What ages and program levels does Cedar River Soccer Association offer?CRSA runs Mud Puppies for preschool ages, Pre Academy for roughly ages 5–8, Academy for ages 9–10 without tryouts, and Premier for players about 11 and older after June tryouts. Winter Micro Soccer serves about 9U through 19U, and the club also runs camps and clinics plus tournament events such as the CRSA ChillOut.
About
Cedar River Soccer Association (CRSA) is a parent-driven nonprofit youth soccer organization based in Cedar Rapids and serving families across Eastern Iowa. Founded in 1998, the club pairs a family-oriented culture with full-time professional coaching; coaches hold United States Soccer Federation or equivalent national licenses. CRSA emphasizes sportsmanship and long-term player development—especially at younger ages, where training stresses skills, confidence, and enjoyment of the game rather than early scoreboard pressure. The club’s competitive record includes extensive Iowa State Cup success over many seasons.
What the club offers
Programming runs from introductory levels into high-commitment travel. Mud Puppies serves preschool-age players (about ages 3–4) with movement, coordination, and social skills through soccer-themed activities. Pre Academy offers league play for roughly ages 5–8 (club age bands align with US Club Soccer birth-year registration). The Academy covers ages 9–10 with no tryouts: players are placed on balanced teams, two training sessions per week in fall and spring plus winter work, and typically two or three local tournaments per season. Premier is for players about 11 and older who want top-tier youth soccer: placement follows June tryouts, teams train heavily late summer through late spring with extra winter sessions, and squads usually play in the Iowa Soccer League plus several tournaments each year (older groups also target college showcase events). Micro Soccer is winter indoor small-sided play with a futsal-style ball for ages about 9 through 19, scheduled so it fits around club training when possible; it is bundled with winter training without a separate registration fee. Camps and clinics include multi-evening options such as a fall kickoff camp at the outdoor complex.
Facilities and training locations
Fall and spring training for Academy and Premier teams centers on the CRSA Soccer Complex near the Cedar Rapids airport at 1500 Wright Brothers Boulevard SW, with three full-size lighted fields, parking, and restrooms. Winter training uses the CRSA Indoor Facility on Tower Terrace Road and other indoor sites as needed. Mud Puppies and Pre Academy sessions use the outdoor complex or the indoor building depending on weather.
Mission, curriculum, and coaching
The club’s vision is to develop individual and team ability in a competitive environment led by professional staff. A written curriculum sets session length and weekly training frequency: Academy players receive two 75-minute sessions per week with a defined winter block; Premier players receive three 90-minute sessions per week with a larger winter block. Sessions target technical, tactical, mental, and physical growth with roughly a 15:1 player-to-coach ratio in training design.
Registration, fees, and aid
Families enroll through PlayMetrics. Pre Academy and Mud Puppies spring programs are $50 each. Academy season tuition is $775. Premier season fees are tiered by age band: 11U–12U $1,025, 13U–15U $1,425, and 16U–19U $1,025. Fall kickoff camp is about $125 for four three-hour evening sessions—confirm dates each summer before registering. Premier tryouts are in June each year; offers afterward go out by email and phone. Need-based scholarships are available for Premier—contact the club for details.
How to reach the club
Email krisdekko@gmail.com for Kris Dekko, club administrator. Premier and coaching questions can go to Alen Kudumovic, director of coaching, through the club’s contact form. Registration starts in PlayMetrics using the club’s signup links.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does CRSA train and play?Outdoor training and games for Academy and Premier focus on the CRSA Soccer Complex at 1500 Wright Brothers Boulevard SW in Cedar Rapids, with three lighted full-size fields. Winter work uses the CRSA Indoor Facility on Tower Terrace Road and other indoor venues. Younger introductory programs rotate between the outdoor complex and the indoor site depending on weather.
When are Premier tryouts and how does placement work?Premier tryouts are held in June each year. Professional coaches form teams after evaluations and extend offers by email and phone. Need-based scholarship help is available—ask the club how to apply.
What do registration and season fees cost?Pre Academy and Mud Puppies spring programs are $50 each. Academy season tuition is $775. Premier season fees are $1,025 for 11U–12U, $1,425 for 13U–15U, and $1,025 for 16U–19U. Micro Soccer is included with winter training at no extra registration fee. Fall kickoff camp is about $125 for four three-hour evening sessions; confirm camp dates each summer when registering.
What is CRSA’s coaching philosophy?CRSA uses licensed professional coaches across pathways and follows a written curriculum for session volume and teaching priorities. Younger groups emphasize skill growth and love of the game before wins; older Premier training adds advanced technical and tactical work while still focusing on development toward high school and college play.
How can families contact or register with CRSA?Email krisdekko@gmail.com for club administrator Kris Dekko. Premier questions can go to director of coaching Alen Kudumovic via the club contact form. New and returning registration runs through PlayMetrics using CRSA’s signup links.
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