After Kremser's father finished his contract at Seabrook Farms, he found a new job and relocated the family to Levittown, Pennsylvania.

Kremser attended the local Woodrow Wilson High School, where he excelled in track and soccer, graduating in 1964.

[1] Kremser was recruited by West Point for track, but also played soccer where he led the Black Knights to the final four of the 1965 NCAA Tournament.

After reading a Spring 1966 Sports Illustrated article about Richmond Flowers, Kremser wrote to University of Tennessee track and field coach Chuck Rohe.

[1] Since Tennessee did not have a soccer team, and inspired by Charlie and Pete Gogolak's innovative soccer-style placekicking, Kremser began practicing.

[2] The kick set a Southeastern Conference record for distance, and still ranks among the longest field goals in Tennessee history.

[7] Upon being released, Kremser started teaching physical education at Palm Springs Junior High, while looking for a new team.

Kremser moved on to Miami Killian High School in 1975, where he taught German and coached soccer.

[1] In 1977, Kremser joined the Davidson College Wildcats, and built their soccer program while also coaching track.

[9] Kremser left FIU as the 17th most successful coach in NCAA Division I men's soccer history, with a 337–210–41 career record.