VSA Rush Announcement
Waukee, IA and Ankeny, IA – February 3, 2022 —Vision Soccer Academy and Iowa Rush announce a partnership creating 12 new elite boys and girls teams for ages U13 – U19. The teams will play under the name VSA Rush. The two clubs, both prominent in Central Iowa and their respective communities, will collaborate to leverage their combined resources for the benefit of players, coaches, and families.
“Together we can create an unparalleled elite player experience and to give that elite level player more opportunities.” said Chris McGill, Technical Director, Vision Soccer Academy
For many years, the two clubs have provided excellent soccer options to youth throughout central Iowa from their facilities in Waukee and Ankeny. These two clubs share a similar ideology and playing style. Player development has always been a primary emphasis for Vision Soccer Academy and Iowa Rush, with the goal of providing the finest player experience possible, across both the training and game environments.
Players will benefit from some of the best coaching talent in the State, and gain access to the Rush network and national competition platforms.
“As someone who has played and coached at almost every level within the state of Iowa, I am personally excited about the relationships that this partnership will build to enhance soccer in Iowa. At Iowa Rush, we are realizing our mission by staying rooted in our local communities while providing a player experience, through collaboration, that will connect many communities and provide a pathway for players of all skill levels.” said, Kirk Artist, Executive Director, Iowa Rush
VSA Rush expects these new elite team opportunities to attract players of the highest caliber from across a wide footprint in Iowa. The tryouts for these new teams will occur during the usual June timeframe for soccer clubs in Iowa.
For more information, please visit www.vsarush.com. VSA Rush will schedule informational meetings in April in Waukee and Ankeny to provide details on tryouts, costs, and competitions.
