9U-10U Academy
Program Director
Jeff Adamiak - Director of Academy
jeffadamiak@iowarush.com
Program Description
Theme: How We Play-How We Train
Overview: 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.
More detail:
Consists of two team training opportunities and an additional bonus session each week with 7v7 games on the weekend; teams are formed by the Academy Director prior to the season.
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.
First programming level in which teams compete against other clubs in the surrounding area.
WHO IS IT 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.
Iowa Rush Player Pathway-Overview of 9U-10U Program Options: Academy and Rec
GOALS OF THE IOWA RUSH 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.
Academy Information
Other Links
2025 Spring Information
Who: 2015-2016 Boys & Girls
Costs: Early Bird - $425/Player (ends 12/31)
Regular Price - $475/Player
Where: Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
When: Training will begin March 2025
February 27 – Deadline to confirm intent to register in order 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
2024-25 Winter Information
Who: 2015-2016 Boys & Girls
Costs: $50
Where: Prairie Trail Sports Complex (West Gym)
Time: Boys: 4:30-5:30 PM | Girls: 5:30-6:30 PM
IOWA RUSH ACADEMY WINTER 2024-25 DATES
TUESDAY NIGHTS:
Session 1: December 3, 10, 17
Session 2: January 14, 21, 28
Session 3: February 11, 18, 25
2025 Fall Information…coming soon!
Who: 2016-2017 Boys & Girls
Cost: TBD
Where: Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
When: TBD