RUSH SOCCER
Where the Trails of Passion and Purpose Meet, Begins the Path to Victory.
Gateway Rush
GLOBAL FOOTPRINT:
Over 125 clubs World Wide
Located in over 50 countries
Across 6 continents
RUSH SOCCER
GLOBAL FOOTPRINT
U.S.A. FOOTPRINT:
Located in 36 states and counting
88 clubs and counting
Continuous year over year growth
Rush Soccer is the largest club in the world. Our aim is to have over 100,000 players with a presence in almost every major country.
With our influence spreading across the globe, Rush Soccer is one of the most successful soccer voices in North America.
WHO IS
RUSH SOCCER
Formed in 1997, Rush Soccer began
in Littleton, Colorado with Colorado
Rush. From there it expanded to more
states across the U.S. to where it is now…
with over 65 clubs across 37 states! Rush
is also in over 51 countries across the world,
making it truly a worldwide soccer brand.
Gateway Rush desires to give all players an
equal opportunity to explore their potential and
pursue positive outcomes on and off the field.
YOU are one of over 47.000 youth soccer players globally!
We are glad to have you as part of the club and culture of the Rush!
OUR MISSION
OUR VISION
A Global brand committed
to providing an unparalleled
soccer experience:
Progressive
Ambitious
Comprehensive
Partner with like minded clubs everywhere in
the world to eventually
represent one of the
most recognizable brands in the world.
PASSION & PURPOSE
Gateway Rush
Joe Reiniger-Executive Director/Tournament Director
joe@gatewayrush.com Bio 618-696-9379
Stephanie Barnes-Treasurer/Club Administrator
Contact for anything related to fees, payments, or the 360player app
treasurer@gatewayrush.com 618-709-3688
Larry Julius-Director of Coaching-7v7 & 9v9
larry@gatewayrush.com Bio 717-599-1006
Wyatt Essenpreis-DOC(11v11)/Girls NPL Director/CAP Director
wyatt@gatewayrush.com Bio 618-795-8118
Carlos Torres-NPL Boys Director/Player Development Staff
Alaina Schlaefer-Player Development Staff
Ken Stoecker-Player Development Staff
Duane Kloeppel-GK Director
Contacts/Staff
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
RSD
RS
CAP
REACH
ALTD
Rush Soccer Development - We provide top class coaching education, player development, and parent engagement support to all Rush members.
Rush Select - our scouting network is unmatched. Eyes around the world to identify top talent.
College Advisory Program - we help those that don’t make it pro get into elite colleges.
Rush Equipment Assisting Children - all old uniforms get donated to those in need around the world.
Altitude Rush -
our boarding academy
where student-athletes from Rush Nation become the greatest.
Our programs are what makes us unique...
& Many More...
Gateway Rush
Rush Soccer Development Website(RSD)
Train @ Home/Coaching Education registration
All members should register! It is free of charge when you put in Gateway Rush as your club.
This includes the Train@home program, parent education, as well as coaches education.
Once registered, you will have access to the following handbooks and courses
College Advisory Program(CAP+)
This is a program exclusively for High School players to help in the selection and recruiting process for college. This program includes regional showcases and guest playing opportunities across the country. All Gateway Rush HS Players receive a free profile at Productiv Recruit. Please ask your coach for access.
Click here to register: Rush College Registration
For information regarding Rush Development Website, please email kskinner@rushsoccer.com
Member Resources
Gateway Rush
Let the Coaches Coach:
There should only be one person/voice that coaches. If you are telling your son or daughter or any other player to do something - you are coaching. Even worse is if you are telling your son or daughter to do something that is different from what their coach is telling them. This creates confusion and distraction. Cheer for them, encourage them, but don't coach them.
Let the Kids Play: Soccer is a difficult game. It is made even more difficult when parents are yelling from the sidelines. Encourage them, cheer for them but do not go beyond this.
Do Not Discuss the Play of any players in front of other parents: “I don’t know how he made the team.” “She just isn’t fast enough.” Negative comments are hurtful and unnecessary and kill parent harmony – something that is essential to a team’s experience and success
Your Children listen, believe and say the same things that you say to them: A negative parent attitude often results in a negative child’s attitude. They will repeat what they hear.
Do not complain about your son or daughter’s coach to other parents: This is like a disease. If you have an issue, speak to your coach. If the issue is not important enough to speak to your coach about it, do not speak about it at all
Positive Comments From the Sideline: Make positive comments from the sidelines. You can often see a young player make an extra effort when they hear encouraging words.
Avoid negative comments about the other team: We are all working with children. These young players aren’t professionals. Speaking about the other team is tasteless, classless, and these kinds of comments will not be tolerated.
Interaction with Parents from other team: These parents are not the enemy and in many cases there can be some great conversations or discussions amongst parent groups. On the other hand, If there is a negative parent or group of parents do not engage or stoop to their level.
Referees: Like your child who will make mistakes during a game, so will a referee. These referees are learning and improving and your feedback is not needed or welcome, regardless of how good or bad you think they are doing. No coach, parent or player has EVER changed the mind of a referee - resist the urge to try.
Outbursts: Outbursts towards the referee or the other team only signal to our children on the field that it is ok to blame referees and unfairness for anything that goes wrong. Blaming others is not a formula for success in sports or in life.
‘It was in the heat of the moment’: We all feel things and are all tempted to say things in the ‘heat of the moment’. This is not a reason for an outburst. Our players who do things in the ‘heat of the moment’ get yellow/red carded, get called for fouls, etc. so we should apply similar standards to our own sideline behavior.
Walk Away: If all else fails, walk away
24 Hour Rule: If you have an issue with your coach, another parent, or club related issue, please wait 24 hours before contacting the club or the coach.
Parent Expectations
Gateway Rush
I will:
I will not…
Player Expectations
RUSH CORE VALUES
ACCOUNTABILITY: Be accountable for your actions and hold others accountable for their actions. Who am I ultimately accountable to, and who judges my work?
ADVICE: Seek out advice and aspire to be the best. In order to learn, we must be open to learning and consider the advice of others. Are you coachable?
EMPATHY: Empathy is at the core of solid relationships.
ENJOYMENT: Enjoy your work, this is a gift. The desires of diligent workers are satisfied.
HUMILITY: Apologize when you make a mistake. Forgive others and do not look back.
PASSION: Passion always trusts, always hopes and always perseveres. Passion never fails.
LEADERSHIP: Leaders strive to be trustworthy, honest and sincere. They possess traits such as integrity and honor. They are willing to serve others and sacrifice their own interests. Leaders are constructive and hardworking.
RESPECT: Respect everyone. Respect the opponent, the rules, your colleagues, your superiors and subordinates. Be thoughtful and considerate.
SAFETY: Our environment is safe. This includes the office, our travels, the fields and our bodies. Safety is not only physical safety from harm, but safety from ridicule and attack. We are comforted and encouraged in the club. We portray self-control and kindness to our staff, our colleagues and players.
TENACITY: To be successful, persevere…. persevere but do not be anxious. Fear no one. Be strong and courageous. Work when no one is looking, even when the circumstances are not right and everyone else quits. Diligence never loses because it never quits. Outwork your opponent, and most importantly, work smart. Don’t wait for external inspiration. The people who go far do so because they motivate themselves and give life their best, regardless of how they feel.
UNITY: Together all things are possible. When your teammates are down, bear each other’s burdens; conversely, celebrate your teammate’s successes.
RUSH WAY
PHILOSOPHY
RUSH WAY TO PLAY
The Rush Way to Play is based upon movement and activity by both player and ball. Possession-oriented does not fully describe how we play; attack-oriented does. Whether in possession or in defense, we are attacking. Rush Players play with freedom yet understand the importance of responsibility and the balance between the two. Rush teams are flexible and adapt to varying circumstances. The Rush Way to Play represents both passion and purpose.
1-3-5-2
The 1-3-5-2 philosophy is in place to ensure that all teams are progressing and improving consistently, as well as experiencing the emotions of winning and losing through manipulating six wins, three losses and one tie throughout the year. If a team is winning all the time, they are encouraged to schedule a scrimmage against tougher competition to be sure they are being pushed. Likewise, if a team is in a losing slump, then a scrimmage is encouraged against an opposition that they should beat, to regain a positive attitude, develop a goal scoring mentality and create confidence in defense.
PLAYERS’ SIDELINE BEHAVIOR
Players are encouraged to support other Rush teams and give their full-hearted support. Learn the Rush song; be as loud but respectful as possible and help educate the rest of the country in the way soccer should be supported, as it is in the rest of the world.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
When a coach addresses a player during training or competition, it is important the player acknowledges. Communication is two-way.
GREETING
Players are expected to greet the Staff with a handshake for all staff local, national and international. The Rush staff across the country expect their players to shake their coaches hand each time they meet. Why?...respect, build social skills, break down barriers, learn culturally accepted behavior, the list goes on.
RUSH WAY TO PLAY
THE RUSH PLAYER
RUSH SOCCER PLAYER
PATHWAY
HB KOGE
DUISBURG
WPSL
GIRLS ACADEMY
LEAGUE
NATIONAL SELECT
REGIONAL SELECT
COMPETITIVE
DEVELOPMENTAL
MLS NEXT
USL
LEAGUE 2
MALE PATHWAY
FEMALE PATHWAY
With professional teams at the top of the pyramid, the player pathway for our male and female players is clear.
ALTITUDE RUSH
GPSO 92
We are proud of those that have formally played with the Rush.
Check out all the Rush Soccer alumni on our Alumni Page.
NOTABLE RUSH SOCCER
ALUMNI
The Rush pathway has helped produced more than
80 Professional players.
The Rush has been consistently placing players in National teams, Pro 1st divisions, and many more high levels
over the past 20 years.
30 Active Professionals
84 Professional In Total
21 National Team Players
<5000 College Players
The Rush Capelli Sport Partnership began in 2018 and will take Rush Soccer to the next level in player development.
Capelli Sport has established a sporting network that branches across the globe and into the top flights of European soccer.
MSV Duisburg and HB Koge are professional soccer teams in Europe that Capelli Sport has direct ownership in. Both teams are the destination for all Rush athletes at the professional level.
Duisburg in the German 3rd division and
HB Koge in the Danish 2nd division are excellent teams for Rush players to receive exposure at the professional level in Europe.
RUSH CAPELLI SPORT PARTNERSHIP
WE’RE EXCITED TO HAVE YOU WITH US!
WE ARE
WE ARE
WE ARE
THE RUSH!
www.gatewayrush.com
618-696-9379.
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INSTAGRAM @RUSHSOCCER!