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About Our Coaching Staff
The Rush takes great pride in the coaches that work for us, both part time and full time. In fact they are the cornerstone, the backbone of who and what we are.

Developing soccer players is the primary objective for our coaches, but what cannot be underestimated is the importance of coaches shaping lives. Gone are the days when coaching responsibilities consist of working with X's and O's. Today, coaches must be technically proficient and tactically sound of course. But coaches must also have an understanding of how to teach players to take care of their bodies. Running sprints is no longer the only method of maintaining fitness. Today's athlete must understand the importance of endurance for sure, but strength, coordination, nutrition, are all facets of physical conditioning. Understanding the psyche of youth players and managing those players is also a key component in coaching. Today's coaches must be able to motivate and build self-esteem in their players. All this simply means we need quality, well-rounded men and women to lead our youth to success both on and off the field. Coaches are now teachers, motivators, psychologist, mentors and more.

Our coaches continually strive to develop players on and off the pitch.  It is a great privilege to coach in the Rush, the best soccer organization in America.  And with great privilege comes great responsibility. We are proud to boast of the great many hard working coaches we have who embrace this privilege and thrive with this responsibility.

Position/TitleName/EmailPhoneProfilePhoto
Technical Director Matthew Mittelstaedt Work: 501-203-RUSH

Osa' P. Amienyi

Jeremey Bernard

Derek Blaylock

Melissa Dennis 

Chad Flanders

Chris Girad 

Mitch McKay 

Ben Parman 

Andrea "Tree" Richmond 

Kati Tedford

 

About Our Adminstrators
The administrative staff for the Arkansas Rush is a key component to our club's overall success. Our staff's goal is to ensure that the club's day to day needs are met. Whether it is assisting the club's directors, coaches, registration, answering phone calls and emails or simply working on general club business there are a few things that one will find consistent. The Rush administrative staff is constantly striving to be organized, professional and courteous while making sure that the wants and needs of our members is priority number one.

The administrative branch of our club plays a role in every championship we win, every player we develop and every branch partner with whom we team.

Position/TitleName/EmailPhoneBioPhoto

 President & CEO

Matt Mittelstaedt

 

 Office Manager

Vacant

 Registrar

Sarah Jones

 

About Our Board of Directors
The Board of Directors for the Arkansas Rush is a key component to our club's overall success. Our BOD represents all divisions of the club with the overall purpose of helping the club meet it's general goals in a financially resposible way. 

Position Name/Email Phone Profile Photo
Chairman Mike Shaffer
Secretary Reagan McNeil
Treasurer Stephen Campbell
At Large Lisa Gandy
At Large Sarah Jones
At Large Vacant
At Large Vacant

 

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