MLS player, Wisconsin native Logan Farrington hosts youth clinic
GLENDALE, Wis. - Logan Farrington could’ve been anywhere this weekend, but the Major League Soccer player wanted to return to Wisconsin – where he took the field and coached a new generation of players on Saturday morning, Dec. 28.
Farrington comes home
Farrington was in coach mode as he ran drills for boys from southeast Wisconsin, hosting a clinic at MFC Sports Complex in Glendale.
SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News
"When I was younger, I never had a pro come back and put on a camp," he said. "We’re not going to change everybody – not going to make anybody into (Lionel) Messi today – but hopefully we can set them on the track."
"Seeing the local kid make good and come back is fantastic," said parent Roy Henning.
MLS player and Wisconsin native Logan Farrington coaches kids in Glendale
Farrington was a star in high school at Union Grove. Now, he's living his dream.
The Racine County native played in college and is now a forward for FC Dallas. He is the highest-drafted soccer player ever from Wisconsin.
"Now I want to come back and help others do the same," Farrington said.
FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX6 News app for iOS or Android
Youth soccer clinic
Saturday's clinic was focused on boys from 9 to around 12 years old. Farrington pushed the young athletes to be their best through motivation and words of encouragement.
"I really liked having to play with a professional soccer player that my mom told me about," player Alex Mencia said.
"Kind of like inspirational stuff to inspire you," said player James Henning.
MLS player and Wisconsin native Logan Farrington coaches kids in Glendale
The players knew clinics like Saturday's don't happen every day. Farrington hoped it would help the kids – and the sport.
"I think overall, I want the soccer culture in Wisconsin to grow. I know there’s plenty of other people in Wisconsin who want the same thing," Farrington said.
Farrington said his goal is to score more this year and help FC Dallas win the MLS Cup.
Featured
'Touchdown Tommy' tackles Wisconsin high school football
The high school football season in Wisconsin runs from the warm weather of August to the cold days of November and this fall, 9-year-old Touchdown Tommy was there to report on it for FOX6 News the whole way.