09/22/2025
Last week, CURFC incurred a massive loss to our family. Coach William Batista (Coach Bill to us) was many things: a coach, a leader, a mentor, an eloquent speech-giver, and, most importantly, a friend. He was the cornerstone of our team spirit and built the foundation of an incredible team culture. Be it helping with our forwards, coordinating trainings, providing some much needed comic relief, or lending an ear, Coach Bill was an indelible member of our coaching staff and of our team. A veteran of the United States Park Police, he was a model for selfless service and we all hope to be half the man he was. He will be greatly missed on the pitch and on the sidelines.
For the remainder of 2025/26 season, CURFC will adorn black arm bands in his honor, we hope to give him the respect that he doesn’t just deserve but absolutely earned. In addition, CURFC’s first home conference match each year will be designated as The Coach William “Bill” Batista Memorial Match. Likewise, our team spirit award will henceforth be known as The Coach William “Bill” Batista Memorial Award for Team Spirit, honoring both the man he was and the coach he will always be remembered as.
Until we see you again, coach.
The lion hath roared, who will not fear?
