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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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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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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The summer months can typically be an off-season for players, but for coaches, we use this time to continue to learn and grow in our own craft. CRYSC used the summer months of June and July to connect with full-time staff and part-time/volunteer coaches through both formal educational licensing through U.S. Soccer and in-house coach development.
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This summer, Rapids Youth Soccer is excited to host coach development opportunities, including workshops with the Colorado Rapids first-team coaching staff and U.S. Soccer licensing! Follow the link below to find out more about courses, workshops, and events available to CRYSC coaching staff in this brand-new guide/blog from Chief Technical Director, Zac Crawford!
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“Teams don’t learn. Individuals within the team learn. Development is a personal process, even when conducted in a team environment.” – Johan Cruyff This September, Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Technical…
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JOHN O’SULLIVAN’S PRESENTATION TO CRYSC COACHES WILL BE LIVESTREAMED FOR PARENTS, PLAYERS, & STAFF ON THIS PAGE, FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 @ 6:00 PM. TUNE-IN ABOVE! This August, Rapids Youth Soccer…
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It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome Mark Wilson to Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club in a newly created role as the Club’s Head of Education! “Developing Remarkable Coaches”…
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This January, Rapids Youth Soccer had the privilege of being visited by acclaimed author, speaker, and Founder/CEO of the Changing the Game Project, John O’Sullivan. John built his career creating…
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It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome Donald Gillies to Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club (CRYSC) as the Club’s new Technical Director. After 16 years with the Scottish Football Association,…
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