#Passion

competitive Overview

The Rush Competitive division is for the player who is ready to take their development in this sport to the next level. Led by experienced, professional coaching staff, your player will experience an increased volume of soccer in a focused, goal-oriented, competitive environment. Our competitive teams train regularly to further develop their technical skills and tactical understanding of the Rush style of play.

#growth

Year Round Season

Competitive teams are formed in the spring/summer of each year through open tryouts and evaluations. Players are accepted to their team for a one – year (12-month) commitment beginning July 1 to June 30th the following year. Players are also accepted during the season by filling out an interest form.


The Competitive program requires travel to local, regional and/or out-of-state tournaments. Individual teams compete at various levels depending upon the competitive needs of the players involved.

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U11-U19 Teams

In the U11-U19 age groups, there is a first team (Rush), a second team (Nero) and a third team (Azul) in each age group, when numbers allow. In the U9-U10 age groups, there is a first team (Blue), a second team (White) and a third team (Gray) in each age group, when numbers allow. This level is referred to as the Youth Academy. Whichever the case, players have made a decision to play competitive soccer and are placed based upon their passion, needs and ability.

Rush

1st Team

Training:  2-3x per week
League:  EDP/National Leagues, Acela/APL, and more.

NEro

2nd Team

Training:  2-3x per week
League:  EDP/Central Pennsylvania Youth Soccer League

Azul

3rd Team

Training: 2x per week
League: Central Pennsylvania Youth Soccer League

Youth Development Academy

Is your child a U9 - U10 player looking for a competitive soccer program?

Our Youth Development Academy program is aimed at U9-U10 players looking to develop their skills and play at a more competitive level so when the time comes for the next step, they're ready. For more info, contact us at info@eastpennrush.com

Rush Select Opportunities Now Available for U9 and U10 Players!

Player Placement

Every year in late April and early May, our club conducts its annual tryouts to place players on a team based on their abilities. Those tryouts take hundreds of man hours to look at hundreds, possibly thousands of players in a short period of time.

Therefore, once a player has joined a Rush team, we continue to measure their technical and tactical abilities along with their physical and psychological attributes. A tryout period does not allow us to fully rate players accurately. For these reasons, players will be observed throughout the entire year by their team Head Coach and Director of Coaching at training sessions and games. They will then be consequently placed more accurately within the Rush system. Evaluations will be based on the previously mentioned components in addition to attendance, attitude, team chemistry, and consistency, to name a few.

Fees

Competitive fees are for a full seasonal year and can range based on team participation. Payment can be made in full or in multiple installments. Customizable payment plans can also be requested. Financial aid is available for those who need it.

Team fees and schedules will be established and provided to all participants attending East Penn Rush tryouts and prior to a player’s acceptance of a spot on a team.

All fees include Fall, Winter, and Spring league fees, referee fees, player registration fees, outdoor & Indoor training fees, regular field rental expenses and maintenance, tournament fees, game, and coach fees.

The fees DO NOT include player travel expenses, uniform, and winter tournament fees.

benefits

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#fitness

Technical and Physical Capacity Testing

Thanks to our partnership with Jamel Mitchell Fitness all U14 - U19 players who are invited to play at the premier and elite level will also be tested to measure their Speed and Agility through the use of data capturing laser technology. These players will also be scheduled to attend strength and agility sessions run by a professional fitness trainer. 

#LevelUp

Player Pathway

Our Competitive Program exists to allow any player, irrespective of ability, the opportunity to take their game to the height of their potential. Additional divisions within our Competitive Program give our top level players more elite playing opportunities. For our top players, their goals should include playing on their respective Rush Elite team, Rush Select XI Regional teams and Rush Select XI National teams. Players identified by the technical directors will also have the opportunity to guest play with Rush teams that participate in the ECNL, MLS Next, and Girls Academy leagues.

For our club, our goal is to push our players to reach that "next level" by allowing our members as many opportunities within our local club and national Rush network to improve their overall game all while providing an unparalleled youth soccer experience. 

Competitive  program director

Youness Alami

Technical Director

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