Through the Coach & Player Development Department we contribute to this end by pursuing three objectives:
We approach these objectives by providing, as you can see on our front page, online programs and learning resources that all of our coaches and players can access, as well as special programs with limited access.
In person events complement this approach.
Pablo Toledo, Rush Soccer’s Sporting Project & Coach Development Director, leads this team by bringing a combination of coaching education and project management skills that reflect in his education and experience.
Once an Economist with a Master’s Degree in Project Evaluation working as a Project Manager for some of the largest corporations in the world, who later on fostered his soccer dreams and achieved multiple USSF, and CONMEBOL licenses, as well as Master’s in Sports Training specializing in Soccer Conditioning and Sports Nutrition.
Chris is currently the Developmental Director for Rush Soccer and Developmental Director of Coaching at Virginia Rush. Chris runs monthly Developmental webinars/calls with expert speakers and specialists. Chris also has served as MC at the Rush FEST and also runs a free Developmental Camp with Rush staff and volunteers for siblings at Rush FEST.
Prior to working for VA Rush, Chris held the Youth Director of Coaching Position at MYSC and now Wisconsin Rush.
Chris holds UEFA “B” License, “Y” License, Premier Diploma, F.A. Preliminary Badge, as well as his USSF “B” and USSF “C” Licenses.
Megan M., a remarkable A-Senior license coach with extensive experience in the soccer industry, both as a player and coach, including years of work at the US Soccer Federation, joined the team in July 2020 as a Coach Education Consultant. Bringing extensive expertise to the team, Megan focuses in organizing in person coaching events, online workshops for those eager to develop their skills to their top potential, as well as lead on our Rush Female Coaches Alliance program.
Federico Lopez Frey joined the Coach Development Department in July 2020 under the role of Project Coordinator. Federico brings multiple years of experience as a soccer journalist and editor and his position is the engine behind all of our programs, covering the multiple roles of journalist, editor, webmaster, and administrative lead, to make sure the entire department runs smoothly and delivers on time, top quality content.
Sean Connors joined the Coach & Player Development team in January, 2021, in the role of Global Goalkeeping Director, bringing his extensive coaching experience at Youth and College levels all across the United States. The Buffalo, NY., native has worked with Washington Rush as the Director of Goalkeeping since 2013. From 2012-2016, Sean coached at Seattle Pacific University for the Women’s Soccer Team. Prior, Sean coached at Humboldt State University in California, and at St. John Fisher College in New York, for both the Men’s and Women’s Soccer Teams.
The Rush e-Learning Center, the Rush Soccer Blog, our Webinar Series, The Rush Way By Age Group Guides, and many others, are a free service we strive to give our Rush membership and to every coach and player with a desire to learn. Your donation contributes to the support, expansion, and distribution of these programs to more and more players and coaches within our network. Thank you for your kindness and support!