Take a general look at who is more likely to participate in fitness programs and classes like spinning, yoga or even boot camp and you'll likely find that women tend to outnumber the guys.
That's not to say men aren't fitness-minded. Some find an outlet in joining an adult softball league though as an actual workout, you have to admit it offers little heart-pumping action. Others take a chance and sign up for a coed activity like soccer but rather than getting to indulge in David Beckham-like machismo, these poor guys are more concerned that they don't plow over their female teammates on the field. Many men pick up something like P90X or jogging, but those are predominantly solitary activities.
Since so many of these guys grew up enjoying the competition and camaraderie of being a part of a team -- likely in high school or even college -- while working through all sorts of male aggression and angst in physical sports, Comeback Sports in Tacoma simply makes sense. This league and event management company caters to men and women who want to be part of a team, have some competitive fun and have a beer afterward while replaying the action.
Comeback Sports was founded by Stefan Berglund and Eddie Behringer. Their mission is to ensure participants have a good time through social experiences.
“We’re focused on connections," Berglund said. "We really want people to be excited and have something to look forward to.”
Comeback Sports offers team sports like softball and soccer; there are also leagues for flag football (check out Comeback Sports' official You Tube channel to see them in action) as well as kickball, dodgeball and volleyball.
For the guys who don’t want to worry about looking out for a lady -- though we would never expect them to take it easy on us -- or really just to get together so they can let loose, grunt, and talk trash without us interfering, there are men’s leagues as well. Haven’t played in a while -- perhaps since high school? All skill levels and athletic abilities are encouraged to participate.
Comeback Sports is event-minded as well, offering an experience that goes beyond the typical recreation league. There are organized pre-season and post game meet-ups at local pubs, as well as live music, free barbeques and activities for kids at games and events. Tournaments, championships, bowl games and even a sponsored Clif Bar Player of the Week are featured on their website.
So guys, whether you're looking for a fun coed athletic partnership, or an avenue to get some much-needed exercise via a competitive, men-only environment, have a look around the Comeback Sports website and see if there isn’t something there that could change your outlook, body and health.
Patch editor April Chan contributed to this column.
