Eugene Schiappa

Bobby Bruch, the 23-year-old in charge of community affairs for the Los Angeles Heat, was undaunted when only 19 youngsters showed up recently for a youth soccer camp in Torrance. The turnout was disappointing, but those connected with the Heat are used to disappointment. Still, Bruch was optimistic. "We've got to start slow and build," said Bruch, who is also a forward for the struggling professional soccer franchise.

Bobby Bruch, the 23-year-old in charge of community affairs for the Los Angeles Heat, was undaunted when only 19 youngsters showed up recently for a youth soccer camp in Torrance. The turnout was disappointing, but those connected with the Heat are used to disappointment. Still, Bruch was optimistic. "We've got to start slow and build," said Bruch, who is also a forward for the struggling professional soccer franchise.