ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Roseville Youth Soccer Club has been going through some delightful changes this year. They recently announced a partnership that would enable them to send exceptional players to Germany for training, talent discovery and grooming.

“Our job is to find the ‘whispering talent’ – really good players who maybe get overlooked,” said Kevin Stringer, technical director of Talentprojekt. “We want to basically give them a chance to be submerged into the German Bundesliga of player development programs.”

This is quite a bold and progressive move from the Sacramento team, as it continues to strive to provide the best youth soccer program which caters to all levels of players. It does this while staying true to its core values of providing a fun and safe environment for kids to learn their skills and pursue their interests.

Roseville Youth Soccer Club currently has two teams in the Male U19 – U19 Boys Division I – Region 6 league, placing 3rd and 5th in bracket A. However, the Roseville Youth Soccer Club Mavericks have not had it easy in their last six games, losing to Natomas United Youth Soccer U19 Rams in their previous game and Capital Valley Futbol Club DC U19B Force a game before. On the other hand, the Roseville Youth Soccer Club Benchwarmers have won three of their last six games to place them in third place in the bracket.

As more games await, the Benchwarmers are expected to have a steady season, while it might look a bit troubling for the Mavericks if changes are not made.

To ensure the safety of students, especially during this pandemic, the Roseville Youth Soccer Club is committed to ensuring that its players, coaches and technical staff comply with COVID-19 guidelines. They also carry out the necessary actions to prevent and contain the spread of the virus, including canceling team events when it would compromise the safety of the children. Parents are also empowered with the right to prevent their wards from participating in any activity that they feel would compromise their kids’ health.

The Club is also concerned about temperature safety and air quality. Therefore, special care should be taken when the temperature ranges between 100 degrees Fahrenheit and 104.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Anything higher, and games should be canceled.

Roseville Youth Soccer Club participates in many tournaments and has kids engage in competitive and recreational soccer experiences. The Club also hosts two competitions yearly: “At the Break,” a recreational tournament that takes place in Roseville, California, and the Junction City Silver Cup, which was concluded on Aug. 1, 2021. It is a boys and girls competition that features USSF affiliated teams ranging from Bronze to Premier level.

Roseville Youth Soccer Club has been licensed as a Players First club by Players FirstTM. This is quite admirable as it further shows the Club’s commitment to its players.

“Being a Players First-licensed club is a commitment to establishing and maintaining the best environment for the players and families within your club,” Kevin Payne, CEO of U.S. Club Soccer said. “Roseville Youth Soccer Club is now considered a leader and an example for other clubs to follow in the region and in the nation.”

It would be unfair to talk about Roseville Youth Soccer Club without recognizing the contribution of the director of coach education, Andrew Zeimer. Ziemer joined Roseville Premier in early 2020 and is responsible for the education and development of coaches. While at Fresno State and Sonoma State, he participated in collegiate soccer. Then he played overseas at the highest amateur level in Germany and the Netherlands before returning home and playing for the American Professional Soccer League.

His coaching career began after his return to the United States. In addition, he holds a Dutch Soccer Federation (KNVB) Level III license and a USSF National A License. His past experiences with Norcal Premier include teaching numerous courses, coaching the PDP (Player Development Program) and helping develop the Norcal Premier Level 1 coaching course. “Development Academy Coach of the Year” was awarded to Ziemer in 2015.

In addition to his extensive experience in handling clubs of this type, he strives to get the best performance from his players.

“When the opportunity came along to help with the Roseville Youth Soccer Club, I did not have to think twice,” Ziemer said. “My passion and area of expertise is to help bring everyone on the same page in regard to the soccer aspect so that we can better serve the members. I will be on the fields throughout the year executing training programs and camps for coaches and players at both the recreational and competitive levels of play.”

He is assisted by a technical staff filled with qualified personnel like Kevin Stringer, the Club’s technical director, Luciano Estrada, Kevin Thorsen and more.

With this lineup of capable hands, there is very little doubt that Roseville Youth Soccer Club is prepared to bring out the best in those joining the Club and ensure a legacy that outlasts this present generation, while also creating an atmosphere that breeds responsible players on and off the pitch.

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