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The SWMO Rush Competitive Program is for children birth year 2016 (U9)-birth year 2006 (U19). Players commit to the entire season (Fall through Spring), upon receiving an invitation to join the team at tryouts. Players are thoughtfully placed on teams that will provide the best developmental opportunities for them. High school players play a shorter 7-month season, opposite to their high school season.

Fee Structure

Competitive Player Fees

Registration

Registration for the SWMO Rush Competitive Program is a 3-step process.

Step 1 is to register for Tryouts. Registration for Tryouts is REQUIRED in order for your player to participate. There is no charge to register for Tryouts.

Step 2 is to register and pay for the 2024-25 Competitive Program in 360 Player - see below. Registration must be completed by the parent or guardian, NOT the player. 

Step 3 is to register with Missouri Youth Soccer Association through GotSport so that your player can be approved and placed on the official state roster.

Following Tryouts, you will receive an invitation email from your player's Director of Coaching with the links and instructions to register your player.

This season we are introducing the new 360 Player platform! It will serve as the new portal to pay your registration fees AND will replace Team Reach for communications. Through the platform you will also have easy access to all that Rush has to offer.

To help you prepare, you will need to do the following during registration:

• Upload a headshot (passport style - NOT full-body) of your player and birth certificate and enter insurance information into GotSport.
• Pay a $19 fee to MYSA.
• Download the 360 Player app from the App Store if you want to access the new payment and communication platform on your phone.
• Pay SWMO Rush player fees. The $150 initial fee is required to reserve your player’s spot on the official team roster. You have the option to pay in full, or pay on an 8-month (6-month for high school players) payment plan. It is important that you adhere to all registration deadlines to ensure your player is eligible to play.

Tryouts

The goal of Tryouts is to play all players on a developmentally appropriate team. Registration is required and there is no charge.

If you missed June Tryouts and are interested in joining mid-season, please contact Thaylan Johnson at thaylan@swmorush.org

Tryouts for 2024-25 Competitive Season

Leagues

Teams can play in the local Lake Country League, the Heartland Premier League and/or Midwest Regional League.  League information will be communicated in the invitation email following Tryouts.

Tournaments

Teams will play a minimum of two local tournaments and can play up to four out-of-town tournaments/showcases.  Tournament information will be communicated to families during and following Tryouts.
Top level teams will play in the Missouri State Cup or Missouri Presidents Cup.

Training

Training will be located at the Lake Country Soccer Complex, with two training sessions per week and an optional additional weekly skills session.  Players train weekly indoors November through January.
Players are required to bring proper equipment to training: properly inflated ball, cleats, shin guards, and water.

Competitive Uniform Kit

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Scholarships

Scholarships are available to players who qualify for free or reduced school lunch. To apply for a scholarship, please submit a completed scholarship application and a copy of your child's Free or Reduced Lunch letter from school.

Scholarship Application

Questions?

Thaylan Johnson, Technical Director: thaylan@swmorush.org

John Markey, Executive Director: johnm@lakecountrysoccer.org

Tyler Bennett, Director of Coaching and Player Development U9 through U14: tylerb@swmorush.org

Alf Bilbao, Director of Coaching and College Placement U15-U19: alfb@lakecountrysoccer.org

Kim Zimmerman, Club Administrator: kimz@swmorush.org