI final finale– will recap in my next post. Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays and games are on Saturdays. Jersey is a black and gray jail inmate stripe. Shiny short ’80’s shorts.
SLO United: This is our AYSO All Stars team. We only play weekend tournaments and are nearing the end with playoffs coming up in two weeks… back in Bako. Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays and combined with the FBI as needed. Gray or white jersey with snazzy yellow socks.
CCU Mustangs: Central Coast United Soccer Club. The team came together from last year’s All Stars program. This competitive team plays year round. Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays and we call it training because we’re British. Or at least the British Commonwealth. Green jersey for away games and white for home.
Pass this test and you may get promoted to Battalion Chief, or Assistant Chief, or Team Manager…