When it comes to choosing a competitive youth soccer program, nothing is more important than the quality of the coaching staff. Placer United Soccer Club is pleased to announce our U8 - U11 Competitive Youth Soccer coaching slate for our girls and boys programs, which includes two USSF "A" licensed coaches, two USSF "B" licensed coaches, and collectively well over 100 years of competitive level youth soccer coaching experience. No other Club in Placer County or the Sacramento region can matching the quality, track record, experience, and licensing level of our coaches.

Justin Boyer:  U11G Black 

NSCAA State Diploma, American River College, Folsom Lake College Men's Soccer Asst. Coach, St. Francis High School Girls Junior Varsity Head Coach
 

Mark Broers:  U10G Gold 

USSF National A License, MA from Chapman University, BA from UC Irvine, Granite Bay High School Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach

John Bustos:  U11B Gold, U11B Black, U11B White 

USSF National C License, MBA from UCLA, BS from University San Francisco, 28 years as a Youth Club Soccer Coach 

Jorge Fernandez:  U10B Black
USSF National D License, former Sacramento Surge Professional Indoor Soccer Head Coach, currently Turlock Express Professional Indoor Player

Don Finley:  U11G Gold
USSF National B License, BS from CSU Sacramento, 10 years as a Youth Club Soccer Coach 

Chris Hall:  U10B Gold 

NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, BA from William Jessup University, Rio Americano High School Girls Soccer Asst. Coach 

Megan Harris:  U9G Gold 

USSF National E License, BA from Fresno State, All College Conference First Team, 8 years as a Youth Club Soccer Coach, former WPSL California Storm Semi-Pro Player for 12 years  

Janis Hurter:  U10G Black 

USSF National D License, BA from Vanderbilt University, Sierra College Women's Soccer Asst. Coach 

Matt Scammacca:  U9G Black 

USSF National B License, NSCAA Goalkeeping 1 & 2 Diplomas, BA from CSU Sacramento, Del Oro High School Boys Varsity Soccer Head Coach

One of the proudest moments for Placer United is when we watch our players who have committed to play collegiate soccer sign their letters of intent at the annual College Signing Ceremony in February. We share in the celebration of the hard work and determination these players have shown on and off the field as they prepare for the next part of their soccer journey. 

2015 College Commitments

Gonzalo Garcia  Westmont College
Jesse Gonzales  Sacramento State
Anna Gregg  Colorado College
Christian Guzman  CSU Sacramento
Kristian Heptner  UC Davis
Alexandria Jenkins  Humboldt State University
Tamren Johnk  UC Davis
Emily Lemos  William Jessup University
Sydney Pagador  University of New Mexico
Savannah Schultz  California State University, East Bay
Brayden Sullivan  Gonzaga University
Sydney Talmi  Claremont McKenna College 

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With pride we celebrate with Placer United alumni player, Connor Hallisey after Connor's first round #10 pick during the MLS Super Draft.

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Wednesday, January 21st

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Placer United Soccer Indoor Training Center

Everyone is invited to come and check out our programs for all soccer players, including:

• Recreational Program
• Competitive Program
• Academy Program
• Camps & Clinics
• College Placement