#UnitedFCRush

UNITED FC RUSH ACADEMY - U9-U10

The motivation to learn basic skills is very high at this age level. Children gradually begin to change from being self-centered to being self-critical and develop the need for group and/or team games.

The United FC Rush Academy KEY Points:

- Fall and Winter/Spring/Summer Seasons
- Age Specific Development Staff
- Standardized Developmental Curriculum
- Winter Training at the Indoor Training Facility and United FC Rush Dome
- Goalkeeper Training
- Fitness/Agility Training
- Age Group Pool Training
- 4-6 Winter Jamborees

TRAINING FOCUS

AGE GROUP	PRINCIPLE	TOPICS COACHED DURNING SOCCER YEAR
U9 & U10	Technical	Continue with dribbling foci from U8, passing with inside and outside of both feet, shooting with both feet (laces), receiving the ball with all parts of the body and heading
U9 & U10	Tactical	Basic attacking ideas, basic defending ideas, comprehend basic 1 vs 1 concepts, comprehend basic 2 vs 1 concepts, introduction into 2 vs 2 concepts, comprehend roles of the 1st and 2nd defender and comprehend roles of the 1st and 2nd attacker.

FAQ'S

Cost:	ALL in Cost to Play - Includes tryout fee, Summer & Fall league and Tournaments (plus paid coach for Select teams)
Academy - U9-U10	$1,000
League (U9/10):	TCSL



Practices:	Fall & Spring Schedule set by coach
Winter Training:	Indoor trainings begin mid Nov.
Spring / Summer	Teams begin outside practice in Mid April

Games:	Schedule set by TCSL
	Fall 6 games
	Spring 8 - 10 games
Game Nights: Fall	Weekends
Game Nights: Spring	Monday / Wednesday Schedule or
	Tuesday/Thursday Schedule
Travel:	Yes
Weekend Tournaments:	Yes
Days Per Week:	2-3 (1 game, 2 practice)


Uniform:	Rush Capelli Uniforms
Soccer Ball Size:	Size 4
Cleats:	Yes
Shin Guards:	Mandatory
Length of Sessions:	1-1.25 hours
Roster size:	10-14 players