Guardians Soccer Club
Lake Hallie, WI
The mission of VSA Soccer is to provide instructional yet competitive soccer programs & training that will grow and motivate all players to be the best version of themselves.
- Ages
- U8 (1st/2nd grade) – U18 (High School Senior)
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 8
Where on the ladder
Level 5
Each level below lists the leagues this club plays in. Your kid's level depends on the team they make. The six levels are our own reading of public league play. They are not an official ranking.
Sanctioned by Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer). The club’s site also lists WYSA/NWCL, Northwest Classic League. We have not placed those leagues on the ladder, so they do not count above.
See how the whole ladder worksFrom the league tables
Guardians SC, every team.
Last season Guardians Soccer Club fielded 1 teams in the leagues we track: all boys, all at travel / select. The ladder tops out in HVYSL at U11.
| lvl | U11 | |
|---|---|---|
| flights D–F |
Each dot is one team in the 2026-27 season. We place it by the league the team actually plays in, not by the club’s own team names. A tap on a dot shows that team’s league, flight and record. The dots come from published league tables, so a team playing outside those leagues will not appear here.
Check the tables yourself
The link opens one division table on GotSport, with every team's record. Your club's other age groups sit in their own divisions, each with its own table. GotSport posts a new page every season, so your club's website is the place to find the current one.
Programs
The programs, age by age
These come from the club's site, grouped the way the club groups them. Your kid starts in the one that fits their age.
Guardians SC 2026–2027 teams
U8 (1st/2nd grade) – U18 (High School Senior)
These sessions determine roster placements for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 teams. The page lists TCSL, WYSA/NWCL, and Rec, with boys and girls age groups.
TCSL · WYSA/NWCL · Rec
Dark Horse Futbol – ELITE Technical Camp 2025
5th–8th Grade; 9th–12th Grade (High School)
A Japanese inspired, high intensity, technical focused ball mastery training camp led by Coach Chance Vang and Dark Horse Futbol. The camp includes an educational college talk, presentation, and Q&A.
K2 Soccer Camps with Kit & Kite
Elementary (U8–U11); Middle School (U12–U14); High School
K2 Soccer Camps offers three clinics for youth soccer players with Kit Schiefelbein and David Kite, two nationally licensed coaches through US Soccer. Guardians SC players receive 20% off registration.
BUC Brazilian Soccer Camps
The Brazilian United Soccer Camp brings Brazilian soccer culture to the Chippewa Valley. Full-day campers receive 30 hours of training, games, and culture lessons, while half-day and future-star campers receive 15 hours of instruction.
Introduction to Competitive Soccer
This program develops players through scheduled soccer sessions and includes a free program t-shirt. It starts May 20 and costs $200 per participant.
Learn to Play Soccer
This program develops coordination, balance, and proper movement patterns through fun, structured agility training. It includes a free program t-shirt and costs $200 per participant.
Goalkeeper Training
U10–U12 Goalkeepers; U13–U19 Goalkeepers
U10–U12 sessions focus on hand positioning, diving technique, and footwork. U13–U19 sessions emphasize shot-stopping, distribution, and handling under pressure.
Soccer technical and movement-based training
Valley Sports Academy offers focused technical and movement-based training for first touch, speed and agility, and footwork. Its recreational soccer programs are described as suitable for beginner soccer players at any age level.
Tryouts
2026/27 season
Tryouts decide which travel team a kid plays on. Confirm the details on the club’s page before you go.
Valley Sports Academy · 1855 125th St, Lake Hallie, WI 54729
$50 · Includes tryout shirt and two separate tryout dates
July 29 – August 1, 2026 · 96-hour acceptance window (can request additional 24 hours)
- · Soccer cleats/boots
- · Soccer ball
- · Water
All: VSA Soccer
Coaching
Who coaches here
11 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Aaron Olson
Director Of Hockey Operations
Hockey
My player development and coaching philosophy is to always focus on getting players ready for their next level, developing their skills in game-like situations with creativity and hockey sense.
PRESTON BENEDICT
Director of Player Development
Baseball
4-years math & physics teacher at Chippewa Falls High School (2021-2025); 4 years assistant coach at Eau Claire Memorial High School (2019-2022); 2 years assistant coach at Chippewa Falls High School (2023-2024); Current assistant coach at Eau Claire North High School; Rapsodo Pitching Certified (2022); Driveline Pitching Certified (2023); Arm Care specialist & biomechanist through Dr. Ryan Crotin & ArmCare.com (2024)
Bachelor’s in Physics/Math Education
Rapsodo Pitching Certified (2022) · Driveline Pitching Certified (2023) · Arm Care specialist & biomechanist through Dr. Ryan Crotin & ArmCare.com (2024)
Thomas Richter
Instructor
Catching; Hitting; Fielding
Current Student Coach at UW–Stout; Experience coaching multiple levels of local and travel baseball; MPM Certified Athlete through Brian Cain’s certification course; National Green 13 Leadership Award Recipient
MPM Certified Athlete through Brian Cain’s certification course
Brady Johnson
Instructor
Infield Skills
Pitched at the Collegiate Level; University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
ADAM LAROCK
Coach/Instructor
Hitting; Fielding; Pitching; Catching
Played at Eau Claire North and made the State Tournament in 2016 while being a 2-time All-Conference Player; In college played at the University of Iowa, Madison College and UW-Milwaukee; Participated in the 2017 NCAA Tournament after winning the Big Ten Tournament at Iowa; Was named the North Central Community College Conference MVP in 2019; Both pitched and played the field at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Played for the Eau Claire Express for 3 seasons
University of Iowa, Madison College and UW-Milwaukee
CARTER GUNDERSON
Instructor
Pitching; Hitting (Youth); Infield Skills (Youth)
Current Pitcher, Rock Valley Community College; Transfer from Northern Iowa Area Community College (1 season); 4-Time All-Conference Honoree, Eleva-Strum High School; 2024 WIAA State Champion, Eleva-Strum Baseball; Recorded pitching velocity up to 92 MPH; Pitching Coach: Youth through High School; Hitting Coach: Youth Athletes (Primary Focus); Infield Coach: Youth Athletes (Primary Focus)
Rock Valley Community College; Northern Iowa Area Community College
Hannah RItter
Director of Softball/Baseball Operations
Softball
2x World Series Appearances. All-Time Hits Leader (WIAC & UWO). 3x UWO Team Captain. IHSA State Champ (2017).
Jack LeZalla
Director of Soccer Coaching
U12 and U13 Classic boys teams
Originally from St. Michael Minnesota Jack began soccer playin club for STMA United for many years before playing for Twin Cities Fire. He then went on to play one season at Northern Michigan University before transferring to play one season at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.
Northern Michigan University; University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Josh Ranft
Director of Soccer Operations
Eau Claire United SC U12–U16 boys; U14-15 boys
Eau Claire Memorial High School: Boys’ Varsity Assistant (Fall 2024-present), Girls’ JV Head Coach (Spring 2024-present); Eau Claire United SC: U12 – U16 boys (2019-20), U14-15 boys (2022-23)
Eau Claire Memorial High School
Grace Peed
Skills Coach
Soccer
She played at the club and college level, and she brings 2+ years of youth coaching experience.
Northern Illinois University with a degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Coaching
NATE CUSTER
Sports Performance Coach
Strength & Conditioning
Played 4.5 years of Football; interned with the Wisconsin Badgers for football Strength and Conditioning.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; BS in Kinesiology with an emphasis on Strength and Conditioning
Where they play
2 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
Valley Sports Academy Field HousePrimary
1822 125th St. Lake Hallie, WI 54729 · Turf
Outdoor Field
1 field isn’t located on the map yet.
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
$50
Add-ons
Uniforms: $180.00, Guardians SC players receive 20% off registration for K2 Soccer Camps.
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