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Rush THunder

"THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WHO NEED, AND CAN BE PROVIDED WITH, THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY SOCCER..."

About the Program

The Rush Thunder is a part of the Total Outreach Program for Soccer (TOPS). It is an adaptive soccer program through Northern Colorado Rush providing an inclusive and adaptive experience for kids with different ability levels. This program was established to provide people with diverse abilities a safe and structured environment to learn how to play soccer.

We Need Buddies for our Thunder Players!

We're seeking enthusiastic individuals to become Buddies in our program! Open to boys and girls ages 8 and older.  Buddies collaborate with our players, following trainers' directions, helping them stay focused, and providing guidance. Being a Buddy qualifies for community service hours, and there's no cost involved.

Thank you!  Coach Rachel
rachelkirrane2@gmail.com

PLAY IT FORWARD!

RUSH THUNDER

Dates:  Sept. 20, 27 and Oct. 4, 11

Time: 4:30-5:30PM

Birth Years:  ALL

Location:  Monfort Park

Cost:  Free & Includes a T-Shirt

  • Rachel Kirrane

     I have been coaching for Rush since 2022, as the head coach of the 2014 girls team and assistant coach for the 2014 boys team. I played soccer my whole life and became a coach because I wanted to help the next generation of players fall in love with the sport that had a huge impact on me. I am currently finishing my undergrad degree at the University of Northern Colorado studying to be a Speech Therapist. I am also an adaptive swim instructor for an aquatic therapy company based in northern Colorado, where I have worked with kiddos ages 3-21 with special needs and/or disabilities. Along with this I am a registered behavioral technician and used to practice ABA therapy. I have an extensive amount of experience teaching kiddos with different physical, emotional and mental abilities.

  • Andy Green

    doc@norcorush.com


    Andy has been a part of NorCo Rush since 2017 as the head coach of our U15 Boys team. He comes to NorCo Rush from the United Kingdom where he was the Dean of Students at Meadowhead School Academy Trust high school for seven years. Andy came to the United States in 2016 to continue his teaching career at Frontier Academy Elementary. NorCo Rush is fortunate that he has chosen to pursue a full time career in soccer, as it best represents his authentic self and his love for the game.


    Andy brings a driving enthusiasm, positive leadership, and professionalism to NorCo Rush with an immense educational and experiential background in youth coaching, youth education, and administration. We are thrilled to welcome him to the Director of Coaching position.


    Education:

    • USSF National C License
    • Elementary Teaching License
    • Child Protection Certified
    • Bachelor of Arts in Social and Cultural Studies in Sports, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United KIngdom
    • Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education – Leisure and Recreation Sheffield College, Sheffield, United KIngdom
    • Certificate of Education, Hospitality Manage, University of Central Florida

    Coaching Experience:

    • University of Northern Colorado Men’s Club Head Coach, 2021-2022
    • Northern Colorado Rush Soccer Club, 2017-Present

    Andy is passionate about soccer in every aspect. He and his wife, Heather, and their one year old daughter, love living in and being a part of the Greeley community. 

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