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United FC Rush DA
WHAT- Developmental Academy is a fun, faster paced, educational soccer program for motivated U7-U8 (1st & 2nd grade) players interested in transitioning to competitive soccer at U9 (3rd grade).
Rec vs DA - Players who are able to listen and understand directions, work to give their best effort, enjoy competition, love learning, and are ready for the next level above Rec will be a great fit for the DA Program. Players who are interested in just having fun, and making friends are a great fit for Rec.
DA OBJECTIVES -
- Help players become best possible version of themselves.
- Facilitate for players a lasting love of the game.
- Align learning and experience with the U9/U10 (3rd & 4th grade) competitive program.
- Prepare players to understand the rules and structure of the competitive world.
- Make it challenging, educational, and FUN!
Seasons
Fall - September and October @ Gutzwiller Park, St Michael. (Saturdays and Tuesday's)
Winter - STMA HS Dome
- Wednesday's 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm & Saturdays 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Session 1: 12/03 - 01/17
- Session 2: 01/21 - 03/04
Spring / Summer
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Dates: Monday's and Wednesdays
05/11 - 07/15
Training
Each season we will have a 11 week commitment, twice per week. The training sessions will be led by United FC Rush Grassroots director, along with experienced volunteer parent assistant coaches, and assisted by Youth Coaches of Tomorrow Staff.
Uniform:
Each participant will be provided with a United FC Rush DA shirt. We ask that parents independently purchase plain black socks and black shorts.
UNITED FC RUSH RECREATIONAL PROGRAM
Recreational Soccer is a fun program which is led by parent coaches and YCOT (Youth Coaches of Tomorrow) Staff. Rec utilizes more curriculum that is primarily focused on play, learning basic skills, and facilitating enjoyment of the game. Players who are more interested in getting a feel for the sport, having fun with friends, enjoy a slower pace of learning, or just want to stay active would be a good fit for the Rec Program. If you are looking for more soccer, or a more advanced environment, be sure to check out our Developmental Academy (DA) and Competitive Programs!
Seasons
Spring Season:
05/02 - 05/27
Wednesday (Game) & Saturday (Practice)
Summer In-House League:
2x/week on weekdays starting early June (8 Weeks)
Anticipated times:
Boys on Monday (practice) and Wednesday (game):
5:30 - 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th grade
5:45 - PreK/K
6:35 - 5th/6th grade and 7th/8th/9th grade
Girls on Tuesday (practice) and Thursday (game):
5:30 - 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th grade
5:45 - PreK/K
6:35 - 5th/6th grade and 7th/8th/9th grade
Times subject to change depending on registration numbers
games and events
DA Summer League
New to United FC Rush Summer 2025 is our DA Summer League! In the past, DA players have been required to join our rec program to continue playing soccer over the summer. With increasing participation in our program, we will now be launching a DA summer program where DA players get an opportunity to play games internally and vs other Clubs!
CURRICULUM
PHILOSOPHY- This program places importance on long term growth, by focusing on individual player development rather than a win-at-all-costs mentality. The goal is to accelerate player’s Technical Abilities, Cognitive Abilities, Game IQ, and Psychosocial Maturity, so they have a head start when entering U9 Competitive Soccer. We are invested in helping players become best possible version of themselves, and facilitating for them a lasting love of the game!
