#Developmenthighschool
DEVELOPMENT HIGH SCHOOL (RDL)
The RDL Program is a very important part of Idaho Rush. It can be used as a stepping-stone into our competitive program for those that are interested or ideal for players that want to play soccer and learn and develop at their own pace allowing the player to keep playing all the way through High School. All in all, the Developmental program provides an incredible soccer experience, with more than 20 games played a year and guaranteed playing time for all offering sensational value to those players that this program is the best fit for.
Registration
Registration deadline February 14th 2026
We offer discounts for those who qualify for free/reduced price lunch through their school. Please contact the Recreational Program Director for more information.
#Countdown To Kick-Off
RDL HIGH SCHOOL OVERVIEW
Rush Developmental High School Teams are formed in the Fall and Spring season. RDL High School Age Groups are categories: U17-U18/U19.
It is important to understand what the RDL program is. It is not competitive; it's still a recreation-based program, which means parent-volunteer coaches, 50 percent playing time rules, no out-of-town travel, teams formed by geographic areas, practices held in your neighborhood and games played in Boise. However, we start to add elements of competitive soccer, we keep scores and standings, there are paid referees (who are also developing and learning). There is an in-house local tournament at the end of the fall season, and the end of the spring season. The training schedule is less rigorous than competitive soccer.
Teams in the RDL High School program are Co-ed
Volunteers
Volunteers are essential to the operation of our RDL teams. Each team needs a parent volunteer to be team coach.
Parents who are selected to volunteer to coach the team will have their child's registration 100 % compensated.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer coach, please complete the volunteer form and our RDL Director will contact you!
SPRING / FALL Seasons
Seasons will run for eight weeks and include one- two training and one game per week. With an end of season tournament in the fall and spring. The spring and fall seasons we play outdoors. The RDL program operates between Simplot Youth Sports Complex (majority of games played here in the fall) and Optimist Youth Sports Complex in Boise (majority of games played here in the spring)
Spring
April - May
Practice can Start: Feb 23rd 2026
First Game: March 7th 2026
Last Game: May 2nd 2026
RDL Tournament: May 4th - 9th 2026
Optimist Sports Complex
Fall
October - November
Practice can Start: TBA
First Game: TBA
Last Game: TBA
RDL Tournament: TBA
Simplot Sports Complex
#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 RDL program is an exciting, fun, and energetic in-house league for players 9 - 16 years old. Teams will be formed based on age, teammate requests and coach requests and will be built via geographical location. Rush aims to foster a safe, fun, educational experience for your child as well as a solid foundation for lifetime skills.
#FreshKits
Uniforms
The uniform consists of a full Capelli kit which includes blue jersey, white jersey, black shorts, blue socks and Black socks, The Capelli uniform kit, must be worn at all games.
Soccer shoes should have plastic, aluminum or molded rubber studs. The studs must be no longer than 3/4 inch and should be manufactured and sold as soccer shoes. The studs must not be sharp (no baseball cleats) and shoes with a single stud at the toe (American football cleats or rubber baseball cleats) are not allowed. Goalkeepers must wear a shirt clearly different from any other field players and the referee.
Players of all ages will be required to supply their own shin guards and soccer specific cleats. Cleats from other sports such as baseball or football will not be accepted.
RDL director
Randy Fone
RDL Director
