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Placer United Players Support TOPSoccer League

Thank you to Placer United Soccer Club for hosting the kick off of the new Placer TOPSoccer league on Friday September 14th. Over 30 new registrants joined in for Wembley format play. In addition, thank you to Lukas Wehner for coordinating the event and to all of the other Placer United players who participated as “buddies” including Chase Goulart, Sydney Talmi, Felipe Zegarra and Rowan Vining.

TOPSoccer is designed to meet the needs of children with physical and/or other special needs. It targets those kids ages 4-18 who would like to play soccer, but are challenged by the traditional soccer environment, including those kids with physical supports and wheelchairs. Registration for the program is ongoing. For registration questions or to participate as a volunteer visit www.pysltopsoccer.com.

 

College Bound

Jena Keffer Commits to Boston College

“I am thrilled to announce that I have recently committed to Boston College!  Never in a million years did I think that by the end of my youth soccer career I would be given the opportunity to play at my dream school.  It still feels surreal!  This is by far the biggest accomplishment that I have ever experienced and I never would never have been able to do it without all of the support from my family, my coaches, and my teammates.

I can’t thank my family enough for the countless hours they have spent at the field cheering me and my teammates on.  Their love and support are invaluable and I will always treasure all the time and effort they put into making my youth soccer years the best they could be.  I would like to thank Gene DuChateau tremendously for developing me into the player I am and for making me fall even more in love with the sport.  I am forever grateful for all of the support he provided me throughout the three great years we spent together.  I would also like to thank Bart Morefield for the year he spent coaching us; his confidence in me pushed me to become a stronger and more dedicated player.  Also, a big thanks to Ron Benjamin for his dedication and passion for the game and to his players.  He has pushed me harder than any coach I have ever had and if it weren’t for him, my dream of having the opportunity to play at Boston College would not have come true.  He has made me realize that with hard work and determination, almost anything is possible.  Last but not least, I would like to thank all of my teammates for their support!  You are all such great friends and competitors, and I am so lucky to have gotten the chance to know and play with you.

Go Eagles!”

—Jena Keffer

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Message to the Members of Placer United Soccer Club

 

With the Labor Day weekend upon us, our kids back in school, and older boys on break from Club soccer to represent their high schools, I know most members are not waiting on the edge of their seats for another communication from the Club about non-soccer items.  Trust me, I get it.

However, we have had several members request disclosure of the minutes from the July Board meetings so they better understand some of the recent club challenges.  Out of respect for those requests, the minutes of the July 17th and July 23rd Board meetings that were approved last night in a Special Closed Meeting have now been posted to the website and can be accessed at this link: Board Minutes

At this same meeting last night, as you might guess by the fact that I am communicating to you as the new Board Chair, we reorganized the Club officers as found here. The Board leadership is committed to moving the Club forward and to being the most competitive club working to produce the most talented soccer players in Northern California.

I believe my mandate is to represent the vast, silent majority of members in this Club who care less about soccer politics and just want the best competitive soccer experience for their kids who play for a Club that aspires to be the number one soccer program in the region. I hope this is the last email I have to send about these side issues and that we’re ready to move forward again.

It is an honor that the Board selected me for this position. I assure you I will never forget that no one brings their kids to Placer United Soccer Club because of who is on the Board or is the appointed Board Chair. We are about our DOCs, our coaching staff, our training programs, our facilities, and our complete soccer environment.

If you ever have questions, comments or concerns that you think I can address, please email me at jeff@flintfamily.com or call me at (916) 320-9574.  I will respond as quickly and best as I can, though I will likely refer you back to your coach, or to one of the Directors of Coaching, if your question is soccer-related.

Thanks for being a part of our Club. Go Placer!

Jeff Flint
Board Chair

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Placer United Soccer Club Hosts Girls College ID Camp

Placer United Soccer Club hosted an open College ID Camp this past weekend at Del Oro High School. Over 60 players participated in a variety of excercises and small sided games.  There were three college coaches on hand to run the training sessions and evaluate the players.

  • April Kater, Colorado College
  • Randy Dedini, Sacramento State University
  • Zack Masters from St. Mary’s.

Thanks to all of the players and coaches for a great day on the field.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

College Bound

Michaela Kelsey Verbally Commits to UNLV

“I am very excited to announce that I have verbally committed to the University of Nevada Las Vegas! After careful consideration I am very excited with my decision and know that it is the right fit for me academically and athletically.

I am very happy that my years of hard work have paid off and can thank my family tremendously for all the support and love. I would also like to thank my first competitive coaches for helping me develop as a strong player, Jon DeMartini and Jimmy Frazelle. I would like to thank Gene DuChateau for giving me confidence and support over the three great years with him. He was a big part in helping me become the player I am today. Also, a big thanks to Ron Benjamin who has been my “Jerry McGuire” the past couple of years and for having confidence in me as a player, as well as being a great coach.

I am so happy to be starting this new chapter of my life and cannot wait to be playing college soccer. I will miss my Placer girls so much, they are my second family and I could not have accomplished this without their support and friendship.”

Go Rebels!
Michaela Kelsey

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Message to the Members of Placer United Soccer Club

The leadership of the Placer United Soccer Club, including Thompson, Ron Benjamin, Paul O’Brien, and the Board of Directors are committed to making this Club the best possible soccer experience and soccer development program for your children.

We appreciate all the members who took time to attend the meeting last night and make comments. It is clear our members have a great passion for this Club and want us all to be focused on our core mission – the soccer programs.

In that spirit, the Board voted last night to move as quickly as possible and in an orderly fashion to amend the by-laws, restore members’ right to vote on the make-up of the Board, and hold an election.

In the meantime, we ask everyone to maintain their personal focus on how they can be helping to move the Club forward. The Directors of Coaching, the coaches, the parents, and the Board all have a role to play in remembering we are here for the players, not ourselves.

We’ll report back to you soon on the status and next steps in this process. In the meantime, cheer for our teams in action this weekend. Go Placer!

Thompson

Executive Director of Coaching

 

Brad Tooker

Board Chair