Our MAN v FAT Soccer program has now been going for a number of months in Florida and the most recent membership within the state at the moment is our South Miami membership, held in Kendall.
Supporting the lads there to enhance their well being and wellbeing is just lately appointed membership coach Brett Rivera. Brett, a eager soccer participant himself having turned out at NPSL stage, is delighted to have joined this system and instructed us a bit extra about his background.
1) Inform us a bit about you!
“I’ve lived in Miami since I used to be 9 years previous and have been concerned in sport for so long as I can keep in mind, particularly soccer, which has all the time been an enormous a part of who I’m.
“I’m nonetheless an lively participant, and through the years I’ve coached and skilled in a wide range of settings, all the time pushed by a ardour for serving to others discover confidence and consistency via motion. I consider that health and soccer particularly could be a highly effective strategy to construct not simply bodily power, however psychological resilience and neighborhood.”
2) What was it that made you need to become involved in MAN v FAT Soccer and assist the lads of South Miami?
“MAN v FAT brings collectively all the pieces I worth – soccer, health, accountability, and neighborhood. I’ve seen firsthand how highly effective it’s when males have an area the place they will present up, be supported, and make actual adjustments with out judgment. South Miami felt like the right place to assist construct one thing new , an area the place guys can get more healthy, stronger, and extra related via soccer.”
3) How would you describe your teaching and wellbeing assist fashion?
“I’m a mixture of construction and assist. I deliver the vitality, however I additionally meet folks the place they’re. My background in health and group coaching means I understand how to push folks simply sufficient, however all the time with empathy. I consider in celebrating small wins, creating consistency, and making the method pleasant. Whether or not it’s teaching on the sphere or checking in midweek, I’m right here to assist every man keep on monitor mentally and bodily.”
“I need to construct a brotherhood. A bunch the place everybody feels seen, supported, and a part of one thing greater than themselves. It’s about greater than soccer, it’s about constructing momentum, confidence, and friendships that final past the periods. I would like South Miami to be generally known as a spot the place males present up for themselves and for one another.”
5) Why ought to males within the space take into account becoming a member of?
“You don’t should be match to affix, you simply should be able to take that first step. You’ll get teaching, accountability, and a crew that’s rooting for you each week. It’s enjoyable, aggressive, and most significantly, it creates actual change. For those who’ve been ready for an indication to begin, that is it.”
Wish to be part of us at our MAN v FAT South Miami league?
You possibly can join in the present day! Go to our web site right here to register – you get your first night time totally free. We are able to’t wait to fulfill you!