2026 Spring/Summer Goalkeeper Training Opportunity
Train Like a Pro – Improve Your Skills!
Sartell Soccer Association is pleased to announce that we will once again be offering spring/summer goalkeeper training led by professional coach Tommy Schmidt, The Goalie Guy! Whether you're a new goalkeeper looking to learn the fundamentals or an experienced goalkeeper aiming to refine your technique, these sessions are for you!
Training Details:
- U13+ sessions will begin on Sunday, April 12 from 7:00 - 8:30pm. Registration is $100 for 10 sessions. These will be held weekly on Sunday evenings.
- U9-U12 sessions will begin on Sunday, April 26 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Registration is $50 for 5 sessions. These will be held weekly on Sunday evenings.
- All trainings will take place at the Sartell Middle School soccer fields, "on the hill."
- Log in to your PlayMetrics account, click the “Club Programs” tab to register your player. See registration details for a full list of dates.
- Space is limited to 10 goalkeepers per group; register early to secure your spot.
- Contact Roy Snyder, ssa.player.development@gmail.com, with any questions.
About Coach Tommy Schmidt
Tommy Schmidt has dedicated his career to developing goalkeepers of all ages and skill levels. He played as a goalkeeper at the collegiate level before entering coaching. For the past four years, he has trained goalkeepers across Central Minnesota, including two who have been part of MYSA state championship teams and several area high school varsity keepers.
Tommy is the current Goalkeeper Coach for the College of St. Benedict’s NCAA D3 soccer team and holds Level 1 & 2 Goalkeeping certifications through United Soccer Coaches, with Level 3 licensing currently in progress. He is the owner of “The Goalie Guy” goalkeeper training.
On Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 the club held its annual meeting and elected our 2026 Board of Directors. The Board is looking forward to serving our Sartell soccer community throughout the upcoming year. Boe Piras - President Nate Dahl - Vice President Rochelle Dyer - Secretary John Marschel - Treasurer Nicole Rykus - Travel Coordinator Tony Bouri Robert Dyer John Haws Amber Hedstrom Koepl Ryan Krieger Anne Strack Matt Strack Ole Tveden Tyler Walz www.sartellsoccer.org/board-of-directors
Summer Rec. Soccer - Registration Now Open Pre-K through 4th grade Designed for beginners and building skill development for players Focus on having fun playing soccer in a supportive environment. Tuesday evenings starting June 9th through Tuesday July 28th (No session on Tuesday, July 7th) at Pine Meadow Primary School Pre-K, K, 1st grade: 5:30-6:30pm 2nd, 3rd, 4th grade: 6:45-7:45pm Registration is $103.20 and includes a t-shirt. https://www.sartellsoccer.org/summer-rec
Sartell Soccer Association Annual Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 27th Time: 7:00pm Location: Sartell Community Center, Liberty Bank Room 1 & 2
Tryout registration closes Saturday, October 25th for the Summer 2026 Travel Season! 👉 sartellsoccer.org/tryouts
Time’s almost up! Don’t miss your chance to start a Little Caesars® fundraiser and help offset your Sartell Soccer Association soccer expenses before registration ends on August 17th . Sign up now: https://bit.ly/SartellStartFundraising Already registered? Login, grab your unique link (step 4), and share it ONE MORE TIME with everyone you know who loves pizza – isn’t that everyone?! Use your link to place your own order, too. Remember, you earn $4 for every item you sell AND when you sell 5 or more items, you’ll be entered in a drawing to win one of 5 Party Pack Meal Deal Codes*. Thanks for helping make this fundraiser a success! *Profit will vary for Slice of Giving and Bundle item purchases. To qualify for the Meal Deal Code raffle, your player/immediate family must sell and/or purchase at least one (5) Kits or Code using your unique selling link (provided when you register) between July 15th , 2025 and September 21st , 2025. Raffle will be held the week of September 21st ; winners will be notified via email. To unsubscribe, email unsubcribe@littlecaesarsfundraising.com.
Sartell Soccer Association has teamed up with Little Caesars® to help you offset your soccer expenses with their easy & profitable online fundraiser. It’s a simple way to raise dough!  Here’s how it works: You’ll earn $4* for every item you sell , and your profit will be mailed directly to you at the end of your fundraiser . An additional $2 per item goes to support the Sartell Soccer Association. BONUS! Everyone who sells 5 or more items will be entered in a drawing to win one of 5 Party Pack Meal Deal Codes* ! Little Caesars® Pizza and Bread Kits include all the ingredients you need to make a delicious Little Caesars® meal at home. All Kits are shipped directly to your buyer’s door via FedEx . Your supporters will also have the option to order a hot meal from a local restaurant by purchasing a Meal Deal Code that is redeemable for pick up on the Little Caesars® app or website. There is something for everyone! REGISTER NOW & START SELLING TODAY: Click the link to get started: https://bit.ly/SartellStartFundraising Click the Register Now! button to sign up and add a photo and custom message to let your supporters know why you’re fundraising. Copy your unique link (step 4 on your dashboard), paste it in an email or text, and send it to your friends & family across the country. Post your link on social media to reach even more people, and use your link to place your own order, too. Need help selling? Watch this video: How to Start Selling Registration ends August 17th, 2025. Go get ‘em! Questions? Give Little Caesars® Fundraising a call at 1-313-471-6746 or email Contact@LittleCaesarsFundraising.com .
We’re excited to announce that Sartell Soccer Association has transitioned to a new club management system: PlayMetrics. Effective immediately, all registrations will now go through PlayMetrics rather than Sports Connect. As you can see, Our new website has also launched and is fully integrated with the PlayMetrics platform. Why PlayMetrics? We believe this move will significantly improve the experience for families and coaches. PlayMetrics offers: A mobile-friendly app for managing your player schedules and team communication Streamlined registration and payment processing Centralized messaging, event calendars, and attendance tracking An all-in-one hub for everything from rosters to club-wide updates We’re confident this change will make managing your child’s soccer experience easier and more efficient. If you have any questions or run into issues getting started, feel free to reach out. We’re happy to help as we make this transition.