2017 Rush Select
Several So Cal Rush players earned the opportunity to attend Rush Select ID Camp in Casa Grande, Arizona in November, 2017. Once a year, Rush players hope to receive an invitation to ID Camp. Players from around the world are scouted to form Rush “all star” teams that will participate in a variety of national and international events. Each club’s Technical Director recommends potential players for the program. Rush Select staff evaluate the recommendations, then send out invitations. The Rush Select teams are constantly evolving. Players come and go as the team ages up, so players have new opportunities each year.
The three day camp allows Rush Select staff to train and evaluate players. The ID camp gives Select coaches a more thorough picture of each player rather than just using recommendations from the clubs. This process ensures that the staff chooses the very best from each group. The Rush Select Program fosters lifelong bonds, introduces a new level of play, and creates a deeper understanding of what it means to be a special part of the largest youth soccer organization in the world.
So Cal Rush 2017 ID Camp Participants:
G02: Kailey Stevens
G03: Rylee Bourn
B03: Alfredo Guzman and Aaron “Rico” Felix
B04: Anthony Potter, Emilio Pena, and Caleb Premo
G05: Samantha Grantham, Cherrish Woods, and Sarah Fort
Player and Parent Statements:
Rylee: “I learned to play at a higher level and gained confidence. It was a very intense experience. I had fun interacting with other players and coaches from other places and countries. I thought it was a great learning experience and it helped me improve my game.”
Alfredo: “It was a big experience for me. I learned a lot from it because of its tough players from all over the world and country. It was a very fast paced experience and I felt like I could not make any mistakes. Overall, it was really fun though. I learned a lot from it.”
Emilio: “Being a part of such a large group of kids that know how to play the game changed how I see soccer, or futbol. I learned new playing styles and learned from other players. Overall, I felt like going to ID Select Camp will make me a better soccer player and the experience will help me along my soccer journey.”
Caleb: “Going to Rush Select ID Camp was a good experience. It allowed me to meet other players from different clubs and to meet new coaches. I got helpful advice from the Select coaches on how to be a better player and improve my game. The experience really opened my eyes to how many talented players there are out there and pushed me to work harder.”
Samantha: “I thought it was an amazing experience to play with girls from all over the country! I even met a player from Bulgaria!”
Sarah: “Part of what made my experience at Casa Grande amazing was because I got to meet new players and new coaches along with their coaching styles.”
Parent Statement: “It’s good for our players to attend events like ID Camp because it allows them to gain a greater perspective on their own skills and how to get better. It also gives them a good Club traveling experience.”
Written by: Melanie Premo