Brandon Tucker- Real Class of 2004

Where did you go to college and did you play soccer for the college?
I played for Presbyterian College and graduated in 3 1/2 years!

Please share a quick bit about what you are up to?
I live in Greenville, SC with my wife, Anastasia Tucker, and our four children Skie, Harper, Sawyer and Asher. I am the Head Men's Soccer Coach at Furman University.

Favorite Food?
Anything my wife cooks.

First concert you went to and where?
Hootie & the Blowfish at Fiddler's Green

When did you come to Real Colorado?
U15

Favorite Movie?
Any of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy

What team did you play at for Real Colorado?
Too long ago to remember, just know we were one of the best and that was before the DA days. (He played for the 85-86 Real National team)

Who were some of the coaches your remember?
Lorne Donaldson (The G.O.A.T.), Chris Martinez (Baby G.O.A.T. 😜), Rivers Guthrie and of course the Man, the Myth, the Legend, Jared Spires!

What is a best memory(ies) at Real Colorado?
So many memories... playing state cup in mile high, winning trophies, going to San Diego for the Nomads Tournament (many stories from that! Alumni know what I'm talking about!), Lorne Donaldson being the Rapids assistant and getting us into trainings and games... but the all time is probably being in the Regional Tournament in Utah and staying up all night to watch the US play in the 2002 World Cup then having to play the early morning game.

What do you view as the most important qualities you learned as a player that apply to your current life?
Perseverance, Commitment, Determination, Grit, Discipline, Self-confidence, and many more.

If you could go back in time and talk to yourself when you first started playing, what advise would you give?
Enjoy it! It's a beautiful game.

What is a key life lesson you learned from playing soccer at Real Colorado?
Real taught me how the work ethic I have today to succeed not only on the pitch but in all aspects of my life. Forever grateful for the opportunity the club gave me at an influential part of my life.

If you are interested in contacting Evan and finding out more about is professional journey he’d welcome the conversation! Brandon.tucker@furman.edu, www.furmanpaladins.com