Alan Roeder is the President of West Schuylkill FC. He created the club in 2013 for youths in West Schuylkill County, since the closest club to the area was over an hour away. His passion for soccer, and for developing youth players character and teamwork is why he is the AAA Share Your Journey contest winner.
Roeder grew up playing soccer. He played for Pine Grove Area High School and other club teams in his youth. When his playing days ended, he continued his passion for the game by coaching the teams he grew up playing for. In 2013 he had the unique opportunity of starting a club in West Schuylkill County.