Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer

What influence has soccer had in your life?

Soccer has been an important influence in my life. It has given me many opportunities to grow as a person both on and off the field. I have built connections and friendships with a wide group of people, learned how to accept feedback and change, and have developed a strong sense of grit by playing soccer.

Why do you believe that you were nominated for this award?

I believe I was nominated for this award because I set a positive example for others, show up ready to work hard, and my dedication to the club, team, and my coach is evident.

What do you enjoy most about playing for Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club?

CRYSC is always looking for ways to build pathways for its players, no matter their level. I have grown up in this club, and I appreciate the support that I have received from my coaches over the years.

What soccer accomplishment are you most proud of?

I’m most proud of my PK in the first round of district playoffs for varsity during my freshman year, which moved us into Round 2.

What academic achievement are you most proud of?

The academic achievement that I am most proud of is receiving the Athletic Scholar of the Year award during my sophomore year. This highlighted the hard work that I display on the field and in the classroom.

How do you think your teammates would describe you?

Outgoing, fast, and fair.

What is something that shows your exemplary character, commitment to sportsmanship, community involvement, etc..?

My sportsmanship is shown in my ability to accept feedback and listen to coaches, respect the calls made by refs, and celebrate good plays made by teammates and opponents.

What’s your favorite soccer player and team?

The U.S. Women’s National Team.

What do you hope to pursue in the near future?

I would love to play soccer in college at the D1 or D2 level.

Who inspires you and why? This can be someone famous or someone you know personally!

My parents are my greatest inspiration. They are great role models for me and are always there to celebrate and support me in my activities.

What else do you enjoy outside of playing for CRYSC?

Outside of CRYSC, I am involved in many sports at my high school, including cross country, track, golf, soccer, and flag football. I also enjoy spending time with family and friends.

Since 2018, CRYSC and UCHealth + CU Orthopedics and Sports Medicine have worked together in an effort to grow the safety and health resources that are available for Rapids Youth players and members.

As our partnership strengthens with UCHealth, we want to work together to highlight the amazing players within the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club with a monthly ‘Player of the Month’. Check out the criteria and nominate any players that deserve to be highlighted by UCHealth and CRYSC on the UCHealth Player of the Month page.

CRYSC Leads the Nation in Coach Education — And It’s Just the Beginning

Dear CRYSC Families, Players, and Supporters,

As we close out 2025, we want to share something we’re incredibly proud of — something that sits at the core of who we are as a club: We are committed to developing remarkable coaches.

Behind every great player experience is a coach who creates the environment, sets the tone, chooses the words, and inspires kids to fall in love with the game. This year, our coaching staff took enormous steps forward, and we want to celebrate them with the entire CRYSC community.

This year, CRYSC doubled down on what makes us special — developing remarkable coaches. Across the Front Range, in the mountains, and even out of state, our coaches showed up in record numbers to learn, grow, and sharpen their craft.

Here’s what our coaches accomplished in 2025:

Grassroots Licensing (Entry Level)

• 30+ U.S. Soccer Grassroots Courses
• Total Grassroots Coaches Licensed: 411

That’s 411 coaches across CRYSC who invested in learning how to design better activities, manage safer environments, and create more joyful experiences for our youngest players. This is the foundation of our club — and we are incredibly proud of them.

Advanced U.S. Soccer Licenses:

• D License: 5 courses, 90 coaches
• C License: 4 courses, 58 coaches
• B License: 1 course, 24 coaches

Combined, these programs produced: 178 advanced learners across B, C, D, and Leadership pathways

Total Coaches Educated in 2025: 589

A total of 589 CRYSC coaches stepped into formal learning this year, raising the standard for every age group, every training session, and every athlete they serve. And thousands of players felt the impact.

This is who we are as a club:

• A place that grows great coaches.
• A place that invests in people.
• A place where learning never stops.

We believe in something simple:

• When coaches get better, kids get better.
• When coaches care more, kids love the game more.
• When coaches learn, the entire club rises.

This has become our niche. Our identity. Our competitive advantage.

CRYSC is now one of the largest and most active coach-development hubs in the country — something we are deeply proud of and something that directly impacts the experience your players receive on the field.

This year also marked an important step forward in our collaboration with AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization). Together, we’ve worked to expand access to coach education across Colorado, aligning resources, sharing educators, and making it easier for community coaches to begin their Grassroots journey. This partnership helps us fulfill U.S. Soccer’s vision to make coach education more accessible, and it ensures that more players across the state — regardless of club or level — are guided by coaches who are equipped to create safe, fun, and development-focused environments.

AYSO has been an outstanding partner, and we’re excited to continue building a unified pathway for coaches throughout Colorado in 2026 and beyond.

We’re taking all of this momentum straight into 2026 with our most ambitious coach education calendar yet. Across our regions, we’ll run a full slate of GR and D License courses, giving coaches their next step after Grassroots and ensuring the developmental “escalator” continues upward.

Next year, CRYSC will host two B License courses — one in the spring and one in the fall — offering some of the most advanced coach education pathways available in the country. We’ll also launch a national Winter C Course designed with college coaches in mind (but open to everyone), and we’ll add another C Course in the summer along with one more in the fall to support coaches across multiple starting points.

Our Club Technical Leadership Course (CTL-1) will also return, preparing the next wave of DOCs, regional leaders, and advanced practitioners within the club.

Taken together, these offerings position Colorado — and CRYSC — as a true destination for coach education. Coaches will come here not just to learn, but to grow in a community that values development, reflection, and long-term support.

2025 didn’t just bring more courses — it marked the evolution of our long-term approach to coach development. At CRYSC, we’re building a true, year-round learning system designed to meet coaches where they are and keep them growing over time. Our winter and early spring months now launch the major U.S. Soccer courses, creating the first wave of learning each year. Summer brings the energy of Grassroots licensing and on-field workshops, giving newer coaches their first step onto the “escalator” — a pathway that begins with GR courses, delivers a quality learning experience, and invites them to return for the next level. By fall, long-form courses are reaching their assessment phase, and a second wave of licensing emerges. Late fall and winter become a period of reflection, catching breath, and preparing for the next cycle.

This rhythm isn’t accidental — it’s a long-term strategy. The more consistently we offer meaningful, accessible learning opportunities, the more we empower coaches to stay on the escalator and keep climbing. When a coach has a positive first experience, they’re far more likely to return for a D License, then a C, and eventually step into leadership courses like the B or the Club Technical Leadership Level 1 course.

In many ways, we are bringing U.S. Soccer’s vision to life right here in Colorado: make education accessible. By offering courses across multiple regions, blending virtual and in-person experiences, and running programming year-round, we’re turning Colorado into a destination for coach education — a place where coaches at every level can learn, grow, and belong.

This is a long game. And it’s one we’re proud to lead.

2026 U.S. Soccer Courses

• Two B License Courses (Spring and Fall)
• A national Winter C Course designed for college coaches but open to all (plus at another summer C Course and one in the fall)
• Four D License Courses across CRYSC regions
• CTL-1 (Leadership Course) returning for our next generation of DOCs and regional leaders

These offerings position CRYSC as a national leader in coach education. CLICK HERE to see our list of upcoming courses.

In addition to U.S. Soccer licensing, CRYSC will also begin hosting United Soccer Coaches diplomas, opening more learning pathways in:

• Positional play
• Systems and Formations
• Match analysis
• Tactical training

More options → More learning → Better coaches → Better environments for players.

When/Where? June 26–28, 2026 | Regis University

Theme: “Men’s World Cup Edition”

Three days of:

• On-field sessions
• Classroom learning
• Guest speakers
• Community-building
• Coaches’ social with watch parties

This will become one of Colorado’s premier coaching events — and a celebration of the people who make CRYSC special.

To every family, player, volunteer, referee, and supporter across our club — thank you for trusting our coaches with your players.

To our coaches — thank you for showing up, for learning, for reflecting, for caring, and for helping us build something special here in Colorado.

2025 was a huge step forward.

2026 will be even bigger.

And together, we’ll continue to raise the standard for what remarkable coaching looks like.

With gratitude,

Zac Crawford

Chief Technical Director

Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club

Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club (CRYSC) serves approximately 10,000 players ages three through 19, beginner to elite, in year-round leagues, camps, and tournaments. As a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, CRYSC has been named a top 15 youth soccer club in the U.S. by Soccerwire and the top youth soccer club in Colorado by Colorado Parent Magazine. CRYSC’s mission is to provide an environment where young soccer players from diverse backgrounds are guided and inspired to reach their full potential, both on and off the field.

What influence has soccer had in your life?

Over the course of my life, soccer has been so much more than just a game. It has taught me so many lessons, and I cannot attribute anything to my success more than this sport. First, it has given me a sense of purpose more than anything ever could. After a hard day at school, or when dealing with stress, I always know that as soon as my feet touch the pitch, none of that matters. The ability to have this escape, whether it’s working hard at practice, or competing in a game, Is an indescribable feeling. Along with this, soccer has also taught me a lot about hard work. I have begun to understand how important consistency, and repetition truly is. The small amounts of work that you put in everyday might not seem significant to start, but over the course of weeks, months, and even years, this hard work all adds up and you begin to see progress. Lastly, soccer has taught me a great deal about friendship, and connections. The effort that you put into creating a good team environment has life long effects on all of the players, including myself.

Why do you believe that you were nominated for this award?

I believe that my hard work, and my commitment to this sport, led me to be nominated.
(As well as my amazing family who nominated me!!)

What do you enjoy most about playing for Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club?

My favorite part about playing for the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer club are the ECNL tournaments that we are able to attend. Having the privilege to travel, explore new places, and being able to play for my club in another state is such a memorable experience, and is by far the most enjoyable part of playing for the Rapids.

What soccer accomplishment are you most proud of?

I am most proud of being the starting goalkeeper on my high school soccer team since my freshman year, and being named captain my junior year. Taking on these leadership positions has allowed me to become a well rounded person, and I really enjoy creating these special relationships with my teammates and coaches.

What academic achievement are you most proud of?

Academically, my biggest accomplishment has been my focus on my grades, and the amazing classes that I have been able to take because of that. This year, I am taking the brand new AP African American Studies course, and it has been beyond eye opening for me. I believe that taking hard classes has led me to have a more expansive view of the world, and also challenges me to manage multiple things at once.

How do you think your teammates would describe you?

I believe that my teammates would describe me as kind, chatty, positive, and committed. I really enjoy bringing a positive and lighthearted energy to the game, while also being able to channel that into intensity in high stakes moments, especially during games and practice. I always try lift up others, while also challenging my teammates so we can all succeed together.

What is something that shows your exemplary character, commitment to sportsmanship, community involvement, etc..?

During my Junior year of high school, I created a club called Niwot Women’s Sports Collective. (NWSC).

The goal of this club is to create a more supportive environment for the girls who play sports at my school, and create awareness for women’s sports overall in our community. While women’s sports is becoming more popular, It often gets put on the back burner when it comes to financial and physical support. (Such as people attending the games) The purpose of this club is to end the stigma of girls sports being secondary, and get people to support no matter their affiliation with the sport themselves.

What’s your favorite soccer player and team?

My favorite soccer player is Tim Howard, and my favorite teams are The Colorado Rapids, and the US Women’s National Team.

What do you hope to pursue in the near future?

In my future, I would like to play soccer in college, study politics, help my community in anyway that I can, and build new relationships. I am very interested in learning new things, and I definitely want to continue being curious after high school.

Who inspires you and why? This can be someone famous or someone you know personally!

My biggest inspiration throughout my career has been Tim Howard. (Former Colorado Rapids Goalkeeper.)

The reason he is my idol is because of his hard work, his talent, and his character. While he is one of the most amazing goalkeepers ever, and was incredibly skilled, he has such a humbleness to him that many famous athletes do not have. I appreciate the way he views the world, other people, and his overall respect for the people around him. I was fortunate enough to meet him in person, and I have never met a more kind person, and I definitely hope to continue emulating that as well.

What else do you enjoy outside of playing for CRYSC?

Some things I enjoy include reading, being in involved in my community, working out/going to the gym, spending quality time with the people I love, and watching soccer.

Since 2018, CRYSC and UCHealth + CU Orthopedics and Sports Medicine have worked together in an effort to grow the safety and health resources that are available for Rapids Youth players and members.

As our partnership strengthens with UCHealth, we want to work together to highlight the amazing players within the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club with a monthly ‘Player of the Month’. Check out the criteria and nominate any players that deserve to be highlighted by UCHealth and CRYSC on the UCHealth Player of the Month page.

As the fall season reaches its midpoint for many of our teams and concludes for our recreation teams, it’s a natural time for players, parents, and coaches to take stock — to look at how far we’ve come, what we’ve learned, and where we can keep growing.

After September’s focus on joy and attacking creativity, October shifts the spotlight toward ownership, accountability, and defending together as one team.

Across all programs, we’re connecting three key themes that build complete players and stronger teams:

• Player Assessments – Turning reflection into growth
• Responsibility & Initiative (Key Quality) – Owning the development journey
• Our Defending Game Model – Playing with compactness, communication, and collective control

These threads work together to help every player take charge of their own learning while strengthening how we perform together on the field. Our learning themes this month reinforce that development is not linear; it’s a cycle of planning, doing, and reflecting. By embracing this process, we empower players to take charge of their own journey while strengthening their ability to compete, recover, and adapt as the season unfolds.

Midseason check-ins are more than progress reports — they’re opportunities to help players think about their own growth.

When coaches and players reflect together using our Key Qualities (KQs) framework, we focus on effort, learning, and mindset — not just results.

For Players:

• Reflect on what you’ve improved and what you’re still working toward.
• Think about how your Key Qualities — like Responsibility, Learning Ability, and Competitive Mentality — show up in training and games.
• Set one small goal for the next month.
• Use these documents to help guide your reflections:
  • Key Qualities Checklist-Feedback Form – Rising Rapids
  • Key Qualities Checklist-Feedback Form – Competitive
  • Key Qualities Checklist-Feedback Form – National Platforms

For Coaches:

• Use short, intentional check-ins to connect with each player.
• Ask open-ended questions that encourage self-assessment:

“What are you most proud of so far?”
“What’s one thing you want to do better next week?”

• Link the player’s reflection to their learning plan or position profile.
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For Parents:

• Encourage reflection at home: “What did you learn today?”
• Celebrate effort and curiosity, not just outcomes.
• Support your child’s goals and remind them that growth takes time.

CRYSC Key Message: Development is a continuous cycle — assess, plan, act, and reflect. Progress happens through consistent effort and honest reflection.

If reflection helps players understand where they are, Responsibility & Initiative helps them decide where they’re going.

This Key Quality emphasizes personal accountability — taking action, making decisions, and leading with purpose.

For Players:

• Take ownership of your preparation — show up ready and focused.
• Lead small moments: warm-ups, transitions, team huddles.
• Ask for feedback and take the initiative to apply it.

For Coaches:

• Create a player-centered environment that challenges athletes to think and act independently.
• Replace commands with questions — guide players to find solutions.
• Reinforce that leadership can look different for everyone: some lead vocally, others through effort or consistency.

For Parents:

• Encourage responsibility off the field — getting gear ready, managing schedules, reflecting after games.
• Recognize when your player shows initiative, even in small ways.

CRYSC Message: Responsibility and initiative build confidence. When players take charge of their own actions, they grow as people and as teammates.

Defending is where reflection and responsibility come alive.

When the team loses the ball, every player has a job to do — staying compact, communicating, and recovering together. Defending isn’t just about stopping goals; it’s about creating organization, discipline, and unity.

Our Game Idea:

When out of possession, we aim to make play predictable and win the ball back as early and as high up the field as possible. We control space, deny penetration, and stay connected.

For Players:

• Remember our cue: “When one goes, all go.”
• Stay connected — if you can’t see your teammate, you’re too far.
• Take pride in defensive effort and communication — they’re team skills.

For Coaches:

• Design activities that emphasize shape, spacing, and compactness.
• Praise collective defending moments, not just individual tackles.
• Ask: “How did our shape help us win the ball back faster?”

For Parents:

• Notice and celebrate defensive teamwork — when players work together to regain control.
• Reinforce the idea that good defending starts with effort, focus, and trust.

CRYSC Message: Compactness is our collective defensive identity. Defending together builds connection, resilience, and pride in the team.

October connects reflection, responsibility, and resilience — three traits that drive both soccer success and life success.

When players pause to assess, take initiative to improve, and defend together, they’re developing habits that last beyond the game.

Key Reminders:

• Players: Reflect deeply. Take responsibility. Defend together.
• Coaches: Guide reflection and empower ownership.
• Parents: Support effort and encourage curiosity.

Let’s finish the season strong by staying organized, accountable, and relentless — both on and off the field.

“Growth doesn’t happen by accident. It happens through awareness, accountability, and consistent action.”

— Zac Crawford, Chief Technical Director, Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club

Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club (CRYSC) serves approximately 10,000 players ages three through 19, beginner to elite, in year-round leagues, camps, and tournaments. As a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, CRYSC has been named a top 15 youth soccer club in the U.S. by Soccerwire and the top youth soccer club in Colorado by Colorado Parent Magazine. CRYSC’s mission is to provide an environment where young soccer players from diverse backgrounds are guided and inspired to reach their full potential, both on and off the field.

One of the six Key Qualities of a Self-Regulating Player is the ability to learn, adapt, and apply knowledge. Developing Learning Ability means helping players:

• Stay open to feedback and reflection
• Transfer skills across activities and games
• Show curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving
• Take ownership of their improvement

The Key Qualities are core attributes that we use as a lens to observe, develop, and support our players. These qualities help us understand not just how players perform in training sessions, games, or even at tryouts and kickarounds, but also how they learn and grow over time.

We integrate these Key Qualities throughout the year to help players self-regulate their own learning experience. For example, we encourage players to reflect on their progress using various documents and tools we’ve provided. The goal is to help them tap into their learning ability and become better learners, which ultimately accelerates their development. When players actively engage in this process, they can grow and improve at a much faster pace.

We use these Key Qualities not just to evaluate players, but to guide them in becoming more aware of their own learning process. This might happen through regular check-ins, goal-setting sessions, or reflective exercises that are shared below. By weaving these qualities into the fabric of our coaching, we help players see learning as an ongoing journey.

Learning ability is essentially a player’s capacity to absorb new information, adapt, and apply what they’ve learned. It’s about helping players become self-driven learners who can reflect on their experiences and continuously improve.

To foster this, we use a few straightforward methods:

• Reflection Tools: Encourage players to use journals or reflection prompts after sessions to think about what they learned.
• Goal-Setting: Have players set small, achievable goals and revisit them regularly to track their own progress.
• Feedback Loops: Create a culture of constructive feedback where players feel comfortable asking questions and receiving guidance.

For a Rising Rapids player, learning ability might look like simply beginning to understand how to reflect on their own play and identify one or two things they did well. At the Competitive level, it could mean players are more actively setting goals and engaging in self-assessment. And for a National Platform player, learning ability is about sophisticated self-regulation—using detailed feedback, adjusting their own performance, and mentoring peers.
Players who develop strong learning ability become independent thinkers and lifelong learners. As coaches, our role is to ask good questions, provide clear feedback, and create space for players to reflect on their decisions and growth.

1. Ask Questions During Training: Players can show their learning ability by asking thoughtful questions about drills, tactics, or feedback. This shows they’re actively engaged and eager to understand more deeply.
2. Set Personal Goals Each Session: Encourage players to set one or two small goals for each training or game—like improving a specific skill or focusing on a particular aspect of their play—and then review how they did afterward.
3. Reflect After Games: After matches, players can write down or share one thing they learned and one thing they want to improve next time. This simple act of reflection helps solidify their learning.
4. Give Peer Feedback: Players can practice giving positive, constructive feedback to teammates. By articulating what they see, they reinforce their own understanding and help others learn too.
5. Adapt Based on Feedback: Show their learning ability by applying coach feedback quickly—whether it’s adjusting their positioning, trying a new technique, or changing their approach in the next drill or game scenario.

1. Model Reflective Practice: Show players how to reflect by doing it yourself. Share your own reflections on what went well in a session and what could be improved, so they see that learning is a continuous process for everyone.
2. Provide Guided Reflection Prompts: Give players specific questions to think about after a practice or game, like, “What did you learn today that you didn’t know before?” or “What’s one thing you want to try differently next time?”
3. Encourage Peer Teaching: Let players occasionally explain a concept or demonstrate a skill to their teammates. Teaching others is a great way for players to deepen their own understanding.
4. Set Individual Learning Goals: Work with players to set personalized learning goals that align with their developmental stage and track their progress together. Celebrate when they meet those goals!
5. Create a Safe Space for Questions: Foster an environment where questions are welcomed and curiosity is encouraged. When players feel safe to ask questions, they’re more likely to engage deeply with their own learning.

One powerful way to deepen players’ learning ability is by fostering autonomy support. It’s not just about telling players what to do; it’s about giving them the “why” behind it. When coaches explain the rationale behind decisions or encourage players to ask each other questions, it puts players in the driver’s seat of their own learning.

For instance, instead of always having players answer directly to the coach, you can have them turn and talk to each other. Maybe at halftime, you ask the backline to reflect on their first-half performance together, while the midfielders and forwards do the same. This way, they’re co-creating solutions and really taking ownership of their own learning process.

• Player-Led Reflection: Use these after training, games, or as weekly check-ins:
  • “What did you learn today that you didn’t know before?”
  • “What was one moment you’re proud of?”
  • “If you could replay one moment, what would you do differently?”
  • “What was most fun about today?”
  • “What’s one thing you want to work on next time?”
• Player-Led Goal Setting: Simple format for setting micro-goals before training or games:
  • This week, I want to work on:
  • I’ll know I improved if:
  • One way my coach/teammates can support me is:

Goal: Encourage revisiting goals weekly and celebrating effort, not just results.

• Peer-to-Peer Reflection Questions: Ask these questions in pairs or small groups after an activity:
  • “What did your teammate do well in that moment?”
  • “What decision would you make if you were in their shoes?”
  • “What made that successful (or not)?”

Goal: Build reflection into pauses and transitions — not just the end.

• Coach Check-In Questions (Mid-Season or Monthly): Use in 1-on-1 or group chats:
  • “What’s one thing you’ve improved on since the start of the season?”
  • “What’s been your biggest challenge lately?”
  • “What do you think you need to keep growing?”
  • “What’s something you’re curious about in your position/team role?”

Connect: Helps players connect reflection to growth — and opens space for feedback.

• Normalize failure as part of growth
• Respond to mistakes with curiosity, not criticism
• Encourage quiet reflection time (not always verbal)
• Give players space to write or draw their thoughts if verbal processing isn’t ideal

Outcome: Learning ability grows when players feel safe, supported, and challenged.

Parents play a big role in nurturing a child’s learning ability, and it often starts with the kinds of questions they ask after games and practices. Instead of just asking, “Did you win?” or “Did you score?”—which focus on outcomes the player can’t always control—parents can ask questions that put the emphasis on learning and enjoyment.

Some great questions include, “What did you learn today?” and “What was the most fun part?” These are open-ended and encourage kids to share their experiences in more detail. When parents actively listen to these answers, they can help reinforce those positive elements. It’s a great way to make sure that the environment continues to meet the child’s needs for both fun and development.

Additional Ways Parents Can Foster Learning Ability

1. Provide a Reflection Journal: Give your child a small notebook or journal where they can jot down what they learned after each practice or game. This helps them build a habit of reflection and track their own growth over time.
2. Watch Soccer Together: Spend time watching a game with your child and talking about what you both notice. Ask them questions about what they see and what they think the players are doing, which can boost their game understanding and critical thinking.
3. Backyard Practice Time: Simply spend some time in the yard or at the park kicking the ball around together. This not only helps them practice skills, but also shows that you’re interested in their development and enjoy spending that time with them.
4. Celebrate Effort, Not Just Results: Praise your child for the effort they put into learning something new, rather than just the outcome of a game. This reinforces a growth mindset and the value of learning itself.

Key Qualities-Learning Lines-progression of competencies across programs
Key Qualities of a Self-Regulating Player- Rising Rapids
Key Qualities of a Self-Regulating Player- Competitive
Key Qualities of a Self-Regulating Player- Tiers 1-3

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Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club (CRYSC) serves approximately 10,000 players ages three through 19, beginner to elite, in year-round leagues, camps, and tournaments. As a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, CRYSC has been named a top 15 youth soccer club in the U.S. by Soccerwire and the top youth soccer club in Colorado by Colorado Parent Magazine. CRYSC’s mission is to provide an environment where young soccer players from diverse backgrounds are guided and inspired to reach their full potential, both on and off the field.