9U-10U Academy
Creating an Enjoyable Environment
Players, parents, referees, and coaches are all part of the youth soccer environment. The following documents provide an overview of the expectations Iowa Rush has related to these groups in an effort to create a positive experience for everyone.
Iowa Rush Academy Perspective: Assessing Games, Behavior Towards Referees, Communicating to players from the sideline, Creating a growth environment.
Program Director
Jeff Adamiak - Director of Academy
jeffadamiak@iowarush.com
Program Description
Theme: How We Play-How We Train
Overview: Provides a quality environment for players to grow in their understanding of the game of soccer. Through quality instruction, improved methodology, and effective communication, a solid foundation is established for children to continue progressing in the sport.
More detail:
Consists of two team training opportunities and an additional bonus session each week with 7v7 games on the weekend; teams are formed by the Academy Director prior to the season.
Sessions and weekend games are overseen by the Academy Director with assistance coming from parent volunteer coaches and other members of the Iowa Rush coaching staff.
First programming level in which teams compete against other clubs in the surrounding area.
WHO IS IT FOR?
- Children who have been involved in organized soccer for at least one season (For example: 7U-8U Rush Soccer, Ankeny Parks and Rec, etc.)
- Players who are consistently engaged within the training and game environments.
- Children interested in learning to play the game of soccer.
- Players looking to improve by learning how to train.
- Players who may consider Select soccer or High-School soccer in the future.
Iowa Rush Player Pathway-Overview of 9U-10U Program Options: Academy and Rec
GOALS OF THE IOWA RUSH ACADEMY PROGRAM
- Players have fun learning to play the game.
- Players improve their ability to move and manipulate the ball.
- Players are motivated by their improvement to stay involved in the game
- Parents become advocates for our development philosophy and help create a quality “player-centered” environment.
- Coaches are in an environment which provides an opportunity to grow and more effectively promote our player development philosophies.
Academy Information
Other Links
2024 Spring Information
Who: 2014-2015 Boys & Girls
Costs: $375/Player
Where: Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
When: Training will begin on March 18th | Games will begin on the weekend of April 6-7
Training Sessions will take place at Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex. The standard weekly schedule for this program has been listed below:
Mondays
5:00pm-6:15pm 2014 (10U) Girls Age Group Training
6:30pm-7:45pm 2014 (10U) Boys Age Group Training
Tuesdays
5:00pm-6:15pm 2015 (9U) Girls Age Group Training
6:30pm-7:45pm 2015 (9U) Boys Age Group Training
Wednesdays
5:00pm-6:00pm 2014 (10U) & 2015 (9U) Girls Bonus Session
6:15pm-7:15pm 2014 (10U) & 2015 (9U) Boys Bonus Session
Thursdays
5:00pm-6:00pm 2014 (10U) & 2015 (9U) Girls Age Group Training
5:30pm-6:00pm 2015 (9U) Boys Goalkeeper Session
6:00pm-6:30pm 2014 (10U) & 2015 (9U) Girls Goalkeeper Session
6:00pm-7:00pm 2015 (9U) Boys Age Group Training
6:30pm-7:00pm 2014 (10U) Boys Goalkeeper Session
7:00pm-8:00pm 2014 (10U) Boys Age Group Training
Iowa Rush 2024 Spring Calendar
Monday, February 26th – Player Registration Deadline
Week of March 18th – Training Begins with Adjusted Schedule @ Prairie Trail
Weekend of March 23-24 – Intra-Club Academy Scrimmages @ TBD
Week of March 25 - Standard Weekly Training Schedule Begins @ Prairie Trail
Weekend of March 30-31 – Easter Weekend - No Games
Weekend of April 6-7 – Game Weekend #1
Weekend of April 13-14 – Game Weekend #2
Weekend of April 20-21 – Game Weekend #3
Weekend of April 27-28 – Game Weekend #4
Weekend of May 4-5 – Game Weekend #5
Weekend of May 11-12 – Game Weekend #6
Weekend of May 18-19 – Game Weekend #7
Weekend of May 25-26 – Optional Tournament in Kansas City for Academy players
Week of May 27 – Final Week of Standard Weekly Training Schedule
Weekend of June 1-2 – Game Weekend #8
Week of June 3 – Youth Select Tryout Sessions for 2014 Academy players @ Prairie Ridge
Weekend of June 8-9 – Academy Season Finale Event for 2015 and 2016 players @ Prairie Ridge
2024 Summer Camps
Academy
Summer Camp
Dates: July 15-18, 2024
Location: Prairie Ridge Soccer Fields
Times & Age Groups:
6:30- 7:30 PM: 9U-10U Girls & Boys (2016-2015)
Cost: $80/Player
Academy
Prep Camp
Dates: August 6-8, 2024
Location: Prairie Ridge Soccer Fields
Times & Age Groups:
9:00-10:00 AM: 9U-10U Girls & Boys
(2016-2015)
Cost: $60/Player
2024 Fall Information
Who: 2015-2016 Boys & Girls
Costs: Early Bird - $425/Player (Prior to June 15)
Regular Price - $475/Player
Where: Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
When: Training will begin on August 12th