There is a new wind coming through Central Florida and it is bringing us a Professional Soccer Team, but is not just another sports franchise.  Orlando City Soccer Club has made a good impression by their eagerness to not only provide sport entertainment but also becoming an active member of the Central Florida Community.

REVOLVER F.C. “Central Florida’s Adult Soccer Club” & Orlando City Soccer Club have formed an affiliation of mutual support for the upcoming season.  I want to invite present and past club members to also take part of this partnership by supporting the growth of soccer in Central Florida, from the amateur to the professional level.

So far Orlando City has played some impressive pre-season matches which show that they are ready to represent our city of Orlando and make an impact in the league. Their first home game will be played at the Citrus Bowl on April 9^th 7:30pm Vs. FCNY.

REVOLVER F.C. and Orlando City Soccer have planned a special event for club members, friends, family and you.  I want to invite everyone to join us for the Orlando City home opening game to walk on to the field at half time to be recognized, and see and feel what the pros do. But this is not all, you will also have the privilege to attend our Special Training Sessions on Wednesday April 20^th 8:30pm at Red Bug Park, where you can mingle and get advice from the Pros. And before I forget, you also get a FrEsH REVOLVER FC one of a kind T-shirt as a souvenir.  This event has limited space, click here to register today.



When this soccer club was still on the drawing board, one of my major intentions was not only to set the stage for a fun and well organized adult soccer club, but also to assist those with  talent and the desire to excel at the sport. This year the opportunity has arisen for 3 REVOLVER FC players, as they have been officially recruited to compete at the college level. Luis Balasquide, Kane Malone and Sergio Paiva joined REVOLVER FC for the 2011 spring season.  These three players are currently in discussions to make the transition to college soccer this upcoming fall after being scouted from REVOLVER F.C.  

Competing at the college level can be very demanding, since there are other very important factors that complete the whole experience. College soccer players must be able to balance the demands of everyday life, which includes academics, social relationships, training, health, and family.

Most college programs have a fall season which consists of an average of 20 games, in a 5 to 6 week period. This means playing about 3 games per week and traveling long distances, which can take a toll on players physically and mentally. And let’s not forget about training - most programs are allowed to train 6 days per week.

Overall, college can be challenging, but the personal rewards are real. Aside from finishing college and obtaining a degree, there are other very important skills that are developed as a college soccer player such as time management, leadership, ability to work under pressure and be a team player. Also, there are virtues that can develop such as perseverance, dedication and loyalty.

We will continue to be committed to this vision offering soccer playing opportunities at every level of play, from recreational adult soccer to adult development and competitive soccer. To be notified and join our new guest program, click here.



 

Dino Strachan Zavaroni
Club Manager
Technical Director

Dino Strachan was born in Glasgow, Scotland. He is a 49 year veteran of the sport, and according to those who know him, his love affair with soccer began as soon as he was able to stand. Dino has played soccer at the semi-pro level in the UK and has been involved with coaching for about 15 years. Dino attended soccer academies at Goodison Park, England (home of Everton FC) and has done training at "The Valley," former training camp for Manchester United. He considers himself fortunate to have learned from some of the greatest. As the club’s technical director he emphasizes that his deepest desire is to develop players and bring them to their full potential.

In his spare time he also enjoys playing golf, spending time with his family and friends, and of course, simply being around soccer at any opportunity.

 

 



The Puerto Rico Islanders Football Club was established in 2003 by a group of investors deeply involved with the sport of soccer. The Islanders had a humble beginning but after developing a strong core of players their record showed their hard work and commitment to success. 

The Islanders compete in the USL Division One. In the 2008 season they became the USL Division One Regular Season Champions and in 2009 they were the CONCACAF Champions League Semi-Finalists. The Professional franchise will be giving the opportunity to local talent to take it to the professional level. If you have ever dreamed to be a professional player, this is your opportunity. Click here for details and register today!

P.S. REVOLVER FC & Our partner League 8COED.COM  Sports will be on site with drinks and other goodies and also, please forward this INFO. to all the soccer players you know!

REVOLVER F.C. & Dr. Marco Ossa have teamed up to bring our club and adult soccer in Central Florida to the next level. Dr. Ossa is a well recognized physical trainer world round. He has helped high profile athletes like Diego Maradona, Juan Sebastian Veron, Evander Holyfield and many others. Dr. Marco Ossa has also worked with Argentina's legendary club Boca Juniors as an athletic and nutritional consultant.

Our club is very proud to have Dr. Marco Ossa as our physical and nutritional trainer. Dr. Ossa will be offering training sessions and seminars to anyone looking to bring their game and athleticism to the next level.

This is an open invitation for soccer players to take advantage of this great opportunity and train like a pro.

As we know, the USL professional team The Puerto Rico Islanders will be having open tryouts March 10th and 11th in Orlando and REVOLVER F.C. will be conducting it's own tryouts for the Fully Sponsored ELITE TEAM at the end of March. Get ready for these events by attending training sessions with Dr. Marco Ossa.

Please register as a guest player to attend this professional training sessions. Click here.

I fell in love with that quote since I read it for the first time in my philosophy class in college, not knowing that it would relate to my life in many ways. I am 29 years of age, with a wife and 2 kids and this is my first recession. Being involved in the financial industry, I saw first-hand all the signs and trends that factor into the downturn of the economy.

Although it seems so hard to get ahead during uncertain times, people tend to overcome and accomplish the extraordinary.  As many businesses are failing and people are losing jobs, there are some who are searching deep within themselves to search for an opportunity. When there are no jobs or opportunities out in the market, we must create our own opportunities. Out of this chaos of uncertainty, we discover our own dancing star – i.e. those things we are good at, things we enjoy doing and can make us money.

I began to grow Revolver Football Club at the head of the recession, and was amazed at how many soccer leagues started to appear all over Orlando and Central Florida, offering 6 Vs 6, 7 Vs 7, COED formats etc.  Intrigued, I began to investigate the cause of this soccer growth phenomenon. Is soccer the passion of many entrepreneurs or is soccer a business that needs to be explored more in depth?

What is the true potential for soccer as a business in Central Florida? My personal opinion is that there is a market for it. I can relate personally, because during these times of high stress and insecurity, I can always take my mind away from it out on the soccer field; it’s like going to a life coach, without the $100 dollar price tag and it’s great for my health. And many people feel the same way; we need balance in our life, and the sport of soccer evens things out for me.

I give all my respect to those individuals that take the risk during these times and get those leagues going because not only do they contribute to the economy but they also help people balance their lives and keep us healthy.

Running your own business can be incredibly rewarding when it is fueled by your passion and desire to succeed. However, we must first possess the know-how to start, manage and grow that business. Many dancing stars have fizzled out much too soon because this know-how was not there.  Soccer can be like business in many ways; if we stop practicing or learning new skills, our abilities will start to decay.  So it is with business - if we stop honing our business and do not continue learning something new every day, our business will decay before our eyes.  So my final recommendation to you is to join Revolver F.C. and come train and play to keep improving your soccer skills, and if you are thinking about starting a business, running your business or looking to polish your business skills please join me at ilearningglobal.tv the future of learning for entrepreneurs, the self employed, and individuals looking to improve their current situation.

After being part of many teams within the Central Florida Soccer League, I have always wondered if there are more opportunities after the premier division?

I started to gather information about the United States Adult Soccer Association which is the governing body of most all adult soccer leagues in the country. As I began to build my adult soccer club REVOLVER F.C. it became clear that we must take advantage of the opportunities that the USASA offers the amateur soccer player. The USASA offers two specific programs of which we want to take full advantage: the National Men’s Open Cup and the Elite Player Development.

According to the USASA website the National Cups Competition is the oldest and most prestigious soccer tournament in the United States for any person who is a member of a team playing in a league of four or more teams affiliated with the United States Soccer Federation and the United States Adult Soccer Association. The competition began in 1914 for the Men’s Open Cup. In 1923, the Men’s Amateur Cup was added; in 1980 the Women’s Amateur and Over 30 Cups were initiated. Each year, some 250 teams across the United States participate in the National Cups Competition.

The Elite Player Program, originally known as the Select Teams Program, identifies players that exhibit skillful qualities with the intent of becoming a part of the USASA National Select Team player pool. Once selected, the player will be showcased in competitions against professional and international teams. The exposure that our elite players may gain by competing against those professional and international teams can result in professional opportunities for those players. In addition to identifying our elite players, the program provides our coaches the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in highly competitive game situations.

As you can see there are opportunities for those players that want to take their passion for soccer to the professional stage. With hard work and the right attitude, I firmly believe that we can take soccer in Orlando and Central Florida to the next level. If you have comments or ideas that can help us please post it or contact us at revolverfc@hotmail.com

Thanks and enjoy,

Mario Erazo