Sorry Mom It's not a Phase: I joined an Adult Social Sports League

Picture this, you and your squad head off to explore a brand new city. But this isn't just any trip; it's a semi-vacation centered around a tournament. You face off against teams from across the country, meet new people who share the same passion, celebrate at the after party, and even do some sightseeing. We call this "The Travel Experience".

'Bar Games' are the extracurricular activities that go on after the games. Liz explains why it's a great way for teams to extend their night and players to make off field connections.

League Directors are the friendly faces that run each of LI-Kick's individual leagues. Will 'Muffin' Giddens talks about what league him to become a League Director and the impact he has.

'Semi Pro' was created in 2024. It's a monthly tournament series that emulates the structure of professional sports leagues using drafts to distribute players and help teams improve. It resulted in the fairest (and most competitive) level of play ever achieved in LI-Kick.

Do traditional wins and losses tell the full story? In this episode, we break down ELO ratings - how it came about, how it works and how it gives players an improved on field experience.

How do you meet people when you're New in Town? Kylie Lacerte moved to Long Island for college and then used social sports to kickstart her post college life.

Theme Week is a beloved LI-Kick tradition. Every year hundreds of players enter the competition but only 6 winners are crowned a year. Maria comes on to talk about what it takes to win one of LI-Kick's most exclusive titles.

Did you know more couples have met and got married through LI-Kick than on The Bachelor? Matt and Veronica talk about how they met playing kickball and why social sports make it easy to meet someone.

Taylor joined with absolutely no idea of what she was getting into. She's branched out from her initial team and found it easy to meet people and find new teams. She's enjoying journeying deeper into LI-Kick, including bar champs, theme week and draft-style leagues.

Caroline moved to America from France with an interest in more 'European' sports. After failing to find a place to regularly play badminton, she found LI-Kick and found a love for dodgeball.

Jason used Google to find something fun to do. His first LI-Kick experience was a one-night Kickball Mix & Match. He would go on to join 3 leagues the subsequent season in kickball, cornhole and volleyball.

After Covid and a few years off Long Island, Rose came back home not knowing anyone and faced a tough question- 'How do I meet people my age as an adult? She emersed herself in social sports and found her answer.

Will started as a free agent who was too nervous to show up for his first kickball game. 6 months later he is now the captain of teams, has greatly expanded his social rolodex, and tells how he's used LI-Kick to change his life for the better.

Mindy is an accomplished runner, experienced race director and stalwart of road racing on Long Island. She's found a new joy playing pickleball and making new friendships. At age 63 she is distancing herself from her peers, with no signs of slowing down.

Dennis is a competitive player who is learning there is more to sports than just playing for a victory and going home afterwards. With LI-Kick he's found the right mix of competition, social interaction and fun, while being able to play alongside his wife.

Kirwin's route in becoming a college administrator has taken him from Brooklyn -> Pennsylvania -> Illinois - > Michigan -> Long Island. He joined LI-Kick to get immediately plugged into the social scene. In just 10 months he's already played 5 sports and up to 4x a week, mostly as a free agent. He's become a full fledged member of the community.

On this episode Kristin discusses how she joined LI Kick, quickly making friends, and having as much fun playing bar games as she does on the field.

On this episode Dylan discusses, his baseball career, joining LI Kick, and how he enjoys both the competitive and social aspects of the league. 

On this episode Joe and Sal discuss the many teams they have been on together, Joe's career as an umpire, and their favorite LI Kick memories. 

On this episode Rachel discusses he many years playing Kickball, learning how to play catcher and how she became a Captain. 

On this episode Angelo discusses how his life has changed for the better since joining LI Kick.

On this episode Vicky discusses her athletic background, joining LI Kick, and why joining was one of the best decisions she has ever made.