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Rush Women’s Alliance Spotlight on Leadership: An Interview with Sheryl Hopeau, a Trailblazer in the Rush Network
We recently sat down with Rush Soccer Director of Administration, Sheryl Hopeau, and learned her pathway to leadership at the highest level in Rush. We're excited for you to learn more about her story! What inspired you to pursue a leadership position within the Rush...
The 5 Recruiting Tips you haven’t Heard Enough
The 5 recruiting tips you haven't heard enough! Written by: Steve Axtell So, you want to play college soccer? Awesome! But with so much advice floating around, it can be hard to know what really matters. Today, we're diving into 5 recruiting tips that you have not...
Futsal Summer Jam 2025
June 6th - 8th Davie, FL Kick off the summer futsal season in South Florida with Futsal Summer Jam powered by Rush. The event will host teams in the 2007-2018 age groups for both boys and girls. Summer Jam will be located in Davie at the David Posnack Jewish Community...
Navigating the Mental Game of Recruitment
CAP Chat Live!CAP Chat Live! is the #1 Soccer Recruitment Podcast.Host Josh Tyler is the National College Advisory Program Director for Rush Soccer. Co-host Tyler Tomlinson is the Women's Head Soccer Coach at Culver-Stockton College and a Regional CAP Director for...
2025 College Soccer Recruiting Landscape: How to Stay Ahead of the Changes
2025 College Soccer Recruiting Landscape: How to Stay Ahead of the Changes Recent changes in the NCAA rules surrounding Revenue Sharing, Roster Caps, Transfer Windows, and NJCAA Eligibility have completely changed the landscape of recruiting for college coaches…and...
The JUCO Ruling: A Game Changer for College Sports?
CAP Chat Live!CAP Chat Live! is the #1 Soccer Recruitment Podcast.Host Josh Tyler is the National College Advisory Program Director for Rush Soccer. Co-host Tyler Tomlinson is the Women's Head Soccer Coach at Culver-Stockton College and a Regional CAP Director for...
Football in Ukraine: A Beacon of Hope
CAP Chat Live!CAP Chat Live! is the #1 Soccer Recruitment Podcast.Host Josh Tyler is the National College Advisory Program Director for Rush Soccer. Co-host Tyler Tomlinson is the Women's Head Soccer Coach at Culver-Stockton College and a Regional CAP Director for...
CAP Chat Live! Showcase Best Practices
CAP Chat Live!CAP Chat Live! is the #1 Soccer Recruitment Podcast.Host Josh Tyler is the National College Advisory Program Director for Rush Soccer. Co-host Tyler Tomlinson is the Women's Head Soccer Coach at Culver-Stockton College and a Regional CAP Director for...
Anxiety When Playing Soccer
This article was written by Santiago Figueyra, Rush Soccer's Mental Health Coach. Soccer is an amazing sport that requires both physical and mental skills. But sometimes, the mental part can be challenging, especially when it comes to anxiety. Many of you may have...
Diary Of A Season Coaching U9 & U11 Teams – Part IV
This article was written by Pablo Toledo, Rush Soccer's Sporting Project Director. So here we are in this part IV and last of these series of posts about coaching U9 and U11 teams, and it might be the most interesting part. As we spoke before, we coach these teams at...
Diary Of A Season Coaching U9 & U10 Teams – Part III
This article was written by Pablo Toledo, Rush Soccer's Sporting Project Director. As you know by now, this is a diary in which I’m simply sharing with you my current experience coaching a U9 and U11 group, in which both of them have just come out of our recreational...
Diary Of A Season Coaching U9 & U10 Teams – Part II
This article was written by Pablo Toledo, Rush Soccer's Sporting Project Director. Ok, here comes part II. If you haven’t read Part I, I’d suggest doing so prior to reading this article so you can get a good context to frame the following ideas. As I was explaining in...
Classes of 2025 and 2026
CAP Chat Live!CAP Chat Live! is the #1 Soccer Recruitment Podcast.Host Josh Tyler is the National College Advisory Program Director for Rush Soccer. Co-host Tyler Tomlinson is the Women's Head Soccer Coach at Culver-Stockton College and a Regional CAP Director for...
The End of the National Letter of Intent: A Game-Changer for College Athletics
In a historic move, the NCAA has decided to eliminate the National Letter of Intent, reshaping the future of college sports and athlete commitments.The NCAA's decision to abolish the National Letter of Intent marks a pivotal moment in the history of college sports....
CAP Chat Special: St. Polten Rush Qualifies for Champions League!
CAP Chat Live!CAP Chat Live! is the #1 Soccer Recruitment Podcast.Host Josh Tyler is the National College Advisory Program Director for Rush Soccer. Co-host Tyler Tomlinson is the Women's Head Soccer Coach at Culver-Stockton College and a Regional CAP Director for...
Diary Of A Season Coaching U9 & U10 Teams – Part I
This article was written by Pablo Toledo, Rush Soccer's Sporting Project Director. After years coaching senior age groups, this year I decided to go back to coaching grassroots, so I took a U9 and a U11, both teams formed by players just coming out of our recreational...
Akala and Rush Soccer Partner to offer REVOLUTIONIZING College Admissions Counseling to families
Akala, a groundbreaking college admissions counseling platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Rush Soccer, the largest youth soccer organization in the world. This collaboration aims to provide Rush Soccer athletes with the tools and resources they need...
CAP CHat Live! What to do during your High School Season?
CAP Chat Live!CAP Chat Live! is the #1 Soccer Recruitment Podcast.Host Josh Tyler is the National College Advisory Program Director for Rush Soccer. Co-host Tyler Tomlinson is the Women's Head Soccer Coach at Culver-Stockton College and a Regional CAP Director for...
CAP Chat Live! Goal Setting and the Relentless Pursuit of Excellence
CAP Chat Live!CAP Chat Live! is the #1 Soccer Recruitment Podcast.Host Josh Tyler is the National College Advisory Program Director for Rush Soccer. Co-host Tyler Tomlinson is the Women's Head Soccer Coach at Culver-Stockton College and a Regional CAP Director for...
Understanding What The Relative Age Effect Is (RAE)
This article was written by Pablo Toledo, Rush Soccer's Sporting Project Director. So apparently if you were born in January you have more chances of becoming a professional player than if you were born in December. Ok…..Wait…. Hold on!…….. WHAT?!! Yes, I know it...
NCAA SOCCER IS UNDERGOING A SEISMIC SHIFT
CAP Chat Live!CAP Chat Live! is the #1 Soccer Recruitment Podcast. We take a deeper dive in the soccer recruitment process.Host Josh Tyler is the National College Advisory Program Director for Rush Soccer and has 10 years of college coaching experience. Co-host Tyler...
The Rush Way: Greetings & Acknowledgement
The Rush Way is the embodiment of all that is Rush Soccer; the rules and manner in which Rush members hold themselves and how they expect other Rush members toconduct themselves. This is not inherent in all people, but can be learned. The Rush Way encourages passion,...
CAP Chat Live: VEO III
CAP Chat Live!CAP Chat Live! is the #1 Soccer Recruitment Podcast. We take a deeper dive in the soccer recruitment process.Host Josh Tyler is the National College Advisory Program Director for Rush Soccer and has 10 years of college coaching experience. Co-host Tyler...
The Power of Dreams
Coaches, would you like for your players to do more reps outside of practice & games? Let’s face it, we know that answer. It’s unquestionable that the proper physical training will take you far, but without a strong mindset, pieces can start to crumble much sooner...
Maddie moreau
CAP Chat Live!CAP Chat Live! is the #1 Soccer Recruitment Podcast. We take a deeper dive in the soccer recruitment process.Host Josh Tyler is the National College Advisory Program Director for Rush Soccer and has 10 years of college coaching experience. Co-host Tyler...
CAP Chat live! Elite Players
CAP Chat Live!CAP Chat Live! is the #1 Soccer Recruitment Podcast. We take a deeper dive in the soccer recruitment process.Host Josh Tyler is the National College Advisory Program Director for Rush Soccer and has 10 years of college coaching experience. Co-host Tyler...
Going Through Tryouts – The Players Perspective
As part of our Monthly Educational Campaign, Chris P. -VA Rush Developmental Director- hosted an amazing Webinar with several Rush Players, who gave their insights and shared their experiences throughout one of the most stressful stages of the season. As we reach the...
Going Through Tryouts – The Parents Perspective
Continuing with our Monthly Educational Campaign around Tryouts, Chris P. -Rush Soccer Development Director- spoke with Rush Parents from Virginia Beach, Kansas and New Mexico. In this discussion, parents shared their feelings on how to survive and thrive through...
CAP Chat Live! Innovative Training Sessions
CAP Chat Live!CAP Chat Live! is the #1 Soccer Recruitment Podcast. We take a deeper dive in the soccer recruitment process.Host Josh Tyler is the National College Advisory Program Director for Rush Soccer and has 10 years of college coaching experience. Co-host Tyler...
CAP CHat Live! USYS National League
CAP Chat Live!CAP Chat Live! is the #1 Soccer Recruitment Podcast. We take a deeper dive in the soccer recruitment process.Host Josh Tyler is the National College Advisory Program Director for Rush Soccer and has 10 years of college coaching experience. Co-host Tyler...