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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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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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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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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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March Coach Development Spotlight: The Gates Game

This month, we’re highlighting a deceptively simple yet powerful activity—The Gates Game—and how it supports our games-based approach to player development. Whether you’re working with 5U players just learning to dribble or 13U players developing scanning and passing under pressure, this flexible activity creates a fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for learning.

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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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