Placer United…One Club…One Identity…United

Posted On April 3, 2011 by PUSC

Loomis, CA — Placer United Soccer Club is pleased to present the coaching staff for boys and girls U15-U18 teams for the upcoming 2011/2012 soccer season. Placer United coaches are selected based on their experience, advanced degrees and their willingness to stay on the cutting edge of instructional techniques to help Placer players reach their full potential.

U15-U18 Boys Coaching Staff

U15 Boys Elite will be coached by Kelsey Chaidez. Kelsey holds a USSF “B” Licence, NSCAA “Advanced National” Diploma, and the NCCAA “National Youth” Diploma. Kelsey is also Placer United’s Technical Director. Kelsey is entering his 4th year as a Placer United coach.

U15 Boys Premier will be coached by Matt Scammacca. Matt holds a USSF “B” License, NSCCA Goalkeeping 1 and 2 Diplomas. Matt is also the Del Oro High School Varsity team coach. Matt is entering his 8th year as a Placer United coach.

U16 Boys Elite will be coached by Danny Cruz. Danny holds a National “D” Licence, and NSCAA “Director of Coaching” Licence. Danny is a former DOC of the San Juan and Elk Grove soccer programs. While at Elk Grove, Danny guided his team to the 2003 USYSA National Finals finishing 2nd. Some of those players are currently involved within the U.S National Team.

U17 Boys Elite will be coached by Jason Gantt. Jason holds a USSF “A” Licence, and NSCAA “National” Diploma. Jason is the head coach of Sierra College Women’s Soccer Team and has been a member of Placer United’s coaching staff since 2000.

U18 Boys Elite will be coached by Danny Cruz. Danny hold a National “D” Licence, and NSCAA “Director of Coaching” Licence. Danny is a former DOC of the San Juan and Elk Grove soccer programs. While at Elk Grove Danny guided his team to the 2003 USYSA National Finals finishing 2nd. Some of those players are currently involved within the U.S National Team

U15-U18 Girls Coaching Staff

U15 Girls Elite will be coached by Ron Benjamin. Ron holds a USSF “A” License and NSCAA “Premier” Diploma. Ron also serves as the Girls Director of Coaching and has been with Placer United for 5 years.

U15 Girls Premier will be coached by Todd Decarlo. Todd holds a USSF “C” License and has coached many successful teams within the soccer club. Todd has been a member of the Placer coaching staff for 8 years.

U16 Girls Elite will be coached by Todd Decarlo. Todd holds a USSF “C” License and has coached many successful teams within the soccer club. Todd has been coaching at Placer United since 2003.

U17 Girls Elite will be coached by Gene Duchateau. Gene holds a USSF “B” License and his success in player development and results speak for themselves. This team will be assisted by Ron Benjamin. Gene is the longest serving coach at Placer, investing 18 years of his life into the program. Gene is extremely proud of the way the club has developed into a power house both on and off the field

U17 Girls Premier will be coached by Crystal Chaidez. Crystal holds a NSCAA “Premier” Diploma and has had great player development success within the soccer club. Crystal also was a member of the Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) combine in 2008. Additionally, she has been a semi-professional soccer player with the Sonoma County Sol. Crystal is entering her 3rd year as a coach at Placer United.

U18 Girls Elite will be coached by Ron Benjamin. Ron holds a USSF “A” License and NSCAA “Premier” Diploma. Ron also serves as the Girls Director of Coaching. Ron is entering his 5th year with the Placer United organization.

Placer United coaches have more U.S. Soccer Federation coaching licenses than any competitive soccer club in the Greater Sacramento region. The unwavering dedication of our coaches is among the reasons why Placer United is nationally recognized as one of the premier youth soccer clubs in the country. We look forward to a strong 2011/2012 season.