San Ramon FC
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
Reviews consistently highlight significant organizational and communication failures, highly inconsistent coaching quality where only a minority of players receive professional guidance despite all paying full fees, and a disrespectful, unresponsive management. This club appears to be an unreliable choice for parents seeking consistent and equitable soccer development for their children.
Key Highlights
- ✓A few dedicated coaches (e.g., Coach Mark, Coach Mohamed) are mentioned positively by one reviewer, though their impact is overshadowed by overall club issues.
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💡Pro Tips from Reviews
- →Parents are advised to consider exploring smaller soccer clubs that explicitly prioritize individual player development and consistent coaching quality across all participants.
- →Be aware of the club's limited communication channels (no direct phone, no physical office) and be prepared for potential unresponsiveness from management.
Things to Consider
- ⚠Inconsistent and unprofessional coaching quality for most players; some coaches (e.g., Dragan) are described as unqualified, creating confusion, and lacking meaningful training.
- ⚠New, inexperienced teenage coaches are utilized for games, negatively impacting training quality and consistency.
- ⚠Significant disparity in coaching quality: only about 25% of players (15 out of 60 mentioned) reportedly receive 'professional-level coaching' despite all families paying the same fees, implying poor value for money for the majority.
- ⚠Management is unresponsive and indifferent to repeated parent concerns, with no changes implemented.
- ⚠Unfair and inconsistent distribution of tournament medals; management reportedly blamed parents/coaches for staff errors regarding medal distribution.
- ⚠Lack of basic communication channels: no physical management location, no phone numbers, only a P.O. Box.
- ⚠Last-minute team cancellations (e.g., for fall ball) due to the club's mishandling of volunteer coach recruitment.
- ⚠Club offers refunds instead of reassigning affected children to other teams, leaving kids without options once the season has already started elsewhere.
- ⚠General Manager is reported to be disrespectful, including sending an email calling a parent 'a cancer in the club.'
- ⚠High turnover of good coaches and board members is attributed to management issues, with concerns that 'all the good coaches will be gone.'
- ⚠Allegation of the tournament director posting self-serving 5-star reviews.
Price & Value
Poor value for money for the majority of players; 'all families are paying the same fees' but only about 25% (15 out of 60 players cited) reportedly receive 'professional-level coaching,' implying others are 'wasting their time.'
♿Accessibility & Special Needs
- •No accommodations mentioned.
🍎Food & Drink Policy
- •No information mentioned.
🚗Parking Info
- •No information mentioned.
👥Crowd Levels
- •No specific information on crowd levels or peak times, beyond one program having 'around 60 players' for a general sense of scale.
🛡️Safety Features
- •No specific safety features mentioned in reviews.
⏰When to Avoid
- • If you are seeking consistent, professional-level coaching for all children on a team, or if individual player development is a priority.
- • If clear, proactive communication and responsive management are important for your family.
- • If you expect fair, transparent, and consistent organization for tournaments and team activities.
- • If you rely on the club to fulfill team commitments without last-minute cancellations or disruption.
- • If you value respectful and professional interactions with club management.
- • If you are looking for a club with stable coaching staff and board members.
Pricing/Package/Events
Pricing & Packages
KickSTARters
Not specifiedDuration: Seasonal (Fall, Winter)
Introduction program focusing on soccer.
Junior Academy
Not specifiedDuration: Seasonal (Fall, Winter, Spring)
Beginner program for youth soccer development.
U7-U8 Academy Competitive Program
Registration fee: $450 (non-refundable), Program fee: $1,250Duration: Seasonal (Fall: July 7 - Nov 21, 2025; Spring: Jan 5 - May 4, 2026)
Provides young players with the best possible start to their soccer experience, learning in a fun and enjoyable environment under professionally licensed coaches. Focuses on developing individual players. Teams compete locally against other clubs from the East Bay region.
Includes:
- •Age appropriate club curriculum
- •Professionally licensed coaches (USSF, UEFA, NSCAA)
- •Training 2x per week (75 minutes per session)
- •Estimated 6-8 games per season (Fall and Spring)
- •U7 (2019) Fall - Local League
- •U7 (2019) Spring - Local League
- •U8 (2018) Fall - NorCal League or Local League
- •U8 (2018) Spring - NorCal League or Local League
- •One SRFC Tournament (for U8)
- •Team training equipment
- •Coach equipment
- •Techne App subscription
- •US Club passes
- •Player insurance
Fall Recreational
Not specifiedDuration: Seasonal (Fall)
Beginner and intermediate recreational soccer program.
Camps & Clinics - Recreational
Not specifiedDuration: Seasonal (Summer)
Beginner and intermediate camps and clinics.
Camps & Clinics - Competitive
Not specifiedDuration: Seasonal (Winter, Spring)
Advanced camps and clinics for competitive players.
U9-U10 Competitive Program
Registration fee: $450 (non-refundable), Program fee: $2,350Duration: Year-Round (Fall: July 7 - Dec 5, 2025; Winter: Jan 5 - March 1, 2026; Spring: March 1 - May 4, 2026)
Teams compete in the NorCal Premier, Northern California's elite competitive league. Year-round program aimed at instilling a passion for the game and challenging players at an appropriate level of competition.
Includes:
- •Age appropriate club curriculum
- •Professionally licensed coaches (USSF, UEFA, NSCAA)
- •Training 3x per week (90 minutes per session)
- •Specialized training for goalkeepers
- •NorCal Premier Fall League
- •Winter League
- •NorCal Premier Spring League
- •Team training equipment
- •Coach equipment
- •Techne App subscription
- •US Club passes
- •Player insurance
- •Team entry fees for NorCal Fall league 2025 & NorCal Spring league 2026
U11-U19 Competitive Program
Registration fee: $450 (non-refundable), Program fee: $2,350Duration: Year-Round (Fall: July 7 - Dec 5, 2025; Winter (U11-U14): Jan 5 - March 1, 2026; Spring: March 1 - May 17, 2026)
Teams compete in the NorCal Premier, Northern California's elite competitive league. Year-round program aimed at instilling a passion for the game and challenging players at an appropriate level of competition. U15-U19 high school age players will return for spring league at the conclusion of their high school soccer season.
Includes:
- •Age appropriate club curriculum
- •Professionally licensed coaches (USSF, UEFA, NSCAA)
- •Training 3x per week (90 minutes per session)
- •Specialized training for goalkeepers
- •NorCal Premier Fall League
- •Winter League (U11-U14 age groups)
- •NorCal Premier Spring League
- •Team training equipment
- •Coach equipment
- •Techne App subscription
- •US Club passes
- •Player insurance
- •Team entry fees for NorCal Fall league 2025 & NorCal Spring league 2026
U13-U19 ECNL-RL Program
Registration fee: $450 (non-refundable), Program fee: $2,750Duration: Year-Round (Fall: July 7 - Nov 1, 2025; Winter (U13-U14): Jan 5 - March 1, 2026; Spring: March 1 - May 17, 2026)
Teams compete at the highest level of play in Northern California's NorCal Premier region. This is the top-level team in each age group. U15-U19 high school age players playing high school soccer will return to training after the completion of the high school soccer season; those not playing high school soccer will continue training.
Includes:
- •Age appropriate club curriculum
- •Professionally licensed coaches (USSF, UEFA, NSCAA)
- •Training 4x per week (90 minutes per session)
- •Specialized training for goalkeepers
- •P.A.S.S. training weekly (Power, Agility, Speed, and Strength)
- •ECNL-RL Fall League
- •Winter League (U13-U14 age groups)
- •ECNL-RL Spring League
- •Cup Competition (more information to follow)
- •Team training equipment
- •Coach training equipment
- •College consulting
- •Techne App subscription
- •Weekly in-person video analysis with team
- •US Club soccer player passes
- •Player insurance
- •Team entry fees for 2025/26 NorCal ECNL-RL League (year-round)
Men's Pro-Development Program
Not specifiedDuration: Seasonal (Spring to Summer, March to June)
For adult male players looking to further develop their skills and play on the next level. The team competes in The League For Clubs (TLFC) in the West Region Conference. Older teens with elite skills in the SRFC youth program may be invited to train and play.
Women's Pro-Development Program
Not specifiedDuration: Seasonal (Summer to Fall, May to July)
For adult female players looking to further develop their skills and play on the next level. The team competes in the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) in the Pac North Division. Older teens with elite skills in the SRFC youth program may be invited to train and play.
925 Futsal
Not specifiedDuration: Seasonal (Fall, Winter, Spring)
Club neutral youth futsal program open to players from any youth soccer club. Competitive-level club with teams typically competing in a winter league and regional tournaments in spring and summer. Schedules are designed to avoid conflicts with outdoor soccer programs.
Events & Schedule
Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)
Competitive Program Tryouts
May (for U7-U8 Academy, U9-U10 Competitive, U11-U19 Competitive, and NPL/ECNL-RL programs)
No cost to register for tryouts.
Required for players interested in joining competitive programs. Players need to attend both tryout dates in their age group. Additional tryout date on May 29 open to boys born in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008/2007 and girls born in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 who did not attend previous tryouts.
925 Futsal Tryouts
Fall
Not specified
Determine placement on a 925 Futsal team for U8-U14 age groups.
Player Evaluations
During a season
Not specified
Players can complete a Player Interest Form and request an evaluation at a training session with a team in their child's age group.
Competitive Program Tournaments
Throughout the year (variable)
Fees are not included in program price, included in 'team fees' and paid to Team Treasurer (for U9-U10, U11-U19, ECNL-RL); U8 Academy includes one SRFC tournament.
U9-U10 and U11-U19 teams typically participate in 3-5 tournaments. NorCal State Cup is optional.
🛡️Safety Policy
- • Heat Policy: Applies to all recreational and competitive programs. (Document available via Google Drive link)
- • Air Quality Index (AQI) Policy: Applies to all recreational and competitive programs. (Document available via Google Drive link)
- • COVID-19 Policy: Applies to all recreational and competitive programs. Club provides updates and links to CDC and State of California guidelines. Families eligible for four free COVID-19 test kits from California.
📅Booking Policy
- • Registration fee: $450 (non-refundable) for competitive programs.
- • Program fee payment plans: 4, 6, or 8-month options available for competitive programs.
- • Tryout registration is required for competitive programs, no cost to register.
- • Player Interest Form available for players seeking evaluation to join competitive programs during a season.
Recent Reviews
Mike Husu
2 weeks agoUnfortunately, our experience with this soccer club has been disappointing. While there are a few dedicated coaches—like Coach Mark and Coach Mohamed—most of the coaching staff lacks professionalism. In particular, Dragan does not seem qualified to coach and often creates confusion rather than providing real guidance. He mostly talks without offering any meaningful training. It’s also frustrating that new, inexperienced teenage coaches are brought in for games, which affects the quality and consistency of the training. Although there are around 60 players, only about 15 receive professional-level coaching, even though all families are paying the same fees. The rest of the kids are essentially wasting their time. Despite repeated concerns from parents, the management seems indifferent, and nothing ever changes. It might be a better option to join a smaller club that actually focuses on individual player development and delivers on what it promises.
J S
8 months agoMy child’s team participated in a tournament and they gave some medals to 2nd place teams but not all. They said it was because of the # of teams in the bracket however I heard from 2 teams (from a bracket of 6) that received medals. The director said that staff was “duped into giving out medals” and basically it was the parents/managers/coaches fault for “pressing the staff” for medals. The tournament director also gave 2 - 5 star reviews below, seems like a conflict of interest to me!
Bonvivan J
5 months agoVery strange club. They don't have real management location. PO box only. No phones no anything. No communication
yasmine hashem
8 months agoUnprofessional & unorganized,signed up my son for fall ball and not until practice was supposed to start they notified us that they will cancel the team since they couldn’t manage a volunteer parent which was their mishandling of the issue as the parent they assigned as a coach has not opted to do it so instead of honoring their mistake and distribute the kids over other teams they decided to refund us the money leaving kids no option to signup somewhere else because the season already started,even after sending complaints to their management there was no response
Susan Varela
8 years agoGeneral manager is very disrespectful to the coaches and the members. He sent an email telling a parent she was a cancer in the club and he was glad she was gone. The board tries to help, but when they can't they just leave. Pretty soon all the good coaches will be gone.
Contact Information
12935 Alcosta Blvd #1135, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA
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