USA Teams

Teams are formed through open, age and gender-specific tryouts in mid-June. Our licensed coaches evaluate participants based primarily on individual skill-level, soccer IQ, athleticism, attitude/effort, coachability, commitment. Secondarily, recognition may be paid to more team-focused factors (e.g., team continuity/balance, team competitive trajectory, roster size, positional needs, etc.).  We historically field at least one team at each age group for each gender.  We strive to ensure that our first teams are comprised of players of the strongest skill and like age/development.  We often will form multiple teams at a given age group and, as such, are able to support the developmental needs of all players.

We have two separate tryouts.  One set is for our MSPSP Teams.  The second set is for our GVSA Teams. Information about joining USA and our tryouts navigate to our Joining USA Page.

Our select Teams compete in the Grand Valley Soccer Association (GVSA) within the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA).  Within this level of competition, they play teams that are generally within an hour of our area.  They also participate in tournaments that best suited to their level of development.

The Elite Teams are also within the GVSA league but are those teams that compete at the top division in the U11 and older age groups.  These teams compete at a higher level of competition.  They play locally as well as teams in other leagues across the state.  These teams participate in tournaments that will provide higher levels of competition and may be further away from the area.

The Premier Teams compete in the Michigan State Premier Soccer Program (MSPSP) with MSYSA.  These teams play state-wide at even higher levels of competition with their results earning rankings across the state to support promotion (or relegation) to higher levels of competition.  These teams participate in high-level, college showcase tournaments.

Our Elite, Premier Academy, and Premier teams also may participate in the MSYSA State Cup Tournament.  This is an in-season tournament with games that are played throughout the season (vs a single weekend) against other high-level teams that must be accepted for participation.  These games take our teams across the state to gain further high-level competition.

Important points when considering the coaching at USA

Each USA team has a licensed, experienced head coach dedicated to that team (i.e., our coaches generally do not coach multiple teams so your player's team receives 100% of the coach's focus).

Each team generally has a staff of 2-3 individuals (head coach plus assistant coaches) to ensure an optimal coach:player ratio and the ability to focus on individual and team development.  Many of our teams have a dedicated Technical Coach to further bolster the coaching ranks and aid the Head Coach with technical development.

Each team has a team manager who supports the coaching staff, players, and families throughout the season.

The Club provides our coaches with continual training opportunities throughout the year to ensure ongoing development.

 

USA Team Support Coordinators

USA has a dedicated Director of Coaching and a Player Development Technical Director to help guide the placement and development of our coaches and players.

We have a team of Technical Coordinators who work with the coaches and players of the teams of each field size to ensure optimum technical approach and development.

We also have a team Team Health Coordinators who work with the coaches and managers of the teams of each field size to ensure optimum team communication, relationships, and overall organization.

USA has a functional Board of Directors that is dedicated to providing open, effective communication to the Club families.


Want to Join the USA Coaching Team?

USA is ALWAYS looking for talented, dedicated coaches.  Whether to serve as a head coach or an assistant, openly embrace individuals that want to get involved. Through out coach development approach we install coaches on teams the in a manner the best supports both the team and the coach.  The depth and breadth of our coaching resources have proven to provide stability, competence, and nurturing to our teams through their coaches.  Our coaches receive compensation for their time, energy, skill, and dedication.

If you are interested in joining the USA Coaching Team, contact:

  • Wade Schuemann, the USA Director of Coaching at DOC@usasoccerholland.com
  • Bruce Lane, the USA Director of Operations at operations@usasoccerholland.com

USA Coaches & Teams for the 2024/25 Competition Year

Based on tryouts, USA further strengthened its foundation of teams.  The matrix below shows the teams and coaches that we have planned for the upcoming competition year.  These may change based on the outcome of tryouts.

OUR TALENTED PREMIER BOYS COACHES

Jacob Arvidson

Head Coach - Premier

2012 (U13) Boys

Jacob Arvidson

Head Coach - Premier

2008 (U17) Boys

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Cory Williams

Head Coach - Premier

2011 (U14) Boys

Matt Margaron

Head Coach - Premier

2008-2006 (U17-U19) Boys Gold

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Wade Schuemann

Head Coach - Premier

2010 (U15) Boys

Kurt Borgman

Head Coach - Premier

2009 (U16) Boys

OUR TALENTED PREMIER GIRLS COACHES

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Nick Arnold

Head Coach - Premier

2012 (U13) Girls

Kelly Wernette-Leff

Head Coach - Premier

2008-2006 (U17-U19) Girls Crimson

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Rachel Goudie

Head Coach - Premier

2011 (U14) Girls

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Jim Theis

Head Coach - Red

2008-2006 (U17-U19) Girls Red

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Wade Schuemann

Head Coach - Premier

2010/2009 (U15/16) Girls

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Sergio Reyes

Head Coach - Premier

2008-2007 (U17/U18) Girls

OUR TALENTED PREMIER ACADEMY BOYS & GIRLS COACHES

Jacob Arvidson

Head Coach - Premier Academy

2014 (U11) Boys

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Wade Schuemann

Head Coach - Red

2013 (U12) Boys

John Whaley

Head Coach - Red

2014 (U11) Girls

Jess Barz

Head Coach - Red

2013 (U12) Girls

OUR TALENTED SELECT & ELITE BOYS COACHES

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Noah Wheaton

Head Coach - Red

2018/2017 (U7/8) Boys

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Kevin Pike

Head Coach - White

2016 (U9) Boys

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Chris Imber

Head Coach - White

2014 (U11) Boys

Antonio Rodriguez

Head Coach - Blue

2013 (U12) Boys

Kevin McConnell

Head Coach - Red

2011 (U14) Boys

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Kevin Pike

Head Coach - Blue

2018/2017 (U7/8) Boys

Under Recruitment

Head Coach - Red

2016 (9) Boys

Emmanuel Olmos

Head Coach - Blue

2014 (U11) Boys

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Jared Arvidson

Head Coach - Red

2012 (U13) Boys

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Jeff Schaap

Head Coach - Red

2008-2009 (U15/U16) Boys

Alberto LaRosa

Head Coach - Red

2016 (U9) Boys

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Mark Dalton

Head Coach - Red

2015 (U10) Boys

Sergio Bedolla-Leon

Head Coach - Blue

2014 (U11) Boys

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Jose Juarez

Head Coach - White

2012 (U13) Boys

James Lunga

Head Coach - Red

2007/2006 (U18/U19) Boys

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Bryan Mulder

Head Coach - Byron Center Red

2016 (u9) Boys

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Bobby Roman

Head Coach - White

2015 (u10) Boys

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Noah Wheaton

Head Coach - White

2013 (U12) Boys

Christian Mejia

Head Coach - Blue

2013 (U12) Boys

OUR TALENTED SELECT & ELITE GIRLS COACHES

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Patrick McKenny

Head Coach - Red

2018/2017 (U7/U8) Girls

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Alex Sanchez

Head Coach - White

2015 (U10) Girls

Mike Falik

Head Coach - Grey

2013 (U12) Girls

Under Recruitment

Head Coach - Red

2008/2009 (U15/U16) Girls

Sergio Bedolla-Leon

Head Coach - White

2018/2017 (U7/U8) Girls

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Jess Bonzelaar

Head Coach - White

2014 (U11) Girls

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Matt Briggs

Head Coach - Red

2012 (U13) Girls

Bruce Lane

Head Coach - Red

2008/2007 (U17/U18) Girls

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Crystal Falik

Head Coach - Red

2016 (U9) Girls

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Cindy Meengs

Head Coach - White

2013 (U12) Girls

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Connor Gentry

Head Coach - White

2012 (U13) Girls

Bob Bishop

Head Coach - Red

2015 (U10) Girls

Aaron Viles

Head Coach - Blue

2013 (U12) Girls

Bruce Lane

Head Coach - Red

2011 (U14) Girls