Chicago Rush Soccer Club What is Rush Made

Chicago Rush Soccer Club

What is Rush? • Made up of 5 affiliates who will all operate as a Chicago Rush club next season • Rush North – Lightning and Grove United • Rush South – Three Rivers Soccer Club • Rush West – Hawks United (formerly Bartlett) • Rush - (The home of Rush – PSC and Current Rush teams) • It is for everyone – this offers a chance for players of all ages and level to be part of the world’s biggest youth soccer organization

Player Development Pyramid

Who is Chicago Rush? Michael Cockroft – Executive Director and Owner New and Current - Directors of Coaching - Full Time Coaches New and Current Independent Coaches PT/FT Administrators Team Managers are still an important part of the Rush and will still fulfill similar role. • Advisory members • • •

Why Chicago Rush? • Rush is the world's largest youth soccer organization with over 35, 000 members worldwide. • Rush Select • Inter club summer friendlies • Winter Jamboree • Rush Fest • Rush Residential • College Advisory Program (CAP) • National guest playing opportunities • National recognition • Rush core values • Adds depth to our clubs • Rush Way & Philosophy • Local, Regional, National and International Tournaments • Custom Adidas uniform package

Where is Chicago Rush? Based out of Lincolnshire and Buffalo Grove u 8 -10 remains local u 11 + will be VHAC, & or North Park Composite teams will be formed, and practices determined on geographical make up of the team. • Winter TBD • •

Programming 17/18

Uniforms 2017/18 The mandatory uniform package consists of 2 jerseys, 2 pairs of shorts, 2 pairs of socks, training shorts and socks, track jacket and 2 practice jerseys. The package cost will be approximately $270(youth) $280(adult). Optional items including backpacks, track pants, soccer ball and goalkeeper uniforms will also be available. All uniform items will be available through soccer. com.

Tryouts

Tryout Process • Birth Year Registration: Preference • Spring Talent Identification Nights: Fri April 21 and Fri May 12 – 5 -6 PM 2007 s – 6 -7 PM 2006 s – 7 -8 PM 2005 s/2004 s – VHAC PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER AS A NEW USER THROUGH THE CHICAGO RUSH NORTH WEBSITE (which is now Live)

Success so far! • Rush Select – Joey Motto 03 Rush Select (Kellen Klosterman & James Lawinger) • 06 Rush Boys – Disney Tournament • 98/99 Girls – National Premier League Champs • Mentorship Program • College opportunities 10+ Seniors all committed to Colleges • Connor Laird - 02 CT Rush • Helsinki Cup • International Trips – Helsinki Finland, Czech Republic • National Competition – Las Vegas, Arizona • State select • • U 12, u 11 & u 10 Valentines day tournament 02, 01, 00, 99/98 State cup teams

Summer Camps • Rush Residential Camp - TIU 6/25 -29 • Footskills/Finishing: July 10 -14 • North Park Day camp: July 24 -28 • #10 KTouches Mon/Wed June 19 -Aug 2 • Pre-season Team Camp – Highly recommended – Boys Aug 7 -10 – Girls Aug 14 -17

Next Steps • Keep playing with your team • Register for tryouts • Plan on attending the Talent ID nights

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