11U-19U Recreational - Rapids North

CRYSC 11U-19U programming continues to build upon the technical foundation started in the 3U-10U programs and builds on the Colorado Rapids curriculum. Program offerings provide recreational options for all ages 11U through 19U.

Training and games are held at convenient, centralized, community locations in the Denver metro area. Game format is played in a 9v9 format from 11U through 19U. Team sizes of 11-15 players ensures plenty of game time to apply the skills and techniques that are presented in the twice weekly curriculum based training.

*Rapids North currently only goes up to 15U in the recreational program. If you are older than 15U, please refer to the North Competitive page.*

The Whole-Part-Whole (WPW) philosophy is a learning model used by the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club to train age-appropriate curriculum aimed at the long-term development of a soccer player. The WPW philosophy was first outlined by Malcolm Knowles in 1973 and is used in many learning situations, both practical and theory based. When added to a well-planned and well-thought out pedagogy, the WPW philosophy will put players in realistic situations, that should always includes decision-making elements.

When coaching soccer, this can be used in a variety of ways to break down a technique, skill, or tactic. Most commonly the players are taken from a practice with high game context to a low one, before returning back to the original practice. When possible it is best to practice the game, or elements of the game, in their entirety. An example of this could occur in a topic such as ‘Defending in the Direct Game Channel’. What do you do if the individuals or units in your squad don’t understand how to defend 1v1 or 2v2? You break it down.

‘Whole’ doesn’t necessarily mean a game. Actually in this theory, a ‘whole’ practice could be a series of complex skills that can be broken down into more discrete skills. The ‘whole’ element should be as realistic to the game as possible, then the coach looks to pull actions or components of the game and break them down into chunks so the players can understand and digest the information. The coach will then pull those elements back together into the game situation.

References: Swanson, R.A. & Law, B. (1993). Whole-part-whole learning model. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 6(1), pp 43-53.

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Fall Registration Opens: May 1, 2023

Fall Priority Deadline for Returning Players: June 30, 2023

Fall Registration Closes: Week of August 14, 2023

Fall Practices Begin: Week of August 21, 2023

In-House Spring Schedule:

**Please note these are the anticipated game days. If games are canceled or delayed due to weather, they will be moved to later in the season. Reschedules can take place on Sundays as needed.

• Registration Opens – November 1
• Registration Deadline (or when teams are full) – March 1
• Registration Late Fee – March 1
• Registration Last Minute Fee –  March 15
• Training Starts – Second to Last Week of March
• First Game Kicks Off – First Saturday of April

11U-19U Spring Schedule:

**Please note these are the anticipated game days. One doubleheader weekend is currently planned to avoid playing during DPS spring break. If games are canceled or delayed due to weather, they will be moved to the end of May or to a Sunday as needed. Teams participating in CSA Front Range League games will begin March 13th. The game schedule is shared once released by CSA.

Scholarship opportunities are available for all qualifying Rapids players in both our Recreational and Competitive league programs. Check out our Scholarships page to learn more about the process and to apply for financial aid. There, you can view specific recreational scholarship information and deadlines under the ‘Recreational Application Process’ tab.

It is critical to apply by the deadlines listed on the scholarship page for players to be fully considered for a financial aid package.