9U-10U Academy

For Players 8 - 9 Years Old

Fall 2026

  •  Ages:  9U & 10U Boys & Girls
    Birthdate Range: 8/1/2016 - 7/31/2018
    Check your age group     HERE.


  •  Cost: Early Bird $435 (ends June 15th)

           Regular Price $485


  •  Location: Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex


  •  Dates: Training & Games will begin in August and go through early November.


  • Registration Deadline: Extended to August 7, 2026


Spring 2027

  •  Ages:  9U & 10U Boys & Girls
    Birthdate Range: 8/1/2016 - 7/31/2018
    Check your age group     HERE.


  •  Cost: TBD


  •  Location: Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex


  •  Dates: Training will begin at the end of March


  • Registration Deadline: TBD




Fall 2026 Schedule

IOWA RUSH ACADEMY FALL 2026 CALENDAR


The following is an overview of important dates during the fall:


Week of August 10: Training Starts-First week of standard weekly training schedule


Weekend of August 15-16: Intra-Club Scrimmages @ Prairie Ridge


Weekend of August 22-23: Intra-Club Scrimmages @ Prairie Ridge


Weekend of August 29-30: Intra-Club Scrimmages @ Prairie Ridge


Weekend of September 5-6: No Games


September 7th & 8th: No training


Weekend of September 12-13: League Game Weekend #1


Weekend of September 19-20: League Game Weekend #2


Weekend of September 26-27: League Game Weekend #3


Weekend of October 3-4: League Game Weekend #4


Weekend of October 10-11: League Game Weekend #5


Weekend of October 17-18: League Game Weekend #6


Week of October 19: Final week of standard weekly training schedule


Weekend of October 24-25: League Game Weekend #7


Weekend of October 31-November 1: Optional Tournament in Kansas City for Girls' Academy players



Weekend of November 7-8: Optional Tournament in Kansas City for Boys' Academy players

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9U - 10U 

How we play - how we train


Provides a quality environment for players to grow in their understanding of the game of soccer.  Through quality instruction, improved methodology, and effective communication, a solid foundation is established for children to continue progressing in the sport.

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Overview

  • Spring & Fall seasons


  • Winter training available


  • Summer camps available
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Training

  • Consists of two team training opportunities and an additional bonus session each week. Teams are formed by the Academy Director prior to the season.
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Games

  • 7v7 games on the weekend. First programming level in which teams compete against other clubs in the surrounding area.


  • Sessions and weekend games are overseen by the Academy Director with assistance coming from parent volunteer coaches and other members of the Iowa Rush coaching staff.

Goals of the Academy Program

  • Players have fun learning to play the game.


  • Players improve their ability to move and manipulate the ball.


  • Players are motivated by their improvement to stay involved in the game


  • Parents become advocates for our development philosophy and help create a quality “player-centered” environment.



  • Coaches are in an environment which provides an opportunity to grow and more effectively promote our player development philosophies.

Who is this for?

  • Children who have been involved in organized soccer for at least one season (For example: 7U-8U Rush Soccer, Ankeny Parks and Rec, etc.)


  • Players who are consistently engaged within the training and game environments.


  • Children interested in learning to play the game of soccer.


  • Players looking to improve by learning how to train.


  • Players who may consider Select soccer or High-School soccer in the future.