You need to meet Treswill

Treswill (in blue) with Peter, our cook from our recent camp.

This is long overdue!  Back in January, Ubuntu Sports Outreach hired Treswill Overmeyer as our "Community Connector".  Treswill will lead our schools programs, anything else that is community related, and be an assistant coach with the Ubuntu Football Academy.  

Treswill grew up in Ocean View right near our house.  He was one of the few boys that found his way out of the community through soccer, eventually playing in the professional soccer league here, the PSL. Treswill is a unique man, though, and purposely moved back into Ocean View to try and influence young people.  We developed a friendship which eventually led to us asking him to join our team.  He's such an asset for us.  Treswill is the unofficial mayor of Ocean View & the whole South Peninsula!  Everybody knows (and loves) him!!  Whenever we are out he is constantly being greeted by others.  So, he's endeared us to the community even more.  He speak Afrikaans, which is helpful with some families that aren't comfortable speaking English.  And he loves sharing the vision and getting others involved.  He's constantly getting us stuff and sponsorships by just chatting up whomever he comes in contact with.  It's brilliant!

Well, we look forward to a long relationship with Treswill, so you need to get to know him.  I've asked him a few questions below:

What is your Favorite Bible Verse?- Mark 8:34-38

What is your Favorite Worship Song now?- Take Heart by Hillsong

What is the Best Goal you Ever Scored?- For Mother City FC (in PSL) vs Bloemfontein Celtic in the old Green Point Stadium. Was chosen as goal of the week by the league.

Which boy in the Academy you were most like at 12-13 years old?- Juan Cloete because I didn't get involved with stuff unless enticed, which is just like Juan. He's a rascal!

How did you oame to trust Christ as Lord?- I was messed-up! I had been let down by my club at the time, Jomo Cosmos, and had to have surgery which cost me lots of money. During the time at Cosmos I was exposed to witchcraft. My only way out, I believed at the time, was to have Jesus save me from the mess I was in. A guy named Mike Alford, a missionary from the USA for Athletes in Action, was the guy that told me about the love of Jesus.

What gives you the desire to work with Ubuntu Sports Outreach?- Getting to work with 2 good looking white guys! :) I enjoy working with kids, and more importantly I get to use soccer as a tool to share the love of God.

What are you most excited about with your particular role as the Community Connector?- Having worked in schools before, and being passionate about seeing communities restored, I'm excited that I can connect communities to see families healed.

What is your Previous Ministry Experience?- I have worked with Ambassadors in Sport, holiday clubs and camps with Scripture Union, missions into Africa with AIS, and prison ministry at Pollsmoor Prison for 3 years.

What is your Previous Playing Experience?- I grew up playing locally in Ocean View & then FHAFC. Moved on at 17 years old to play professionally with Hellenic (in Cape Town). Moved from there to FC Fortune. Then played for Mother City FC & Jomo Cosmos in the PSL. Last professional club was City Pillars in Johannesburg. After 3 years of no serious football, now leading the team at Fish Hoek AFC!!

In Afrikaans, say something funny about Casey- ''Die American wietie wanner die laaities vir hom vir n apie vattie...hahahaha!!!!'' (This American doesn't know when the boys are making a monkey out of him....hahahaha!!!!)

What is your Current Relationship Status?- Dating Cindy James, who is awesome!

In your opinion, will Mike ever get married, and if so, how old will he be?- Mike will be married before he turns 34 (which will be in about a year and a half).