Colorado Rush is a 501(c)3 organization operating as a youth soccer club across Colorado, with branch locations including Lakewood/Littleton, Thornton, Aurora/Denver, Evergreen, Pueblo, and Colorado Springs. The organization maintains its main office at 3443 S Galena St, Ste 130, Denver, CO, 80231, and can be reached by phone at (720) 624-9000 or email at info@coloradorush.com. According to the club, its philosophy centers on the motto Where the Trails of Passion and Purpose Meet, Begins the Path to Victory, supported by a published Player/Parents Code of Conduct and official pages on Facebook and Instagram. The club describes its methodology as a player-centered approach, utilizing training facilities such as Clement Park and Aurora Sports Park.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Global club network
The club connects its players to a network of 125 Rush Soccer clubs worldwide, providing entry to international tournaments, travel opportunities, and scouting.
Elite national competition
Academy boys and girls squads compete in the ECNL and ECNL Regional League, and the club features a top-3 U12 girls team in CO on PitchRank.
College recruitment guidance
High school players participate in the College Advisory Program, which offers recruiting tools and college coach exposure through a network of over 11,000 high school players.
Proven alumni pedigree
The Girls Academy was ranked 17th in the SoccerWire Top 100 Girls Clubs list in September 2022 and highlights alumni including Lindsay Horan.
Character-driven values
Players are taught 11 core values, such as respect, unity, and passion, as part of the club's stated curriculum.
PROGRAMS
Programs
The developmental pathway spans from early introductory stages such as U2-U4 Soccer Stars and Rush Beginnings up through elite competitive teams. Colorado Rush structures player divisions into recreational (U2-U19), Youth Academy (U9-U12), Junior Academy (U13-U14), and Senior Academy (U15-U19). Teams competing in ECNL and ECNL Regional League divisions train 3 times a week, travel out of state for games, and attend 2-3 showcases or tournaments per year. The competitive calendar features talent identification days and tryouts held in May for ECNL rosters, followed by Rush Fest in mid-July for U12 players.
SpringTalent I.D. Days/tryouts held in May for ECNL and ECNL-RL teams
SummerRush Fest, an annual U12 boys' and girls' event held in mid-July
Primary training locations: Aurora Sports Park, Clement Park
TUITION
Cost to play
Published competitive fees range from $750 to $1,025 per season, equating to $1,500 to $2,050 per year, with installment plans offered. Season dues cover coaching fees, field rentals, referee costs, and Colorado Soccer Association registration, but exclude uniform packages, tournament travel, and indoor sessions. For young beginners, eight-week Soccer Stars sessions are listed at $115 with an additional $35 annual registration fee.
COACHING
Coaching
Executive leadership
Club administration is led by President/CEO John Carroll alongside Executive Director Mark Hiemenz.
Sporting directors
On-field technical leadership is headed by Boys Sporting Director Cacho Cordoba and Girls Sporting Director Mike Haas.
Academy directors
National platform teams are overseen by Girls ECNL Director of Coaching Carlos Juarez and Boys ECNL Director of Coaching Marcello Fontana.
Specialized coaching staff
The coaching model also provides a Director of Goalkeeping Blair Quinn and College Advisory Director Luke Meadows, working with staff at the Lakewood/Littleton location.
John Carroll
President/CEO
Mark Hiemenz
Executive Director
Cacho Cordoba
Boys Sporting Director
Mike Haas
Girls Sporting Director
Carlos Juarez
Girls ECNL Director of Coaching
Marcello Fontana
Boys ECNL Director of Coaching
Blair Quinn
Director of Goalkeeping
Luke Meadows
College Advisory Director
CLUB PHILOSOPHY
Club Philosophy
Colorado Rush's stated motto is: "Where the Trails of Passion and Purpose Meet, Begins the Path to Victory," reflecting its emphasis on character development, competition, and joy of the game alongside soccer excellence.
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