On Tuesday, March 22, all of our coaches gathered to take the Positive Coaching Alliance Double-Goal Winning and Life Lessons training. Our presenter was Dana Smith, who is a local middle school history teacher and wrestling and track coach. The training was both informative and interactive. Coaches were asked to answer questions, like “Why do they coach” and “What is their legacy?” Smith, who recently earned his Masters in Positive Coaching, shared key concepts, such as the Magic Ratio (which is five positives to one negative or criticism), with the ARFC coaches. The idea behind this training from a club standpoint was to give the coaches tools to be more successful while at the same time working to improve both team and club culture. Specifically, American River FC is committed to changing the sideline behavior of coaches, who are our leaders, and parents, who are the role models for our children. The feedback from the coaches was positive (pun intended), and the training is ongoing as PCA sends out periodic “talking points” to coaches that continue the conversations that were started during the initial training. Finally, coaches will be provided more tools throughout the year to assist them with this important task of changing the culture and sideline behavior.

Tryout Dates and Locations:

Organized tryouts for the 2023-24 season have finished.  But, the tryout window for Region 6 is still open.  You can contact the coach(es) in your age group if you are looking for a spot to see if they have room. 

ARFC thanks all of the players who came out and tried out.  Congrats to all of you and good luck with your new season.

Team Needs:

Freedom 09 Blue - Goalkeeper, midfield, forward, defense

If you were offered a spot on a team, register as soon as possible using the link below.

2023-24 Season Registration Link

(only register if you have been offered a spot by a coach)

Player Registration (Due after tryouts):

U9-U10 (2014-2015 birth year) - $225
U11-U12 (2012-2013 birth year) - $250
U13-U14 (2010-2011 birth year) - $275
U15-U19 (2005-2009 birth year) - $300

Club Fee (two payments):  

August $90
September $90

Volunteer Fee (refundable/waived with 4 volunteer hours):  

October $80

Team Fees (vary by team):

Team fees depend on the number of tournaments played, state cup and spring league.  They are typically between $300 and $800 per year depending on how active the team is.

Uniforms:

We are entering a new 2-year uniform cycle after tryouts.  New kits are ~$190, including two game kits and two practice tops.  Kits are good through 2024/25.

Registration Method:

Registration should only be completed if your player was specifically offered a spot on a team in the club.  All payments made by credit or debit card.

Registration and fees are non-refundable.

American River FC was established in 2009 to provide players in the Sacramento area a high quality, low-cost option to year round competitive soccer.   Our teams compete in the NorCal Premier League.  While our players come from all over Sacramento, the majority of our training and game fields are located in the towns of Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Folsom, Orangevale and Rancho Cordova. We also have a dedicated indoor space for training and futsal.