SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM
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ABOUT VIRGINIA RUSH’S SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM
The School of Excellence Program is geared towards players who want a higher level of soccer instruction between the ages of 5 and 12. Under a nationally-established curriculum and guided by a passionate and committed professional coaching staff, the School of Excellence offers extraordinary player development. The training environment is fun, structured and safe – a place where players can express themselves and learn what soccer has to offer, the Rush Way.
“I think the coaches are amazing! The care they gave my daughter is excellent and she has grown in confidence.”
“He smiles from ear to ear from the starting whistle through the end. He LOVES it!”
“The training environment is high energy with maximum participation.”
“The program has my son wanting to practice at home!”
SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE INFORMATION
The Virginia Rush School of Excellence acts as a bridge between developmental and travel soccer for all young Rush players seeking higher levels of soccer instruction.
AGE/PROGRAM DETAILS:
| AGE GROUP | PROGRAM DETAILS |
|---|---|
| U6 - Freshman Class | 1 training session per week with professional coaching staff and School Directors 1 match day per week at the Sportsplex Grass fields vs. local Rec opponents Focus on individual development following a nationally-established curriculum Winter training available at the RAVE Training Center |
| U7/8 - Sophomore Class | 2 training sessions per week with professional coaching staff and School Directors 1 match day per week at the Sportsplex Grass fields vs. other SOE and local Rec opponents Focus on individual development following a nationally-established curriculum Winter training available at the RAVE Training Center |
| U9/10 - Junior Class | 3 training sessions per week with professional coaching staff and School Directors 1 match day per week at HRSC against VA Rush Advanced opponents Focus on individual development following a nationally-established curriculum Tournaments and winter training available |
| U11 - Senior Class | 3 training sessions per week with professional coaching staff and School Directors 1 match day per week at HRSC against VA Rush Advanced opponents Focus on individual development following a nationally-established curriculum Tournaments and winter training available |
For each age group, training will cover specific topics every week that follow a curriculum created by nationally-recognized coaches from US Soccer.
The focused training environment and professional coaching staff will work to prepare SoE players for competitive level soccer.
For each age group, the SoE staff has expectations and goals for their players in a variety of different areas of the game, including passing, receiving, dribbling, finishing and challenging among others.
The SoE staff aims to introduce the tactical aspects of the game while continually developing and increasing each individual’s technical proficiencies.
Weekly homework assignments will reinforce SoE lessons and provide opportunity for continual learning and development.
