Get to Know Me

[pwake7]

Well Wahoonbox wanted me to create my story about me and share with you all, so here goes, i hope you enjoy.

I grew up in baltimore, went to Calvert Hall Highschool, and then got a scholarship to play Division 1 soccer. I wanted to stay local so i decided to play at Univ. of Maryland Balto County. After 4 years, 2 conference titles, a 1st round loss to Duke in overtime in NCAA's, all conference, I was drafted by the Baltimore Blast. I also managed to get a Degree in Health Admin and Policy. It dont get any better than playing professional ball 20 minutes from where you grew up. Im in my 7th season right now. Currently we have won 4 out of the last 6 years. I was rookie of the year, made the all star team my rookie and 3rd season, and currently the captain of the team for the past 4 years. As of right now we are 5-0, looking to make it 5 of 7.

My pops and I have a 232 grady that we fish the chesapeake bay with all year except for right now. "Come on April". I have learned a lot from you guys on these forums about fishing, crabbing and general boat knowledge. I also got my Captains License 6 pack. I look forward to hearing a bit about other users on this site and hopefully will get to drop a line with you.

Wake

[cravertosu]

Soccer's for sissys!

I'm kidding! I grew up playing in Upstate NY and then played college ball at Wisconsin and then Ok State. Played a little semi pro ball for the Green County Ruffnecks before I blew out my leg.

Definitely wish I could played for a living! Not that I don't enjoy what I do, I just miss playing. Sounds like you've had a pretty stellar career so far. Does Raleigh have an indoor team?

Good luck on the rest of the season!

Tim

[pwake7]

Indoor soccer is hockey without the pads. I wish they had a team in that area. Mostly teams north of us and one team in mexico. Monterrey in March is a nice 90 degrees. Damn Mexican beer gives me the shhhhiiitttttsss, but the women are unbelievable.

[cravertosu]

Indoor soccer is hockey without the pads. I wish they had a team in that area. Mostly teams north of us and one team in mexico. Monterrey in March is a nice 90 degrees. Damn Mexican beer gives me the shhhhiiitttttsss, but the women are unbelievable.

Indoor soccer is a blast! Played a lot of it growing up. Actually got to go to a national tourney my senior year in HS but we got crushed!

You think the girls in Mexico are hot, you should try Cartagne, Columbia!! It's insane!

[pwake7]

Dont think ill make it there, but i bet they are. Those spainsh girls are not afraid to take that money from you thats for sure.

[WAHOONBOX]

NOW HOW COOL IS THIS.....A PRO SOCCER PLAYER RIGHT HERE AMONGST US! WE HAVE HANK THE TANK CENTER FOR CLEVELAND BROWNS AS A MEMBER BUT HE IS MISSING IN ACTION HERE


I HAVE ENJOYED READING WAKES HUNTING GIGS AND ASKED HIM TO SHARE WITH US A LITTLE BACKGROUND AND I THANK HIM FOR THE RESPONSE! LETS GIVE HIM A WARM WLECOME HERE!

MY SOCCER DAYS WERE IN HIGH SCHOOL ON A FUN LEVEL....I GUESS FISHING IS MY THING NOW....I WASN'T GOOD ENOUGH TO PLAY PRO BASEBALL SO I STARTED PUTTING WORMS ON SOME HOOKS INSTEAD.... WELCOME ABOARD DUDE AND LOOK FORWARD TO MORE OF YOUR WORLD!

[Squidnation]

Welcome to the site. We use to go to blast games quite some time ago. My dad was a professional player in Columbia - or maybe bolivia - can't remember. I have a nephew - Anthony of the Ark - here on the board that tried out for a team in Paraguay a few years ago. I wasn't so blessed as dad and nephew. I resemble the ball more then the athlete

[ffoley]

Thanks for posting Wake,

Congrats on your soccer skills! They are taking you places. You must be pretty good playing pro and all with all the
competition out there. It's good to get to know you a little.

My son Brian is a High School Jr and playing in the US Soccer Academy U17/18 for South Central CT. I sure hope he can make a go at it in college. He is looking at some Div 2 schools.

Nothing like fishing with your dad - and nothing like fishing with your son! I wish I could get offshore with my son, but he travels more then me - He was in California in Dec, and headed to Florida in May. He's at practice right now on the turf outside 35 degrees out.

Maybe we can catch one of your games some day, or maybe see ya on the water.

[Russell A. Jost]

Hey Wake, nice going on the soccer field.

I see you past the captains test, why not sign your post as "Captain Wake" you earned it. Congratulations!!

[pwake7]

Hey guys,

Thanks for the welcome. Somedays i just forget how priviledged i am, not to be in the office 40hrs a week. I hope i can get to share some pics and videos this summer.

Foley-We play up in Springfield, Mass. Im not sure how far that is from you.

Capt. Wake ---Now that just looks cool.