About Us
During the 2006 football season, we found ourselves in a sports bar, fixated on the Chargers as they clashed with the Denver Broncos. Our attention gravitated towards a group of San Diego fans captured by the camera, and in that very moment we started planning our first sports road trip.
Once the 2007 schedule was released with the Chargers at Green Bay in September, we knew we had to go to Lambeau. We flew into Chicago and watched the Cubs play before driving to Wisconsin. We made stops at US Cellular Field, the United Center and Miller Field and filled up on Chicago Dogs, bratwurst sausages, and hamburgers dripping with melted butter. We named it the "Greatest Road Trip Ever."
Since our first trip to Chicago and Green Bay in 2007, we have been on the following trips:
2008 - Padres at Yankee Stadium, USC at UofA
2009 - Chargers at Cowboys Stadium
2010 - Padres at Busch Stadium
2011 - Padres at Fenway Park
2012 - Chargers at New Orleans
2013 - San Diego State at Ohio State, Padres at Phillies, Chargers at Eagles
2014 - Chargers at Arizona
2015 - USC at Notre Dame, Chargers at Green Bay
2016 - Chargers at Panthers, USC vs Alabama at Texas
2017 - USC at Notre Dame, NLCS at Wrigley
2018 - Chargers at Wembley Stadium in London, Chargers at Heinz Field, USC at Texas
2019 - Chargers at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City
2020 - Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers Stadium Tours
2021 - USC at Notre Dame and Pittsburgh at Chargers
2022 - Chargers at Falcons, LSU at Texas A&M
2023 - Final Four in Houston, NCAA Baseball Stanford Regional, Padres in Mexico City, Chargers at Jets
2024 - Kubota College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field, Savannah Bananas at Minute Maid Park, USC at Michigan, Chargers at Steelers
2025 - Royals at Cardinals, A&M at LSU, Steelers at Chargers
2026 - Padres in Mexico City
Watching our favorite teams play all over the country is the highlight of our trips, but it is only part of the adventure. Each trip is a testament to the enduring power of sports to bring people together and create lasting bonds of friendship, all while celebrating the thrill of the game.
Michelle Matter
Michelle was born and raised in San Diego, California. As a young girl, she developed a love for football while watching Joe Montana throw touchdown passes to Jerry Rice. After Montana left San Francisco for the Kansas City Chiefs in 1993, Michelle traded in her 49’ers gear and started rooting for her home team, the San Diego Chargers.
Her love for baseball took longer to grow. Watching occasional games didn’t spark much interest until she visited Wrigley Field. Since then, she’s been hooked on baseball and rarely misses a Padres game.
One of her favorite memories took place in St. Louis. Following a Padres victory over the Cardinals, Michelle wandered into a casino to play craps table and found herself rolling the dice alongside Padres Manager Buddy Black.
Beyond her sports passions, Michelle treasures family moments and thrives in her work as a gerontologist. She is a proud USC and LSU alum.
Fernando Reyes
Fernando's love for San Diego sports runs deep. From his early years, he found himself immersed in the worlds of baseball and football, with a special admiration for Padres ace, Goose Gossage. A memory from his youth at Jack Murphy Stadium was waiting for Gossage to secure another save so he could proudly sport a "Goose Saved the Game" button.
Fernando's favorite sports moment was witnessing the legendary Tony Gwynn reach his 2,000th hit against the Colorado Rockies.
His dream is to watch the San Diego Padres and Chargers clinch that elusive World Series and Super Bowl victory. Yet, as a devoted USC Trojans fan, championships aren't foreign to him. You can find him at every home game at the Coliseum.
As you'd expect from a dedicated sports enthusiast, Fernando's wardrobe is a testament to his devotion, filled with baseball caps, jerseys, and sports-themed t-shirts. His love for sports is not just a hobby, it's a way of life.
Valentino Separa Jr.
When the game is on, you can always count on Val to be in the thick of it, exchanging spirited high-fives after a Charger's touchdown, a Padres' home run, or an Aztecs' hard-fought victory.
With an unwavering devotion to San Diego sports, Val eagerly anticipates the day when the city can finally put aside the tales of heart-wrenching losses and proudly wave championship flags. Beyond his love for football, Val is a basketball aficionado. Aztecs and Lakers games hold a place in his schedule, ensuring he doesn't miss a game.
Val's love for sports extends far beyond the stands. He serves as a volleyball referee for high school and club team matches, showcasing his commitment to the game.
In Val's leisure moments, you'll find him glued to the screen, indulging in his favorite sports films, including classics like "Friday Night Lights," "Caddyshack," and "Rudy."
Dylan Matter
Dylan, a San Diego native through and through, has a unique sports allegiance that transcends his hometown. Donning the iconic black and yellow, he passionately cheers on the Pittsburgh Steelers.
But Dylan's love for sports isn't confined to the sidelines. From the age of 4, he has played multiple sports including football, soccer, baseball, and tennis. Dylan is a senior at Coronado High School and ASB President. He is a straight-A student and an outfielder for the Coronado High School Islanders baseball team.
You can frequently spot Dylan in the stands, enthusiastically supporting the Padres and USC Trojans.
In his downtime, Dylan enjoys playing Minecraft and Fortnite on his PS5. When he's not gaming, he is often crafting Lego sets and visiting National Parks.
Dylan will be attending USC in Fall 2025.