Player of the Week

Rollover a name to learn more about a fellow Xoso player!

  • Debra Castaneda

    Posted Fri, 09/26/2014

    Name: Debra Castaneda

    Occupation: Dietitian

    Home City: Sactown

    Current City/Neighborhood: Midtown

    Number of Xoso Seasons: lots of them...

    Current teams and leagues: ultimate frisbee and cornhorn

    What is your favorite Xoso sport and why?

    Volleyball because it's such a fun team sport. I had never played volleyball before, but now I'm no longer afraid of the ball.

    What is your most memorable Xoso moment?

    3-peating in cornhole! Hoping to do it again a la Michael Jordan and the 90's Bulls.

    What is one thing most people don't know about you?

    I used to be a competitive baton twirler. My team and I won consecutive gold medals at the World Championships. Oh the glory days...

    When you're not playing with Xoso, what are you doing with your free time?

    Yoga, cooking, and playing with my cat. I love you, Keio!

    What is one thing that you're really bad at?

    My boyfriend Brent says I'm bad at knowing when to pick my battles.

    What are your guilty pleasures?

    Watching hours of HGTV, especially Property Brothers. I also love sweets and I cannot lie.

     
  • Annie Carney

    Posted Fri, 09/19/2014

    Name: Annie Carney

    Occupation: Program Associate with The California Endowment

    Home City: Sacramento

    Current City/Neighborhood: Sacramento (Arden Park)

    Number of Xoso Seasons: Currently on my 9th season of kickball, with 3 seasons of dodgeball and 1 season of softball also under my belt.

    Current teams and leagues: Team Kick-A-Rita, Tuesday night kickball

    What is your favorite Xoso sport and why?

    Kickball has been such fun! I love the team camaraderie and getting the chance to enjoy the outdoors. And who doesn't love the chance to smash a kickball?

    What is your most memorable Xoso moment?

    Our first kickball championship came after an all out battle with some VERY competitive players on both teams. We emerged victorious but the challenge was exciting.

    What is one thing most people don't know about you?

    I was voted the player with "Best Sportsmanship" by my softball league as a teenager. Skills that translate well on the kickball field :)

    When you're not playing with Xoso, what are you doing with your free time?

    I read obsessively, watch "West Wing" as often as humanly possible, make failed attempts at yoga, cheer on the Kings and 49ers, and dream of being a professional cheese taster.

    What is one thing that you're really bad at?

    I'm a terrible artist. Seriously, straight lines aren't even possible.

    What are your guilty pleasures?

    I have a HUGE sweet tooth. Junior Mints, Dots and Nerds are my kryptonite. While watching British television.

     
  • Jason Herberg

    Posted Fri, 09/12/2014

    Name: Jason Herberg

    Occupation: Civil Engineer

    Home City: Los Gatos, CA

    Current City/Neighborhood: East Sacramento

    Number of Xoso Seasons: Started in 2010, so I'm guessing 25-30?

    Current teams and leagues: Buns of Teal (Ultimate)

    What is your favorite Xoso sport and why?

    Volleyball - it's a great team sport with plenty of strategy and skills to learn. I've enjoyed starting out as a complete beginner and slowly becoming almost halfway decent!

    What is your most memorable Xoso moment?

    Two words: Naked Slide. Probably shouldn't go into any more detail.

    What is one thing most people don't know about you?

    You might not recognize me now if you knew me in college. Also I'm great at Risk!

    When you're not playing with Xoso, what are you doing with your free time?

    Working out, going out with friends, and practicing my cocktail mixing.

    What is one thing that you're really bad at?

    Rapping, unless the song is Baby Got Back.

    What are your guilty pleasures?

    Pizza, ice cream, and answering questions about myself!

     
  • Sharmaine Ishmael

    Posted Fri, 09/05/2014

    Name: Sharmaine Ishmael

    Occupation: Medical Assistant

    Home City: La Puente, CA

    Current City/Neighborhood: Midtown Sacramento

    Number of Xoso Seasons: 9...I think

    Current teams and leagues: Bowling- I Can't Believe It's Not Gutter Kickball- Hit It and Bounce Dodgeball- My Balls Your Face

    What is your favorite Xoso sport and why?

    All of them since I'm awesome at everything I touch! Haha. No but seriously I love dodgeball since it allows me to take out my aggression and throw balls at people (all in good fun of course). Kickball is great. And bowling is awesome because as a team of free agents we pretty much dominate. Overall I've met some amazing people through XOSO and I keep coming back season after season.

    What is your most memorable Xoso moment?

    Winning the Tuesday Night bowling league

    What is one thing most people don't know about you?

    I love opera and sometimes I stutter when under pressure.

    When you're not playing with Xoso, what are you doing with your free time?

    Dancing, reading, driving fast, eating Thai food, driving fast while eating Thai food, teaching myself guitar, wine tasting/gulping, trivia nights, watching Indie films, puzzles, taking random roadtrips, just enjoying life.

    What is one thing that you're really bad at?

    Remembering people's names...horrible. I have nicknames for everyone!

    What are your guilty pleasures?

    Trash reality tv shows on Bravo, Target, moon pies, a large pineapple pizza, good wine and a fine woman :)

     
  • Joel Joyce

    Posted Fri, 08/29/2014

    Name: Joel Joyce

    Occupation: Management Analyst

    Home City: Tucson, AZ

    Current City/Neighborhood: Ridiculously far from real civilization in deep suburbia (Sudden Valley) a.k.a. Roseville, CA

    Number of Xoso Seasons: A lot of kickball, some bowling and dodgeball

    Current teams and leagues: Pitches Be Crazy (Kickball)

    What is your favorite Xoso sport and why?

    This is probably a good place to put in the plug for Xoso that I met my amazing girlfriend Cristy through Xoso kickball when I was randomly graced with the ever so talented Anil (often spotted completely underdressed for theme nights) on my free agent team who introduced me to my lovely lady – who has since crossed over to Xoso Kickball from “the other league.” I joined Xoso Kickball when I moved to California in 2013 because I had just moved to California and a coworker told me to check it out.

    What is your most memorable Xoso moment?

    Watching Anil Mantri dressed in a leopard leotard outfit. It actually still haunts me while I am sleeping.

    What is one thing most people don't know about you?

    I have a twin sister who’s 3 minutes younger than me, and 3 times cooler than me (according to her.)

    When you're not playing with Xoso, what are you doing with your free time?

    Crossfit and when I get sick of people making fun of me I head to an actual gym. I am very involved with University of Arizona Alumni Association and following Arizona Athletics - some would say “excessively” I would disagree and say it is a healthy amount.

    What is one thing that you're really bad at?

    Whistling along to a melody. I’m told I sound like a 3 year old blowing a recorder.

    What are your guilty pleasures?

    I thoroughly enjoy every single Bachelor and Bachelorette show along with www.realitysteve.com for spoilers and episode recaps. Most of the time it makes me feel better about myself.

     
  • Andrew Khoury

    Posted Fri, 08/22/2014

    Name: Andrew Khoury

    Occupation: Software Engineer

    Home City: Sacramento

    Current City/Neighborhood: Carmichael

    Number of Xoso Seasons: 15 including the 3 I'm currently playing in.

    Current teams and leagues: Wrong Hole (Cornhole), Team A-Holes (Soccer), Pitch Please (Kickball)

    What is your favorite Xoso sport and why?

    Kickball, since almost all of my close friends have been made by playing it.

    What is your most memorable Xoso moment?

    My kickball team did "anything but clothes" for theme night a year ago. The results were hilarious.

    What is one thing most people don't know about you?

    I've shot a few films that were shown at various film festivals.

    When you're not playing with Xoso, what are you doing with your free time?

    I love all things cars. I love going on road trips, doing track days, go-karting, going to car shows, etc.

    What is one thing that you're really bad at?

    Keeping score. I rarely know if my team is winning or not because that really isn't a priority for me.

    What are your guilty pleasures?

    Nutella crepes.

     
  • Heidi Chou

    Posted Fri, 08/15/2014

    Name: Heidi Chou

    Occupation: Water Resources Engineer

    Home City: Madera, CA

    Current City/Neighborhood: Midtown

    Number of Xoso Seasons: 10+ (Dodgeball, Ultimate, Softball, Volleyball, Flag Football)

    What is your favorite Xoso sport and why?

    It's a tie between Ultimate and Dodgeball for me. Xoso Ultimate is awesome because of the chill environment and all of the wonderful people I've met while playing. I've also met a lot of great people while playing Dodgeball, but it is also my favorite because it's SO fun to repeatedly throw the ball as hard as I can at an opponent after a long work day and I love seeing the disappointment in my opponent's face when I get them out by catching the ball they just threw at me ;).

    What is your most memorable Xoso moment?

    Every theme week in Ultimate. And winning the Winter 2014 "A" league Dodgeball championship after going into playoffs as the last place team!

    What is one thing most people don't know about you?

    I'm not very outdoorsy. I might enjoy an occasional hike or car camping trip, but you probably won't ever see me backpacking...

    When you're not playing with Xoso, what are you doing with your free time?

    Making plans, exploring midtown, going to concerts or music festivals, playing/watching sports, and hanging out with my cat.

    What is one thing that you're really bad at?

    Being a morning person.

    What are your guilty pleasures?

    Sleeping in. Spending time finding REALLY GOOD DEALS. Buying something because it's a good deal. Eating Flamin' Hot Limon Cheetos.

     
  • Courtney Covington

    Posted Fri, 08/8/2014

    Name: Courtney Covington

    Occupation: Attorney

    Home City: Placerville

    Current City/Neighborhood: Carmichael

    Number of Xoso Seasons: I've lost count...

    Current teams and leagues: Disky Business, Tuesday Ultimate Frisbee

    What is your favorite Xoso sport and why?

    Ultimate, of course! It's a great sport and I've gotten to know so many wonderful folks playing ultimate with xoso. Also, I've never received a nickname playing any other sport.

    What is your most memorable Xoso moment?

    Pat Bocash, Rob Martinson, and Brian Wardman playing ultimate in prom dresses for theme night.

    What is one thing most people don't know about you?

    My name is not actually "Icebox." (Okay, maybe most people do know that. But I just want to clear it up once and for all!)

    When you're not playing with Xoso, what are you doing with your free time?

    Nervously rooting for the A's, most likely. Or mixing a cocktail so I can less nervously root for the A's.

    What is one thing that you're really bad at?

    Coming up with clever responses to Xoso "Player of the Week" interview questions. Really, it's an honor just to be nominated...

    What are your guilty pleasures?

    McDonald's. I do love a Big Mac now and then. Oh yeah, and when people use my Xoso frisbee nickname. I admit that is kind of awesome.

     
  • Brent Johnson

    Posted Fri, 08/1/2014

    Name: Brent Johnson

    Occupation: Business Analyst

    Home City: Orlando

    Current City/Neighborhood: Midtown

    Number of Xoso Seasons: 15ish?

    Current teams and leagues: Monday night volleyball (Boom GSM) and Friday night cornhole (Cornhorn Tossers)

    What is your favorite Xoso sport and why?

    Definitely volleyball: it’s a great mixture of teamwork, communication, sportsmanship, and spiking balls as hard as you can.

    What is your most memorable Xoso moment?

    Last summer, our ragtag kickball team Ball Me Maybe won the Wednesday night league. Because of the way the playoffs work, we ended up having to stay at the field for approximately 5 hours. It was so memorable because it was definitely my longest Xoso memory.

    What is one thing most people don't know about you?

    I’m familiar with all of the major and minor plotlines of the original Beverly Hills, 90210.

    When you're not playing with Xoso, what are you doing with your free time?

    I catch up on my WNBA league pass games, complete my daily Shake Weight workout routine, and develop complicated smoothie recipes. Also, I enjoy LARPing.

    What is one thing that you're really bad at?

    I am terrible at opening mail and going to the bank to deposit checks. Last week, my grandma sent me an urgent e-mail admonishing me for not cashing my birthday check from a few months ago. Sorry grandma!

    What are your guilty pleasures?

    I’ll read anything and lately, I have been on a young adult novel kick. I was on an airplane a couple weeks ago and I started reading The Fault in Our Stars. I was crammed in the middle seat between two older women. As I got to the end of the book, I started weeping like a teenage girl to the point where one of them asked if I was okay and handed me tissues. Spoiler alert: it’s sad.

     
  • Misty Westin

    Posted Fri, 07/25/2014

    Name: Misty Westin

    Occupation: Finance

    Home City: Boulder, CO

    Current City/Neighborhood: Natomas

    Number of Xoso Seasons: 9

    Current teams and leagues: I'd Hit That- Sunday Softball and I'd Hit Those Blue Balls Again- Monday Softball

    What is your favorite Xoso sport and why?

    Softball- It's super social, my teammates are amazing, and I've made a bunch of great friends

    What is your most memorable Xoso moment?

    Probably the game I scored four RBIs, I wasn't even paying attention, I was just going out swinging.

    What is one thing most people don't know about you?

    I love to do crazy things on vacation- like getting in a shark tank in Hawaii!

    When you're not playing with Xoso, what are you doing with your free time?

    Hanging out with friends, and traveling

    What is one thing that you're really bad at?

    Eating sunflower seeds

    What are your guilty pleasures?

    Sushi, buying anything that has an anchor on it, and Oreos

     
  • Craig Scholer

    Posted Fri, 07/18/2014

    Name: Craig Scholer

    Occupation: Legislative Staffer

    Home City: Watsonville, CA

    Current City/Neighborhood: Sacramento/Richmond Grove

    Number of Xoso Seasons: 10

    Current teams and leagues: Sunday Softball/Sit on My Base, Tuesday Softball/Where My Pitches At?, Sunday Dodgeball

    What is your favorite Xoso sport and why?

    This would have to be a tie between Dodgeball and Kickball. Both are unique and bring out the best competitive nature out of people. Although, it is hard to beat being outside with a cold drink, good friends, and a Kickball game during these warm Sacramento nights, so Kickball may be the go to sport right now.

    What is your most memorable Xoso moment?

    For our Sunday softball theme day we did Never Nudes from Arrested Development. Not only did we have 100% participation, we also crushed it on the field and got ourselves a win in our jorts.

    What is one thing most people don't know about you?

    I can grow an impressive mustache. I am talking Magnum PI quality.

    When you're not playing with Xoso, what are you doing with your free time?

    When I am not playing Xoso I am probably out exploring Midtown. There always seems to be great new restaurants and bars to check out.

    What is one thing that you're really bad at?

    Monopoly. For some reason I am horrible at Monopoly. I always end up with the worst real estate and in jail. In my defense, I think we all know that Monopoly is culturally biased.

    What are your guilty pleasures?

    Otter Pops. I actually don’t feel guilty about it at all, but I can’t help but to eat those things four at a time.

     
  • Erika Crimmins

    Posted Fri, 07/11/2014

    Name: Erika Crimmins

    Occupation: Customer Relations for Apple Inc.

    Home City: Sacramento

    Current City/Neighborhood: Sac

    Number of Xoso Seasons: 4

    Current teams and leagues: Monday Night XOSO Bowling- Team: Ninjas!

    What is your favorite Xoso sport and why?

    So far I'd have to say Bowling because of the great bunch of people it brings into my life and theres a Bar inside! :)

    What is your most memorable Xoso moment?

    Most memorable moment would be when we synched First place last season, The whole team came together & we Rocked It Out!!

    What is one thing most people don't know about you?

    one thing most people don't know about me is that I didn't always like BRIGHT colors! You sure couldn't tell it Now but its Very true!

    When you're not playing with Xoso, what are you doing with your free time?

    I love spending time with family & friends getting together for a casual game of kickball & spending the afternoon floating on the river!

    What is one thing that you're really bad at?

    uumm... Standing Still.... lol

    What are your guilty pleasures?

    My guilty pleasures have to be .75 cent game day at Fireside lanes on Sunday Mornings with my dad, and Of COURSE KARAOKE!!!

     
  • Russell Panella

    Posted Fri, 07/4/2014

    Name: Russell Panella

    Occupation: Web Developer/Entrepreneur

    Home City: Kelseyville, CA

    Current City/Neighborhood: Midtown (as of 2 days ago)

    Number of Xoso Seasons: 12

    Current teams and leagues: Nice Snatch! (softball) and Disc in a Box (ultimate)

    What is your favorite Xoso sport and why?

    Softball, hands down. Ever since I was old enough to hold a bat, baseball has been my favorite sport to play. Softball is even better because you can drink beer while playing.

    What is your most memorable Xoso moment?

    During my first softball season I was playing shortstop and our third baseman jumped and tipped a hard hit line drive. I had broken to back him up and the ball ended up just behind me and I reached back to make a pretty nice catch. I didn't get home in time to watch Sportscenter that night, but I'm pretty sure it made the Top 10. Shout-out to Matt Jojola for the assist.

    What is one thing most people don't know about you?

    I dropped out of college after 3+ years with only a few classes left to take, and I used to be 50 lbs heavier when I was 25.

    When you're not playing with Xoso, what are you doing with your free time?

    Counting down the minutes until the next Xoso game. Other than that I enjoy staying active, watching almost any sports, drinking beer, and doing hoodrat stuff with my friends. I also occasionally squeeze in some work when I can.

    What is one thing that you're really bad at?

    Filling out surveys like this about myself and being on time to places.

    What are your guilty pleasures?

    Being lazy.

     
  • Coleen Dieu

    Posted Fri, 06/27/2014

    Name: Coleen Dieu

    Occupation: Banking & Eyewear Consultant

    Home City: San Rafael

    Current City/Neighborhood: Sacramento

    Number of Xoso Seasons: 1

    Current teams and leagues: Schweddy Balls, Fridays Softball Late Spring '14

    What is your favorite Xoso sport and why?

    Softball because the sound of hitting the ball is so satisfying.

    What is your most memorable Xoso moment?

    Having my friends cheer me on after hitting my first homerun. Amazing feeling!

    What is one thing most people don't know about you?

    I'm a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

    When you're not playing with Xoso, what are you doing with your free time?

    Boxing, Dancing and Tubing.

    What is one thing that you're really bad at?

    Losing weight!

    What are your guilty pleasures?

    Sleeping in, discount deals and pretending I can sing in front of a mirror.

     
  • Joe Hass

    Posted Fri, 06/20/2014

    Name: Joe Hass

    Occupation: FUNemployed

    Home City: El Dorado Hills, CA

    Current City/Neighborhood: East Sac

    Number of Xoso Seasons: 6

    Current teams and leagues: Wednesday Kickball – Drunk is the New Black, Thursday Dodgeball

    What is your favorite Xoso sport and why?

    Kickball is my favorite Xoso sport because it allows the most time to socialize during the game. It’s not as fast-paced as some of the other sports yet it’s always a good time. Plus I get to hang out with some of the coolest kids I know each week.

    What is your most memorable Xoso moment?

    GAHH!! I have to pick just one? I have so many memorable Xoso moments. I’d say winning the dodgeball championship with my team, OFF, is at the top of the list. Nobody beat OFF! Afterwards we ended up at the Distillery and performed a drunken karaoke rendition of “We Are The Champions.”

    What is one thing most people don't know about you?

    I’ve seen all 28 seasons of Survivor.

    When you're not playing with Xoso, what are you doing with your free time?

    Bottomless mimosa brunches, watching Survivor religiously, floating on the river, and hanging out in Midtown.

    What is one thing that you're really bad at?

    Saying no to a game of flip cup. Seriously, ask me to play and I can’t refuse.

    What are your guilty pleasures?

    Vodka-sodas and shameless reality TV.

     
  • Hagar Liebermensch

    Posted Fri, 06/13/2014

    Name: Hagar Liebermensch

    Occupation: Mental Health Therapist / Counselor

    Home City: Cupertino, CA

    Current City/Neighborhood: Sacramento/Midtown

    Number of Xoso Seasons: 5

    Current teams and leagues: Sunday Funday softball: I'd hit that; Monday softball Balls and Dolls; Thursday soccer: Game of Throw-ins

    What is your favorite Xoso sport and why?

    Softball because it's something anyone can participate in no matter how long or short you've played. And, I get to play and spend quality time with some of my best friends/favorite people!

    What is your most memorable Xoso moment?

    When my Sunday Funday softball team I'd Hit That pulled a total cinderella story! We made the playoffs by default when another team dropped out, and we went all the way to the championship game finishing in 2nd place! No one saw that coming.

    What is one thing most people don't know about you?

    I hate elevators

    When you're not playing with Xoso, what are you doing with your free time?

    Watching baseball (go Giants), football (Niners all the way!), spending time with friends, outdoors activities like hiking and camping, and grabbing a drink in midtown.

    What is one thing that you're really bad at?

    Drawing straight lines; they always come out crooked!

    What are your guilty pleasures?

    Reality TV shows like Dance Moms Real Housewives Housewives, and Millionaire Matchmaker.

     
  • Mark Birts

    Posted Fri, 05/30/2014

    Name: Mark Birts

    Occupation: Apple Inc

    Home City: Sacramento

    Current City/Neighborhood: Sacramento/Midtown

    Number of Xoso Seasons: 5

    Current teams and leagues: The Master Batters (Softball), Fresh Court if Ball Air (Kickball)

    What is your favorite Xoso sport and why?

    I love kickball mainly because I enjoy watching people strike out. #datstruggle

    What is your most memorable Xoso moment?

    Anytime I catch a ball, one handed. Why use two when you only needed one?

    What is one thing most people don't know about you?

    I don't trust people who don't like potatoes. Hash browns, French fries, garlic mashed potatoes, tator tots, and potato chips.... GIVE ME ALL OF THE CARBS!!!

    When you're not playing with Xoso, what are you doing with your free time?

    Cats. Seriously, I love hanging out my my 2 cats. I promise I actually have a life.

    What is one thing that you're really bad at?

    I am really bad at being bad at something. Or flirting. "Is this a flirty conversation? No one usually compliments me on the shade of blue my shirt is....." That's just a snippet of what goes through my head...

    What are your guilty pleasures?

    Nutella. It's like getting a Super star in Super Mario... When eating Nutella, you feel invincible! But when it runs out, all you crave is another taste. I lied, it's nothing like getting a Super Star. I really just wanted a lame Super Mario metaphor. You don't feel invincible when eating Nutella, you feel like any strength you had is stripped from you. You feel like that poor child who is too short to ride that ride. You feel like that child because he has no power or control over the situation. Nutella has the power. Nutella is evil. I also watch Chick Flicks from time to time.

     
  • Mark Halverson

    Posted Fri, 05/23/2014

    Name: Mark Halverson

    Occupation: Account Manager

    Home City: San Francisco

    Current City/Neighborhood: Sacramento

    Number of Xoso Seasons: A lot!

    Current teams and leagues: Sons of Pitches- Friday Softball, Group Sets...on the grass Monday Volleyball

    What is your favorite Xoso sport and why?

    Softball is my best sport and it allows us to be social and supportive during the games.

    What is your most memorable Xoso moment?

    I don't have just one moment. This league has been a wonderful discovery and a great way to meet new people.

    What is one thing most people don't know about you?

    I played semi-pro baseball.

    When you're not playing with Xoso, what are you doing with your free time?

    Working (unfortunately), working out, golfing, bike riding, pretty much staying active.

    What is one thing that you're really bad at?

    What? You want me admit a flaw?

    What are your guilty pleasures?

    Golf

     
  • Jordan Usner

    Posted Fri, 05/16/2014

    Name: Jordan Usner

    Occupation: Car-share Fleet Supervisor

    Home City: Ithaca, NY

    Current City/Neighborhood: Downtown Sac

    Number of Xoso Seasons: 3

    Current teams and leagues: Bowling Mondays - Ninjas, Ultimate Wednesdays - Team B

    What is your favorite Xoso sport and why?

    Bowling, because you can drink while you play!

    What is your most memorable Xoso moment?

    Making a diving catch (actually several diving catches) for the disc during Ultimate last season.

    What is one thing most people don't know about you?

    I was on the crew for Peter Frampton's 2010 concert tour of North America.

    When you're not playing with Xoso, what are you doing with your free time?

    Listening to music with a cold one in hand, daydreaming of my next road trip to explore new places.

    What is one thing that you're really bad at?

    Being bad at things.

    What are your guilty pleasures?

    Frozen Pizza and Game of Thrones

     
  • Carol Lee

    Posted Fri, 05/09/2014

    Name: Carol Lee

    Occupation: Preschool Teacher

    Home City: Saratoga, CA

    Current City/Neighborhood: Midtown

    Number of Xoso Seasons: 8

    Current teams and leagues: Tuesday and Wednesday ultimate, Thursday and Sunday dodgeball

    What is your favorite Xoso sport and why?

    Ultimate frisbee all the way! Not only is it an amazing workout, but it's super fun to watch while you're on the sidelines, and I've made so many awesome friends through my first season of ultimate, and every season to follow. That, and now I almost always have a disc with me wherever I go, so I can throw around with people at the park, beach, etc.

    What is your most memorable Xoso moment?

    During my first season of Xoso, I got put on the best team ever. We were green that season, so we decided to be Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for our theme night. Every one of us dressed up and got into it. It was so much fun! We also used our awesome turtle power to win the game, too! Heroes in a half shell! Ridisculous!

    What is one thing most people don't know about you?

    I grew up playing the piano and cello. I was a super dorky Asian kid. I've forgotten most of it though, and I wish I had kept it up after high school.

    When you're not playing with Xoso, what are you doing with your free time?

    Snowboarding in the winter (provided that there is snow), meandering midtown, hanging out at the Muay Thai gym I've recently joined. (introduced by a fellow dodgeball player) I'm planning on starting my garden soon!

    What is one thing that you're really bad at?

    Dodgeball! :P

    What are your guilty pleasures?

    Gee willikers! There are so many! I can never turn down frozen yogurt when offered. I also go to Target and put a whole bunch of stuff in my cart, then walk around for a while and decide I don't need all of it. Then, I put away more than half of what was in there. I'm also a sucker for Trader Joe's and Costco. Oh man, and every time I go to Costco, I have to go into REI. I also blast music when I'm cleaning, but then just end up dancing around the house not being productive at all.

     
  • Oliver Rosenbloom

    Posted Fri, 05/02/2014

    Name: Oliver Rosenbloom

    Occupation: Executive Fellow- Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development

    Home City: Mill Valley, CA

    Current City/Neighborhood: Midtown

    Number of Xoso Seasons: 10

    Current teams and leagues: Sunday and Thursday Soccer, Sunday Softball, Wednesday Kickball

    What is your favorite Xoso sport and why?

    Soccer is my favorite Xoso sport because my soccer team (Team Iceland) evolved from the worst in the league to championship contenders. That being said, asking to pick your favorite xoso sport is like asking a parent to pick his favorite child! I love dodgeball, kickball, and softball as well. They’re all the greatest!

    What is your most memorable Xoso moment?

    Winning an intense semifinal dodgeball game. Team Snoop Dodge, we’ll always have that victory!

    What is one thing most people don't know about you?

    I started a creative writing group with my friends in Sacramento. I have been too busy with Xoso to regularly participate in this writing group, but my friends have accomplished a lot!

    When you're not playing with Xoso, what are you doing with your free time?

    Hanging out with friends, running, and reading.

    What is one thing that you're really bad at?

    I have terrible handwriting

    What are your guilty pleasures?

    Listening to cheesy pump-up songs (Eye of the Tiger, Lose Yourself, The Man, etc).