Rio Rapids Durango Soccer Club Newsletter
brings you up-to-date information on the club!
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Message from RRDSC
Fall 2021 Covid Guidelines
Play Protocol
Mark Your Calendars!
Goalkeeper Training Spring 2021
Spring Schedule Information
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Player Exit Standards
2021 CSA Cup Durango
11 Thoughts About Teamwork by Jon Gordon
Lace Up 4 Pediatric Cancer
Rio Rapids Alliance Q&A
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Dear RRDSC Members,
With the Fall season getting underway the club is grateful that we are together again on the pitch. Even with all the obstacles, with the efforts of the Board of Directors, Directors, coaches, managers, parents and players we are in the process of having another great season during uncertain times. It is very special to be a part of something bigger. A team is defined as a group of people who perform interdependent tasks to work toward accomplishing a common mission or specific objective. Collectively we make a great team!
As we move forward into the season having new experiences and creating new memories we wanted to take a moment to revisit the philosophy of RRDSC and some of the things we have achieved together, as a club.
Creating respectful leaders that positively influence others through the sport of soccer.
Rio Rapids Durango Soccer Club has been dedicated to the sport of soccer since 1993. The purpose of RRDSC is to teach and promote the game of soccer, and guide all players through a journey of self-development. By working together to foster skill advancement and tactical understanding in a supportive environment, we mentor players to become individuals that have a positive influence on others. We firmly believe that our players’ learning experiences in the game will equip them for success in life. The pillars of this foundation are rooted in the following key areas of development:
*Character
*Commitment
*Work Ethic
*Selflessness
*Leadership
RRDSC is a non-profit organization currently with 331 members and 20 teams. RRDSC is committed to educating young people aged 8-18 about the importance of sportsmanship and fellowship while providing a high-quality soccer experience. The EIS Durango Shootout Soccer Tournament (founded in 1995) is our primary fundraiser for the year and offers businesses visibility to 140+ teams. In 2019 the Shootout brought in 2.3 million dollars to the City of Durango. Unfortunately, the 2020 Shootout was canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic but we were able to hold the 2021 tournament with 120 teams.
To date for the Fall 2021- Spring 2022 soccer season RRDSC has provided 28 families with scholarships for a total of $14,000. These scholarships help cover club registration fees, uniforms and tournament costs. RRDSC supplements 58% of every player’s registration fee to support every family in our soccer community.
RRDSC & The Community
- Donated $40,000 to the construction of the Smith Sports Complex. This, along with letters from our members supported the Cities efforts in getting a GOCO grant.
- DHS soccer teams are almost entirely current or former club players
- Many players have gone on to play college soccer over the years
- Budget of $20k for scholarships (automatic eligibility for players on school lunch program).
- Fees cover half of each player's cost - other half comes from fundraising, sponsors, donations.
- Successfully hosted CSA Tournament during 2020 and followed Covid protocols with no cases reported as a result.
- Colorado Soccer Association (CSA) Tournament awarded to Durango Soccer for 2020 and 2021. The CSA Cup is half the size of The EIS Durango Shootout & generates income for City
- Durango Shootout economic impact-generated estimated $60k lodging and sales taxes in 2019.
RRDSC Community Service Programs “Go Out And Lead (GOAL)”
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Outreach Program – Working with 9R to offer a Free after school soccer program. Free summer camp for Bayfield students.
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TOPSoccer-Rama – Annual one-day event for adults and children with disabilities.
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Service, Soccer & Socks – Annual club-wide service event partnering with Durango 9R School District helping them get ready for the new school year.
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Individual Team Service Projects – RRDSC teams complete at least one service project a soccer season.
There are a lot of things to be excited for this Fall 2021 - Spring 2022 season. The Durango High School Boys are off to a strong start and getting to enjoy a normal season! Our teams are back playing in the Four Corners Youth Soccer League and the Duke City Soccer League. RRDSC is hosting the CSA Cup again this fall and the EIS Durango Shootout Soccer Tournament next spring. The kids are back in school five days a week benefiting from being together in a safe and healthy learning environment. Lastly we get to be together once again as a family, team and club out of the field. RRDSC wishes everyone a healthy, happy and safe soccer season!
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Fall 2021 RRDSC Covid Guidelines
*Please note, this policy will be updated in accordance with current guidelines and or requirements of San Juan Basin Health Department
1. All coaches and players must complete daily health checks through the Team Snap App. Any player that does not pass clearance may not participate in practice and or game play.
2. Should a club participant be exposed to Covid-19, if the participant is unvaccinated and is not experiencing symptoms, the participant must quarantine for a period of 10 days with Day 1 being the day after exposure.
a. Example:
Exposure date is August 1.
The first day of the 10 day quarantine is August 2nd.
The last full day of quarantine would be August 11
Return to play on August 12.
3. Quarantine can be shortened to 7 full days for unvaccinated participants if the participant can provide a negative PCR test taken on day 5 or later.
a. Example:
Exposure date is August 1.
The first day of the 10 day quarantine is August 2nd.
PCR test can be preformed on August 6th or later.
Should the PCR test be negative AND the participant remains symptom free, they could return to play on the 9th.
That would be 7 full days of quarantine.
*Proof of a negative test must be submitted to Kasey Rey, RRDSC Head Manager at rrdscheadmanager@gmail.com
4. A close contact is defined as being within 6 feet of someone for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period with someone who has COVID-19.
5. Fully vaccinated participants, coaches and players do not need to quarantine if they have been exposed to someone with Covid-19 if they remain symptom free. Should symptoms arise, the policy for quarantining will be implemented.
6. A participant is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after their final dose of the Covid 19 vaccine.
7. Failure to disclose known information of exposure may result in disciplinary action to the participant.
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RRDSC Play Protocol
- At the end of game, please clear the field quickly so the next group can move on.
- Players and coaches from both teams will sit on the same side of the field, on opposite sides of the center line. Parents and other spectators shall sit on the opposite side of the field, directly opposite of their teams and on opposite sides of the center line.
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Coach Education with Jason Moran (Executive Director of Rio Rapids)
September 20, 2021, 6-7:30pm *NO PRACTICES DURING THIS TIME*
Coach Education with Ray Nause (Director of Coaching Education & Development of Rio Rapids)
October 26, 2021, 6-7:30pm *NO PRACTICES DURING THIS TIME*
2021 CSA Cup Durango
October 23-24, 2021, Durango, CO
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Meet Chris Zoltowski Our New Director of Coaching - Bayfield |
In August of 2015, Chris moved from Las Vegas, NV to Bayfield, CO and immediately began establishing himself within the Bayfield High School athletic department. While residing in Las Vegas, he worked as an assistant coach for the LV Eliminators FC. During that time, his focus was strength and conditioning, as well as scheduling soccer specific training sessions. Chris is also a Veteran of the Armed Forces. While in the Army, he was a Staff Sergeant with the 101st Airborne and attended schools such as Primary Leadership as well as Advanced Leadership Development. Chris has a degree is in Business Leadership and he has a wealth of experience through coaching, military, and the work force.
We are excited to have Chris as part of the team! If you see him out on the fields make sure to introduce yourself.
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Goalkeeper Training Fall 2021 |
9U/10U
Mondays
Dates: Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18
Time: 5:30-6:15pm
Location: Smith Sports Complex
Coach: Morgan Hugus
11U/12U
Mondays
Dates Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18
Time: 6:15-7pm
Location: Smith Sports Complex
Coach: Morgan Hugus
13U/14U
Wednesdays
Dates: Sept 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 13, 20
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Location: Smith Sports Complex
Coach: Edgar Anaya
15U/HS
Wednesdays
Dates: Sept 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 13, 20
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Location: Smith Sports Complex
Coach: Edgar Anaya
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Meet Janet Mosher Our New Director of Goalkeeping |
Please welcome Janet Mosher as our new Director of Goalkeeping! Youth Development and being a Role Model is what motivates Janet to coach. Here is a look at Janet's playing and coaching experience:
PLAYER EXPERIENCE
I began playing soccer at age 10.
In junior high, I began playing for a club team named Team Alaska. This is when I began specializing in a position as a goalkeeper.
High School Varsity for four years
Regional ODP Team for 2 years
Fort Lewis College
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Durango High School - JV Assistant Coach
2001–2003
Ignacio High School - Varsity Assistant Coach
2006–2011
Rio Rapids Durango Soccer Club - Goalkeeper Coach
2019–Present
Durango High School - Goalkeeper Coach
2020–Present
Rio Rapids Durango Soccer Club - Director of Coaching - Goalkeepers
2021–Present
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RRDSC Player Exit Standards |
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In the Fall of 2014 RRDSC began using age specific Player Standards to better break down the process of player development. Player Standards are a great way to encourage players to work on their game and letting the player know what they need to learn to go to the next level. It is also meant to get the kids to understand what they have to do when they come to practice AND what they need to keep doing away from practice on their own. Youth soccer is entirely about the development of the whole player, therefore, it is the aim of RRDSC to foster player growth through age appropriate standards while gaining comprehensive tactical and technical skills required to play in all positions and facets of the game.
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Bodo Athletics is excited to be in partnership with RRDSC. Bodo Athletics was founded in 2019 by Jordan Wildman and Benson Fletcher. It is a gym that embodies virtuosity, resilience, prosperity, strength and confidence to promote both physical and mental well-being. Jordan Wildman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Sports Psychologist. Jordan was a NCAA collegiate swimmer at Kenyon College and has been coaching various sports for 25 years at the youth, high school and adult level. Benson is a Level 3 Certified CrossFit Trainer, USAW Level 2 Coach and Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant. Benson has over a decade of coaching experience and brings with him many high level fitness certifications.
In partnership with RRDSC, Jordan will be offering coach education nights during the spring and fall. She will also be sending out monthly newsletters to the coaches addressing some of the following topics: coach/player communication, coach/parent communication, avoiding burnout, building trust with the players and coaches, key elements of practice structure from the sports psychology perspective and stress reduction on and off the field as well as continuing to address the key areas of development: Character, Commitment, Work, Ethic, Selflessness, and Leadership.
In addition, Bodo Athletics will be offering 10% off all memberships to all RRDSC members and parents. We offer CrossFit memberships, Unlimited Memberships (CrossFit, Strength and Conditioning, Olympic Weightlifting, Open Training and Nutrition Coaching), Youth and Teen Memberships as well as Personal Training. We are looking forward to a great partnership!
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We are excited for the 2021 CSA Cup Durango
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Date: October 23-24, 2021
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11 Thoughts About Teamwork
by Jon Gordon
1. Teams rise and fall on culture, leadership, relationships, attitude and effort.
Great teams have a great culture driven by great leadership. Relationships are meaningful and teammates are connected. The collective attitude is very positive and everyone on the team works hard to accomplish their mission.
2. It’s all about teamwork. Sometimes you are the star and sometimes you help the star.
3. If you want to be truly great you have to work as hard to be a great teammate as you do to be a great player.
I tell this to athletes all the time but the same is true for any profession. When we work hard to be a great team member we make everyone around us better.
4. Your team doesn’t care if you are a superstar. They care if you are a super team member.
5. Three things you control every day are your attitude, your effort and your actions to be a great teammate.
It doesn’t matter what is happening around you and who you think is being unfair. Every day you can focus on being positive, working hard and making others around you better. If you do that great things will happen.
6. One person can’t make a team but one person can break a team. Stay positive!
Make sure you don’t let energy vampires sabotage your team. Post a sign that says “No Energy Vampires” allowed and keep them off the bus. Most importantly, decide to stay positive.
7. Great team members hold each other accountable to the high standards and excellence their culture expects and demands.
8. Team beats talent when talent isn’t a team.
9. Great teams care more. They care more about their effort, their work and their team members.
10. We > me
Unity is the difference between a great team and an average team. United teams are connected and committed to each other. They are selfless instead of selfish. They put the team first and know together we accomplish more.
11. You and your team face a fork in the road each day. You can settle for average and choose the path of mediocrity or you can take the road less traveled and chase greatness.
It’s a choice you make each day. Which path will your team take?
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NO DOGS
Dogs are not allowed on any of the field venues and surrounding properties. This is part of our agreement with the City of Durango and School District 9R. If you have a dog with you at any practice, game or tournament, you will be asked to leave. The Field Marshall can take whatever action is necessary to have the dog removed from the property.
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* Advanced Concrete Solutions * Alpenglow Properties, LLC * Ascent Consulting - Jason Quenzler * Balcony Bar & Grill * Bank of Colorado * Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad * Evergreen Tennis Courts, Inc. * FCI Constructors, Inc. * Fredrick, Zink & Associates, PC * Judy Mora - Remax * Kiwanis Club of Durango * Max Hutcheson, The Durango Team, Wells Group of Durango * Leavitt Insurance Group of Durango * Morehart Murphy Regional Auto Center * Pediatric Partners of the Southwest * Purgatory * The Payroll Department * Scapegoat Landscaping * The Wells Group * |
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Thank you RRDSC parents & volunteers!
We appreciate you!
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Rio Rapids Durango SC | Phone (970) 247-1177 | Fax (970) 247-1177| rrdsc@durangosoccer.com | www.durangosoccer.com |
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#CARE #CONNECT #COMMUNICATE |
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