Caller 1: I saw something about sign-ups for this Barnstormers
football team, but it didn
’t really explain who or what they are. So I was just wondering
if it was a semi-pro team or something. And if we come to this
mini-camp thing, do we have to bring anything with us? I was just
wondering. Thanks.
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Caller 1: I saw something about sign-ups for this Barnstormers football team, but it didn’t really explain who or what they are. So I was just wondering if it was a semi-pro team or something. And if we come to this mini-camp thing, do we have to bring anything with us? I was just wondering. Thanks.
Green Phone: The Barnstormers are indeed a semipro football team. They were established in 2000 and compete in the Golden State Amateur League. Made up of players from Gilroy, Hollister, Morgan Hill, Salinas and south San Jose, the team is coached by Jeff Borges, who leads a staff which includes Gilroy High defensive coordinator Greg Garcia.
Helped by national all-stars Bryan Smith (QB), Joffre Longoria (OL/DL) and Joe King (LB), the Barnstormers have advanced to back-to-back conference title games and are currently ranked 11th in the National West rankings. The new season starts in April and if you’re interested in joining the team, mini-camps and registration will be taking place the next two Saturdays from 9 to noon on the soccer fields behind South Valley Middle School (Forest Street) in Gilroy. Bring cleats, shorts or any type of work-out clothes.
