DEVELOPMENTAL OVERVIEW (U8-U10)

 Rush United FC Developmental Academy

Rush United FC offers a variety of developmentally appropriate programs for children 11 and under of all interest and ability levels. For the club’s youngest players, soccer education is the focal point of an approach that prioritizes long-term player development over competition-based outcomes. The club’s goal is to ignite a lifelong love and passion of the game.

The Development Academy (DA) program is specifically designed for rising U8 through U10 boys and girls looking for a more focused, player-centered soccer environment that encourages maximum player development.

The DA program caters to those families and children who really enjoy soccer, and seeks to provide them with a positive experience and a great foundation for their future. Guided by a staff of experienced and professional coaches, DA players are introduced to the Rush Way to Play and Rush Core Values in a training and game environment that promotes creativity, confidence, and enjoyment.

Structured training curriculum focuses on dribbling skills, passing and receiving, finishing, and tactical awareness by maximizing the overall weekly playing hours and creating a top learning environment in every training session and game. Through this model, DA players are exposed to the Rush Way to Play guided by four pillars:

1. ADAPTABLE – Read The Game: Rush players must be flexible and able to adapt to the changing circumstances and demands of the opponent. Players learn through repetition, observation, and study of game scenarios. 
2. BRAVE – Freedom With Responsibility: Players must autonomously read the game, decide the best action, and execute. Rush players are encouraged to play with freedom and without fear, yet understanding the importance of responsibility and the balance between the two.
3. OFFENSIVE – Attack Oriented: Rush teams value possession with a purpose: the purpose of scoring. The objective is not to merely have the ball, but to attack the goal. We want to be dangerous. We want to keep scoring, always, no matter the current score. Whether in possession or defense, we are attacking.
4. INTENSE – Only Your Top Effort Is Acceptable: Rush teams have a strong presence on the field, through loud and clear communication, and an explosive, high intensity physical display. No matter how well or bad a team or player might be playing on a certain day, top effort is demanded and expected from one another. 

Players will train 2x a week and play in 4-5 events during the season. 

We utilize a 3v3 and 4v4 small-sided games format for 7U-8U and 7v7 for 9U-11U age groups. The focus is on the fundamental and training aspects of the game. Here we can allow players to master a skill set without fear of failure. Coaches focus on the learning process and quality of performance to develop technically versatile and intelligent players. Players will experience all aspects of soccer, from technical skills, to various tactical systems of play, and rotation through all playing roles and positions.

Our philosophy will provide young players with the very best preparation,
as we help each player prepare for their youth soccer journey into competition-based pathways.

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Academy Director

Trenton Bryant

TrentonBryant@swvarush.com