Get to Know a Senior Softball Player: Charles Valenti

April 1, 2020

Charles Valenti, 74, of New York and a member of SSUSA since 2010, is a published author with his works All-American: An American Approach to Soccer and The Golden Lions of the Nosce Hostem.

All-American is a story about love of country, of community, of family, and friends, teammates, and soldiers, who have banded together like brothers. This is the story of one very special soldier and the knowledge he passed on to his son.

The Golden Lions of the Nosce Hostem is the second half of the story, explaining exactly how military philosophies based on actual events were used by the Grover Cleveland Soccer Team out of Ridgewood, New York City.

CLICK HERE for a book review of The Golden Lions of the Nosce Hostem.

Velenti is a member of Long Island Jaguars. He’s also played with HermTech, Old Time Brothers, New York Streaks and NY Motion. Valenti recently won the speed contest at the TOC in February with a blazing time of 14.71 in his age division.

Note: Players, if you have any interesting off the field accomplishments you’d like to share, please email Anthony Ramos at Anthony@seniorsoftball.com