PELLA SOCCER CLUB PAST & PRESENT Pella Soccer Club became incorporated in 2003 Mission statement: Pella Soccer Club is dedicated to providing a positive soccer experience for players of all ages and skill levels. We welcome the responsibility of educating players in life lessons to assist in their development both within the game and life off the pitch, through core values, sportsmanship and community involvement. We will provide all players opportunities to magnify their potential, envision their dreams and develop a love for the game. Through sound leadership, quality coaching and our own passions of the game, Pella Soccer Club will work with its members to be the best in the area.
PELLA SOCCER CLUB PAST & PRESENT Current Board members : Jason Hartson President Joel Terpstra vice-president Jill Parker Treasurer Linda Kirkland Registrar Traci Leathers Director of Coaches Rec Scott Treft Director of Select & Technical Director Rob Warner Director of Referees Katelin Gannon Director of In-House program (Little Kickers)
State of the Union (Pre-Feb2017) PELLA SOCCER CLUB PAST & PRESENT Creation of Exploratory Committee (February 2017) Club status Club needs Club direction Creation of In-House Program for 5U-8U Little Kickers (Fall 2017)
Spring 2018 Season Select Team Tryouts Fall 2018 Season
Iowa Rush South, a branch of Iowa Rush Still our own club with our own board, but part of a larger club organization
IOWA RUSH SOCCER
About Rush Founding club (est. 1997), Colorado Rush launched a national partnership program in 2003. In 2005, Rush SPI (501c3), the central and independent entity of coordination for Rush was created to «serve it s partners». In 2009, Ankeny Soccer Club became Iowa Rush (501c3). In 2017, Iowa Rush NORTH added and Iowa Rush Organization created.
PENN FC Rush Our Professional Team Penn FC is playing in the USL, the 2 Nd tier in North America. As Rush Soccer's 1st team, Penn FC represents our ambitions & core values at the highest level. Penn FC is located in Harrisburg PA and is powered by New York based apparel and management company Capelli Sport. The club s vision is to become one of the most recognizable brands in the world.
A WORLDWIDE PRESENCE A Worldwide Presence RUSH SOCCER 36,000 members across the globe. 85 clubs in the world. Presence in 42 different countries. A goal of 100k members by 2030. IN TERMS OF MEMBERS,RUSH IS THE LARGEST SOCCER CLUB IN THE WORLD.
Growing the Game in IOWA Iowa Rush Organization Iowa Rush Org Create and lead club development and standards across all Iowa branches for consistency in quality within the brand. Increase unity among and support for all Iowa based Rush clubs at local levels. Work to elevate technical and administrative function within each while unifying through common policies and principles. Iowa Rush Branches Daily Operations of Club branch based on Iowa Rush Organization Standards and local club needs
Partnership Benefits Objectives Rush Soccer and Iowa Rush Org provide consulting & coordination among Iowa Rush Clubs to the larger network Inclusions Intellectual Property, Ongoing curriculum enhancements, coaching education, parent education, technology enhancements and access to additional player opportunities across Iowa, the midwest and nation. Rush Core Values and Culture Accountability Advice Empathy Enjoyment Humility Leadership Passion Respect Safety Tenacity Unity The Rush Way The Rush Way encourages passion, leadership, respect and, above all, quality.
RUSH SELECT The Rush Select program is an international program in which Rush Soccer forms Select teams (All-Star teams) that are comprised of the top Rush players from across all of our domestic and international branches in the 13U-17U age groups. The players get to see new ideas, meet new coaches & learn to play the Rush Way. These are some of the top players in Rush, both national and international, getting together to compete in tournaments in the U.S. and even abroad RUSH FEST Rush Fest is a week long festival for 12U players, starting with an opening ceremony attended by over a 1200 players and parents. Over the five days the teams play four competitive games (held in the morning), 3 training sessions (in the afternoon), and 3 classroom sessions (also in the afternoon). Opportunity for young players to get to meet other players from across the Rush Nation. Be surrounded by the Rush Way philosophy; provide players, coaches and parent opportunities to learn about the Rush.
COLLEGE ADVISORY PROGRAM Designed to help guide players 15U and older through the college selection process. (A guidance service primarily about the students intrinsic motivation to play at the college level.) Iowa Rush College Combine Bringing College coaches from around the region to local location to view players in their own environment within games. Iowa Rush College Coach Camps Bringing College Coaches into trainings to run session and work directly with players. Over 125 Iowa Rush alum playing in college REACH PROGRAM Rush Equipment Assisting CHildren, is a program dedicated to assisting our international Rush partner clubs by providing much needed Rush uniforms and equipment. Rush Soccer asks their members to donate new and used soccer equipment, such as balls, shoes, shin guards and uniforms so they can be distributed throughout the world to needy children. Volunteers and donations from companies that assist Rush with the shipping of these items is paramount in the success of this program.
ONLINE COACHING EDUCATION Rush SPI Provides an On-line Coaching Education curriculum as a complimentary training tool for the coaches in Rush Soccer. The program has many categories that the coach is tested on. The first level is Micro Soccer for coaching 5-8 year olds and ends with advanced player coaching. Coaches will recieve recognition for their participation in the Rush SPI coaching education platforms if participate. PLAYER LOAN/GUEST PROGRAM Rush Soccer facilitates a guest playing system that connects players from various Rush clubs to other Rush teams around the globe. Whether the player is looking to guest play, or a coach needs to fill a spot on a roster, we have placed hundreds of players through our network successfully. Iowa Branch players are welcome to attend training at Central s location for additional training opportunities. Iowa Branch player get opportunities to guest play with other branches first as needed
IOWA RUSH INTERNATIONAL TOUR Iowa Rush provides an annual opportunity for 14U Girls and 17U Boys to attend an international tour each spring Games, trainings, professional games, stadium tours and sight seeing are all involved with this life experience. Previous trips have included Germany, France, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands and England. Rosters have Included players from Iowa Rush NORTH, Wisconsin West Rush along with players from Central. IOWA RUSH DEVELOPMENTAL OPS CAMPS - Year-round player development opportunities including camps and leagues in the winter and summer. Iowa Rush EDGE, providing videos and analysis of technical skills for players to train on their own time outside of practice Juggle Club compete against players in your own club, across Iowa and the US through the Rush Juggle Club.
Question & Answer Email registrar@pellasoccerclub.com and watch Iowa Rush South webpage for FAQ