Washington Rush announces our new Academy program.

This program is for U7's-U9's.

ACADEMY GOALS

Increased technical competency and preparation in the following areas:

• Balance, coordination and control
• Dribbling and ball mastery
• Skill development – Fakes and Moves
• Development of positive game behaviors – Creative, attacking players

Training:

 The Academy teams will train twice a week as a team. Players will also receive technical training for 18 weeks with specialized coaches on the Rush staff where players work specifically on their ball mastery skills. 

Teams will take 3 weeks off throughout the summer; Timing based on the coach’s discretion. Mid November - mid January is down time for the teams, but they will typically play in an indoor tournament which is optional for each player and team.

Outlook of the year:

Summer:

The Academy teams will participate in 3 tournaments through the summer. One tournament per month in June, July and August.

Fall:

The Academy teams will play in a local (Snohomish County and Greater Seattle) 10-12 game league season in a 6-a-side format.

Spring:

The Academy teams will play in a local (Snohomish County and Greater Seattle) 5-7 game league season in the spring in a 6-a-side or 9-a-side format. 

End of Year Jamboree:

The Academy teams will end the year with a Jamboree against other RCL Academy teams. In previous years this has been a one-day 4 game event in Olympia.

Cost $695:

14% ($97.30) non-refundable down payment due at registration 8 Monthly Installments of: $74.72

The player fee covers the following:

• Registration
• League fees for the 2013-2014 soccer season
• Game and training (practice) field rental
• Directors and Administrative Staff
• Goalkeeper training
• Referees and assistant referees for league and state cup games
• Coaching fee
• Facility, Storage & Equipment rentals
• Website and Website Maintenance
• Field Development
• Technical Training  

Team Expenses/Player expenses 
Each team will have a team budget that is approved by the team coach and director and could cover these additional expenses; depending on each team. Each player will also order their own uniform and any additional Rush gear.

• Team equipment
• Tournaments
• Team and coach travel
• Uniform

Required: Home and Away adidas Jersey, 2 Shorts, 2 Socks and black training tee. (Est. $175)

Optional: Warm up coat, pants, backpack, adidas training short and sock

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