ABOUT OUR JR ACADEMY PROGRAM
Kansas Rush Wichita (KRW) offers a fun-filled experience while teaching our young players the basic foundations of soccer. Our total focus is on teaching players mastery of the ball through technical skill such as dribbling, passing, receiving, and shooting in a safe and fun learning environment. In addition, creativity will be encouraged as the players will learn certain skill moves (manipulation of the ball) to enhance their soccer experience. The KRW coaching staff will conduct training sessions under the guidance of our United States Soccer Federation and United Soccer Coaches Nationally licensed Academy Head Coach, Ernesto Alcantara.
LOCATION
Our players will enjoy top of the line facilities while training at the Stryker Sports Complex (Video of Facility).
Fall & Spring: Stryker Sports Complex Outdoor Fields (2999 N Greenwich Rd, Wichita, KS 67226)
Winter: Stryker Sports Complex Indoor Field (2999 N Greenwich Rd, Wichita, KS 67226)
In addition to training sessions, players will be placed on age and gender specific teams that will compete in the Wichita Regional Soccer Association fall and spring leagues at Stryker Sports Complex. The academy is broken into three sessions (Fall, Winter, Spring). The below costs are per year (Fall and Spring) and includes league fees, field usage fees, training fees, game uniform and practice top. A ten week winter training program is an additional cost.
COST
There is the option to enroll for one season (Fall or Spring), two seasons (fall and spring) or the whole year (fall, spring and winter).
U6/5 (4 & 5 years) Player: $200.00 - includes two 45 minute training sessions per week and two seasons at WRSA or YMCA (8 games in fall & spring each).
U7 (6 years) Player: $350.00 - includes two 60 minute training sessions per week and two seasons at WRSA or YMCA (8 games in fall & spring each).
U8 (7 years) Player: $350.00 - includes two 60 minute training sessions per week and two seasons at WRSA or YMCA (8 games in fall & spring each).
Winter: $50.00 - Open to any 4 - 8 year old player from ANY club. The program does not include league games or shirt. This includes ten 60 minute training sessions on the following ten Thursdays of 2022 - 2023 from 5:30-6:30pm: 11/10, 11/17, 11/24 NO TRAINING, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 NO TRAINING, 12/29 NO TRAINING, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 Snow Day, 2/16 Snow Day & 2/23 Snow Day.
TRAINING DAYS & TIMES
Each coach chooses two days between Monday through Thursday with a starting time no earlier than 5:30pm and no later than 6:30pm.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
ALL Academy players must adhere to the following requirements throughout the club year:
- MUST wear their Kansas Rush Wichita top to EVERY practice session. Top provided for new players in fall and spring only. Non-Rush players do not need to wear a Rush shirt to the winter program.
- MUST bring water.
- MUST bring correct size ball (size 3) to EVERY practice session.
FALL REGISTRATION
All players are highly encouraged to register on Friday, 6.9.23 and attend the "Team Forming Event" on Saturday, June 10th from 9 - 9:45am. This will take place at the indoor field at the Stryker Sports Complex. Bring a size 3 soccer ball and soccer attire.
U5/6 Boys: REGISTRAION OPENS 6.9.23
U5/6 Girls: REGISTRAION OPENS 6.9.23
U7 Boys: REGISTRAION OPENS 6.9.23
U7 Girls: REGISTRAION OPENS 6.9.23
U8 Boys: REGISTRAION OPENS 6.9.23
U8 Girls: REGISTRAION OPENS 6.9.23
If you have any questions, please contact:
Ernesto Alcantara Jr. Academy Head Coach [email protected]
Holly Mason Director of Operations [email protected]