Select Academy

Idaho Rush offers a number of supplemental programs to the players in the Select program. These programs are designed for players to build upon the skills they learn during team training. None of the additional opportunities conflict directly with team training or games. 

 SELECT ACADEMY

Under the guidance of the Academy director, Select coaches and players take part in age-specific training sessions designed for player development. Select coaches are encouraged to join and participate in Academy sessions as a means of gaining experience and learning new ideas and methods of coaching. Select players participate in the Academy sessions as a means of fulfilling a weekly practice as a team or participate individually to get extra training. Players also strengthen life skills by learning to play along side other players from within the Select program and work with different coaches and players. There is no additional cost for the seasonal Select Academy during the season.

Details for spring 2013 season:

• • Dates: Friday, March 15; Friday, March 29; Friday, April 5; and Friday, April 19.
  • Times: All sessions run 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Location:Capital Christian Church, 2760 E. Fairview (just west of Eagle and Fairview).
  • Cost: The cost of the Select Academy is included with the player's registration in the Select program.
  • Staff: Staff coaches for Select Academy include:
    • Academy directors Steve Frederick and Josh Lane.
    • Rush competitive coaching staff.
    • Rick Mullins, Idaho Rush technical director.
    • Jens Haustein, Idaho Rush Associate technical director.
    • Lee Riley, Idaho Rush CEO.
  • Staff coaches and Academy Directors will track player and coach attendance.
  • Academy session of the week (April 12): Passing and receiving

SELECT COACH EDUCATION

Rush staff will be holding a coaching education series.

Details for spring 2013 season:

• • Dates: Friday, March 15, Friday, March 29, Friday, April 5, and Friday, April 19.
  • Times: All sessions run 6-7:30 p.m. Sessions will start with 30 minutes in a classroom and 45 minutes on the field.
  • Location: Capital Christian Church, 2760 E. Fairview (just west of Eagle and Fairview).
  • Cost: The coach education series is free to coaches in the Select program.
  • Staff: The coach education series is led by Kim Holloway.

SOCCER STARS (fall seasons only)

Soccer Stars aims to provide additional training to develop select players into the competitive program. Participation in Soccer Stars is by invitation only. Select team coach may select up to 3 players to attend soccer stars. Academy director can also invite players from Select Academy/Select games. Criteria for selection: attitude, attendance, or playing ability. All players do not need to be selected for Soccer Stars during the season. Players may attend as many Soccer Stars sessions as they are selected for

Details for the fall 2012 season:

• • Dates: Friday, Aug. 31, Friday, Sept. 14, Friday, Sept. 28, and Friday, Oct. 12.
  • Times: All sessions run 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Location: Capital Christian Church, 2760 E. Fairview (just west of Eagle and Fairview).
  • Staff: Staff coaches for Select Academy include:
    • Academy directors Steve Frederick and Josh Lane.
    • Boys and girls select academy directors.
    • Rick Mullins, Idaho Rush technical director.
    • Jens Haustein, Idaho Rush Associate technical director.
    • Lee Riley, Idaho Rush CEO.
    • Idaho Rush competitive coaching staff.

 U9 AND U10 ALL-STAR GAMES

Outstanding boys and girls in the U9 and U10 age groups will be selected to play in the post-season all-star games. Players will be selected by their team coaches and formally invited by the director of the Select Academy. The All-Star games are a way for individual players to be rewarded for their efforts during the season outside of their team's performance, and competitive staff will be evaluating players for selection for future competitive teams.

Details for the spring 2013 All-Star games:

• • Date: Wednesday, May 22.
  • Times:
    • U9 girls and U10 girls: 6 p.m.
    • U9 and U10 boys: 6 p.m.
  • Location: Optimist Youth Sports Complex, 9889 W. Hill Road.
  • Staff: Teams will be coached by the director of the Select Academy with support from other staff coaches.

 WINTER ACADEMY

The Winter Academy allows players to continue their development under the guidance of advanced coaches during the off-season. The focus in training is on techncial skills such as dribbling, passing, recieving, finishing and 1v1 defending. Between the small-group setting and the structured curriculum, players can realize a dramatic improvement in their individual skills. Coaching staff for the Winter Academy includes team coaches and age group coordinators from the Idaho Rush's Competitive program. The staff will work to develop and identify players for potential selection in future competitive Rush tryouts.

Details for the 2013 Winter Academy

• • Dates: TBA. We anticipate beginning in early January and running through the middle of February.
  • Times: TBA.
  • Location: TBA
  • Staff: Idaho Rush professional staff from the Competitive program.
  • Cost: $75 per player.

RUSH ELITE ACADEMY

The Rush Elite Academy is for players who have the ability and desire to eventually play at the competitive level. The Elite Academy will develop a special group of players and give them the tools to play at their highest level. The Elite Academy is by invitation only. Players who have been selected to participate in the U9 and U10 All Star games will have first option to register. Additional players will be invited if space is available.

Details for the 2013 Elite Academy

• • Dates: Begins Friday, Jan. 11 and runs through Sunday, May 19.
  • Events:
    • Weekly indoor training, Jan. 11 through March 8.
    • Weekly futsal league games, Jan. 12 through Feb. 16.
    • Outdoor training, March 22 through May 15.
    • Idaho Rush Spring Exchange, March 22-24.
    • IYSA Director's Cup, May 17-19.
  • Location: Varies, but primarily Boys & Girls Club for indoor events and Capital Christian Church for outdoor events.
  • Cost: $150 per player.
  • Staff: Academy directors Steve Frederick and Josh Lane.
  • To register: Selected players will recieve an invitation letter in the mail. Registration instructions will be included.