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Palm Beach Rush Futsal ID Clinic

March 23rd - 24th
Palm Beach,FL

Join us March 23rd – 24th for our Palm Beach Rush Futsal ID Clinic. Players selected will have the opportunity to compete at Nationals and Worlds in Orlando this summer.

Register

Date: March 23rd – 24th

Location: Palm Beach Day Academy Gym (250 Seaview Ave. Palm Beach, FL 33480)

Cost: $150/player

Schedule

Saturday, March 23rd

All Ages

9:00a – 12:00p, Individual Attacking and Defending

Sunday, March 24th

All Ages

9:00a – 12:00p, Group Attacking and Defending

Top Coaches

CHRIS RUE

Chris has been coaching for 25 years at all levels. He led FIU to the D1 National Championship game in 1996 as an assistant coach and has been coaching in the Development Academy and MLS Next U19 age groups for the past 5 years with Kendall and South Florida Football Academy. Chris is currently youth academy director and head coach for Plantation FC UPSL semi-pro team, founder/director of SSA Futsal, and Rush National Futsal Director.

February 29, 2024

Futsal  ·  Futsal Events
Futsal Summer Jam 2024

June 7th - 9th
Davie, FL

Kick off the summer futsal season in South Florida with Futsal Summer Jam powered by Rush. The event will host teams in the 2006-2016 age groups for both boys and girls. Summer Jam will be located in Davie at the David Posnack Jewish Community Center. Teams will be guaranteed 4 games with Champions, Finalists, and third-place teams receiving awards. Limited space is available so register today.

Register

Date: June 7th – 9th

Locations: David Posnack JCC & Broward College South Campus Gym

Cost: $750/team

Early registration discount until April 30th. Use the code 50DOLLARSOFF at checkout for $50 off registration.

Details

Ages

Boys & Girls, 2006 – 2016

– High School (2005 – 2008)

– U15 (2009 – 2010)

– U13 (2011)

– U12 (2012)

– U11 (2013)

– U10 (2014)

– U9 COED (2015 – 2016)

Tournament Rules

US Youth Futsal Rules

Player Waivers & Rosters

Tournament Roster Template

Player Participation Waiver

Check-In

Online check-in will be made available to competing teams. Details of online check-in will follow with an email after registration.

In-person check-in will be available for teams wishing to do so 1.5hrs before their 1st game.

Hotel

Pellucid Travel is the housing service provider for this event and we are here to assist you with your reservation! We have contracted the lowest group rates available at each property for your event and are committed to providing an exceptional travel experience for you and your loved ones. This is a popular event and rooms fill up quickly, so make sure to complete your booking as soon as possible. If you need assistance with your reservation please view the booking instructions, check out our FAQ section or contact us.

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February 7, 2024

Futsal  ·  Futsal Events
Rush Central Futsal ID Clinic

February 10th - 11th
Springfield, MO

Join us February 10th – 11th for our Rush Central Futsal ID Clinic. Players selected for Rush Central Futsal teams will have the opportunity to compete at Nationals and Worlds in Orlando this summer.

Register

Date: February 10th – 11th

Location: The Old Soccer Dome (916 N. Cedarbrook Ave. Springfield, MO 96802)

Cost: $115/player includes a camp t-shirt

Schedule

Saturday, Feb 10th

By Birth Year

2014 – 2017, 1:00p – 3:30p

2011 – 2013, 3:30p – 6:00p

2010+, 6:00p – 8:30p

Sunday, Feb 11th

By Birth Year

2014 – 2017, 8:00a – 10:00a

2011 – 2013, 10:00a – 12:00p

2010+, 12:00p – 2:00p

Top Coaches

“Futsal is a must for those who wish to learn, grow, and get better faster, having fun”.

GUGA ALENCAR

Coach Guga is a former Brazilian professional soccer player who moved to the US in 2000 to study and play for Florida Atlantic University, an NCAA Division I school.

Since his Freshman year, Coach Guga began his coaching career and since then he has been working with youth development through soccer and Futsal.

Joga Bonito Brazilian Soccer Academy was founded in 2006 by coach Guga with the idea to bring to America the main elements that help Brazil and Brazilian players to reach the top of the soccer world. Futbol, beach soccer, street soccer (Pelada), Footvolley, and of course, Futsal was one of the most important elements in this process.

Guga realized the importance that Futsal had in the development of better soccer players and he decided to focus on Futsal only. With lots of study and partnerships with other Futsal entities, in 2015 Joga Bonito Futsal Academy was born.

For more than 8 years, coach Guga has dedicated his life to promoting the growth and awareness of Futsal in the US.

DANIEL CAVALCANTI

Born in Brazil, Daniel Cavalcanti is currently the Director of Coaching for Joga Bonito Futsal Academy, a club based in South Florida. His career as a coach began in 2011, and since then Coach Daniel has personally acquired experience developing the sport of futsal among the youth nationally throughout the US and internationally in countries like Paraguay, Costa Rica, Mexico, England, and Spain.

  • Level 3 National Diploma – United Futsal
  • National Youth Coaching License – US Soccer Federation
  • Director of Coaching Diploma – United Soccer Coaches
  • Methods, Processes, and Concepts of Futsal – AMAX

LEO BARBOSA

Coach Leo holds a US Soccer Federation (USSF) “C” License, United Soccer Coaches (USC) Advanced National Diploma, USC Premier Diploma, USC Goalkeeper Level 1&2 Diploma, USC Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma, USC Futsal Diploma, US Youth Futsal Level 1 & 2 Diploma, United Futsal National Diploma, CBF Academy HP Tactics in Futsal Diploma, Ferreti “Internship” Certificate, USC Director of Coaching Diploma as well as 10+ years of coaching experience in all levels including collegiate. In 2018,2019, 2020, and 2022 coach Leo was part of the US Youth Futsal coaching staff in Minnesota to select players to be part of the US Youth National Futsal Team.
 

CHRIS RUE

Chris has been coaching for 25 years at all levels. He led FIU to the D1 National Championship game in 1996 as an assistant coach and has been coaching in the Development Academy and MLS Next U19 age groups for the past 5 years with Kendall and South Florida Football Academy. Chris is currently youth academy director and head coach for Plantation FC UPSL semi-pro team, founder/director of SSA Futsal, and Rush National Futsal Director.

January 27, 2024

Futsal  ·  Futsal Events
SWMO Futsal Coaching Symposium

February 9th - 10th
Springfield, MO

Join us February 9th – 10th for our Rush Futsal Symposium.  We will be reviewing the benefits of Futsal for player development, strategies, game rules, and how to implement Futsal into your club’s programming.

Register Coach
Register Club

Date: February 9th – 10th

Location: The Old Soccer Dome (916 N. Cedarbrook Ave. Springfield, MO 96802)

Cost: $150/coach OR $300/club (6 coaches max)

Schedule

Friday, Feb 9th

Structural Foundation

Logics, principles, spatial references

Classroom, 6:00p – 8:00p

Saturday, Feb 10th

Training Foundation

Classroom, 8:30a – 10:00a

Court Session, 10:00a – 11:30a

Hands On Clinic, 1:00p – 8:00p

Top Coaches

“Futsal is a must for those who wish to learn, grow, and get better faster, having fun”.

GUGA ALENCAR

Coach Guga is a former Brazilian professional soccer player who moved to the US in 2000 to study and play for Florida Atlantic University, an NCAA Division I school.

Since his Freshman year, Coach Guga began his coaching career and since then he has been working with youth development through soccer and Futsal.

Joga Bonito Brazilian Soccer Academy was founded in 2006 by coach Guga with the idea to bring to America the main elements that help Brazil and Brazilian players to reach the top of the soccer world. Futbol, beach soccer, street soccer (Pelada), Footvolley, and of course, Futsal was one of the most important elements in this process.

Guga realized the importance that Futsal had in the development of better soccer players and he decided to focus on Futsal only. With lots of study and partnerships with other Futsal entities, in 2015 Joga Bonito Futsal Academy was born.

For more than 8 years, coach Guga has dedicated his life to promoting the growth and awareness of Futsal in the US.

DANIEL CAVALCANTI

Born in Brazil, Daniel Cavalcanti is currently the Director of Coaching for Joga Bonito Futsal Academy, a club based in South Florida. His career as a coach began in 2011, and since then Coach Daniel has personally acquired experience developing the sport of futsal among the youth nationally throughout the US and internationally in countries like Paraguay, Costa Rica, Mexico, England, and Spain.

  • Level 3 National Diploma – United Futsal
  • National Youth Coaching License – US Soccer Federation
  • Director of Coaching Diploma – United Soccer Coaches
  • Methods, Processes, and Concepts of Futsal – AMAX

LEO BARBOSA

Coach Leo holds a US Soccer Federation (USSF) “C” License, United Soccer Coaches (USC) Advanced National Diploma, USC Premier Diploma, USC Goalkeeper Level 1&2 Diploma, USC Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma, USC Futsal Diploma, US Youth Futsal Level 1 & 2 Diploma, United Futsal National Diploma, CBF Academy HP Tactics in Futsal Diploma, Ferreti “Internship” Certificate, USC Director of Coaching Diploma as well as 10+ years of coaching experience in all levels including collegiate. In 2018,2019, 2020, and 2022 coach Leo was part of the US Youth Futsal coaching staff in Minnesota to select players to be part of the US Youth National Futsal Team.
 

CHRIS RUE

Chris has been coaching for 25 years at all levels. He led FIU to the D1 National Championship game in 1996 as an assistant coach and has been coaching in the Development Academy and MLS Next U19 age groups for the past 5 years with Kendall and South Florida Football Academy. Chris is currently youth academy director and head coach for Plantation FC UPSL semi-pro team, founder/director of SSA Futsal, and Rush National Futsal Director.

January 27, 2024

Futsal News
Rush Futsal Players Invited to NTC

Being a part of CCS offers individual player pathways and experiences that are second to none. The Regional events are scouted and players are selected to attend National Training Camps in AZ or VA. These venues combine the best in the country in each age/gender to compete for a spot on the Futures team. The Futures group travels to Spain for an intense week of games and training. Congrats to all the selected Rush players and good luck at NTC!!

  • Augustine Jara 2016 MN Rush
  • Myles Barr-Karagiannis 2015 Plantation Rush
  • Danny Nasr 2015 MN Rush
  • Cael Covar 2015 MN Rush
  • Nolan Rockne 2015 SWMO Rush
  • Jacob Elder 2014 MN Rush
  • Nolan Victor 2014 Plantation Rush
  • Zak Lee 2014 MN Rush
  • Neymar Acevedo 2014 SWMO Rush
  • Dylan Ruiz 2014 Plantation Rush
  • Emir Doharty 2014 Plantation Rush
  • Patrick Keyes 2014 Plantation Rush
  • Mason Arnold 2013 MN Rush
  • Axel Guitierrez 2013 MN Rush
  • Lucas Benz 2012 MN Rush
  • Elam Doharty 2012 Plantation Rush
  • Jackson Niven 2012 MN Rush
  • Josh Hinkle 2012 Plantation Rush
  • Lorne Schiller 2011 Chicago Rush
  • Andrew Guitierrez 2011 MN Rush
  • Noah Elder 2011 MN Rush
  • DeAngelo Cartegena 2011 Plantation Rush
  • Dylan Franklin 2011 Plantation Rush
  • Xavier Zawaira 2011 MN Rush
  • Asher Fein 2011 Plantation Rush
  • Declan Macke 2012 Weston FC
January 17, 2024

Futsal News
SSA/Rush SouthEast produces the goods in ATL at CCS Sunshine Regional

Hosted at the Atlanta International Convention Center, the Sunshine Regional showcased some amazing talents. As a founding member of CCS, SSA/Rush SE enjoyed its best finishes in the 4 years of competition. The CCS Rush teams all finished as finalists in 2011, 2012 and 2014 boys age groups, all losing out to national powerhouse, YellowCap from Atlanta. The older showcase teams in High School (2006-2008) and 2009/2010 age categories gave us some great entertainment on their way to 3rd and 4th place finish respectively.

“The environment that these players experience during these high-level competitions has a profound impact on their individual development.” Chris Rue Rush Futsal’s National Director. “We look forward to providing Rush Select with a steady stream of younger talents.”

Next up for SSA/Rush SE will be Summer Jam in June and CCS Nationals and Worlds in Orlando this July where both Rush Futsal clubs will compete.

January 6, 2024

Futsal News
4th Annual Winter Futsal Cup Recap

Rush Futsal’s annual Winter Futsal Cup continues to grow and bring the Florida futsal community together. Hosted at the David Posnack JCC in Ft Lauderdale, FL during Dec, the Winter Futsal Cup is becoming known to host a national caliber competition. Games were played in front of fan-packed gyms, leading to a great competitive environment. The championship trophy was a show-stopper this year and the teams fought hard for it. Shout out to the Miami Rush 2010 MLS Next team who dominated their competition en route to becoming champions. Miami Rush Head Coach, Orlando Bueso “This event helps my players out during our Christmas break. It keeps the players sharp and ready for the Spring season.”

The 5th edition of the Winter Futsal Cup will be held Dec 27-29, 2024 in Ft Lauderdale, FL.

December 28, 2023

Futsal News
Rush Central has strong showing in Chicago at CCS Great Lakes Regionals

Rush Central kicked off their first competition at United Futsal’s Champions Cup Series Great Lakes Regional. Hosted at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicago this past December, the players enjoyed highly competitive matches. Rush brought 5 teams to the competition.

2011, led by Chicago Rush player, Lorne Schiller and Minnesota Rush players Andrew Guitierrez and GK Noah Elder finished as finalists. The 2012 team, led by MN Rush players Jackson Niven and GK Lucas Benz and SWMO Rush player Ethan Hurst finished 4th. The 2013 team, led by MN Rush players Mason Arnold and Axel Guitierrez, fished 4th as well. The 2014 team, led by MN Rush players Zak Lee and GK Jacob Elder, finished 3rd after a nail-biting PK shootout in the 3rd/4th place game. The 2015 team, led by MN Rush players Cael Covar and Danny Nasr and SWMO Rush player Nolan Rockne finished as finalists after a heartbreaking loss in the finals.

All the teams represented Rush Futsal well and respected the game to the utmost. The players are looking forward to the Nationals and Worlds in Orlando this summer.

December 9, 2023

Futsal News
Rush Central Joins United Futsal’s Champions Cup Series for 2023-2024 Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Rush Central Joins United Futsal’s Champions Cup Series for 2023-2024 Season Rochester, MN (September 12, 2023) – United Futsal is thrilled to announce that Rush Central, a dynamic club based out of Rochester, Minnesota, has officially joined Season Three of the Champions Cup Series for the 2023-2024 season.

As an affiliate member of Rush Soccer, a brand that has established itself as the largest youth soccer club in the world with a remarkable presence spanning 50 countries, Rush Central isn’t a stranger to achieving remarkable success in the world of youth sports. With a steadfast commitment to player development, the club has embarked on a new journey into the world of futsal, leveraging its expertise to offer young athletes the benefits of this exhilarating sport, with its sights now set on United Futsal.

“We’re excited to embark on this journey with United Futsal and officially participate in the Champions Cup Series for the first time,” said Chris Rue, Club Director for Rush Central. “This experience will undoubtedly open up new opportunities and horizons for our young athletes. We can’t wait to get started.”

While this marks Rush Central’s first official year as a member of the Champions Cup Series, their journey into the world of futsal began with a successful partnership with SSA in the 2023 United Futsal Nationals and Worlds, where they gained valuable experience in high-quality futsal competitions. The Champions Cup Series is known for its unique environment that tests player’s abilities in various aspects, including concentration, anticipation, decision-making, and deception, providing a platform for young athletes to flourish. The partnership with United Futsal offers Rush Central the opportunity to build a robust youth futsal program while allowing players the flexibility to continue participating in both soccer and futsal.

In preparation for the upcoming season, Rush Central’s plan for success involves the identification of talent through ID Camps and rigorous training. Their overarching philosophy and vision revolve around nurturing aspiring players to compete in Champions Cup Series events, with futsal playing a pivotal role in identifying young talents who can progress through their player pathway. With a lead coaching staff consisting of Leo Barbosa and Fio Santos who bring over a decade of experience at all levels, Rush Central’s goals for the upcoming season are clear – to compete against the nation’s top futsal clubs, elevate their brand within the futsal community, and win.

Rush Central’s participation in the Champions Cup Series promises to be an exhilarating addition to the 2023-2024 season. For more information on Rush Central and the upcoming Champions Cup Series season, visit their website at www.rush-futsal.com or follow them on social media @rushsoccer.com

About Rush Central

Rush Central, based in Rochester, Minnesota, is a dynamic youth sports club affiliated with the globally renowned Rush Soccer brand. With a steadfast commitment to player development, the club has expanded its horizons into the world of futsal, leveraging its expertise to offer young athletes the unparalleled benefits of this exhilarating sport.

About United Futsal’s Champions Cup Series

The Champions Cup Series, organized by United Futsal, is a premier global Futsal championship that brings together 32 clubs from around the US to compete for a chance to represent the US at the World Futsal Cup. It provides an unparalleled platform for youth development, fostering top-tier talent and exposing them to high-level competition. For more information, visit www.unitedfutsal.com.

Media Contacts

Dillon Wager, Rush Central, [email protected]

Erin Thetford, United Futsal, [email protected]

September 29, 2023

Futsal
Game Decisions Making

This article was written by Chris Rue, Futsal Manager

I am constantly bombarded with parent and player questions about attaining goals of “making it” in soccer.  Whether the goal is Professionalism, College, or making the All-Star team, decision-making more often than not hamstrings most players.  Players can spend countless hours honing their touch, becoming a physical specimen, and developing ball-striking techniques, but how do we create better decision makers? 

In order to make better decision makers, we need to place players in environments at an early age where they are constantly asked to solve problems.  This does not occur with private training or repetitive pattern drills that are far too common in youth soccer.  Most coaches that I speak with all agree that players need to play the game more often.  Unfortunately, they lack the conviction to practice what they preach mainly due to parental influence.  Parents enjoy the compartmentalized training that we see a lot of.  Kids working unopposed with a ball performing certain tasks is easy for them to understand.  A small sided game or a possession session looks like chaos to them. 

The 4v4 game forces all players to be involved and will guarantee plenty of repetition and decision making. Defensively players will no be able to “hide”, it will alow a team to press immediately and allow the players to understand the basi defensive principles and will repeatedly allow teams to deal with frustration.

What may look like chaos is actually what players need massive doses of while their brains are developing.  This is the type of equation that the player can wrap their head around.  Before long, the visual cues repeat, and the player begins to anticipate the next action.  For instance, those of us who have been involved either watching or playing the game at a high level, know the cues to recycle around the back.  We see the right fullback with the ball.  The player pulls the ball back to play a deeper right center back.  Almost immediately, the left fullback anticipates the ball being recycled and creates space to receive the ball, before it is played to the left center back.  These small instances occur all the time in the game and force players to make decisions based on the information that they are acknowledging.  The quicker they can see the cues, the faster they can respond.

An easy way to give more time in this environment is to set up small sided, 4v4 games as players arrive.  I like to have the fields set up a half hour before practice.  As players arrive, we simply start dividing the players into teams.  Starting with 1v1 until we reach 4v4 on a field.  When that field is set, we start with the next, 1v1 to 4v4.  In my experience, this ticks two boxes.  Firstly, we get the players to train making decisions.  Secondly, and almost more importantly, we see players arriving half hour earlier to training and running from the car to the field with excitement to play.  We typically allow these small sided games to continue for 20-30 minutes.  In our club, where we train 4 times a week, a player can get up to 160 hours in this stimulating, decision making environment which will pay dividends in the future.  

“There are so many players in soccer with great talent, but their actual understanding of the game is poor, and that’s the difference between good and great. It’s getting the decision right, which changes it all”

October 20, 2022

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This drill is designed to help you improve your ball control. This is a great drill to help you develop the ball control that will enable you to cut and change direction quickly. Goal: When you reach the point of being able to do whatever you want with the ball; you will have more fun playing the game.
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