College Signings 2019
Colorado Rapids Class of 2019 College Signings Posted by: Ben Martisius | Communication Manager College soccer is a dream for a lot of our players at Rapids Youth Soccer. Playing…
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Welcome Anthony Presnell to CRYSC
Rapids Youth Soccer welcomes Anthony Presnell as the new College Placement Director. This position will assist families in finding the best fit for their child to attend college. CRYSC athletes will have access to resources helping them navigate the difficult college recruiting process and find a school.
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Next Wave Coaching Academy Fall 2018
The Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club presents the Next Wave Coach Academy. Through this program, the club engages the “next wave” of women coaches by creating an environment where women are encouraged to coach and provided a pathway tailored to each individual.
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Welcome David Garcia to Rapids Youth Soccer
Rapids Youth Soccer is excited to introduce the newest member of our Staff, David Garcia. David grew up in Rochester New York attending Utica College to study business administration and play college soccer. In 2013, David moved to Spain to pursue his UEFA ‘A’ and ‘B’ coaching licenses. During his time there, Coach Garcia learned invaluable lessons that he is now bringing to the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club.
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Psychology of Injury Part 2
Injury represents an inexorable consequence of training and competition. Many of us are aware of the physical consequences of injury, however, the lack of awareness and stigma surrounding psychology means the mental scars that can accompany physical damage are largely being disregarded, neglected or poorly treated. Coaches, parents and even the players themselves have a responsibility to be aware of the psychological ramifications of injury and appropriate treatments to tackle the mental and emotional needs of injured players.
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Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
Too often in sports, players are told that talent is ascribed and unteachable. Our athletes need to be told that growth is always attainable with drive, focused-practice, and effort. The differences between fixed and growth mindsets are crucial in the development of skills on and off the field. Join us as we detail the positive mental strategies involved in developing a growth mindset.
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Every Player Matters
We are excited to share with you that Rapids Youth Soccer and the Colorado Storm will be joining forces, helping create a more comprehensive club that can further advance the goals and overall experiences of our players. As one club, united under the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club name, you and all our valued members will have access to a stronger club better positioned to serve our players from three-year-olds all the way to the Colorado Rapids professional Major League Soccer team.
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Welcome Jeb Brovsky to Rapids Youth Soccer
Rapids Youth Soccer is excited to introduce the newest member of our Staff and 9U-10U Select Program Director, Jeb Brovsky. Jeb is a Colorado native, playing pro soccer for NYCFC, Montral Impact, Minnesota United, and Stromsgodset IF. After his career was ended by injury, Jeb has been heavily involved in the game in outreach efforts through the Homeless World Cup and Peace Pandemic.
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One Club: The Rapids Way
This year has already seen tournaments throughout the nation with coaches using these trips to help our players better understand the club’s core values. Coaches have been hosting club culture nights where players from different age groups and teams gather to highlight the importance of a united vision.
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Sport Injury Rehabilitation: The Psychology Of Injury- Part One
Injury represents an inexorable consequence of sports. Many of us are aware of the physical consequences of injury, however, the lack of awareness surrounding the psychology of injury means some mental wounds may never heal. Join us for a new series highlighting the mental aspects of sport injury rehabilitation.
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Eco-Friendly Practices At The Eddy
As a member of the Aurora and greater Denver community, Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer is committed to sustainable and eco-friendly practices at The Eddy. Along with providing quality coaching and facilities, we are taking strides to limit our environmental footprint and providing health conscious retail opportunities.
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College Soccer Explained Part 1: School Divisions & Standing Out
When a player excels at their sport there are always next steps. This can be exciting but stressful. Parents & players all want a college scholarship to a major division 1 school but few players achieve this. Find out what college soccer options are available and how you or your player can stand out in the crowd.
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Bumps Basics: Goalkeeper Starting Positions
An educated starting position is vital to being a quality goalkeeper but what makes a good starting position? Coach Bump breaks down the steps needed to be ready for any shot, any time. Join us for Bump’s Basics to learn more about what it takes to improve your goalkeeping with techniques from Rapids Youth Soccer.
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Sports has provided so much to kids beyond just wins and losses, it has helped provide a connection to peers, to authority, to family. Every player matters at Rapids Youth Soccer and one mom explains the importance this community of support as she navigates life and youth sports with a transgender child.
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College Search Night
The Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club puts great emphasis on supporting our players each year through a comprehensive college soccer search process, giving them the tools, tips, and foundation to find and make the right decisions for their college soccer goals.
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Wield It Well: Youth Development & the Power of Sport
The power of sport supersedes the wins and losses on the field. Players learn more from sport than they’ll ever understand, including some vital characteristics that make great adults, such as quality communication and resilience.
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Next Wave Coach Academy Objectives & Components
The Colorado Rapids Next Wave Coach Academy is an effort of three groups to identify, train, and support the next wave of female coaches in the game of soccer. The goal is for every competitive girls team to have a female coach attached as a head coach, assistant coach, and/or mentor.
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Shifting the Parenting Culture of Youth Soccer
Youth sports and clubs can often be characterized in the community by the parenting culture taking place. On the sidelines or at home, parents need to understand the immense impact they have on their player and team.
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Rapids Youth Whole l Part l Whole Soccer Training Methodology
Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer has been teaching the Whole-Part-Whole methodology for many years and it is now being mirrored by U.S. Soccer as a way to further develop players at all levels of the game.
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Colorado Rapids 2002 Development Academy Visit Panama
The Colorado Rapids 2002 boys team visited the country of Panama to experience all things soccer, including playing the Panamanian National Team.
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Next Wave Coach Academy
The Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club created the Next Wave Coach Academy to provide female soccer coaches opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed in youth soccer leadership roles.
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Winter 2018 Indoor Camps and Leagues
For ages 3 to 18, from Beginner to Elite. Beginning Mid-January to Early March.
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Soccer Snacks and Youth Nutrition
It’s a question as old as youth soccer itself… What are good soccer snack choices for our young players? All parents want to be sure our children are appropriately nourished, and NOT load them up with sugary drinks and candy. Here is your official Rapids Youth Soccer guide to the fundamentals of nutrition for kids, as well as some great, healthy snack ideas!
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Rapids Youth Soccer Player Placement Process
Rapids Youth Soccer Player Placement Process Posted by: Andrew Kewley | Director of Coaching Spring season is upon us, and here in Colorado that often means a season of change. For many…
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When to Specialize in Goalkeeping
Is your player ready to specialize in goalkeeping? Learn how Rapids Youth Soccer coaches evaluate development to decide when to have players specialize.
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Five Benefits of Volunteering to Coach Youth Soccer
Whether or not you have any prior experience with soccer, we encourage you to look into becoming a youth soccer coach with Rapids Youth Soccer. We have opportunities available for a variety of levels, and we strongly believe coaching soccer will enrich your life in the following ways…
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Getting the F License
Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club will reimburse our coaching staff who receive training for the USSF F License as part of our enrichment program. Learn how to register for this license.
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Preseason Periodization
Our Preseason Periodization Strategy Posted by: Andrew Kewley | Director of Coaching Preseason programming is an incredibly important piece of the Rapids Youth Soccer seasonal plan. Each team or player within…
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Watching Soccer
The Importance of Watching Soccer for Youth Players Posted by: Mark Cromie | U11-U12 Boys Director of Coaching According to the Social Science Research Network, approximately 65% of the population are…
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The Rapids Youth Soccer Curriculum
Rapids Youth Soccer’s professional soccer curriculum is part of our commitment to providing a model of quality youth development and education.
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A Word From Rapids Director of Coaching
Listen to Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer’s Director of Coaching talk about what makes Rapids Youth Soccer unique and appealing to so many players and parents at so many different levels.
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CRYSC’s New Executive Director
Welcome to Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer’s new Executive Director Aaron Nagel. See Aaron’s introduction video and here his vision and philosophy for propelling Rapids Youth Soccer to one of the nation’s top clubs.
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