Rio Rapids Durango Soccer Club Newsletter
brings you up-to-date information on the club!
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Coach Education with Jason Moran (Rio Rapids SC Executive Director)
Monday, April 8th, 2024, 6-7:30pm at Riverview Elementary School
*NO TEAM PRACTICES DURING THIS TIME*
CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital Durango Shootout Tournament
May 10-12, 2024
8th Annual Durango Soccer Awards
Tuesday, May 14th, 2024, 6-7:30pm at Fort Lewis College Concert Hall
*NO TEAM PRACTICES DURING THIS TIME*
RRDSC Tryouts
2010 (Fall 8th Graders), 2011 & 2012 Boys
May 20 & May 22, 6-7:30pm, Location: TBD
2010 (Fall 8th Graders), 2011 & 2012 Girls
May 21 & May 23, 6-7:30pm, Location: TBD
2010-2007 Girls
May 30th, 6-7:30pm, Location: TBD
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Spring 2024 Goalkeeper Training
u9/u10
Monday: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6
5:00-5:45pm
Riverview Elementary School
Coach Zac Keeler
u11/u12
Thursday: 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9
630-730pm
Dirks Field (behind stands)
Coaches Katlyn Rosenbaugm & Riley Bravin
u13-u19
Monday: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6
6:00 - 7:00pm
Dirks Field (behind stands)
Coach Hayley Hollenga
Questions? Contact Hayley Hollenga, Director of Goalkeeping, hnhollenga22@gmail.com, (719) 237-3097
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Parent and Coach Communication Collaboration
August 29, 2023 | Coach, Parents | by Skye Eddy
Conversations are constantly happening between the coach and player about the demands of the game, technical adjustments, tactical teaching and more. The majority of conversations do not and should not involve parents. However, when the conversations are about the player’s development, the coach’s expectations, or stressful situations such as playing time or positional choices – involving a parent in the discussion will make the discussion most effective (unless the parent is being a Crazy SportsParent)
Believe me, I understand and appreciate coaches and professors will not be communicating with parents when our children go to college. This future fact (developing them for college) should not be used by youth coaches as a reason for not involving parents in present day discussions. In truth, the fact that college coaches and professors will not talk to parents should be the primary reason youth coaches are diligent in their efforts to develop the communication skills our children will need later in life
How do we develop those skills in our children?…Through coach and parent collaboration
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INDIVIDUAL SKILL TRAININGS WITH COACH BRIAN PELTON
U9/10 BOYS & GIRLS
Tuesdays: 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30
5:30-6:30pm
Escalante Middle School
U11/12 BOYS & GIRLS
Thursdays: 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2
5:30-6:30pm
Escalante Middle School
U13-15 BOYS & GIRLS
Thursdays: 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2
6:30-7:30pm
Escalante Middle School
Meet Coach Brian Pelton
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REFEREE CERTIFICATION COURSE
April 14, 2024, 11AM-2:30PM AT RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Click HERE to register
There is a shortage of referees across the nation!! Please help us build our local pool by getting certified. If interested please contact Kevin Aten, our Director of Referees, at katen@frii.com
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RRDSC Player Exit Standards | |
In the Fall of 2014 RRDSC began using age specific Player Standards to better break down the process of player development. Player Standards are a great way to encourage players to work on their game and letting the player know what they need to learn to go to the next level. It is also meant to get the kids to understand what they have to do when they come to practice AND what they need to keep doing away from practice on their own. Youth soccer is entirely about the development of the whole player, therefore, it is the aim of RRDSC to foster player growth through age appropriate standards while gaining comprehensive tactical and technical skills required to play in all positions and facets of the game.
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COLORADO SELECT OVERVIEW
An expanded version of the Olympic Development Program, Colorado Select offers development and next-level identification opportunities to elite players and those who want to become elite. Colorado Select is available to all players and will offer a year-round supplemental training and development program to selected pool players in addition to international and domestic showcase opportunities for identification at the college, professional and youth national team level.
Learn More
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Wishing you a safe and fun season! | | |
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New Mexico ODP
- Objectives of the New Mexico ODP/YOP ProgramTo provide additional opportunities for top players in the state to train at an elite level, with other elite players and elite level coaches.
- To provide elite players in New Mexico the opportunity to represent New Mexico in Regional Competition (ODP).
- To provide the opportunity for players to be scouted by Regional staff and be selected to Regional Camp/Teams (ODP).
- To provide additional opportunities to be seen by college coaches.
Click HERE for more info!
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RRDSC is expanding coaching opportunities, hiring across all levels of the Club!
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Contact Kate Kelly at katedurangosoccer@gmail.com or 970-946-7719 for more information. | |
Do You Work Hard, or Do You COMPETE?
BY JOHN O'SULLIVAN / SUNDAY, 04 FEBRUARY 2024 / PUBLISHED IN BASKETBALL, MENTAL TOUGHNESS, TEAM CULTURE
“But coach, I am working hard out there,” many of us have heard often as a coach.
“Yes Dad/Mom, I am trying my best” sounds familiar to many a parent.
We all want our athletes to work hard and apply themselves in training and games. But is something more needed to truly excel? Is working hard enough to reach for an athlete to reach his/her potential? I don’t believe it is, as one ingredient, when added to hard work, takes an athlete to the next level.
Do they COMPETE?
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RRDSC CLEAT EXCHANGE
*Leave a pair or take a pair*
Our cleat exchange was a big hit last season! However, our inventory is now depleted! If you have a pair of cleats your player no longer fits in please drop them off at the RRDSC office (862 Main Ave #203).
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* Bank of Colorado * Budget Blinds of the Southwest * Durango Motor Company * Energy Inspection Services * FCI Constructors, Inc. * Fredrick, Zink & Associates, PC * Max Hutcheson, The Durango Team, Wells Group of Durango * Kiwanis Club of Durango * Longshot Concrete Pumping LLC * Morehart Murphy Regional Auto Center * Peak Energy Resources * Pediatric Partners of the Southwest * Scapegoat Landscaping * The Payroll Department * The Durango Team at Wells Group * The Wells Group * | |
Thank you RRDSC parents & volunteers!
We appreciate you!
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Rio Rapids Durango SC | Phone (970) 247-1177 | Fax (970) 247-1177| durangosoccer@gmail.com| www.durangosoccer.com | |
#CARE #CONNECT #COMMUNICATE | | | | |
