select Programs

Select Programs

  • VSA U11-U12 Select

    Our U11-U12 Select program is for players that wish to be in a more structured environment with players of similar commitment levels, technical, and/or physical abilities. 

  • VSA Rush U13-U19

    VSA and Iowa Rush share a vision for the caliber and style of soccer they want to play as well as the type of experiences and opportunities the clubs want to deliver to players and teams.


    Instead of selecting only a small group of players for ECNL and GA teams and remaining players being placed onto teams at VSA or Iowa Rush - players will now be selected into tiered VSA Rush teams that matches their current level of play and development needs.


    Players will first be considered for our highest competitive platforms (ECNL and GA). From there, additional VSA Rush teams will be formed at multiple competitive tiers, ensuring that each player has an appropriate environment to continue developing within the club.



    Visit the VSA Rush website HERE.

  • U11-U12 Select Information

    Select soccer is for players who wish to be in a more structured environment with players of similar commitment levels, technical, and/or physical abilities.

     

    June 11th is the invite to play date (formerly known as bid day) for U11s (Birth date range: August 1, 2015 - July 31, 2016) and U12s (Birth date range: August 1, 2014 - July 31, 2015).

    U12 players who receive a bid will be eligible for potential access to Pre-VSA Rush trainings and events for the 2026-2027 season.



  • U13-U19 VSA Rush Information

    • Collaborative approach to select soccer with Iowa Rush Soccer Club to provide an unparalleled player development experience within the State of Iowa.
    • Girls' teams compete in the Girls Academy, the premier girls youth soccer league in the USA, and Club Development League (CDL).
    • Boys teams compete in the Elite Club National League (ECNL), against teams from around the nation while also competing in the Club Development League in Iowa. 
    • Both boys and girls teams will compete in showcase events, giving them an opportunity to play in front of college and professional scouts.

  • Age Group Change

    Starting for the 2026–2027 seasonal soccer year (August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027), youth soccer programs across the country will adopt a new age-group cut-off date of August 1 instead of January 1.


    WHY THE CHANGE?


    Helps reduce the number of “trapped players” (those separated from classmates due to the calendar-year cutoff)


    Better aligns youth soccer teams with the school-year cycle.


    Belief that reverting to the pre-2017, Aug. 1–July 31 age group format will best support player development and improve overall balance and participation across youth soccer.

  • Practice Information

    U11-U12 Select 


    All teams are coached by the VSA Licensed & Certified Professional staff. Coaching assignments will be announced prior tryouts. All professional coaches have experience playing and/or coaching soccer at a high level and an emphasis is placed on continuing education throughout the coaches’ tenure with our club.

     

    In-Person Training - 3 times a week in the Fall and Spring and ~10 sessions in the winter between the beginning of January through the beginning of March



    U13-U19 VSA Rush


    National Program (ECNL/GA) -


    Four practices per week during the fall and spring season. Most teams will fall into a cadence of 2 practices/week at Timberline (Waukee) and 2 practices/week at Prairie Ridge (Ankeny). Winter practices will be held 2 times per week at RecPlex. 


    Regional Program (ECNL-RL, Aspire, NewComp) -  


    Three practices per week during the fall and spring season. Most teams will have 1 practice/week at Timberline (Waukee), 1 practice/week at Prairie Ridge and 1 age group training practice that will take place at the player’s nearest geographical location (ie- if you live closer to Prairie Ridge, you attend your age group training in Ankeny). Both Prairie Ridge and Timberline will hold specific age group training sessions each week.


    State Program (CDL) - 


    Three practices per week during the fall and spring season. Most teams will have 1 practice/week at Timberline (Waukee), 1 practice/week at Prairie Ridge and 1 age group training practice that will take place at the player’s nearest geographical location (ie- if you live closer to Prairie Ridge, you attend your age group training in Ankeny). Both Prairie Ridge and Timberline will hold specific age group training sessions each week.

  • Contacts

    Executive Director 

    Carlos Aceby

    executivedirector@visionsocceracademy.com


    Boys Director of Coaching

    Matty Smith

    matty.smith@visionsocceracademy.com