Building the AV: Soccer, Side Hustles, and the Power of Partnership

What happens when you combine a deep love for your hometown with an unstoppable drive to build community? You get a conversation like this one. In this episode of The Community Interest, we sit down with Panchito, the Director of Partnerships and Community for AV Alta.A true Antelope Valley native, Panchito wears many hats—from orchestrating professional soccer partnerships to leading local movement through his Run with Faith club and the Dreamers Soccer Clinic. We explore how his roots in the Valley shaped his vision for a more connected community and how he balances his high-level role at AV Alta with his personal passion for empowering local youth and even a burgeoning coffee pop-up project.This episode is a look behind the scenes at how "Community Architecture" actually works. It’s about more than just sports; it’s about creating "third spaces" where neighbors can connect, grow, and thrive. Andrew and Panchito also discuss the unique synergy between Edwards Federal Credit Union and AV Alta, showing how local institutions can team up to be the ultimate playmakers for the region.