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Colorado Rush coach Erik Bushey
The Colorado Rush will join the Colorado Force as the two entries from this state in the W-League’s Western Conference in 2010. Rush coach Erik Bushey took some time to chat about the process of starting from scratch.
When did Colorado Rush decide to field a W-League team?
We confirmed our intentions to the league in November 2009.
Why?
It is important to us that we have a full-range club and complete pyramid. Our W-League team currently represents the top of the pyramid for all of Rush Soccer (representing almost 40,000 players worldwide). We also believe on a local level that this is an excellent move for our youngest youth players to encourage them to emulate great players and for our elite senior youth athletes that this, playing for our W-League team, is a goal for them to aspire to achieve as well as being a wonderful outlet for them to utilize their talents potentially. We also have numerous elite players at college programs throughout the country as well as college graduates who are continuing to strive toward playing the game at the highest level.
Who is the chief talent scout?
This is a collective effort between our directors of coaching.
What were/are you looking for in players?
Character and talent.
OK, so you have an idea of the profile of a player for the Colorado Rush W-League team. How do you find that player?
We have helped develop many such players. Therefore we look in house first. We look at Rush players. We then utilize the many player and coaching connections that we have been fortunate enough to develop over the years.
How do you approach these players? What’s the benefit for them?
The initial core of the team is made up of the ’89-90 group that was two-time national champions. Beyond that we are contacting players and college coaches from around the country. The benefits? Quality training in a competitive, driven and educational environment. We want to provide an opportunity for players to win at a very meaningful level while at the same time helping them to develop into the very best players they can become.
Do you have a roster yet?
Not a complete roster, no. We are building as we speak.
Where will your games be?
We are close to confirming this, but for now I must say TBD.
What goes into choosing a home site?
Much is going into this … location for our membership, quality pitch to encourage quality soccer and the ability to put on a good show, to provide quality entertainment.
Are you reaching out to players who were with Real Colorado last season?
Yes.
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