Player Spotlight: Isaak Johnsen

If there’s one word his teammates would use to describe Isaak, it’s “fast.”

But, they’d be quick to follow with his commitment to the club and dedication for working hard to not only grow in his development, but be an asset to his team.

Joining Fremont YSC at age 8, Isaak started out like most. He was eager to learn a sport he loved, make friends, and stay active. Little did he know the resilience he would be taught along the way, which would only build upon his character and work habit.

One of those moments came when Issak’s teammate and friend, Arunay Prathi, was swept away by the sea in January 2021. During this devastating time of adversity, Isaak dug deep and continued to work hard, but it wasn’t just just his worth ethic that shone bright. It’s the example he sets for younger players.

During an overseas trip with the club to the United Kingdom where they toured Scotland and Manchester, Isaak found himself to be the oldest player in attendance. Taking this role seriously, he was a great example to the younger players of how to behave, prepare, and conduct oneself.

And that example has continued on the field. Fully committed to his training and discipline, Isaak demonstrates excellence in composure, commitment, and communication.

Isaak is a huge credit to the club and his family, and is a true example of Fremont YSC’s focus on holistic development without the distraction of the alphabet league fanfare.

His commitment to the development process, and maintaining his high standards and discipline off the field—creating highlight clips and proactively engaging in the college recruitment process, Isaak was identified by a number of D1 colleges at a recent College ID event, being invited to specific College ID Camps during the summer.

We are incredibly proud of Isaak and all he has achieved as a player and person, and while it’s sad to think the 25/26 season will be his final season with Fremont YSC, we can’t wait to cheer him on in his future success.