How Soar Sports Central League Was Created

So, this is how the concept of Soar Sports Central League was created.

It’s an idea I’ve had for a long time. But if you’ve ever organised competitions, leagues or sporting events, then you’ll know it can be hit-and-miss.

Sometimes everything comes together.

Other times, life happens.

Last week, I was doing some rehab at the gym. As I came out and started getting changed, I suddenly heard somebody shout:

“MansourTheGreat!”

I looked around and, to my surprise, it was one of my former teammates. A Spartan.

JJ Bowler, aka Black Magic.

JJ is a poet and somebody whose words have a way of reaching people on different levels. It’s always great to see him.

We started catching up while I was getting changed. He had seen some of my recent videos, so we started talking about those, basketball and just life in general.

Honestly, conversations with JJ are always thought-provoking.

I don’t get to see him often, so I made the most of it.

As I was leaving, we were still yapping away and reminiscing. I explained to him that The Legends had to be put on pause.

But then I said:

“I’ve got another idea. Would you be interested?”

He looked at me and said:

“What sort of idea are you talking about?”

I said:

“Well, I’m tired of playing against scrubs.”

Now, when we say “scrubs,” we’re not just talking about somebody who isn’t the best player.

We’re talking about people who don’t understand competition.

People who can’t take losing.

People who turn up with a bad attitude and change the whole energy of the game.

Or people who say they’re coming, but when it’s time to play, you can’t rely on them.

So, I explained the idea to him.

A central league. Once a month. Kit provided. Everything organised. All you have to do is show up.

You can play once.

You can come every month.

You can be competitive, enjoy yourself and still fit it around your life.

JJ said:

“Once a month would work really well for me.”

A couple more of his guys turned up, and we decided to go and grab a coffee.

And you know me—if you’ve seen my page, you already know I love a coffee.

We sat down, caught up and went back and forth about life, basketball and the idea.

Honestly, it was probably one of the best catch-ups I’ve had in a long time.

It was something I really needed, especially after the injury.

During the conversation, I asked JJ:

“If I create it, will you come on board and become an ambassador?”

He said:

“Sure. Why not?”

And that was it.

That was literally the inception of Soar Sports Central League.

Sometimes an idea can sit in your mind for years.

You think about it. You plan it. You put it away. Then you come back to it again.

But sometimes, all it takes is the right conversation, with the right person, at the right time, to make you say:

Let’s do it.

I’m passionate about sports.

I enjoy creating activities, leagues and competitions that give people opportunities to connect, compete and stay physically active.

Because once you leave secondary school, staying active becomes more difficult.

Life starts happening.

Work.

Family.

Responsibilities.

Before you know it, the sports you used to play every week have slowly disappeared from your life.

That is one of the reasons I’m creating Soar Sports Central League.

You don’t have to commit to playing every week.

You don’t have to organise the kit.

You don’t have to worry about all the unnecessary faff.

Once a month. One central location. All you have to do is show up.

And if you’re still reading this, congratulations—you made it to the end.

We are currently looking for volunteers and ambassadors.

If you have some time, you’re dedicated and you want to help communities through the lens of sports, please message me directly or complete one of our forms.

We’re also looking for people who want to become:

• Coaches

• Referees

• Table officials

• Team ambassadors

• League organisers

And if you’ve ever thought about starting your own league, message me.

We are always here to help communities develop and help people reach different levels through sports.

Soar Sports Global.

Elevating Lives Through Sports.