March 27, 2022

Rush Fest 2022 – A Party Like No Other!

A Party Like No Other

Rush Fest 2022 returns to Colorado, to be more game-centric

 

After holding Rush Fest in St. Louis last year, the signature event that introduces players to the 11-a-side level of the game returns to Colorado with some exciting new changes.

 

Foremost among the new wrinkles for Rush Fest 2022 will be the addition of new games, according to Rush Fest director Nik Penn.

 

“We’re going to make Rush Fest more game centric,” Penn said. “In the past, we’ve played one game each day along with one training session and a classroom session. But this year, we’re going to have more soccer.”

 

The new format will forego the training session and replace it with two 40-minute games. 

 

“It’s about the same amount of soccer but now you can have more games, and as a coach and technical director you get more halftimes, more pre-games and more after-game talks with the kids,” Penn said. “It’s the first time they play 11v11, so this is a very valuable opportunity for clubs.”

 

After Sunday night’s opening ceremonies packed with music, quizzes, giveaways, and a Rush orientation, teams will play two games each day on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Wednesday is an off day with fun activities, while Friday wraps up the week-long event with games in the morning.

 

“This is where players get the chance to really see what we mean when we talk about the Rush way,” Penn said. “They’ll get a great environment to play plenty of soccer but also learn what it means to be a Rush player.”

 

The event held July 10-15 will also include coach education, a parent’s night, and closing ceremonies along with some social gatherings.

 

Rush Fest is open to 2010 boys and girls teams. However, partial teams and individuals can also participate as well.

To learn more about Rush Fest 2022, visit the website here .

Coastal Rush - Goalkeeper Camp with Ben Munger

By Lucas Sampaio • May 6, 2025
We are excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for goalkeeper development led by Ben Munger, current Assistant Coach at the University of Texas women's soccer program! About Coach Ben Ben Munger brings outstanding credentials and expertise to our local keepers. Currently serving as an Assistant Coach at the University of Texas, Coach Munger has specialized in goalkeeper development throughout his coaching career. Under his guidance at Texas, the Longhorns set program records with six consecutive clean sheets and goalkeepers have earned conference honors and championship recognition. Prior to Texas, Coach Munger's impressive coaching resume includes: Assistant Coach at Samford University where he mentored All-Conference goalkeeper Morgan McAslan Goalkeeper Coach at UAB where he developed Conference USA Goalkeeper of the Year Kelsey Daugherty Assistant Coach at Akron where he coached MAC All-Freshman Team goalkeeper Amani Jiu Coach Munger was also an accomplished goalkeeper himself, earning USA South Conference Goalkeeper of the Year honors during his playing career at Maryville College, where he ranked third nationally in NCAA Division III in save percentage. Registration Information Date: May 14th Sessions: We are offering 2 sessions that are 1 hour each. Each session would be capped at 6 goalkeepers to ensure quality. Cost: ONLY $50 per player Age Groups: Birth Years 2012-2015: 5pm – 6pm Birth Years 2008-2011: 6:15pm – 7:15pm Location: Ashton Brosnaham Soccer Complex Registration is now open! Please follow this link to register your goalkeeper for this valuable training opportunity: https://system.gotsport.com/programs/57612N362 Space is limited, so we encourage you to register promptly to secure your spot. With Coastal Rush's commitment to player development and providing pathways to collegiate opportunities, we're thrilled to bring Coach Munger's expertise to our club. This camp aligns perfectly with our mission to provide the highest quality training and development for our players. We look forward to seeing your goalkeeper at this special training event!

Coastal Rush ECNL-RL Assignments 25/26

By Lucas Sampaio • April 27, 2025
Introducing the Coastal Rush Coaching Staff for 2025-2026 Coastal Rush is excited to announce our coaching staff for the upcoming season. Our team brings together experienced professionals dedicated to developing young talent and advancing our players to the next level. ECNL-RL Assignments: Boys: 2013 Boys - Ryan Goldsmith 2012 Boys - Kyle Sealy 2011 Boys - Kyle Sealy 2010 Boys - Dean Logan 2009 Boys - Dean Logan 07/08 Boys - Peter Fuller Girls: 2013 Girls - Michael Munoz 2012 Girls - Chandler Castleman 2011 Girls - Bert Gatica 2010 Girls - Rob Simon 2009 Girls - Rob Simon 07/08 Girls - Austin King Leadership Team: Sporting Director: Bill Elliott Registrar: Whitney Sumrall Coastal Rush Program Director: Kyle Sealy Managing Director: John Guidroz Support Staff: Girls Program Advisor: Joe Bartlinski FL Girls College Placement Advisor: Jason Providence FL Boys College Placement Advisor: Felipe Lawall AL College Placement Advisor: Nick Cooper Pre-ECNL Director: Michael Munoz Goalkeeper Director: Rudy Seelman Our coaching staff is committed to providing the highest quality training and development opportunities for our Coastal Rush players. Together, our leadership team and support staff work to create an environment where players can achieve their full potential both on and off the field. If your interested in tryout out for a Coastal Rush team go here 

Coastal Rush Joins Gulf Coast ECNL-RL League for 2025–26 Season

By Lucas Sampaio • April 14, 2025
We’re excited to announce that Coastal Rush will be moving from the Florida ECNL Regional League to the Gulf Coast ECNL RL for the upcoming 2025–26 season. Over the past two years in the Florida ECNL-RL, our program has recorded over 200 victories, earned multiple state championships, and developed dozens of players now on the path to collegiate opportunities. We are incredibly proud of what our players, coaches, and families have achieved during this period. The Directors and Leadership team at Florida Club League have been outstanding and we appreciate all their leadership and support! This move to the Gulf Coast RL is a strategic decision that will benefit our players and families in multiple ways: 1. Improved Travel and Geographic Efficiency: The newly formed Gulf Coast division of ECNL RL includes clubs that are closer in proximity to Coastal Rush, reducing the burden of travel for families and allowing for more efficient scheduling. We expect this change to save our families thousands in travel costs. 2. Continued Access to Top-Level Competition: This division resembles the old NPL, however, it has been strengthened by the removal of lower-tier teams and the addition and/or growth of several top-level clubs. These changes should create a new and challenging environment for our players and coaches. 3. National League Showcase Access: ECNL has informed Coastal Rush that, in addition to attending Regional League showcases as we have done in the past, we have earned access to National League showcases for the 25/26 season. Also, ECNL leadership has indicated that we can expect an invitation to participate in the ECNL-RL Leaders Cup. (a new competition for the nation’s top-performing RL clubs) Coastal Rush will continue to ensure our older teams participate in high-level college recruiting events. NOTE: Coastal Rush has had over 80 players sign for college in the last 2 Seasons. 4. Stronger Alignment with ECNL Structure: ECNL has informed Coastal Rush that the Gulf Coast division better aligns our club for potential future promotion into the National League as ECNL expansion continues. While the league changes, our goals remain the same: to develop top-level talent, provide meaningful competition, and prepare our players for collegiate and beyond. We are grateful to our families, coaches, and partners for their ongoing support. We can’t wait for this next chapter in the Coastal Rush journey! Stay tuned for tryout dates, updated match schedules, and more info coming soon. You can visit the links below to see how our Coastal Teams are currently performing in the Florida RL League. Coastal Rush Current ECNL-RL Standings Season 2024/2025: Boys Current Standing Girls Current Standing For more information on our 2025/2025 tryouts, please visit the link below where you can also submit any questions for the upcoming season.
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