RUSH WISCONSIN WEST
RUSH WISCONSIN WEST ACADEMY serving players U8-u10
Accredited by the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association http://www.wiyouthsoccer.com/programs/youth_academies/
Coaching Staff • Nicole Lukic – Director of Coaching • • • • •
Masters in Athletic Administration USSF C License NSCAA Top 30 under 30 Coach
Assistant Coach at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Rush Select Staff Coach
• Austin Reed– U10 Girls Academy Coach • •
Academy Director USSF E License
• Cesar Golfetti– U10 Boys Academy Coach • •
Assistant Director of Coaching USSF E License
Support Staff
• Mike Jacobs – Assistant Academy Director • NSCAA Premier Diploma • Joseph Cerzniak –U10 Advisor Coach • USSF D, UW-La Crosse Assistant Women’s Coach • Ben Olson – Club Goalkeeping Coach • NSCAA Level 2 Goalkeeping Diploma, USSF E • Rush Coaching staff • Various coaching from our staff will work with this program at different times during the seasons
Academy Coaching Philosophy 1. Player Development – the main goal of the academy program. Instill fundamentals in the players, prepare them to compete at the next level.
2. Have Fun- this is extremely important for this age group. The players need to enjoy what they are doing so that their passion for the sport can grow!
3. Winning – it is fun, but it is not important at this level. Player development and having fun must come before winning at the academy level. Winning is not the main measure of success.
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Player Development Standards Background
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Rush believes fostering a structured, developmental environment requires common standards and benchmarks that can be followed by trainers and understood by players and parents. Rush standards focus on developing smart, complete soccer players, while preparing boys and girls to play soccer at the next level.
Categories
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Technical - The ability to execute individual skills critical to game play. As players mature and settle into positions, skill emphasis may differ by position. For example: a central midfield player will need different techniques and expertise as compared to an outside back.
Tactical - Rush aims to create clever players, capable of adapting to the constantly changing circumstances of the game. Tactical skills are when a player takes action or makes a decision to gain an advantage on the field. Physical - Strong and resilient players will provide a significant advantage to the team. A tired player will struggle to think properly and is prone to commit more errors. Psychosocial - A human being is often affected by his/her emotions. Players will learn to use these emotions to their advantage and turn them into strengths.
U8 High Priority Areas • • •
Technical Skills
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Passing & Receiving
Dribbling
Physical Skills
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Basic Motor Skills
Perception & Awareness
Psychosocial Skills
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Motivation Self confidence
Self Control Respect Discipline
U10 High Priority Areas •
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Technical Skills
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Passing & Receiving Turning Ball Manipulation Shooting/Striking 1v1 attacking
Physical Skills
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Coordination & Balance Agility
Perception & Awareness Acceleration
Psychosocial Skills
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Motivation
Respect Discipline
Academy Program Calendar • Fall (Mid August- Late October) • • •
Training - Twice a week for 1.5 hour, 1 day of pool training – 1 day of team training Optional clinic once a week
Elite Development Series & 2 Tournaments
• Winter (Early Dec-Early March) • •
Training - Optional 1 hour sessions twice a week Competitions- Optional futsal tournament
• Spring (Mid March-Early June) • • •
Training - Twice a week for 1.5 hour, 1 day of pool training – 1 day of team training Optional clinic once a week Elite Development Series & 2 Tournaments
Current Evaluation Process • • •
Verbal feedback to parents and players
Opportunities (for players that are ready) to train and play with the U11 group Seasonal written evaluations from Head Coach
Accredited by the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association http://www.wiyouthsoccer.com/programs/youth_academies/
Coaching Staff • Nicole Lukic – Director of Coaching • • • • •
Masters in Athletic Administration USSF C License NSCAA Top 30 under 30 Coach
Assistant Coach at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Rush Select Staff Coach
• Austin Reed– U10 Girls Academy Coach • •
Academy Director USSF E License
• Cesar Golfetti– U10 Boys Academy Coach • •
Assistant Director of Coaching USSF E License
Support Staff
• Mike Jacobs – Assistant Academy Director • NSCAA Premier Diploma • Joseph Cerzniak –U10 Advisor Coach • USSF D, UW-La Crosse Assistant Women’s Coach • Ben Olson – Club Goalkeeping Coach • NSCAA Level 2 Goalkeeping Diploma, USSF E • Rush Coaching staff • Various coaching from our staff will work with this program at different times during the seasons
Academy Coaching Philosophy 1. Player Development – the main goal of the academy program. Instill fundamentals in the players, prepare them to compete at the next level.
2. Have Fun- this is extremely important for this age group. The players need to enjoy what they are doing so that their passion for the sport can grow!
3. Winning – it is fun, but it is not important at this level. Player development and having fun must come before winning at the academy level. Winning is not the main measure of success.
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Player Development Standards Background
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•
Rush believes fostering a structured, developmental environment requires common standards and benchmarks that can be followed by trainers and understood by players and parents. Rush standards focus on developing smart, complete soccer players, while preparing boys and girls to play soccer at the next level.
Categories
•
• • •
Technical - The ability to execute individual skills critical to game play. As players mature and settle into positions, skill emphasis may differ by position. For example: a central midfield player will need different techniques and expertise as compared to an outside back.
Tactical - Rush aims to create clever players, capable of adapting to the constantly changing circumstances of the game. Tactical skills are when a player takes action or makes a decision to gain an advantage on the field. Physical - Strong and resilient players will provide a significant advantage to the team. A tired player will struggle to think properly and is prone to commit more errors. Psychosocial - A human being is often affected by his/her emotions. Players will learn to use these emotions to their advantage and turn them into strengths.
U8 High Priority Areas • • •
Technical Skills
• •
Passing & Receiving
Dribbling
Physical Skills
• •
Basic Motor Skills
Perception & Awareness
Psychosocial Skills
• • • • •
Motivation Self confidence
Self Control Respect Discipline
U10 High Priority Areas •
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•
Technical Skills
• • • • •
Passing & Receiving Turning Ball Manipulation Shooting/Striking 1v1 attacking
Physical Skills
• • • •
Coordination & Balance Agility
Perception & Awareness Acceleration
Psychosocial Skills
• • •
Motivation
Respect Discipline
Academy Program Calendar • Fall (Mid August- Late October) • • •
Training - Twice a week for 1.5 hour, 1 day of pool training – 1 day of team training Optional clinic once a week
Elite Development Series & 2 Tournaments
• Winter (Early Dec-Early March) • •
Training - Optional 1 hour sessions twice a week Competitions- Optional futsal tournament
• Spring (Mid March-Early June) • • •
Training - Twice a week for 1.5 hour, 1 day of pool training – 1 day of team training Optional clinic once a week Elite Development Series & 2 Tournaments
Current Evaluation Process • • •
Verbal feedback to parents and players
Opportunities (for players that are ready) to train and play with the U11 group Seasonal written evaluations from Head Coach
