#Development

Recreational

Recreational soccer stresses the participation, enjoyment, sportsmanship, skill development, safety, and teamwork aspects of the game. The goal is for the players to learn and fall in love with the sport of soccer.

Our recreational teams are formed by Rush staff and coached by parent volunteers using a “neighborhood” concept following the boundaries of the local school districts’ elementary schools as closely as possible. All recreational teams will be coached by a parent volunteer. This parent must have a child on the team. Rush staff will support this volunteer parent with coaching education tools and pre-made training sessions to ensure a great environment for the players.

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Register NOW. Season Starts Aug 25th, 2025

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Branches

The Recreational Branch is divided into three divisions: the Micro Division, the Bantam Division, and the 11v11 Division. The number of teams per age group will vary depending on the number of players who register. To see what age group you fall under, see our age group chart.

At SWVA Rush Soccer Club, our Recreation League is dedicated to fostering a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment where players of all skill levels can develop their soccer abilities, build teamwork, and cultivate a lifelong love for the game. We are dedicated to providing a positive and engaging experience for all participants. Each weekly training session emphasizes one of our Core Values, which help players develop a love for the game while promoting sportsmanship and teamwork. These values not only enhance their soccer skills but also contribute to their growth as individuals, helping them become better people beyond the soccer field. Each player will receive a Rush Core Value Trophy Medallion at the end of each season!

Our goal is to inspire confidence, encourage sportsmanship, and create a community where every child feels valued and empowered both on and off the field. We prioritize player development over winning, focusing on age-appropriate learning experiences that emphasize effort, creativity, and enjoyment. Through the beautiful game of soccer, we aim to nurture not just athletes, but future leaders and positive members of our community.


U3/4 & U5/U6:
Our Mighty Mites program, designed for our youngest participants (ages 3–6), introduces children to the fundamentals of soccer in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Led by the Recreational Director and supported by a team of assistant coaches—including Rush Competitive coaches, players, and dedicated volunteers—children will participate in activities and games that focus on dribbling, shooting, and foundational soccer and movement skills.

Mighty Mites sessions are held on Mondays at The Meadows Sports Complex.


U8-U14:

For players in the U8 to U14 age groups, we form teams for U8, U10, U12 and U14 divisions. Teams are co-ed and created to be as even as possible. Each team has a dedicated Head Coach that conducts weekly training sessions. Each Wednesday during the season players are encouraged to come to Pick-Up Wednesdays to play player-led, fun, no pressure environment. Games are held on Saturday mornings, providing a great opportunity for players to develop their skills and enjoy competitive play in a supportive and friendly atmosphere. Training and game schedules will be released prior to the start of each season through Playmetrics and emiail. All practices and games will be held at The Meadows Sport Complex


Volunteers



Volunteer Coaches Needed!

We depend on our amazing volunteers to keep our club thriving. Whether you're a parent, high school student, or college student, we encourage you to become a part of our coaching team!

  • Parent Volunteer Coaches: When you volunteer as a coach, your child plays for free.
  • High School and College Volunteer Coaches: Compensation is available based on your experience.

All our coaches will receive coaching equipment, training session plans, and ongoing guidance to ensure a successful season.

Requirements:

  • A brief coaching course (less than an hour)

If you're interested in helping out, please reach out to


  • Volunteer Coach

    Every team is required to provide a volunteer coach to coach the team for the season. This person is almost always a parent of a player on the team. The coach will be provided with a Rush Curriculum and a Coach’s Equipment Kit. 

    • Communicate efficiently with the team
    • Determine the team’s practice schedule
    • Lead team in training sessions (1/week) and on game days (1/weekend)
    • Be Responsible for finding a sub if ever absent for any training sessions or games
    • Attend pre-season meeting

  • Volunteer Team Manager

    This role is very important to help our teams have a successful season! We ask that each team provide a team manager for the season to help with communication and organization.

    • Work with a coach to help communicate with the team about the team’s schedule
    • Set up a game-day snack rotation
    • Set up pictures with club photographer
    • Set up an end-of-season party
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four Seasons

Each season will be an exciting play-based journey based on skills, coordination, and passion for the game. Players will be active and engaged while gaining confidence and excitement about the game. Seasons run for eight weeks and include one training and one game per week. The spring and summer seasons we play outdoors, the fall season we play futsal indoors, and the winter we play indoor soccer.

Spring

March - May

Outdoors

Summer

June-July

Outdoors

Fall

Aug-Oct

Outdoors

Winter

January - February

Indoors

#Community

In-House League

What is an in-house league? A league in which teams only play teams within the same program. No away game travel required. Just a simple, Rush vs Rush set up.

The Micro Division of our Recreational Program is an exciting, fun, and energetic in-house league for players 4 to 8 years old! Teams will be formed based on age, teammate requests and coach requests. Rush aims to foster a safe, fun, educational experience for your child as well as a solid foundation for lifetime skills.

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Uniforms

All returning players with uniforms from the last season will not need to order a new one!

All new players between the age groups of U8-U14, or players who outgrew their previous uniform, will be required to purchase a new uniform.

Order uniforms below!


ABINGDON RECREATIONAL UNIFORM

U8-U14:

Blue & White Capelli Uniform is required

Select: Boys or Girls Development Kit

Team: Abingdon Rec

Player: Generic/NA (No Numbers)


Purchase Uniform

Players of all ages will be required to supply their own shin guards and athletic shoes, preferably soccer specific cleats. Cleats from other sports such as baseball or football will not be accepted.

Recreational  program director

Nathan Thompson

Rec Director

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