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Youth Academy 2024 Season
Join New Mexico’s Premier Youth Soccer Club

Spring Season: March 12 – May 4

U5 – Kids born in 2019

U6 – Kids born in 2018

U7 – Kids born in 2017

U8 – Kids born in 2016

Spring 2024 – Youth Academy Schedule

Boys & Girls Coaching Director Info

Director: Aidan Yeomans

aidan.yeomans@riorapids.org

505-328-3520

Assistant Director: Victoria Barba

victoria.barba@riorapids.org

505-507-0618

EASTSIDE

Tuesdays & Fridays:
March 12th – May 4th

Arroyo Del Oso Park, Field #4
7001 Osuna Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109

4:45pm – 5:30pm U5/U7 (Players born in 2019/2017)
5:45pm – 6:30pm U6/U8 (Players born in 2018/2016)

Game-Day Schedule

Saturdays, Arroyo Del Oso Park, Field #1

Arroyo Del Oso Park
7001 Osuna Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109

8:30am – 9:20am (Players born in 2016)
9:30am – 10:20am (Players born in 2017)
10:30am – 11:10am (Players born in 2018/2019)

ADO Field Map

Youth Academy U5 – U8

  • Professional Coaching Staff
  • Three Sessions Per Week
  • 8 games in Spring, True Academy Format
  • Includes Rio Rapids SC Training Shirt
  • Need-based Scholarships Available
  • ADO Park
  • Additional Playing Opportunities, including USYSA Club Pass
  • Colorado Rapids Alliance Benefits

Boys & Girls Coaching Director Info

Director: Aidan Yeomans

aidan.yeomans@riorapids.org

505-328-3520

Assistant Director: Victoria Barba

victoria.barba@riorapids.org

505-507-0618

Club Fee

$174 Spring only

League Fees

In Registration Cost

Uniforms

None

Youth Academy Overview

Rio Rapids SC Youth Academy has built a strong reputation for developing 3-8 year old kids of all ability levels and graduating players to the competitive teams and programs of Rio Rapids SC. The Club aims to promote a healthy environment, which enables each player to fulfill his or her potential both on and off the field. Players, parents, and coaches should feel confident and comfortable that key areas of development—technical, tactical, academic, personal and social—are the primary concern in each and every decision the Club takes.

Youth Academy Structure

Every player can attend any two age-group training sessions each week. The Club will host themed “Game Days” for all players in the U5, U6, U7 and U8 age groups during the Fall and Spring seasons. The Club is also transitioning to a true Academy format for U7s and U8s in which players will compete in 8 games in the Fall and Spring against other players in the academy which is targeted to be developmentally appropriate competition. This will help to maximize each player’s technical, tactical, and social growth, and enjoyment of the game.

Program Elements

  • Eastside and Albuquerque Training Area
  • Parent Education
  • Professional Curriculum
  • Professional Coaches
  • Player Safety and Welfare
  • Age and Gender Specific

Boys & Girls Coaching Director Info

Director: Aidan Yeomans

aidan.yeomans@riorapids.org

505-328-3520

Assistant Director: Victoria Barba

victoria.barba@riorapids.org

505-507-0618

Youth Academy Photo Gallery

Parent Testimonials

The coaches were very patient with the kids and taught them so much.
Soccer School Parent

The students have fun learning and enjoy being on the soccer field.
Soccer School Parent

I like that the children are learning the right skills for their age, not just being thrown on a field and told to kick ‘that way.’
Soccer School Parent

The coaches all seemed to be happy to be at each session and really engaged with all the kids. The kids really seemed to bond with them and have fun the whole season.
Soccer School Parent

We love the way they are teaching the game of soccer.
Soccer School Parent

The coaching is great and the friendlies are a lot of fun.
Soccer School Parent

They really interacted well with the children. Took time to learn their names and their personalities.
Soccer School Parent

Our son grew to love the game.
Soccer School Parent

All coaches provide positive feedback to the boys and girls. All children are engaged, all activities are structured to keep all the kids involved and not waiting to participate. No time is wasted all the coaches are prepared with their lessons at practice.
Soccer School Parent

Coaches always redirect children what to do in different situations in soccer which helps child know what to do.
Soccer School Parent

The coaching. Everyone is approachable, kind, and genuinely seems to care about these kids.
Soccer School Parent

The coaches all know my son by name and are friendly, caring, and knowledgeable.
Soccer School Parent

Interested in Coaching in Rio Rapids?