SABR – Team Boca’s Legacy of Champions: From Players to Coaches, a Tradition Lives On
By Gary Curreri Cristina Taylor: From State Champ to Sideline Leader Cristina Rodriguez Taylor’s soccer journey with SABR – Team Boca began at age 12 after her travel team, the West Boca Sundevils, suffered a heavy defeat in a State Cup match against Team Boca. A chance meeting at the mall with legendary coach Rocky […]
Generations of Growth: A Lifetime of Soccer Memories with SABR
By Gary Curreri Where the Journey Begins At the Soccer Association of Boca Raton (SABR), every player’s story starts the same way: a ball at their feet, a dream in their heart, and a journey of growth ahead. Kristy Whelchel Hartofilis’ path began on SABR fields, leading her through the Team Boca competitive program, Duke […]
SABR After School and Summer Training Deliver Individualized Soccer Skills for Recreational Players
By Gary Curreri Editor’s Note: SABR’s Soccer After School and Summer Soccer Training programs provide a development pathway for more than 1,200 players annually. The final April/May session of the school year and the June summer training sessions are now open for registration on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more at: sabrsoccer.net/training-programs/#soccer-after-school Flexible and Focused: […]
Coaches Cherish Time with Family While Mentoring the Next Generation in SABR
Facebook By Gary Curreri Generations of Coaching in SABR SABR isn’t just a soccer club—it’s a family tradition. Many coaches who once played or coached in the program now find themselves mentoring their own children and grandchildren in the early stages of their soccer journeys.Take Horacio Agostinelli Jr., a veteran SABR coach, for example. For […]
SABR coaches and families reflect on season
By Gary Curreri A teary-eyed Lisa McConnell spoke to her McLaughlin Morris Law Warriors team and their parents following a tough loss in the Tom Cherubin Cup semifinals. She individually spoke highly of every player on the team. As she got closer to the final player, her eyes grew misty, and her voice cracked. Her […]
