CRYSC FootGolf
Join us this fall and set a Guinness world record playing FootGolf! Rapids Youth Soccer will be hosting a Footgolf event at the Kennedy Golf Course on Sunday, October 21, 2018.
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News
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Rapids “Let Us Play” Pledge
The sidelines of every youth soccer game are lined with parents and spectators wanting their team to succeed. Fans communicate in many ways, from chanting and cheering to clapping. Too often this enthusiastic exuberance can come with shouting instructions and trying to coach from the stands (joysticking the players). As a club, we are committed to a positive player experience of learning and individual growth of our team members.
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Welcome Brian Sheehan to Rapids Youth Soccer
Rapids Youth Soccer is excited to introduce the newest member of our Staff, Brian Sheehan. Brian is a Denver native who played youth soccer in the Denver area for years prior to play for the University of Notre Dame. Coach Sheehan has worked as a teacher, assistant principal, and coach for over a decade.
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Watching the 2018 World Cup & Learning From the Best: World Cup Final
The World Cup has come to its final moments of glory and disappointment with France playing Croatia for the title of “Best in the World.” Read our breakdown of crucial matchups and tactics leading to the match that will make or break many players’ childhood dreams of winning the World Cup.
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Watching the 2018 World Cup & Learning From the Best: Round of 16
As the World Cup games become make or break the tactics are also changing. With no ties, Fairplay point interference, or second-class opposition these teams are ready for the world’s largest stage. Join us for our World Cup knockout round previewing tactics and matchups from each match in the round of 16.
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Welcome Peter May to Rapids Youth Soccer
Rapids Youth Soccer is excited to introduce the newest member of our Staff and 15U-19U Boys South Director of Coaching, Peter May. Peter is a Kentucky native, playing youth soccer for United 1996 FC where he won 3 state-cup championships. Peter went on to captain Southern Indiana University Evansville and coach for his alma mater and Indiana Fire.
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CRYSC & World Cup 2018: What to Watch for
The World Cup took center stage this month as 32 teams squared off for world soccer supremacy. With the summer league break for Colorado youth soccer, many are taking this time to watch the world’s best compete. Many pundits and commentators will weigh in on what they think is causing teams to succeed or fail but what are they watching to decide if a player did well or played poorly? With every game having a minimum of 22 players on the field and only a few scoring goals, how do you know what to watch? Join us as we outline soccer watching tips and tricks for parents, players, and coaches.
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Psychology of Injury Part 2
Injury represents an inexorable consequence of training and competition. Many of us are aware of the physical consequences of injury, however, the lack of awareness and stigma surrounding psychology means the mental scars that can accompany physical damage are largely being disregarded, neglected or poorly treated. Coaches, parents and even the players themselves have a responsibility to be aware of the psychological ramifications of injury and appropriate treatments to tackle the mental and emotional needs of injured players.
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Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
Too often in sports, players are told that talent is ascribed and unteachable. Our athletes need to be told that growth is always attainable with drive, focused-practice, and effort. The differences between fixed and growth mindsets are crucial in the development of skills on and off the field. Join us as we detail the positive mental strategies involved in developing a growth mindset.
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Every Player Matters
We are excited to share with you that Rapids Youth Soccer and the Colorado Storm will be joining forces, helping create a more comprehensive club that can further advance the goals and overall experiences of our players. As one club, united under the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club name, you and all our valued members will have access to a stronger club better positioned to serve our players from three-year-olds all the way to the Colorado Rapids professional Major League Soccer team.
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