Outside of the legal arena, Erik is a lifelong soccer player, coach, and mentor. Even now, as an over-the-hill former athlete, he still plays competitve soccer for a team in Orange County. His passion for soccer and service brought him to Pure Game in 2013, when he joined a small group (including Tony Everett) on a trip to Rwanda to introduce Pure Game to the local communities in that nation. Having seen the program change lives in ways beyond imagination, Erik felt compelled to become more involved in Pure Game. He is thrilled to be a part of the Pure Game team, as a member of its Board of Directors since 2013.