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Player of the Month June 2025

Hannah is a holding midfielder for our Rapids North 10G Select I team, known for her loyalty, work ethic, and positive energy. Voted team captain, she leads by example across every sport she plays—earning Most Improved honors in both varsity basketball and cross country and capping her high school freshman soccer season as a Second Team All-Conference selection.

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Non-Surgical Shoulder Labral Tear Rehab Program

Are you recovering from a Shoulder Labral tear injury? In this blog post, CRYSC Head Athletic Trainer Julie Graves has put together a step-by-step guide for an effective and healthy rehabilitation process. From decreasing pain, inflammation, improving flexibility/mobility, and strengthening, the guide below will assist you through every part of the healing process. By emphasizing pain-free progressions and a gradual return to play, this is your roadmap to a resilient and sustainable recovery.

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Building a Supportive and Growth-Focused Coaching Environment: Looking Ahead to Fall

As the spring season comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the progress made, the successes achieved, and the challenges faced throughout the past months. The transition from one season to the next offers a unique opportunity for self-reflection and planning, setting the stage for continued growth and improvement as a coach.

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We’re in This Together: Coaches, Players, Parents, Directors

As the spring season winds down and we shift toward summer, now is the perfect time to reflect on what makes development at Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club special. While our coaches plan sessions and our players give their all on the field, the truth is: real development doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when we all lean in—coaches, players, parents, and directors—working together to support each child’s journey.

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Player of the Month May 2025

Nico is an attacking midfielder for our 14B Pre-Elite team, known for his athleticism, work ethic, and leadership. He was named Player of the Week at the 2024 Rapids Elite Residential Camp, not just for his soccer ability, but for the way he carried himself on and off the field. Out of 68 Pre-Elite boys, his coaches were all on board with his nomination, recognizing how consistently he sets the tone for others.

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IT Band Syndrome Rehab Program

Are you recovering from an IT Band injury? In this blog post, CRYSC Head Athletic Trainer Julie Graves has put together a step-by-step guide for an effective and healthy rehabilitation process. From heating, foam-rolling, stretching, mobility exercises, and dry needling, the guide below will assist you through every part of the healing process. By emphasizing pain-free progressions and a gradual return to play, this is your roadmap to a resilient and sustainable recovery.

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The Eyes Have It: Why Reading & Understanding the Game is Our Top Priority

At Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club, our commitment to holistic player development is at the core of everything we do. It’s in our purpose to be “The Heart Behind the Crest,” and it comes to life through our club-wide focus on developing self-regulating players who can think, adapt, and thrive in game environments. One of the most important—and often most overlooked—skills we seek to develop is a player’s ability to read and understand the game. It’s not just a buzzword. It’s a fundamental component of the player’s development journey and the number one Key Quality in our coaching framework.

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The Adventure of a Lifetime: CRYSC International Takes on England & Spain

From March 7-15, over 70 CRYSC players, family members, and staff spent a week exploring England and Spain through a soccer lens through the CRYSC International Program. The 39 travelers who visited England and the 33 who took on Spain all experienced an immersion into the culture, coaching, and competition their hosts offered, while enjoying the country’s beautiful architecture, rich history, and unique landscape.

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Unlocking Potential: Why a Growth Mindset Matters More Than Ever

In youth soccer, development is not about being perfect—it’s about being persistent. It’s about showing up, failing forward, and learning every step of the way. At CRYSC, we’re committed to developing players who embrace the journey, not just chase the result. And at the heart of that journey? A growth mindset.

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