Maryland Rush Montgomery

Club Profile

Maryland Rush Montgomery Soccer Club (MRM) is located in Montgomery County and registered as a Non-Profit Corporation (MSYSA Club #1061).

In the Spring of 2012, MRM was born out of a partnership with Maryland Rush Soccer. We are a member of Rush Soccer, an international organization home to 40,000 youth soccer players world-wide, and we are proud to develop over 700 local youth players from all over Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia.

MRM fields competitive, accomplished girls and boys travel teams competing in the U.S. Youth Soccer National League/Elite Development Program (EDP), National Capital Soccer League (NCSL), Super Y during the summer months, and SAM Select Soccer. MRM develops the total player with a focus on integrity, character, sportsmanship, plus technical and tactical excellence.

We are a member of Maryland State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA) and the Maryland Soccer Foundation, and hold membership in both the US Youth Soccer Association (USYS) and US Club Soccer (US Club).

If you know any players or teams that may be interested in joining Maryland Rush Montgomery, please have them contact our Director of Coaching, Matt Arrington at [email protected].

Mission Statement

Maryland Rush Montgomery (MRM) is committed to providing an unparalleled soccer experience for all players who have interest in the game of soccer. MRM promotes the development of character, the electricity of competition and the importance of pure enjoyment. We accept the responsibility of teaching life lessons to our athletes to further their growth on and off the field. We believe that all players should be afforded an equal opportunity to explore their potential and compete in challenging environments that yields positive outcomes. We are committed to making soccer a pleasant, safe, and rewarding experience for everyone. Through quality professional coaching, sound leadership and absolute sincerity, Maryland Rush Montgomery works to be the best soccer club in Mid-Atlantic region.

Player Development Pathway

Developmental Overview

We are a “Player’s-First” club where all the club’s decisions will be made with the player’s best interest in mind. We are committed to developing the best players on and off the field starting with Little Strikers and Rush Juniors.

Maryland Rush Montgomery Juniors Academy Overview (U03–U08)

Our Maryland Rush Montgomery Juniors Academy is designed to develop soccer players aged 3 to 8 through fun and engaging soccer games; developing skills, athleticism and the fundamentals of teamwork. Our goal is to improve all players and prepare those who would look to transition into the Maryland Rush Montgomery Academy program.

Maryland Rush Montgomery Academy Overview (U09–U12)

After graduating from our Juniors Academy program at age 8, players will graduate into our Academy program. This program will take our young athletes to the next level in soccer and athletic development. Our professional coaches will develop an environment where players will learn all the basic technical skills they will need to reach their potential.

Travel (Competitive) Overview

Our teams compete in a variety of local, regional, and national leagues including NCSL, SAM/SAM Select, EDP, EDP NL, etc. Each team also competes in MSYSA & EDP sanctioned tournaments.

Maryland Rush Montgomery Select (U13–U14)

The U13-U14 age group is extremely important to the development of youth soccer players and it is vital to create an appropriate developmental environment where the players will learn to compete at the correct level for their development.

Maryland Rush Montgomery Showcase (U15–U19)

The Maryland Rush Montgomery Showcase Program is a comprehensive approach to developing players and teams. We have a progressive, tangible Player Development Philosophy that is ball focused, player centered and age appropriate. This division is for the player who is ready to take their development in this sport to the next level.

Rush Select - Regional (U13–U19)

Rush Soccer has a Regional Select program where the top players in the Region 1 are selected to represent Rush Soccer in top Showcase Events in the region. Our Director of Coaching and coaches will nominate those top players who will represent our club.

Rush Select - National (U13-U19)

This program is for the top players in the club who will be nominated to play with the best Rush soccer players in the country. They will play in the top Showcase Events in the country, and will be invited to play internationally.

Rush Academy and Rush Professional Teams (U15-U19)

Rush Soccer has many Rush clubs in the U.S. that have Developmental Academy and ECNL Memberships, and there are opportunities for our top players to either guest-play with these other sister-clubs, or to tryout for a permanent move. In addition, Rush Soccer with partnership with our sponsor Capelli, has access to a few professional clubs in Europe, and working with our DoC and Rush's Director of Technical Development, our top players would have the possibility to tryout for one of these teams.

Rush Core Values

Accountability: Be accountable for your actions and hold others accountable for their actions. Who am I ultimately accountable to, and who judges my work?

Advice: Seek out advice and aspire to be the best. In order to learn, we must be open to learning and consider the advice of others. Are you coachable?

Empathy: Empathy is at the core of solid relationships.

Enjoyment: Enjoy your work, this is a gift. The desires of diligent workers are satisfied.

Humility: Apologize when you make a mistake. Forgive others and do not look back.

Leadership: Leaders strive to be trustworthy, honest and sincere. They possess traits such as integrity and honor. They are willing to serve others and sacrifice their own interests. Leaders are constructive and hardworking.

Passion: Passion always trusts, always hopes and always perseveres. Passion never fails.

Respect: Respect everyone. Respect the opponent, the rules, your colleagues, your superiors and subordinates. Be thoughtful and considerate.

Safety: Our environment is safe. This includes the office, our travels, the fields and our bodies. Safety is not only physical safety from harm, but safety from ridicule and attack. We are comforted and encouraged in the club. We portray self-control and kindness to our staff, our colleagues and players.

Tenacity: To be successful, persevere…. persevere but do not be anxious. Fear no one. Be strong and courageous. Work when no one is looking, even when the circumstances are not right and everyone else quits. Diligence never loses because it never quits. Outwork your opponent, and most importantly, work smart. Don’t wait for external inspiration. The people who go far do so because they motivate themselves and give life their best, regardless of how they feel.

Unity: Together all things are possible. When your teammates are down, bear each other’s burdens; conversely, celebrate your teammate’s successes.