PSA is establishing a scholarship program in memory of long term PSA employee and soccer coach Mike Kramer
Michael “Mike” Kramer passed from this life on to his eternal home April 9, 2019. Mike, who was 50 years old, was born in Richmond, Virginia on November 2nd, 1968 to Mort and Toby Kramer.
Mike graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1986 and from East Texas University in 1991. After graduation, Mike worked at a high school in Mesquite, Texas with underprivileged children. In 1998, Mike began working at Plano Sports Authority, where he worked for over twenty years in various positions, most recently as a Sports Director for the soccer program.
Mike loved sports, including football, basketball, hockey, and baseball, but soccer was his favorite. He started playing at a young age in Silver Springs, Maryland. His first season, Mike’s team lost every game, which Mike took it particularly hard since he was the goalie. Mike however, never gave up. He was the spiritual leader of the team and the next year he rallied the team to win the championship. When Mike’s playing days were over, he transitioned his love of soccer to coaching, ultimately coaching girls’ soccer in the Plano, Texas area for over 20 years.
Mike loved watching Big Bang Theory, listening to country music and playing fantasy football. He especially enjoyed listening to Garth Brooks.
Mike was known by his friends and family as a man who would do anything for you. Regardless of the task, you could always count on Mike to be the first one to raise his hand to help and that he would not leave until the job was done. Despite his warm and welcoming demeanor, there was one thing Mike had no patience for, with people who treated others poorly.
Mike was loved while he was with us here on earth and will be continued to be loved through time and all eternity.
The PSA family along with Mike’s family have established a scholarship in his honor – The Mike Kramer Memorial Soccer Scholarship. The funds will be used award soccer scholarships to players within PSA programs. Please call PSA to contribute 972.208.5437
Mike will be truly missed.
Court Assignments:
Courts listed as Blue, Red, or Green (1-5) are located at PSA1
6500 Preston Meadow Dr. Plano, TX 75024
Courts listed as Silver (1-8) are located at PSA2
601 Seabrook Dr. Plano, TX 75023
Courts listed as Murphy (1-10) are located at PSA Murphy
330 North Murphy Road, Murphy, TX 75094
Courts listed as McKinney (1-10) are located at PSA McKinney
7205 Eldorado Pkwy., McKinney, TX 75070