The 9U-10U (2013-2012) age group is extremely important to the development of youth soccer players in Iowa. It is vital to create an appropriate developmental environment without making the environment too competitive or restrictive, resulting in players leaving the sport. Currently players in the 9U age group participate together irrespective of skill, athletic ability or physical size. The Iowa Soccer Association believes that by changing the 10U environment to accommodate different athletic abilities and levels of play that there will be many benefits for
9U players. 

Winter Academy Training 2021-22

3 Training Options

Dates: Sunday Evenings
Session 1: November 21, December 5, 12, 19
Time: 7:00-8:00pm
Where: Kingdom Hoops (6095 NE Industry Dr, Des Moines, IA 50313)
Cost: $60
Max Players: 48

Dates: Sunday Evenings
Session 2: January 16, 23, 30, February 6
Time: 7:00-8:00pm
Where: Kingdom Hoops (6095 NE Industry Dr, Des Moines, IA 50313)
Cost: $60
Max Players: 48

Dates: Sunday Evenings
Session 3: February 13, 20, 27, March 6
Time: 7:00-8:00pm
Where: Kingdom Hoops (6095 NE Industry Dr, Des Moines, IA 50313)
Cost: $60
Max Players: 48



Indoor Winter League (PCL): For age groups 9U-19U
The Premier Challenge League is a great opportunity to keep your players involved in soccer over the winter season!
It is a winter indoor futsal league that is played 4v4 on a basketball court. It utilizes a weighted ball with less bounce, requiring players to use their skills to propel it.

For more information, click HERE.

Spring 2022 registration opens on November 1st!

The Iowa Rush Academy Program 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.

Guided by the idea of creating a better experience for younger players through improved methodology,  

Goals of the Iowa Rush Academy Program

- Players have fun playing the game.

- Players develop a relationship with 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.

- Create an environment which provides an opportunity for coaches to grow and more effectively promote our player development philosophies.

Regardless of whether they choose select or rec pathways at 11U

Training Schedule-
Trainings will begin the week of March 28th

More information on the season will be released soon.

Contact Jeff – Director of Coaching – at [email protected] with any questions.