Rapids Youth Soccer is excited to introduce the newest member of our Staff, David Garcia. David grew up in Rochester New York attending Utica College to study business administration and play college soccer. In 2013, David moved to Spain to pursue his UEFA ‘A’ and ‘B’ coaching licenses. During his time there, Coach Garcia learned invaluable lessons that he is now bringing to the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club.
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The 2005 Boys Rapids South DA team traveled to Argentina for 10 days of soccer against local clubs with coaches Cacho Cordoba & Diego Cerro. Leaving from Denver to Buenos Aires, the team was very excited to learn from another culture’s soccer community.
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The Colorado Storm and Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club announced this summer that they would be joining forces to provide a more comprehensive club that can further advance the goals and overall experiences of our players. With this announcement coming just after the conclusion of the spring season, the Colorado soccer community was curious to see how this would unfold. This spark developed into what would become the Rapids Fall Friendlies.
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Join us this fall and set a Guinness world record playing FootGolf! Rapids Youth Soccer will be hosting a Footgolf event at the Kennedy Golf Course on Sunday, October 21, 2018.
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The sidelines of every youth soccer game are lined with parents and spectators wanting their team to succeed. Fans communicate in many ways, from chanting and cheering to clapping. Too often this enthusiastic exuberance can come with shouting instructions and trying to coach from the stands (joysticking the players). As a club, we are committed to a positive player experience of learning and individual growth of our team members.
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Rapids Youth Soccer is excited to introduce the newest member of our Staff, Brian Sheehan. Brian is a Denver native who played youth soccer in the Denver area for years prior to play for the University of Notre Dame. Coach Sheehan has worked as a teacher, assistant principal, and coach for over a decade.
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The World Cup has come to its final moments of glory and disappointment with France playing Croatia for the title of “Best in the World.” Read our breakdown of crucial matchups and tactics leading to the match that will make or break many players’ childhood dreams of winning the World Cup.
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As the World Cup games become make or break the tactics are also changing. With no ties, Fairplay point interference, or second-class opposition these teams are ready for the world’s largest stage. Join us for our World Cup knockout round previewing tactics and matchups from each match in the round of 16.
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Rapids Youth Soccer is excited to introduce the newest member of our Staff and 15U-19U Boys South Director of Coaching, Peter May. Peter is a Kentucky native, playing youth soccer for United 1996 FC where he won 3 state-cup championships. Peter went on to captain Southern Indiana University Evansville and coach for his alma mater and Indiana Fire.
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The World Cup took center stage this month as 32 teams squared off for world soccer supremacy. With the summer league break for Colorado youth soccer, many are taking this time to watch the world’s best compete. Many pundits and commentators will weigh in on what they think is causing teams to succeed or fail but what are they watching to decide if a player did well or played poorly? With every game having a minimum of 22 players on the field and only a few scoring goals, how do you know what to watch? Join us as we outline soccer watching tips and tricks for parents, players, and coaches.
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