9U-10U Academy

For Players 8 - 9 Years Old

9U - 10U 

How we play - how we train


Provides a quality environment for players to grow in their understanding of the game of soccer.  Through quality instruction, improved methodology, and effective communication, a solid foundation is established for children to continue progressing in the sport.

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Overview

  • Spring & Fall seasons


  • Winter training available


  • Summer camps available
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Training

  • Consists of two team training opportunities and an additional bonus session each week. Teams are formed by the Academy Director prior to the season.
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Games

  • 7v7 games on the weekend. First programming level in which teams compete against other clubs in the surrounding area.


  • Sessions and weekend games are overseen by the Academy Director with assistance coming from parent volunteer coaches and other members of the Iowa Rush coaching staff.

    Spring 2025

  •   Ages:  2015-2016 Boys & Girls


  •   Cost: Early Bird $425 (ends 12/31); Regular Price $475


  •   Location: Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex


  •   Dates: Training will begin March 2025, games begin April 5th















Schedule

February 27 – Deadline to confirm intent to register to guarantee roster placement

March 14 – Spring 2025 player registration officially closes

Week of March 24 – Spring Season Starts - Alternative Training Schedule

Weekend of March 29-30 – Intra-Club Academy Scrimmages @ TBD

Week of March 31 – Standard Weekly Training Schedule @ Prairie Ridge begins

Weekend of April 5-6 – League Game Weekend #1

Weekend of April 12-13 – League Game Weekend #2

Weekend of April 19-20 – No Games (Easter Weekend)

Weekend of April 26-27 – League Game Weekend #3

Weekend of May 3-4 – League Game Weekend #4

Weekend of May 10-11 – League Game Weekend #5

Week of May 12 – Final week of Standard Weekly Training Schedule

Weekend of May 17-18 – League Game Weekend #6

Week of May 19 – Alternative Training Schedule

Weekend of May 24-25 – Optional Tournament in Kansas City for Academy players

Week of May 26 – Alternative Training Schedule

Weekend of May 31-June 1 – League Game Weekend #7 – Spring Season Ends

June 2 – End of Season Extravaganza for 9U Academy

June 3, 5, 7 – Fall 2025 Youth Select Tryout Sessions for 10U Academy players

June 8 – End of Season Extravaganza for 10U Academy

Goals of the Academy Program

  • Players have fun learning to play the game.


  • Players improve their ability to move and manipulate the ball.


  • Players are motivated by their improvement to stay involved in the game


  • Parents become advocates for our development philosophy and help create a quality “player-centered” environment.



  • Coaches are in an environment which provides an opportunity to grow and more effectively promote our player development philosophies.

Who is this for?

  • Children who have been involved in organized soccer for at least one season (For example: 7U-8U Rush Soccer, Ankeny Parks and Rec, etc.)


  • Players who are consistently engaged within the training and game environments.


  • Children interested in learning to play the game of soccer.


  • Players looking to improve by learning how to train.


  • Players who may consider Select soccer or High-School soccer in the future.