Iowa Rush South

Iowa Rush South is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing competitive, organized soccer for Pella and surrounding area youth with 5U-19U teams. Our club is operated by the Iowa Rush South Board Members who are volunteers, who give of their time and talents outside their normal, full-time jobs because they are dedicated to helping to provide the youth of southeastern Iowa the opportunity to enjoy and grow in the wonderful sport of soccer. Iowa Rush South pays a fee per participant to the City of Pella to lease and maintain the Pella Soccer Complex.

As we look ahead to the Spring 2026 season and beyond, we’re taking a moment to reflect on where it all began—and where we’re going next. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing a series of posts that celebrate the history of Iowa Rush and the vision that continues to drive our future. Iowa Rush officially began in 2009, built on the strong foundation of the Ankeny Soccer Club. From the very beginning, our leaders shared a clear goal: to create better soccer opportunities for Iowa families while staying true to our community roots. Joining the national Rush Soccer organization opened the door to greater regional and national opportunities for our players, shared resources with some of the top soccer minds in the country, and proven pathways for player development. Just as important, it allowed us to keep soccer local and accessible—while raising the standard of the game across our club. #HonoringOurRoots. #BuildingfortheFuture.

Check out the latest edition of the Iowa Rush newsletter! 🎉 ➡️ https://conta.cc/3ZTsKyQ #FebruaryNewsletter #NewIssue

SAVE THE DATE! Our partner, DICK’S Sporting Goods, is offering a 20% off discount at the West Des Moines & Waterloo locations to help you gear up for the season! Be sure to use the unique coupon linked below, available to all Iowa Rush athletes, coaches and families from March 6-9, 2026. The coupon is valid in-store and should be shown at the register during checkout. 20% Off Coupon - CLICK HERE: https://tinyurl.com/yhsrcx3e

We want to take a moment to thank Scott Treft for his many years of dedication and service as the Technical Director at Iowa Rush South. Scott is stepping into an exciting new role leading the Pella High School Girls Soccer Team this spring and we are truly grateful for everything he’s contributed to our club. We’re also excited to welcome Sarah Fitzgerald as our new Technical Director starting this spring. A familiar face to many, we’re thrilled to have her stepping into this role. We're looking forward to a great spring season! ⚽🌷

🎉 Congratulations to our February Core Value Player of the Month — Ayla Mujic 🎉 Ayla is a member of the 2007/08 High School Girls team and embodies our February Core Value of Enjoyment. Ayla always shows up to training and games with the biggest smile on her face. Her positive attitude is contagious and you can always tell she genuinely loves the game of soccer. She is the first to volunteer for drills and looks to take advantage of any extra playing opportunities that are offered! Congrats Ayla -- we can’t wait to see you keep shining! ✨⚽✨

Summer Residential Camp is BACK! Girls Camp: June 26-28 Boys Camp: July 17-19 Campers stay overnight at Warburg College for 3 days of soccer development and FUN! Open to players with 2013-2016 birth years. ➡️ Registration now open on our new registration platform Sprocket! http://iowarush.sprocketsports.com/

Happy #nationalgirlsandwomeninsportsday!

🎉 Congratulations to our January Core Value Player of the Month — Connor Staebell! 🎉 Connor is a standout member of Iowa Rush Central’s 2014 Blue team and consistently exemplifies our January Core Value of Leadership. Leaders are trustworthy, honest, and sincere. They show integrity, work hard, serve others, and put the team first—and Connor does exactly that every day. 🙌 Way to go, Connor! Thank you for leading by example and showing what true leadership looks like on and off the field.💙 #RushCoreValues

Happy New Year! 🎉⚽ Wishing all our players and families a year full of soccer, growth, and great memories together! ✨ Let’s go 2026! 💙✨

🎄⚽️ Merry Christmas to all our amazing players, parents, and families! Here’s to scoring more goals together in the New Year! 🎉🌟 #MerryChristmas #SoccerFamily #TeamSpirit

🌷 Spring is COMING!🌷 It's time to get registered for our spring Little Kickers and Rec Program! Check the bio link for the registration link and more info! #SpringSoccer

Don't miss out on the 2026 Midwest College Combine presented by VSA Rush! Spots are filling up quickly, so secure yours today! 📅 Date: February 1st, 2026 👦 Ages: Boys Class of 2026, 2027, 2028 & Girls Class of 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 📍 Location: MidAmerican RecPlex - West Des Moines, IA

🌟 Iowa Rush Apparel & Accessories Are Here! 🌟 Thank you to Wee's Tees for providing our winter gear apparel store and for being one of our valued sponsors for the 2025-26 season! We appreciate your support! 🙌 ➡️ Check the bio link for the apparel link!

🎉 Congrats to Joanna VandeVoort from Iowa Rush South, our December Core Value Player of the Month! 🌟 This month’s core value is Unity. Joanna truly embodies this by lifting up her teammates during tough moments, sharing burdens, and demonstrating that with a unified team, all things are possible! 🙌💪 Keep shining, Joanna! #CoreValuePlayer #Unity #IowaRush #Teamwork #YouthSports

Tune in today for the 2026 World Cup draw to find out who the USA will face next summer! ⚽️ ℹ️: https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/final-draw-date-venue-teams-pots-procedures ⏰: 11am Central Time 📺: FOX

Happy Thanksgiving from Iowa Rush! We are grateful for our players, parents, coaches, alumni, sponsors, board members, and supporters who make our club exceptional! 🦃❤️

🌷 Spring programming is Here! 🌷 Get registered for our spring Little Kickers and Rec Program! Check the bio link for the registration link and more info! #SpringSoccer

🎉 Congrats to Will Guess, from Rush South, our November Core Value Player of the Month! 🎉 This month’s core value is Humility —Apologize for mistakes and forgive others. Way to go, Will! 🙌 Thanks for leading by example and showing what true humility looks like every day. #RushCoreValues

Final TOTW for the fall 2026 season! #VSARush #IowaRush #VSA

Thank you Jason for leading Iowa Rush South onto bigger and better things throughout your years as club President.

Congratulations to this weeks girls Team of the Week! #VSARush #VSA #IowaRush

18U Girls finished as Finalist in the Heartland Invitational down in Kansas City this weekend. They finished 3-0 and didn’t concede a goal in bracket play. Congrats to these ladies and there great season!

Good Luck to our 16 Iowa Rush girls teams from Central, North & South that are participating in the Heartland Girls Invitational Tournament this weekend!🎉🏆 #GoGIRLS! #GirlsHeartlandInvitational

Happy Halloween from Iowa Rush South!

Introducing Team of the Week for Oct 26-27! #VSARush #IowaRush #VSA

Introducing the TOTW for Oct 18-19! 🎉 #VSARush #IowaRush #VSA

Congratulations to the 15u Iowa Rush South girls on there second place finish at the Burlington monster match tournament!

Congratulations to the 12U Iowa Rush South boys on winning the Championship at the Burlington Monstwr Match tournament.

Good luck to all our teams playing in the Burlington Monster Match Tournament this weekend! 🏆⚽️ #TournamentWeekend

🎉Congratulations to Charles Kraus, a member of the Iowa Rush North 2012/2013 Boys team, on being recognized as the Iowa Rush Core Value Player of the Month for exemplifying our core value of Accountability. Charles shows up early for every practice and game, and stays behind to do extra work. He sets a great example to the rest of the team and has not allowed anyone to drop standards. Great work Charles! #CoreValue #Accountability @rushsoccer

Tonight the IowaRush South board again had the honor of presenting Kellan with the “Scoring Goals for Milly” scholarship. We tasked Kellan with carrying on Milly’s legacy by spreading joy and kindness wherever he goes. The players in the Little Kickers program are the age that Milly was when she found joy on the soccer field. We have great coaches that continue each season to help our youngest players have fun and find joy when they step onto the field.

🌟 Share Your Story with Rush! 🌟 We want to showcase the amazing stories from our Rush Soccer family! Do you have a memorable moment about a player, coach, manager, or team achievement? We want to hear from YOU! 📸 Share your game day action, training highlights, or any FUN moments! Click the link below to share your story: https://rushsoccer.com/share-your-story/ #RushSoccer

Happy National Coaches Day! 🎉 Thank you to our dedicated and supportive coaches. You inspire players daily and we appreciate your hard work and commitment to our club! #NationalCoachesDay

We want to wish Coach Lay good luck at basic training and thank him for his service.

Good luck to all our teams participating in Rush Cup this weekend! 🏆⚽️ #RushCup

🚨 Spread the word! Catch Rush Fall Cup games on livestream! ⚽️ All fields at Prairie Ridge and Cownie Soccer Complexes will be equipped with Hudl Flex cameras for LIVE STREAMING all weekend, brought to you by Karl Chevrolet! 🌟 Don't miss out on the excitement—scan the QR code or head over to team1sports.com/iowarushtournaments to purchase access and watch the games live or watch later on-demand! 📲🎥 @karl_chevrolet @iowarushtournaments

The Teams of the Week for Sep 13-14 are here! 🏆 #VSARush #IowaRush #VSA

The heat didn’t stop our littlest to oldest players today.

Fall kickoff camp is underway. Great weather and lots of fun.

Gear up for the season with 20% off at DICK’S Sporting Goods! 🏃‍♂️⚽️ Iowa Rush Soccer families can use this coupon in-store at West Des Moines from July 25-28, 2025. Show it at checkout! Check the bio link for the 20% Off Coupon link!

Happy 4th of July from Iowa Rush! 🇺🇸

And that’s a wrap…these keepers consistently showed up to training twice a week through June and finished up today. Good work and dedication! Thank you Haley for coming out every week to train these keepers!

Don't Delay! Registration for our 2025 Fall Programs is OPEN!! ⚽ ⚽ To learn more and register, check the bio link!

Iowa Rush Summer Camps are COMING!⚽ There's still time to get signed up! Get extra touches, sharpen your skills and keep playing soccer all summer🔥 Camps don't fit in your schedule?! Check out our individual & small group training options! To learn more ®gister today -- check the bio link!

Thank you to the Menace and Vermeer Charitable Foundation for providing the camp to the Pella soccer players. @menacesoccer94

Need to get noticed by college coaches this summer? Get registered for Midwest ID Camp! The recruiting landscape is changing rapidly, making it tougher for players to stand out. Showcases are shrinking, and college budgets are tighter. ID Camps offer a focused and cost-effective way for players to connect with coaches. This camp will also help identify players for Rush Select, Regional Showcase teams, and National Team Showcases. Event Details: Dates: July 25-27, 2025 Ages: 2012-2007 Birth Year players Cost: $125 Location: Blaine, MN Sign ups are open now - check the bio link for the registration link! @RushSoccer

That's a Wrap on 2025-26 Tryouts! 🎉 Welcome to all our new and returning Iowa Rush Select Players. Looking forward to a great year! #TeamSpirit #NewYear

Congratulations to all Iowa Rush high school athletes for their postseason achievements! 🎉👏

Congratulations to the 15U Iowa Rush South Girls Select Team on their 2nd place finish at the All American Cup in Blaine, Minnesota.

Congrats to our 11U Boys Select Team who had an undefeated season 7-0 record in ISL and had two first place tournament finishes this season!

The 14U boys finished their season today with a record of 5-1. Great season boys!

We're excited to announce a new Midwest ID Camp designed for Rush players to get noticed by college coaches! Why a Rush Soccer ID Camp? The recruiting landscape is changing rapidly, making it tougher for players to stand out. Showcases are shrinking, and college budgets are tighter. ID Camps offer a focused and cost-effective way for players to connect with coaches. This camp will also help identify players for Rush Select, Regional Showcase teams, and National Team Showcases. Event Details: Dates: July 25-27, 2025 Ages: 2012-2007 Birth Year players Cost: $125 Location: Blaine, MN Sign ups are open now - check the bio link for the registration link! @RushSoccer

⏳ The COUNTDOWN is on to our 2025-26 tryouts! Learn more at iowarush.com/south-tryouts ⚽ #IowaRushSouth

Tonight the Iowa Rush South Board presented Kirk with the “Scoring Goals for Milly” scholarship. We then tasked him with spreading kindness and Milly’s love by soccer by giving the second gift bag that he got to someone else, which he did.

Iowa Rush Summer Camps are back! ⚽ Get extra touches, sharpen your skills and play soccer all summer🔥 Check out the registration link for a list of ALL our summer camps, including individual & small group training options! To learn more ®gister today, visit iowarush.com.

🌟 Did you know that as a member of the Rush Soccer organization, you have access to our FREE online learning platform? ⚽ This exclusive resource is packed with training, drills, and expert coaching insights, all available from the comfort of your home! 🏡 Give your player the tools they need to grow and excel on the field. Don’t miss out—check out the bio link to sign-up! @rushsoccer

Registration for our 2025 Fall Programs is now open!! ⚽ ⚽ Check out our website at www.iowarush.com to find out more and to register now!

Tonight was Iowa Rush South night at the Pella vs Pella Christian games. The boys and girls from both teams played great and Rush South players cheered loud.

The wind did not stop our littlest Little Kickers from giving it their all in their scrimmage.

Spots are filling fast! ☀️⚽ Register now for the 2025 Summer Residential Camp at Wartburg College! This 3-day overnight camp is perfect for players to develop their skills, connect with teammates, and enjoy an unforgettable soccer experience. Who: Boys and Girls with 2012-2015 birth years Check the bio link for more details!

Congratulations to the 11U boys team for winning the championship at the Rush Spring Champions Cup!

Congratulations to the 14U team on winning the championship at the Rush Spring Champions Cup!

The 2025 Rush Spring Champions Cup is here!! ⚽ 🏆 Good luck to everyone participating this weekend!

Not sure what to do with all the videos you've captured over the season? 🤔 Have access to Hudl or Veo games but feeling lost on how to utilize them? Let Iowa Rush Video Analysis Services help! Create memorable team or individual highlight videos that capture the best moments from special events or throughout the season. 🏆 Celebrate Rush Spring Cup with us and SAVE $50 when you use code IRT50 at checkout. Don’t wait – this offer ends Friday, April 16th! Check our bio link for more info! @rushsoccer

🎥 Catch Rush Spring Cup soccer games on Hudl! New this year -- ALL 14 fields at Prairie Ridge will be equipped with Hudl Flex cameras livestreaming game action all weekend! Check out the Rush Hudl page https://www.iowarush.com/HudlLivestream for more details and to purchase access ($5 for unlimited tournament access). Watch games live or later on-demand!

The Iowa Rush website has a new look! Check it out for updates & information, including tryout registration and summer camps!

It was a brisk Saturday morning at the Sports complex but the 8U Little Kickers did not seem to notice the weather. We loved seeing all the fans and support despite the cold to cheer on these players.

25-26 Tryouts are NOW OPEN! 🎉 Visit link in bio for more information and to register. #IowaRushSouth

There was a lot of action at the Sports Complex tonight. The Little Kickers fields were full, several other practices, and the referee development clinic.

#IowaRushSouth #Pella #IowaSoccer #SoccerSkills #FirstTouch #PlayerDevelopment #SoccerTraining #YouthSoccer #PassingSkills #SoccerTips #Teamwork #DribblingSkills #SoccerDrills #BallControl #GoalScoring #SoccerDefense #SoccerFitness #Conditioning #SportsPsychology #SetPieces #FreeKicks #SoccerLife #YouthSports

Congrats to our 11U Boys team! They won the Scheels Premier Tournament today!

Iowa Rush is excited to collaborate with ACG Mental Performance to enhance the mental development of our athletes. We invite all Iowa Rush parents and athletes to join us for a town hall-style webinar featuring DJ McMoil, Head of Mental Performance at ACG. Expect an engaging, educational, and practical discussion on mental performance! Parents join at 7pm on Tuesday night and players join at 7pm on Wednesday night. Check the bio link for the meeting links and to learn more about ACG! #ACGMentalPerformance #RushPartnership

The Rush Core Value for the month of March is EMPATHY! ✨ The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Empathy is at the core of solid relationships. #IowaRush #RushSoccer #CoreValues

Did you know here at Iowa Rush we are united with over 110 different Rush clubs around the world! Our mission here at Rush is to become one of the most recognized brands in the world by providing the highest quality soccer programs!

Go to www.iowademonhawks.com and get free kid passes. Enjoy a fast paced double header on February 22.

Don't miss your chance! Are you 13 years or older and ready to make some extra cash? Sign-up for an upcoming referee training and become part of the game. Click the link in bio for more details!

Congratulations to Max Berendzen, a 14U Select player at Iowa Rush North, on being recognized as the Iowa Rush Core Value Player of the Month! He is highly regarded by his teammates and coaches and truly enjoys playing the game! Max was recognized for his relentless drive to get touches on the ball, truly embodying what it means to be a student of the game. 🌟 Click the bio link to learn more about our core values and Max’s selection for this honor!

The Rush Core Value for the month of February is ENJOYMENT! ✨ Enjoy your work, this is a gift. The desires of diligent workers are satisfied. #IowaRush #RushSoccer #CoreValues

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day!

Calling all Future Referees! This month is your chance to get certified. You must be at least 13 years old to register -- invite your friends along and get ready to learn the ins and outs of the game. ✅ Why Become a Referee? - Gain valuable leadership skills - Stay active and engaged in sports - Earn extra income while doing what you love Click the link in bio to sign up & don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference in the game!

The Iowa Referee Committee is hosting two upcoming U.S. Soccer Grassroots Referee Clinics! Click the link in bio to sign up today and complete the First Time Referee Course.

This Saturday, 1.11.25 we reveal the new uniform kits🔥 Tune into @rushsoccer live at 11:30am CST for our Live Stream at the United Coaches Convention in Chicago! ✔️ #RUID #RushSoccer #FeelTheRush

Iowa Rush wishes everyone a Happy New Year! 🎉

Merry Christmas from Iowa Rush South! 🎄

Thinking about summer plans? ☀️⚽ Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 Summer Residential Camp at Wartburg College! This 3-day overnight camp is perfect for players to develop their skills, connect with teammates, and enjoy an unforgettable soccer experience. Who: Players with 2012-2015 birth years Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/4ieuVF7

Happy Thanksgiving from Iowa Rush! 🍁🦃 Our club is very thankful for the players, parents, coaches, alumni, sponsors, board members, and supporters that make our club the best!

Online Referee Clinic Available - Get Certified to Work Games in Iowa! The Iowa Referee Committee’s final virtual clinic for new officials is on November 23rd. Don’t miss this opportunity to get certified and start working games—click the link in bio to sign up today!

We are excited to recognize Dara Geetings, a member of the Iowa Rush South 15U Girls team, as the Iowa Rush Core Value Player of the Month for exemplifying humility! Dara is a humble player and teammate who never blames others for mistakes, always taking responsibility and looking for ways to improve. 🌟 To learn more about our core values and Dara's selection for this honor, click the link in our bio!

Online Referee Clinics Available - Get Certified to Work Games in Iowa! The Iowa Referee Committee is offering two virtual clinics for new officials. You only need to attend one session to earn your certification. First available course is TOMORROW! Click the link in our bio to sign up!

19U Boys also wrapped up there season this past weekend down in the Kansas City Tourney. They finished 2nd and brought home some hardware. They went 4-1-2 in the regular season and 3-1-0 in the tournament. Congrats Fellas!

17U Boys wrapped up there season this past weekend at the Kansas City Tourney just barely missed out on the finals, lost the penalty tiebreaker. They finished 3-5 in the regular season and 1-1-1 in the tournament. Congrats guys!

Online Referee Clinics Available – Get Certified to Work Games in Iowa! The Iowa Referee Committee is offering two virtual clinics for new officials. You only need to attend one session to earn your certification. Click the link in our bio to register!

17U/19UG wrapped up their season this weekend down in Kansas City at the Heartland Tournament just missing the finals. They conclude their season with a record of 10-3-4. Congrats Ladies on a greats season.