Contact Kirk Artist for more information or questions about the Training Hubs!
"We are continuing to pursue the best set up for all the best players in the state to play together on one team for the best developmental experience. This training hub will be a exciting step for those players on the east side of the state that want to challenge themselves with and against the best competition in the state because it makes the logistics more viable."
— Kirk Artist, VSA Rush Director of Soccer
VSA Rush Training Hubs
VSA Rush is a collaborative effort across the entire state to bring the top 13U-19U players together. We recognize the geography of the state of Iowa is not conducive to bringing all the top players to Ankeny and Waukee 4x per week, therefore we are coming to you!
Twice a week, players on the I-380 corridor and beyond will have to opportunity to train in Waverly, Cedar Rapids, or North Liberty with top quality coaches alongside others players from our VSA Rush program in order to supplement the travel time to the Des Moines area.
VSA Rush standards will be met to provide your player with the best opportunity to grow and develop close to home while minimizing travel & maximize the time your player spends on the field.
Field Address: Waverly Soccer Complex, Cedar River Parkway, Waverly, IA 50677
Training Dates & Times: Will follow the Iowa Rush
North training calendar;
dates & times to be released Summer 2025.
Training Hub Coach: James Price
Coach James Price previously served as the Head Coach at
Upper Iowa University, University of Northern Iowa & Liberty
University as well as an Assistant Coach at Randolph Macon
College. In these roles, Price has won multiple conference
championships, led his teams to NCAA tournaments, and coached countless of conference performers. He was also a member of the NCAA Women’s Soccer National Committee from 2002-2005. In addition, he served as the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional Committee Chair from 2003-2005.
His experience at the youth level includes various clubs in Virginia before helping start Iowa Rush North in Waverly, IA. This program has seen various programs initiated including Kicks4Kids (ages 3-6), RushEdge (ages 7-9) and Academy (ages 9-10) as well as age appropriate Select teams that have seen local players develop and have tremendous success including a State Cup championship in 2019.
Waverly Soccer Complex
Field Address: Kirkwood Community College, 7224 Washington VW Parkway SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Training Dates & Times: Monday and/or Tuesday evenings for the Fall 2025 season.
Training Hub Coach: Joe Parrott
Joe Parrott is an experienced soccer coach with over 20 years
of dedication to developing players and coaching teams at
all levels.
Joe has held several impactful coaching positions throughout
his career, each contributing to his broad expertise and deep
understanding of the game:
Head Boys Soccer Coach at Center Point Urbana High School
Assistant Coach at Marshalltown Community College
Head Coach of Multiple Iowa ODP (Olympic Development Program) Teams
Technical Director of Coaching at West Des Moines Soccer Club (2011-2012)
Joe has also served as the Technical Director of Coaching at Heartland Soccer Club, where he was responsible for overseeing the club’s coaching programs and ensuring the quality of training for players across different age groups and levels.
Throughout his career, Joe’s coaching philosophy has been centered around technical development, mental resilience, and tactical awareness. He believes in creating a positive and challenging environment where players can push their limits and develop not just as athletes but as individuals.
Kirkwood Soccer Fields
Field Address: Diamond Dreams Sports Academy, 2905 Stoner Ct, North Liberty, IA 52317
Training Dates & Times: Primarily Tuesday evenings during the 2025-26 Winter season
Training Hub Coach: Joe Parrott
