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was up to him. He wasn't sure how he would open a
facility, as he did not have the money to build one, and
no existing properties had the space to accommodate
indoor soccer.
In November 2012, a space finally became available
in a complex owned and operated by the Clark Fork
City Church of Missoula. The complex included the
church, its food pantry, and other businesses not
affiliated with the church. The pastors of Clark Fork
City Church were planning to dedicate the complex
and rename it the Stephen R. Valentine Community
Center after the church's founding pastor. The new
vision for the community center included its being a
place that benefitted the entire community, not just
the congregation. It was the perfect opportunity for
Missoula Indoor Soccer Arena.
Between the winter of 2012 and the following fall
when the facility opened, Matt was able to attend
USIndoor's Facility Operators Conference
in Las Vegas. The Conference gave him great ideas
for a successful business. One important lesson he
learned was how important it is to talk to a number
of people, as there are often many different opinions
on each aspect of the business. For example, some
