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About Rapids North

Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Rapids Youth Soccer is Colorado’s premier youth soccer experience and the only club in Colorado to offer opportunities from three-years-old to professional, from beginner to Major League Soccer.

CRYSC offers youth soccer programs to over thousands of children every season in and around Front Range. With satellite leagues across Colorado, we are confident we can provide your child a fun place to play.

Areas Rapids North Serves:

Thornton | Westminster | Northglenn | Broomfield | Brighton | Arvada | Longmont | Louisville

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⚽️🏆⚽️ SHOUT OUT to our Rapids 05/06G North Select I team for winning the Players' Cup with some powerful performances vs Arsenal CO & CO United in Boulder last week!! GO RAPIDS! 💪 #OneClubOneCommunity #YouthSoccerTournament #SoccerChampionship

💪👏💪 CONGRATS to our Rapids 09G North White team for going undefeated in the @coloradosoccerassociation league season! GO RAPIDS! #OneClubOneCommunity

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💪👏💪 CONGRATS to our Rapids 09G North White team for going undefeated in the @coloradosoccerassociation league season! GO RAPIDS! #OneClubOneCommunity

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Jamie Schock

11U-14U Girls Director of Coaching - North

[email protected]
720-213-8141

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Jamie Schock

11U-14U Girls Director of Coaching - North

Phone: 720-213-8141

Habla Español?: No

Michael Balogun

Regional Technical Director - North

[email protected]
720-432-8109

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Michael Balogun

Regional Technical Director - North

Phone: 720-432-8109

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Gonzalo Obando

11U-14U Boys Director of Coaching - North

[email protected]
720.263.0373

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Gonzalo Obando

11U-14U Boys Director of Coaching - North

Gonzalo was born in Washington DC and raised in Maryland. Upon earning his degree in Finance, Gonzalo began his career on Wall Street before pivoting to full-time coaching. He is currently earning his Master's degree in Sports Coaching at the University of Denver and is at the helm of the North Region 11U-14U Boys competitive program as the Director of Coaching. His soccer career thus far has included playing non-league soccer in Leeds (United Kingdom) and coaching at the Juventus Academy in the DC Metro area, as well as, Real Colorado Academy in Colorado. Additionally, Gonzalo served as the graduate assistant and video analyst with the University of Denver Men's soccer team for the Fall 2022 season. Gonzalo holds the USSF C license and UEFA C license through the federation of Wales. He has also completed a Professional Master’s in Tactical Periodization from Vitor Frade’s official school in Porto, Portugal. Gonzalo speaks Spanish fluently and is proficient in Portuguese.

Phone: 720.263.0373

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Brian Potter

Director of Goalkeeping - North

[email protected]

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Brian Potter

Director of Goalkeeping - North

Phone:

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Megan Steelman

Regional Manager - North

[email protected]
720.213.8172

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Megan Steelman

Regional Manager - North

Phone: 720.213.8172

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Clint Shade

Soccer Start | Recreational Director - North

[email protected]
719.357.8881

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Clint Shade

Soccer Start | Recreational Director - North

Phone: 719.357.8881

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Sherri Cirbo

Recreational Administrator - North

[email protected]
303.351.2327

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Sherri  Cirbo

Recreational Administrator - North

Phone: 303.351.2327

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Kyle Lineberger

15U-19U Director of Coaching | NPL Technical Director - North

[email protected]
719.377.2037

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Kyle  Lineberger

15U-19U Director of Coaching | NPL Technical Director - North

Kyle has 25+ years of coaching experience and 10+ years of experience as a Director of Coaching. He has coached at the elite youth, academy, and semi-professional levels and currently holds his US Soccer B and Youth Licenses, FAW C Certificate, and United Soccer Coaches Premier, Director of Coaching and Goalkeeping Level 3 Diplomas. Since 2007, Kyle has also been a member of the Associate Staff for the United Soccer Coaches Association, administering local coaching courses and providing session evaluations for coach candidates. Kyle is excited to be a part of Rapids Youth Soccer because of the opportunities the organization can provide for the growth of young players and he's excited to be part of a large professional organization that can provide avenues for his own personal growth and development as a coach and mentor.

Phone: 719.377.2037

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Nick Tallman

8U-10U Select Director of Coaching - North

[email protected]
719.357.8812

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Nick  Tallman

8U-10U Select Director of Coaching - North

Nick is a Colorado native and has played and coached at the highest level in the North Denver region for many years. After a playing career with the University of Denver, Nick has been a Coach and Director with Westminster Soccer since 2008 and is now thrilled to be a part of the CRYSC team! Nick has an unmatched desire to develop young players and is dedicated to providing players with the tools necessary to help them endure success both on and off the field for years to come. The pathway and opportunities that our players can experience within this program is so exciting. Go Rapids!

Phone: 719.357.8812

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Rich Dell

ECRL Technical Lead | Director of Girls Recruitment - North

[email protected]
719.401.0556

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Rich  Dell

ECRL Technical Lead | Director of Girls Recruitment - North

Rich is from England and played his whole youth career at Nottingham Forest. At the young age of 21, Rich moved to New York and played at Long Island University on the Men’s collegiate soccer team. Moving to Colorado in 2007, Rich has lived here ever since coaching numerous youth soccer teams and Colorado Olympic Development teams. Rich is now coaching at Colorado Rapids North. Rich is super excited to grow the game here with us at Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club and looks forward to seeing players grow and flourish.

Phone: 719.401.0556

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Dawn Jenks

Competitive Administrator - North

[email protected]
719.394.8143

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Dawn Jenks

Competitive Administrator - North

Dawn previously worked with Westminster Soccer as the Office Manager and Fundraising Coordinator for 10 years where she ran several fundraising programs and helped to coordinate different fundraising and community events for the club.  She was also nominated to join the Westminster AFC Board of Governor's for three years.  She has been a soccer parent, Team Manager and Staff member for many years and enjoys helping soccer families in their region.

Phone: 719.394.8143

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Fred Lombardi

Administrator for 8U-10U Select | North ECRL | NPL

[email protected]
719.347.5120

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Fred Lombardi

Administrator for 8U-10U Select | North ECRL | NPL

Fred Lombardi was born and raised in Colorado. Fred has been coaching in the Rapids/Storm North organization for the past 14+ years and has been involved in youth sports for over 25 years as a coach and athletic director.  He has three kids who all are currently playing for Rapids Youth Soccer. Fred graduated from Holy Family High School and attended the University of Wyoming and Metro State College of Denver.

Phone: 719.347.5120

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Address: 9101 Harlan Street, Suite #230, Westminster, 80031
Hours: Tuesday – Thursday | 10am to 4pm

Email: [email protected]

Phone: Recreational Programs 303.351.2327 | Competitive Programs 719.394.8143

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