Red Velvet Pod 58: FHS Youth Soccer League

Red Velvet is back in the studio for an action-packed episode of Red Velvet Pod! Today, we’re shining a spotlight on local youth sports as we’re joined by Anthony, President of the FHS Youth Soccer League, along with two standout players, Trinity and Hunter.

Anthony breaks down the incredible rise of the FHS program as it enters its 5th season—from hitting a record-high 162 players in the spring to a massive turnout at summer camp. We recap an exciting rec league season filled with underdog tournament runs (shoutout to Pawfection’s and Hands Aesthetics!), get an update on the middle school travel team, Vortex, and look ahead to a packed fall game schedule against regional rivals like Bloomfield, Eastern Greene, and Linton.

Plus, the kids take over! 11-year-old goalkeeper Hunter shares why he has zero fear facing down line drives (and why he eats three bananas at a time before games), while Trinity reveals the origin of her "Bumblebee" nickname, the thrill of her first clutch travel penalty kick, and the truth behind the team’s epic water gun ambush on Coach Anthony.

In this episode:

The state of FHS Youth Soccer & program growth updatesRec league championship recaps and middle school travel roster breakdowns

Goalie grit vs. The Big Green fears

Advice for young athletes thinking about trying a new sport

Behind-the-scenes shoutouts to local volunteers and community sponsors

Sponsor Shoutout: Presented by Ever Haute Co.

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