Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club
Kris Peat currently serves as the Associate Head Coach for Women's Soccer at the University of Denver since 2008 and as the Goalkeeper Coach for Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club since September 2018. Previous coaching roles include Women's Soccer Volunteer Assistant and Goalkeeper Coach at Georgia State University from 2006 to 2008, and Director of Coaching at Atlanta Youth Soccer Association Inc. from 2003 to 2008. Kris also has experience as the Assistant/Goalkeeper Coach for The Atlanta Beat from 2000 to 2003, and as the Assistant Men's Soccer Coach at the University of Denver from 1999 to 2000. Earlier in a professional playing career, Kris played as a goalkeeper for several teams, including the Wichita Wings Indoor Soccer LLC from 1989 to 1999, and was with LA Lazers and Albany Capitals from 1988 to 1989. Kris holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from North Carolina State University and further education from the University of Phoenix.
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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.