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
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
2024 Fall Information
Who: 2015-2016 Boys & Girls
Costs: Early Bird - $425/Player (Prior to June 15)
Regular Price - $475/Player
Where: Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
When: Training will begin on August 12th
IOWA RUSH ACADEMY FALL 2024 CALENDAR
August 6-8 – Academy Prep Camp
August 9th – Iowa Rush Soccer Extravaganza @ Prairie Ridge
Week of August 12th – Standard Weekly Training Schedule Begins
Weekend of August 17-18 – Intra-Club Academy Scrimmages @ Prairie Ridge
Weekend of August 24-25 – Intra-Club Academy Scrimmages @ Prairie Ridge
Weekend of August 31-September 1 – Labor Day Weekend - No Activities
September 2nd & 3rd – No Training
Weekend of September 7-8 – League Game Weekend #1
Weekend of September 14-15 – League Game Weekend #2
Weekend of September 21-22 – League Game Weekend #3
Weekend of September 28-29 – League Game Weekend #4
Weekend of October 5-6 – League Game Weekend #5
Weekend of October 12-13 – League Game Weekend #6
Weekend of October 19-20 – League Game Weekend #7
Week of October 21st – Final Week of Standard Weekly Training Schedule
Weekend of October 26-27 – League Game Weekend #8
Week of October 28th – Alternative Training Schedule for Optional Tournament Participants
Weekend of November 2-3 – Optional Tournament in Kansas City for Academy Girls
Week of November 4th – Alternative Training Schedule for Optional Tournament Participants
Weekend of November 9-10 – Optional Tournament in Kansas City for Academy Boys