1. Chicago Rush Soccer Club
Jeff is introducing us both…

2. What is Rush?
Made up of 5 affiliates who will all operate as a Chicago Rush club next season -
Rush North – Lightning and Grove United
Rush South – Three Rivers Soccer Club
Rush West – Hawks United (formerly Bartlett)
Rush - (The home of Rush – PSC and Current Rush teams)
It is for everyone – this offers a chance for players of all ages and level to be part of the world’s biggest youth soccer organization
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3. Player Development Pyramid
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4. Who is Chicago Rush? Michael Cockroft – Executive Director and Owner
New and Current - Directors of Coaching - 
Full Time Coaches 
New and Current Independent Coaches
PT/FT Administrators 
Team Managers are still an important part of the Rush and will still fulfill similar role.
Advisory members
Michael, then Tim can discuss your coaching staff

5. Why Chicago Rush?
Rush is the world's largest youth soccer organization with over 35,000 members worldwide.  
Rush Select
Inter club summer friendlies
Winter Jamboree
Rush Fest
Rush Residential 
College Advisory Program (CAP)
National guest playing opportunities 
National recognition 
Rush core values
Adds depth to our clubs
Rush Way & Philosophy
Local, Regional, National and International Tournaments 
Custom Adidas uniform package
Michael

6. Where is Chicago Rush? Based out of Lincolnshire and Buffalo Grove
u8-10 remains local
u11 + will be VHAC, & or North Park
Composite teams will be formed, and practices determined on geographical make up of the team.
Winter TBD
Tim and Michael

7. Programming 17/18
Michael and Tim

8. Uniforms
2017/18
The mandatory uniform package consists of 2 jerseys, 2 pairs of shorts, 2 pairs of socks, training shorts and socks, track jacket and 2 practice jerseys. The package cost will be approximately $270(youth) $280(adult). Optional items including backpacks, track pants, soccer ball and goalkeeper uniforms will also be available. All uniform items will be available through soccer.com.
Michael

9. Tryouts
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10. Tryout Process Birth Year Registration: Preference
Spring Talent Identification Nights: Fri April 21 and Fri May 12
5-6 PM 2007s
6-7 PM 2006s
7-8 PM 2005s/2004s
VHAC
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER AS A NEW USER THROUGH THE CHICAGO RUSH NORTH WEBSITE (which is now Live)
Tim

11. Success so far!
Rush Select – Joey Motto 03 Rush Select (Kellen Klosterman & James Lawinger)
06 Rush Boys – Disney Tournament
98/99 Girls – National Premier League Champs
Mentorship Program
College opportunities 10+ Seniors all committed to Colleges
Connor Laird - 02 CT Rush
Helsinki Cup
International Trips – Helsinki Finland, Czech Republic
National Competition – Las Vegas, Arizona
State select
U12, u11 & u10 Valentines day tournament
02, 01, 00, 99/98 State cup teams
Michael

12. Summer Camps Rush Residential Camp - TIU 6/25-29
Footskills/Finishing: July 10-14
North Park Day camp: July 24-28
#10KTouches Mon/Wed June 19-Aug 2
Pre-season Team Camp
Highly recommended
Boys Aug 7-10
Girls Aug 14-17
Michael

13. Next Steps Keep playing with your team Register for tryouts
Plan on attending the Talent ID nights
Michael

14. QUESTIONS?
Michael and Tim