We proceed our My First Season collection by visiting 4 extra of our new starters from Might 2026.
Getting underway together with your MAN v FAT expertise can usually be a giant 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 yr previous, married (20 years this yr) father of 1 son (14yr previous). I earn a living from home as a software program/database international SME. I raise 3 days per week, cycle indoor twice per week and cycle outdoor 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 staff that holds me accountable as in addition to enjoying some soccer. My weight has been bouncing between 210 and 220 for six months. I would like exterior targets to maintain me constant.
What had been your first impressions of the league on the opening evening?
My first impressions had been optimistic. It’s a optimistic ambiance and the soccer – Whereas aggressive – isn’t overly severe. Security and train had been the principle focus.
What are your goals for the primary few weeks of being concerned?
Get my weight reduction constantly headed in the appropriate route. No further non-super wholesome meals (I’ve pho as soon as per week). I might additionally wish to have our staff 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 Drive 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 collaborating in aggressive sports activities at a leisure degree, however during the last decade my well being and weight targets have been slipping an increasing number of. As my youngsters are actually entering into sports activities and turning into extra lively, it made me notice I wished to get again into turning into extra lively 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 an area sports activities league that wouldn’t really feel too intimidating to get into whereas I labored on getting again into form, and after I noticed an advert for MAN v FAT, it sounded precisely like what I used to be on the lookout for.
What had been your first impressions of the league on the opening evening?
On orientation evening, I used to be very joyful 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 optimistic 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 aim is to get all the way down to round 215 by the top of the yr.
Rogelio Arenas, West Houston
Inform us a bit about your self and your day after day life
I’m a 28 yr previous Common Supervisor, so my day-to-day is normally 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 the town, occurring walks, and attempting new meals. Most nights are fairly easy although, I’ll get dwelling, 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 on the lookout for a solution to get again into sports activities whereas additionally making new connections. MAN v FAT felt like an incredible match as a result of it appeared like a supportive surroundings the place I might deal with each my well being and assembly folks.
What had been your first impressions of the league on the opening evening?
My first evening was truthfully a little bit nerve wracking, particularly going into one thing new, however everybody was actually welcoming and supportive instantly. It made issues really feel much more comfy. After I joined the West Houston league, I got here in with the mindset of serving to others really feel welcomed the identical method 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 bettering my general well being. My largest focus areas are mobility, weight loss program, and turning into extra lively socially whereas getting again into sports activities.
Rodz 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 lively with those that I can relate with so I jumped on the alternative.
What had been your first impressions of the league on the opening evening?
First evening was nice. I loved the breakdown of how every little thing labored and the blokes had 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 staff rating some off the pitch targets.
Need to be part of the blokes in motion?
You’ll be able to take a look at all of our present MAN v FAT Soccer areas by visiting www.manvfatsoccer.com!
We’ve acquired a number of extra tales to inform over the subsequent few days – and we’ll be again in contact with the blokes in a few weeks’ time!