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Players Level Up with Game-Based Training: How CRYSC Makes Learning Fun and Effective

At Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club, we’re committed to providing an exceptional soccer experience that fosters not only skill development but also a lifelong love for the game. Our approach to training is rooted in the belief that children learn best through engaging, game-like activities that emphasize enjoyment, participation, and personal growth. This philosophy is a cornerstone of our Technical Plan, “One Club, One Community,” which guides our coaches in creating player-centered environments across all regions and ability levels.

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Foot Injury Rehabilitation Program

Are you recovering from a foot 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 swelling and pain to increasing range of motion and mobility, and increasing strength and proprioception, this guide will assist you through every part of the healing process.

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Destination Spotlight: A Portuguese Futebol Adventure

This Summer, CRYSC International is offering an extraordinary 9-day tour that blends soccer with Portugal’s rich culture and history! 2009-2006 elite and competitive program players and families can register TODAY! This trip can make a fantastic end-of-school trip, family vacation, or graduation gift for our high school seniors, as the dates are June 5-13, 2025.

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Player of the Month January 2025

Noah is an attacker for our Rapids 08 and 09B NPL teams, where his coaches and teammates consistently praise his skill, intelligence, strength, and unwavering dedication. They describe him as a passionate, reliable player who always gives his best. Noah is a deaf athlete with ambitions of becoming a key player and captain for both the US Deaf National Team and the Rochester Institute of Technology’s soccer team.

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The Coach’s Individual Development Plan

Just like our players come to training to learn, we encourage our coaches to seek out learning opportunities that can improve the daily environments we create for the players we serve. As our fall seasons wind down, we have a unique opportunity to reflect on the past season. Most importantly, we can use this time for self-development to update our self-regulated learning plans.

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Player of the Month December 2024

Sean plays center back for our Rapids Fort Collins 11/12B Select team. His coaches and teammates say he is the player you can count on to show up, work hard, and lead others consistently. Sean has been a long-time Rapids athlete, and throughout his years here, he has only continued to grow into a wonderful young man both on and off the pitch.

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Player of the Month November 2024

Bailey plays right-winger for our Rapids 10B South Select I team. His coaches and teammates say he is a great leader for the group, helping his teammates with his performance, grit, skills, and attitude. While being a great leader, Bailey is also consistent in his approach to success, truly embodying what a Rapids Youth Soccer player should strive to achieve on and off the field.

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