Team of the Week:  Mexicali Men’s Over 35!
 -- Chuck Schwer, Team Manager

The Mexicali Men’s Over 35 soccer team is looking to win its 11th straight session championship this winter.  General Manager Joe Weith put the team together in 2002.  He selected players that loved the game of soccer but were also committed to being a true team.  Equally important, Joe secured the sponsorship of Mexicali Restaurant in Taft Corners.

This local support has been an important component to the success of the team. Not only has Mexicali provided financial support, but it has provided a welcome location where all the Futsal teams are welcome to meet after each game.  Spending this time with our team and the competition has allowed us to build a strong bond amongst teammates as well as enjoy the company of our competition.  It’s also been fun to see many of the women teams enjoy the post game activities offered by Mexicali’s. 

The team has also been successful because most of the original team members are still together.  Strong players like Brian Smith, Kevin Barber and Barry Dugan have helped to form a solid nucleus for the team.  A strong goaltender, Mike Olsen, has also helped to stabilize the defense and keep other teams at bay.  Chuck Schwer has helped to keep the average team age up and has taken over the GM role for the team.  Very talented players and Far Post coaches, Todd Kingsbury and Bill Durkin have added to the overall depth of this team.  And newcomers Matt Gazo and Bobby Stoddard have fit well into the team chemistry and success.  Each week, players are selected as the week’s MVP and Wanker.  At the end of each session, a session MVP and session Wanker is selected.  This has helped to keep our game sharp and our mistakes in check.  This also added a lot of fun to playing as we enjoy celebrating both the success and boneheads that are all part of the game.  Team Mexicali has enjoyed a lot of success over the past 3 plus years, but most importantly we have enjoyed playing soccer and being a fun team.

Looking for Youth Summer Soccer Opportunities?

 It's hard to believe the indoor season will be over soon, but days are getting longer and many folks are beginning to think about outdoor soccer programs for their budding athletes.  Far Post is pleased to announce a NEW Under 8 Spring Development Program for boys and girls. Registrations are now being accepted for this exciting new offering as well as our Far Post Juniors program for 4 to 6 year olds and all Summer Programs:  Summer School of Excellence Soccer Camp,  Advanced Group Camp, Summer Academy and our very popular Pre-Season Camp.  These programs fill up fast so read all about them and then be sure and enroll early using eRegister!!

 If your youngster is still looking for more indoor soccer and ways to improve skills before the outdoor season, check out our Schools of Excellence.  Session III begins the week of March 6 so there's still time to register!  There's a Far Post Juniors session beginning that week too!  Soccer for ages 4 to 14!   

 We're so excited about our new Spring and Summer programs that we want to tell everyone!  So, on Saturday, February 11, Far Post is sponsoring a booth at the Camp and School Fair sponsored by "KidsVT."  If you're out and about on Saturday, stop by and visit us at the Wyndham Hotel, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  We'd love to see you!