Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club
Fred Lombardi has extensive experience in coaching and management, currently serving as the Recreational Director of Coaching, Head Soccer Coach, and Regional Manager at Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club since July 2015. Prior to this role, Fred Lombardi worked at Verizon for over two decades, progressing through various positions, including Indirect Account Manager, Retail Sales Manager, Assistant Store Manager, and Retail Sales Representative from October 1998 to February 2021. Fred Lombardi's educational background includes studies at Metropolitan State University of Denver from 1995 to 1998 and the University of Wyoming from 1994 to 1995.
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Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club
Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club (CRYSC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides one of the nation’s most comprehensive, in-depth approaches to youth soccer- providing opportunities for players three-years-old to professional, from beginner to advanced. In partnership with the professional MLS team, CRYSC has access to resources and support above and beyond other soccer clubs. Serving over 9,000 children every season, CRYSC staffs the nation’s best coaches to provide all children, at all levels, opportunities to enjoy and grow in the game of soccer. In addition to leagues, CRYSC provides beginner to advanced level tournaments, camps and clinics in the summer and winter as well as college preparation assistance. In addition to the youth programs provided by CRYSC, over 4,000 children are served annually in the nation’s largest youth soccer outreach program. Through our Soccer for Success and Zarlengo programs, CRYSC provides opportunities for underserved youth to have access to the world’s game. These programs focus on aspects above and beyond youth soccer, targeting physical activity, nutrition education, mentorship, and family engagement in communities that need additional support. CRYSC also offers opportunities with access to some of the nation’s best youth teams through the U.S. Development Academy. These teams connect national team coaches directly with academy clubs to develop and identify players and coaches for future Youth National Teams.