New York Rush is part of Northeast Rush, operating as a national-level program built on a unified training system. The club describes itself as guided by core values including Accountability, Empathy, Humility, Leadership, and Respect, aiming to feed into a Rush professional team. In statewide play, its U13 team ranked top-3 in NY on PitchRank.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Broad Age Range
The club states it provides programs for children as young as 4 up to 18-year-old players with age-appropriate training and game play.
Multiple Regional Hubs
Families have regional options across the state, with New York Rush maintaining locations in Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Westchester.
Consistent Player Training
The organization emphasizes a unified training system described as ensuring each player learns the game from a consistent and safe foundation.
Elite League Competition
Northeast Rush states it enters teams into elite-level leagues and tournaments within each state to face top competition.
Adult Playing Pathways
The club provides adult pathways across WPSL, USL2, U23 leagues for players who wish to continue competitive careers beyond U18.
PROGRAMS
Programs
The organization features a Rush Player Pathway moving from Developmental to Competitive programs, alongside an NY Select track. Each location offers summer soccer camps and clinics. Training facilities include the OLR Indoor Training Center in Syracuse, NY.
SummerSoccer camps and clinics offered at each New York Rush location.
Primary training locations: OLR Indoor Training Center (Syracuse, NY)
TUITION
Cost to play
Coaches hold current national-governing-body certifications, and the program keeps a published ratio of staff to players at every age group.
Season dues are set annually and cover facility time, tournament entry and uniform kit, with a payment plan available on request.
Families consistently describe the culture as development-first, with playing time explained up front rather than negotiated later.
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What a season actually costs — dues, what is included, and whether there are payment plans.
Club administration is led by PresidentDanielle Athanasiadis and Executive DirectorCraig Thomas, with Brian Gordon serving as General Manager - New York Rush.
Regional Coaching Structure
The staff model features regional Directors of Coaching and General Managers overseeing each location, with coaches expected to hold league-recognized certifications and licenses.
College and Technical Guidance
Player advancement is supported by College Advisory Program (C.A.P) DirectorSteve Axtell, alongside Technical Director / Director of Coaching-Boys (NY Select/Syracuse)Darek Panol.
Regional Directors
Local program leaders include Director of Coaching BoysJimmy Alexancer and Director of Coaching-GirlsGarrett Cobb in Albany, alongside Director Of Coaching Luke O'Callaghan for NY Select.
Danielle Athanasiadis
President
Craig Thomas
Executive Director
Steve Axtell
College Advisory Program (C.A.P) Director
Jimmy Alexancer
Director of Coaching Boys (NY Albany)
Garrett Cobb
Director of Coaching-Girls (NY Albany)
Brian Gordon
General Manager - New York Rush
Luke O'Callaghan
Director Of Coaching (NY Select)
Darek Panol
Technical Director / Director of Coaching-Boys (NY Select/Syracuse)
MISSION & VISION
Mission & Vision
Northeast Rush states it is a global brand committed to an unparalleled soccer experience—Progressive, Ambitious, Comprehensive—aiming to build a player base where elite players eventually feed into a Rush professional team, guided by core values including Accountability, Empathy, Humility, Leadership, and Respect.
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