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Development Academy Curriculum (U6 – U10)

DEVELOPMENTAL OVERVIEW (U6-U10)

Rush United FC Youth Academy

U6-U10 Player Development Program


🏆 Developing Young Champions the Rush Way!

At Rush United FC, our U8-U10 Academy focuses on building technical skills, tactical awareness, and a love for the game in a developmentally appropriate, competitive environment. Our 8-week curriculum follows The Rush Way and reinforces Rush Core Values, ensuring every player learns, grows, and thrives on and off the field.


⚽ Program Overview

📅 Duration: 8 Weeks
📍 Sessions per Week: 2 Training Sessions
⏱ Session Length: 60-75 minutes
🎯 Focus Areas: Technical, Tactical, Physical, and Mental Development


🔹 Weekly Training Plan

Each week builds upon the previous one, ensuring consistent growth and skill progression.



Week Technical Focus Tactical Focus Game Play Focus
Week 1 Ball Mastery & Dribbling Spatial Awareness Small-Sided Games (3v3, 4v4)
Week 2 Passing & Receiving Movement off the Ball Positional Play
Week 3 1v1 Attacking Decision Making Transition Play
Week 4 Shooting & Finishing Creating Space Finishing Under Pressure
Week 5 Defensive Principles Pressing & Recovery Counterattacking
Week 6 Combination Play Game Awareness Building Out from the Back
Week 7 Game IQ & Problem Solving Adapting to Opponents Scrimmage-Based Learning
Week 8 Tournament Week Applying All Skills Academy Challenge Games

⚡ TRAINING SESSION BREAKDOWN

Each session is designed to be fun, engaging, and educational, following a structured format:

🔹 Warm-Up (15 minutes)

  • Dynamic stretches, agility drills, and coordination exercises
  • Light technical work (dribbling, passing, juggling, ball control)

🔹 Technical Training (20 minutes)

  • Focus on individual skill development
  • Example: Week 3 (1v1 Attacking) – Players practice feints, step-overs, and body fakes

🔹 Tactical Training (20 minutes)

  • Game-like scenarios teaching positioning, awareness, and movement
  • Example: Week 5 (Defensive Principles) – Pressing, tackling, and recovery drills

🔹 Game Play (20 minutes)

  • Small-sided games to apply skills under real-game pressure
  • Example: Week 6 (Combination Play) – Players work on passing sequences in 3v3, 4v4 setups

🔹 Wrap-Up & Rush Core Values (5 minutes)

  • Discussion on the Rush Core Value of the Day (e.g., Commitment, Respect, Unity)
  • Player reflections and goal setting for the next session


🔹 THE RUSH CORE VALUES

Our Academy is built around The Rush Core Values, instilling key life lessons:

🔥 Passion – Love for the game and relentless energy
🏅 Excellence – Striving to be the best on and off the field
🤝 Unity – Building strong team bonds and friendships
💪 Tenacity – Never giving up, no matter the challenge
🎯 Commitment – Dedication to training, learning, and improving


🌟 WHY CHOOSE RUSH UNITED FC YOUTH ACADEMY?

✅ Professional Coaching – Trained coaches following The Rush Way
✅ Development-Focused – Progressive, age-appropriate training
✅ Competitive & Fun – Balance between competition and enjoyment
✅ Strong Community – Players, parents, and coaches working together

👟 Ready to Elevate Your Game?
🚀 Join Rush United FC Youth Academy and experience the Rush Way today!


Academy Director

Trenton Bryant
TrentBryant@swvarush.com
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