Well I gave people a false alarm a few years ago. I was in great shape, and I was going to try out for the Colorado Rapids. Then I met this broad, got out of shape, and never tried out.

Now it is the opposite-I am getting fit again since I am going through a divorce (don't mention it) and another opportunity has came up. For those of you close to me, you know that absolutely nothing is going right in my life. Since that is the case, I have given myself a few options.

Air Force (I am a 6yr. Navy veteran), or soccer. Soccer is something that I have been badass at since I was 5. It is my calling and I ignored it when I joined the military. Either way, I need some certainty in my life. That is where the air force comes in.

Soccer-it is not a certainty, but I know that I am going to regret it if I never try. The worst they can say is no. Either way, tryouts are this coming Sunday, and I am going to give it all that I have. Please wish me luck (whether you think it is a pansy sport or not ;) )! Thanks!-James

Good Luck James!!! I hope the tryouts go well and will be the turning point for more things to go right...

Ya buddy, go kick the crap out of someones balls!!!

i know you got it man, just keep on running and kicking, and if you have to, just throw a wrench at some guys face so they get out of your way.

good luck!!

Good Luck Bro!

Good luck dude. Soccers pretty tight.

And when you make it we better get a discount on tickets..

Go kick some a$$ on Saturday James. Congrats for going for it!

sick dude, soccer isnt a pansy sport unless you act like one on the field, and anyone who says soccer players are lawn fairies hasnt met a goalie like myself, good luck dude

Go giv er man.No regrets.Leave it all on the pitch.

Go for the Soccer while you can..... You still have time to re-enlist if it doesn't work out for you... Sorry for what you're going through James, I sincerely hope that things get better.

Go kick some a$$ on Saturday James. Congrats for going for it!

Your sending him a day early!!! He will be tired when sunday comes around...

Heres some inspiration: It's better to do something and regret it, than not doing it at all.

Your sending him a day early!!! He will be tired when sunday comes around...

Heres some inspiration: It's better to do something and regret it, than not doing it at all.

OK, so go light on the Saturday pre-kick a$$ work out! :D

much luck to you bro.

Good luck dude!

Thanks guys. I figure if I never do it, I will kick my own ass later on for never trying. You are absolutely right, it is better to try and fail than to never try at all.

Hell ya!!! It's better to try and fail, then try again and fail again, then try again another time and fail again...... then to have never tried at all... Then at least you can look back and say "I tried my very best". :D

Sending you all the best luck !!! you'll do great, you deserve it !!

Dude ROCK ON!!!:rocker-big::rocker-big::rocker-big:

I will cut the head off of a chicken and dip it in alligator urine, wearing a loin cloth while chanting and dancing around the Xterra. It should be pretty close to a sure thing.
All I need for the spirits to find the right soul is your name, address, bank account info and SSN.
All you have to do wear women's underwear on the day of tryouts and paint your toenails.

Good Luck James.

A close friend will need to document said man panties or "Mannies" and adorned toe nails. This will insure that the "JuJu" will stick as the "spirits" or "Internet Buddies" as they are also known, have proof of your offering.

Nice! :laugh-big:

ROFLMAO.....



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nice dude, Good luck, I once thought soccer sucked, Until I started following it Now i think the oppoiste. Best of luck to you.!

Well I gave people a false alarm a few years ago. I was in great shape, and I was going to try out for the Colorado Rapids. Then I met this broad, got out of shape, and never tried out.

Now it is the opposite-I am getting fit again since I am going through a divorce (don't mention it) and another opportunity has came up. For those of you close to me, you know that absolutely nothing is going right in my life. Since that is the case, I have given myself a few options.

Air Force (I am a 6yr. Navy veteran), or soccer. Soccer is something that I have been badass at since I was 5. It is my calling and I ignored it when I joined the military. Either way, I need some certainty in my life. That is where the air force comes in.

Soccer-it is not a certainty, but I know that I am going to regret it if I never try. The worst they can say is no. Either way, tryouts are this coming Sunday, and I am going to give it all that I have. Please wish me luck (whether you think it is a pansy sport or not ;) )! Thanks!-James


James:

Give Soccer (football as the rest of the world calls it) a shot, or you WILL regret it.

In college, I graduated playing A side rugby for a more or less division II team (not sure if they had the division designations then, but we were decent.) I was never in such good physical condition in my life after that last year of school. I was a force to be dealt with at my position, I could have had a real shot at trying for a division I men's club in NYC (Ie they pull the talent or did, from that level for US national team--now they scour Div II as well) I just was sick of working out all the time and the idea of working in NYC then not getting home until midnight 3 times a week and all the effort and work involved I said "F" it and played for a decent Div II club (that I am very proud of) yet took it easy and relaxed knowing I was very good at my position. Basically I had fun, broke a leg, got fat, got skinny, had fun etc etc etc---but it isnt until now that I really regret not having made the effort or tried for the top team. Who knows, could I have played for the Eagles (US national Team) ? or would I hav ebeen cut the first season or week? See that's just it, I'll never know.

I say go for soccer!

CISO

Good Luck James!!! I have been playing soccer (Football) since I was about 5 years old. Getting ready for the World Cup to start here soon. We need to get a thread started for that...

Go for it like a starving mutt after a t-bone steak.

:D

In HS, a scout came from the Philly team, and asked me to go to a try out in Philly. (I played soccer back then too)

The year before, the same team had recruited another team mate of mine, and he made it, so it was a decent shot at going pro. (Our team had been undefeated for years, and scouts gave us looks)

Well, there was a conflict, I was also accepted into a pre-med program on a scholarship, but, the same day I had to be at both, so I had to choose between the pre-med and soccer.

I was a teenager trying to "be mature", so I went to the school instead of the try-out, and never found out if I would have made it.

So, the Team folded (The US league died), and I would not have played even if accepted...

...and I was blinded in an accident, and had to drop out of pre-med anyway.

So, all things considered, I'd always wished I'd just gone to the try out.

:wink-big:

Good luck man!

And remember, no matter what happens, you have to keep coming on here and giving us all your sage advice!

Tryouts went well! I felt like I kicked some ass yesterday. I could've played better but I still feel like I outplayed most of the others. I have a feeling that I made the team.

Yesterday morning, I got there at 10 and I stayed until 2 so I was working out for 4 hours straight. Part of it kicked my ass, but most of the time I was kicking ass. I woke up super sore, and with a bad nights rest. I might have just been antsy.

The day before I hike the Manitou Incline, and ran down the Barr Trail. It was my first time doing it, and I felt fine that night. The next day my muscles were tired and sore though so I kind of regret it. Here is the incline just so you know how strenuous it is.:

http://coloradospringspix.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/manitou-springs-incline-13.jpg

http://ptbrown.net/Pikes%20Peak/photos/Barr%20Trail%20sign.JPG

All in all, I still did well at tryouts. There was this one drill where it was 3 defenders vs. 4 attackers. I was playing left defense and there were 2 guys that just kept on passing the ball between themselves. on the ledt side. I ran overe there and sprinted back and for about 10x between the two of them and this one guy tried to get past me. I spun around and put it through his legs and kicked the ball on one side of the other guy and ran completely around him. I ran on the ball and just blasted it. That produced the lone clap from everyone in the stadium. I was pretty stoked. Other highlights include (but are not limited to) a diving header to prevent a cross from getting through, a full speed slide tackle to get the ball out, and another slide tackle right at the top of the box from an unexpecting forward right as he shot to stop a sure goal.

nice man!

Congrats! When do you find out if you made the team or to the next step?

I am not sure when I will find out when I make it or not. They will be e-mailing/calling us.

Dude. Awesome! You'll make it. Don't even worry.

Good luck dude! hope it all works out for the best!

Your story of your highlights got me pumped!!! Sounds like u did good. Good Luck.

Nice!

If you wore the undies I mentioned earlier and painted your toe nails you should be in...... as long as you can prove it.

Good Luck James!!

James, is the next Ronaldo...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idLG6jh23yE

Good luck bro.

Awesome! Glad to hear you did well.. and that trail looks intense!

That's great!
I look forward to seeing your name on that roster, buddy. ;)

Sending positive vibes, everything crossed, even eyes.

:D

Nice Work James.

From the coach:

Welcome to the Colorado Springs North team of the Continental League. We are excited about the inaugural season of the league.



To get things moving, we will be having a practice tomorrow Wednesday June 2nd at the UCCS complex from 6pm til dark. I look forward to seeing you there to start getting familiar with each other before the season starts this month.

See you tomorrow.

woooooo yeah!!!!! Big congrats dude you deserve it.

Holy crap dude congratulations!!!!!!
Really happy for you!

Nice bro!
Just so we're clear, it was the support of the ClubXterra.org members, along with your awesome skill, that helped you get in. :)

Or maybe they were scared your X would eat them if they denied you.

HELL EFFN YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats Dude!!!!!!!!!
We all knew you could do it!

WTG on making the team James.:wink-big:

I peed a little.
Now it is time to start putting together and entourage.

WOW! Congrats Soccerbrace. :wink-big:

Congrats James. Nice to see a plan and a dream come together!

awesome dude congrats!!!

congrats james... maby i need to take a trip up there so my daughter can watch you play... LOL

Congrats James!

Hell yeah man! That's awesome. Congrats.

Way da go dude.Now live the dream.Play well.

Excellent!

:udaman:Hell Yeahhh!!!!! Way to go James.

KICK-ASS!

Good job James! You da man!

congrats james

:awesome: Way to go dude!

James:

way to go man! Awesome!

Lee

This is great news James. You worked hard and made this happen. Congratulations!

Thanks all! I am so damn juiced! I hope they make me work out like a mofo. I want to keep on getting in better shape.

That is friggin' awesome bro! Congrats!

Dude, just saw the email you last posted... Congrats!!! That is freaking awesome!!!

Dude, YOU ROCK!!!:rocker-big::anheizer-big::huepf2-big::dance2-big::moonwalk2-big:

Awesome dude!!!! Congrats!

I guess its ok to go for your dreams... :D

Right on man... Glad to hear something is going right for ya... Most dont have the balls to go out and put it all on the line.. you did...

Hey thanks everyone! I appreciate it! First training session starts in an hour.

Just an update, we won the league championship. I will be back next season.

I lost about 25 pounds, and gained a crapload of speed.

Congrats on the championship win! They're obviously keeping you busy...haven't seen you around the forum lately.

That's not because of soccer. They totally cutoff internet access at Nissan except for Yahoo.

Well, that sucks. But still, congrats on the win!

Thanks Jason!

Holy crap!!! James is back! I've missed your humor dude!

Congrats on wining the championship!!

...ok I am resurrecting this thread. James, haven't heard of it earlier, but I will offer my congrats. This is really flipping AWESOME!!!!
BTW, two of my son's play premier soccer u11 and u16. u16 placed second in Wa state last year in top division. You are an inspiration to them! I hope they could do as good as you, one day. Keep it up.

Hey Thanks man! :)

I started in a house team, then I went select, then premier, then Al Cafodio, then ODP, then state, then regional, and then continental. There are different names of different leagues all over the place. Premier is usually the top though. Tell them to not turn down scholarships from Stanford like I did :) lol