AAA Start Your Journey: Joel Arvelo

Joel Arvelo coaches four different coed recreation teams for Allentown Youth Soccer Club. Arvelo is dedicated to helping youths develop life skills through the beautiful game. This passion for helping kids ages seven to 12 in his community is the reason why he is the AAA Share Your Journey contest winner.

Growing up in Puerto Rico, Joel was not a huge fan of Soccer. He recalls watching Maradona play for Argentina, but other than that soccer was never on his radar. Years later as a parent, that all changed. His kids were getting involved in soccer, and the Allentown Youth Soccer Recreation League was in dire need of volunteer coaches. With some convincing from his wife, Joel stepped up into…