Programs and player pathways

Programming is organized around clear stages rather than a single “one size” roster. Early development emphasizes fundamentals, confidence, and enjoyment through Little Kickers and recreational divisions. The Youth Academy serves U9–U12 players pursuing a competitive track, with teams placed into premier, gold, silver, or bronze flights after seasonal kickarounds based on current and projected ability. Older boys compete in the Boys Academy (U13–U19) within the Elite Academy League platform, while girls follow a parallel academy structure designed to bridge into senior-level Rush programming. Competitive tryouts and identification clinics help staff place athletes on the team that best matches skill, commitment, and long-term goals.

Recreational soccer and Little Kickers

Recreational soccer prioritizes participation, sportsmanship, skill development, safety, and teamwork. Teams are formed with a neighborhood concept aligned to local elementary school boundaries when possible, coached by parent volunteers supported with Rush curriculum and pre-built training sessions. Divisions include Micro, Bantam, and 11v11 tracks, with team counts varying by registration each season. Little Kickers introduces younger children to balance, coordination, and basic ball skills in a playful group setting; dedicated Little Kickers training blocks serve players born in the 2017–2020 birth-year range with eight-session seasonal packages, while the recreational branch also references a program for ages 2–3 when families need an even earlier entry point.

Recreational seasons run eight weeks with one training session and one game per week. Spring and summer play outdoors; fall shifts to futsal indoors; winter uses indoor soccer. The Micro Division runs as an in-house Rush-versus-Rush league for roughly ages 4–8 so families avoid away travel. New recreational players in U6–U9 age bands who need kits purchase a uniform package for an additional fee; returning players may reuse prior-season uniforms when sizes still fit. Each team needs a volunteer coach and benefits from an optional volunteer team manager; parent volunteers receive a registration discount.

Youth Academy and competitive placement

Youth Academy targets U9–U12 athletes ready for accelerated development and a higher training commitment from players and parents. Assessment and kickaround events place players on age-appropriate teams, with curriculum centered on individual technique, discipline, and game understanding alongside Rush core values such as respect, unity, enjoyment, tenacity, and passion. Free identification clinics precede seasonal placement for academy teams. Competitive division placement is available year-round—not only during the published tryout window—by training with an age-group team so directors can recommend the right developmental fit.

Tryouts, fees, and family policies

Annual competitive tryouts use a modest per-player fee that includes an exclusive tryout shirt. Sessions require cleats and shin guards, with parents asked to watch from designated areas without sideline coaching. The 2026 tryout schedule spans multiple May dates for boys and girls by birth year, clustered at Orem Junior High for many Utah County age groups, Brockbank Elementary in Spanish Fork, and Lehi Elementary for additional younger and mid-age sessions. An online age-group calculator helps families confirm U.S. Soccer birth-year placement for the 2026–27 season.

Rush offers a 10% multi-child discount on standard competitive fees after the oldest sibling pays full price, plus financial assistance for qualifying families who inquire through the club contact channel. Refunds are prorated for documented medical withdrawals or when a family relocates more than 45 miles away; players not placed on a team receive a full refund. Competitive families should expect at least one weekly practice attendance and full-season game participation because roster spots affect other players waiting for placement.

Training locations and club operations

Primary training and administrative operations center on Orem Junior High at 650 West Jaguar Avenue in Orem, with additional listed fields at Bonneville Elementary in Orem and Brockbank Elementary in Spanish Fork. Little Kickers and academy sessions also use sites such as Vineyard Grove Park and Orem Junior High on published seasonal calendars. Office hours run Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., closed weekends. For team-specific questions, families should include age group, gender, and team name when reaching out so staff can route inquiries quickly.