Our MAN v FAT Soccer program has now been going for a number of months in Florida and the latest membership within the state at present is our South Miami membership, held in Kendall.
Supporting the lads there to enhance their well being and wellbeing is 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 advised 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 at all times been a giant a part of who I’m.
“I’m nonetheless an energetic participant, and through the years I’ve coached and educated in quite a lot of settings, at all times pushed by a ardour for serving to others discover confidence and consistency by motion. I consider that health and soccer particularly is usually a highly effective technique to construct not simply bodily energy, however psychological resilience and group.”
2) What was it that made you wish to get entangled in MAN v FAT Soccer and help the lads of South Miami?
“MAN v FAT brings collectively all the pieces I worth – soccer, health, accountability, and group. 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 modifications with out judgment. South Miami felt like the proper place to assist construct one thing new , an area the place guys can get more healthy, stronger, and extra related by soccer.”

3) How would you describe your teaching and wellbeing help type?
“I’m a mixture of construction and help. I deliver the vitality, however I additionally meet individuals the place they’re. My background in health and group coaching means I understand how to push individuals simply sufficient, however at all times with empathy. I consider in celebrating small wins, creating consistency, and making the method pleasurable. Whether or not it’s teaching on the sector or checking in midweek, I’m right here to assist every man keep on observe mentally and bodily.”
“I wish to construct a brotherhood. A gaggle the place everybody feels seen, supported, and a part of one thing larger than themselves. It’s about greater than soccer, it’s about constructing momentum, confidence, and friendships that final past the classes. 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 contemplate becoming a member of?
“You don’t have to be match to hitch, you simply have to be able to take that first step. You’ll get teaching, accountability, and a staff 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 start out, that is it.”
Need to be part of us at our MAN v FAT South Miami league?
You’ll be able to enroll as we speak! Go to our web site right here to register – you get your first evening totally free. We will’t wait to satisfy you!