PELLA SOCCER CLUB – PAST & PRESENT

Pella Soccer Club became incorporated in 2003

Mission statement: Pella Soccer Club is dedicated to providing a positive soccer experience for players of all

ages and skill levels. We welcome the responsibility of educating players in life lessons to assist in

their development both within the game and life off the pitch, through core values, sportsmanship and

community involvement. We will provide all players opportunities to magnify their potential, envision their

dreams and develop a love for the game. Through sound leadership, quality coaching and our own passions of

the game, Pella Soccer Club will work with its members to be the best in the area.

PELLA SOCCER CLUB – PAST & PRESENT

Current Board members :

Jason Hartson – President

Joel Terpstra – vice-President

Jill Parker – Treasurer

Linda Kirkland – Registrar

Traci Leathers – Director of Coaches – Rec

Scott Treft – Director of Select & Technical Director

Rob Warner – Director of Referees

Katelin Gannon – Director of In-House program (Little Kickers)

PELLA SOCCER CLUB – PAST & PRESENT

State of the Union (Pre-Feb2017)

Creation of Exploratory Committee (February 2017)

Club status

Club needs

Club direction

Creation of In-House Program for 5U-8U Little Kickers (Fall 2017)

Spring 2018 SeasonSelect Team Tryouts

Fall 2018 Season

Iowa Rush South, a branch of Iowa Rush

Still our own club with our own board, but part of a larger club organization

IOWA RUSH

SOCCER

• Founding club (est. 1997), Colorado Rush launched a national partnership program in 2003.

• In 2005, Rush SPI (501c3), the central and independent entity of coordination for Rush was created to « serve it’s partners ».

• In 2009, Ankeny Soccer Club became Iowa Rush (501c3).

• In 2017, Iowa Rush NORTH added and Iowa Rush Organization created.

About Rush

PENN FC RushOur Professional Team

Penn FC is playing in the USL, the 2Nd tierin North America.

As Rush Soccer's 1st team, Penn FC represents our ambitions & core values at the highest level.

Penn FC is located in Harrisburg PA and ispowered by New York based apparel and management company Capelli Sport.

The club’s vision is to become one of the most recognizable brands in the world.

A Worldwide Presence

RUSH SOCCER

• 36,000 membersacross the globe.

• 85 clubs in the world.

• Presence in 42 different countries.

• A goal of 100k members by 2030.

IN TERMS OF MEMBERS,RUSH IS THE LARGEST SOCCER CLUB IN

THE WORLD.

A WORLDWIDE PRESENCE

Growing the Game in IOWA Iowa Rush Organization

Iowa Rush Org

Daily Operations of Club branch based on Iowa Rush Organization Standards and local club needs

Create and lead club development and

standards across all Iowa branches for

consistency in quality within the brand. Increase unity among and

support for all Iowa based Rush clubs at local levels. Work to elevate technical and

administrative function within each

while unifying through common

policies and principles. Iowa Rush

Branches

PartnershipBenefits

ObjectivesRush Soccer and Iowa Rush Orgprovide consulting & coordination among Iowa Rush Clubs to the larger network

InclusionsIntellectual Property, On-going curriculum enhancements, coaching education, parent education, technology enhancementsand access to additionalplayer opportunities acrossIowa, the midwest and nation.

The Rush WayThe Rush Way encourages passion, leadership, respect and, above all, quality.

Rush Core Values and Culture• Accountability• Advice• Empathy• Enjoyment• Humility• Leadership• Passion• Respect• Safety• Tenacity• Unity

• The Rush Select program is an international program in which Rush Soccer forms Select teams (All-Star teams) that are comprised of the top Rush players from across all of our domestic and international branches in the 13U-17U age groups.

• The players get to see new ideas, meet new coaches & learn to play the Rush Way.

• These are some of the top players in Rush, both national and international, getting together to compete in tournaments in the U.S. and even abroad

RUSH SELECT

• Rush Fest is a week long festival for 12U players, starting with an opening ceremony attended by over a 1200 players and parents.

• Over the five days the teams play four competitive games (held in the morning), 3 training sessions (in the afternoon), and 3 classroom sessions (also in the afternoon).

• Opportunity for young players to get to meet other players from across the Rush Nation.

• Be surrounded by the Rush Way philosophy; provide players, coaches and parent opportunities to learn about the Rush.

RUSH FEST

• Designed to help guide players 15U and older through the college selection process. (A guidance service primarily about the students intrinsic motivation to play at the college level.)

• Iowa Rush College Combine – Bringing College coaches from around the region to local location to view players in their own environment within games.

• Iowa Rush College Coach Camps – Bringing College Coaches into trainings to run session and work directly with players.

• Over 125 Iowa Rush alum playing in college

COLLEGE ADVISORY PROGRAM

• Rush Equipment Assisting CHildren, is a program dedicated to assisting our international Rush partner clubs by providing much needed Rush uniforms and equipment.

• Rush Soccer asks their members to donate new and used soccer equipment, such as balls, shoes, shin guards and uniforms so they can be distributed throughout the world to needy children.

• Volunteers and donations from companies that assist Rush with the shipping of these items is paramount in the success of this program.

REACH PROGRAM

• Rush SPI Provides an On-line Coaching Education curriculum as a complimentary training tool for the coaches in Rush Soccer.

• The program has many categories that the coach is tested on.

• The first level is Micro Soccer for coaching 5-8 year olds and ends with advancedplayer coaching.

• Coaches will recieve recognition for theirparticipation in the Rush SPI coaching education platforms if participate.

ONLINE COACHING EDUCATION

• Rush Soccer facilitates a guest playing system that connects players from various Rush clubs to other Rush teams around the globe.

• Whether the player is looking to guest play, or a coach needs to fill a spot on a roster, wehave placed hundreds of players through ournetwork successfully.

• Iowa Branch players are welcome to attend training at Central’s location for additionaltraining opportunities.

• Iowa Branch player get opportunities to guestplay with other branches first as needed

PLAYER LOAN/GUEST PROGRAM

• Iowa Rush provides an annual opportunityfor 14U Girls and 17U Boys to attend an international tour each spring

• Games, trainings, professional games, stadium tours and sight seeing are all involved with this life experience.

• Previous trips have included Germany, France, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlandsand England.

• Rosters have Included players from Iowa Rush NORTH, Wisconsin West Rush alongwith players from Central.

IOWA RUSH INTERNATIONAL TOUR

• CAMPS - Year-round player developmentopportunities including camps and leaguesin the winter and summer.

• Iowa Rush EDGE, providing videos and analysis of technical skills for players to train on their own time outside of practice

• Juggle Club – compete against players in your own club, across Iowa and the US through the Rush Juggle Club.

IOWA RUSH DEVELOPMENTAL OPS

Question & Answer

Email registrar@pellasoccerclub.comand watch Iowa Rush South webpage for FAQ