We proceed our My First Season collection by visiting 4 extra of our new starters from Could 2026.
Getting underway along with your MAN v FAT expertise can usually be an enormous first step, so we wished to talk to a number of of our new starters and comply with their progress.
Right here’s our subsequent batch of men – an enormous thanks once more for his or her time.
Brian Lafonte, Katy
Inform us a bit about your self and your day after day life
I’m a 48 12 months previous, married (20 years this 12 months) father of 1 son (14yr previous). I make money working from home as a software program/database international SME. I raise 3 days per week, cycle indoor twice per week and cycle outside as soon as per week. I used to be teaching rec soccer for the previous 10 years. I retired from that this season.
What made you join MAN v FAT Soccer within the first place?
I signed up with MAN v FAT to have a crew that holds me accountable as in addition to taking part in some soccer. My weight has been bouncing between 210 and 220 for six months. I want exterior objectives to maintain me constant.
What have been your first impressions of the league on the opening night time?
My first impressions have been constructive. It’s a constructive ambiance and the soccer – Whereas aggressive – isn’t overly severe. Security and train have been the primary focus.
What are your goals for the primary few weeks of being concerned?
Get my weight reduction constantly headed in the fitting course. No further non-super wholesome meals (I’ve pho as soon as per week). I’d additionally prefer to have our crew dominate on and off the pitch.
Bryan Kuhn, Carrollton Wednesdays
Inform us a bit about your self and your day after day life
My title is Bryan, I’m an Air Pressure veteran and for the final 8 years I’ve been working in healthcare at a degree 1 trauma hospital. My spouse and I’ve been married for 10 years, and I’m the daddy of two younger boys ages 7 and 6.
What made you join MAN v FAT Soccer within the first place?
I’ve at all times loved taking part in aggressive sports activities at a leisure degree, however over the past decade my well being and weight objectives have been slipping increasingly. As my children at the moment are stepping into sports activities and changing into extra energetic, it made me notice I wished to get again into changing into extra energetic as properly. That is each to be extra engaged with them in addition to for my very own well being.
I used to be trying to find a neighborhood sports activities league that wouldn’t really feel too intimidating to get into whereas I labored on getting again into form, and once I noticed an advert for MAN v FAT, it sounded precisely like what I used to be searching for.
What have been your first impressions of the league on the opening night time?
On orientation night time, I used to be very blissful to see everybody there being very supportive and respectful to one another. Even within the first scrimmage, there have been cheers of encouragement from all sides, and general was a really constructive expertise that made me excited to get began.
What are your goals for the primary few weeks of being concerned?
For these first few weeks, I actually simply wish to work on my cardio and stamina, as a result of even in the course of the orientation scrimmage, I used to be winded after only a few minutes, which was very humbling. Long run, my beginning weigh-in was 275.4, and my general purpose is to get all the way down to round 215 by the tip of the 12 months.
Rogelio Arenas, West Houston
Inform us a bit about your self and your day after day life
I’m a 28 12 months previous Normal Supervisor, so my day-to-day is often fairly busy with 10 to 12 hour shifts at work. Exterior of labor, I’m nonetheless pretty new to Houston, so on my days off I get pleasure from exploring town, happening walks, and making an attempt new meals. Most nights are fairly easy although, I’ll get house, prepare dinner dinner, and unwind with some video video games or TV.
What made you join MAN v FAT Soccer within the first place?
I got here throughout an advert on Instagram and had already been searching for a strategy to get again into sports activities whereas additionally making new connections. MAN v FAT felt like an ideal match as a result of it appeared like a supportive surroundings the place I may deal with each my well being and assembly folks.
What have been your first impressions of the league on the opening night time?
My first night time was truthfully somewhat nerve wracking, particularly going into one thing new, however everybody was actually welcoming and supportive instantly. It made issues really feel much more snug. Once I joined the West Houston league, I got here in with the mindset of serving to others really feel welcomed the identical approach the Tuesday Houston group made me really feel. Having Terry concerned was superior too, and the group dynamic felt actually pure.
What are your goals for the primary few weeks of being concerned?
For the primary few weeks, I’m actually hoping to construct some significant relationships whereas enhancing my general well being. My largest focus areas are mobility, food regimen, and changing into extra energetic socially whereas getting again into sports activities.
Rod Amazan, Elkins Park
Inform us a bit about your self and your day after day life
My title is Rodz Amazan, I’m initially from the Republic of Haiti I’m 34 years previous and have lived within the US for the previous 24 years. I’ve at all times liked soccer, performed as a child loads and as a teen.
What made you join MAN v FAT Soccer within the first place?
I signed up as a result of, I wished to get again into form. At my age I used to be feeling older than I’m and as I age I didn’t need it to worsen. MAN v FAT provided the chance for me to start out getting energetic with those that I can relate with so I jumped on the alternative.
What have been your first impressions of the league on the opening night time?
First night time was nice. I loved the breakdown of how every thing labored and the fellows have been nice too.
What are your goals for the primary few weeks of being concerned?
The primary few weeks I hope I can lose sufficient weight to maintain myself motivated and assist my crew rating some off the pitch objectives.
Wish to be part of the fellows in motion?
You possibly can try all of our present MAN v FAT Soccer areas by visiting www.manvfatsoccer.com!
We’ve obtained a number of extra tales to inform over the subsequent few days – and we’ll be again in contact with the fellows in a few weeks’ time!
