The Placer United Grassroots Program gives children in our community the opportunity to be involved in a sport, provide them with the best possible learning environment, and teach teamwork and sportsmanship. Placer United makes soccer fun and creates a lifelong passion for the game in young players, as well as creates a pathway to U9-U19 competitive club soccer. We believe the Grassroots Program is the best option for young players because it parallels with the U.S. Soccer training program which emphasizes player development over winning.
Our age-appropriate curriculum focuses on individual technical development, building confidence in young soccer players, improving cognitive development, and increasing imagination, by allowing players to learn the game gradually in a fun, exciting, and competitive environment.
Grassroots Parent-Coaches are volunteers who will be guided and mentored by Placer United’s Grassroots Director, Coach Emre Gencer. Coach Emre holds a United States Soccer Federation National “C” License, Positive Coaching Alliance License., and a U.S. Soccer Director of Coaching License. He will teach how to instruct basic soccer fundamentals for younger players. This will ensure a positive experience for parent-coaches and players alike and helps players learn proper technique at the earliest ages. Coach Emre will introduce disguised learning in a variety of games and activities that will provide players many touches on the ball while maintaining a fun soccer experience.
The following split-season format with a summer break makes training convenient for families new to soccer or with multiple soccer player schedules
Each practice will finish with small-sided games which will harness teamwork and introduce some basic tactical concepts while also developing decision-making.
Refund Policy: We will refund 100% of your registration for cancellations up to 10 days prior to the first session. Refunds will not occur for cancellations less than 10 days prior to the first session. A club credit towards another event, such as camps or clinics, or a future Grassroots League, will be issued.
Thursday, January 11
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Zoom Meeting (Link will be emailed once registration is complete)
Saturday, January 13
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Placer United Soccer Indoor Training Center
U6 Players: Tuesday, January 16 – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
U8-U12 Players: Wednesday, January 17 – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Dry Creek Community Park / Cirby Field / Placer United Soccer Indoor Training Center
U6 Players:
Tuesdays and Fridays starting January 16 thru March 1
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Dry Creek Community Park / Cirby Field / Placer United Indoor Training Center
U8-U12 Players:
Wednesdays starting January 17 thru February 28
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Fridays starting January 19 thru March 1
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Dry Creek Community Park / Cirby Field / Placer United Indoor Training Center
Saturdays – January 27 thru March 2
Between 8:00 am to Noon
Dry Creek Community Park / Cirby Field / Pacer United Indoor Training Center
End of Season, Saturday, March 2
Thursday, April 18
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Zoom Meeting (Link will be emailed once registration is complete.)
Saturday, April 20
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Placer United Soccer Indoor Training Center
U6 Players: Tuesday, April 23 – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
U8-U12 Players: Wednesday, April 24 – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Field: TBA Weather Permitting
U6 Players
Tuesdays and Fridays, starting April 23 thru May 31
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
U8-U12 Players
Wednesdays starting April 24 thru May 29
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Fridays starting April 26 thru May 31
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Field: TBA Weather Permitting
Saturday, May 4 thru Saturday, June 8
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Field: TBA Weather Permitting
End of Season, Saturday, June 8
Thursday, August 22
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Zoom Meeting (Link will be emailed once registration is complete)
Saturday, August 24
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Placer United Soccer Indoor Training Center
U6 Players: Tuesday, August 27 – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
U8-U12 Players: Wednesday, August 28 – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Field: TBA Weather Permitting
U6 Players:
Tuesdays and Fridays, starting August 27 thru October 1
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
U8-U12 Players:
Wednesdays starting August 28 thru October 2
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Fridays starting August 30 thru October 4
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Field: TBA Weather Permitting
Saturday, September 7 thru Saturday, October 12
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Field: TBA Weather Permitting
End of Season, Saturday, October 12