We're passionate about Community, Player Development, Growth and Success.

GulfSouth Rush Soccer Club is a 501c3 not-for-profit youth soccer club located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.  Our club was founded as a way to provide a competitive club serving Okaloosa, Walton and Bay Counties, including the communities of Destin, South Walton, Freeport, Defuniak Springs, Panama City Beach, Lynn Haven and more.  As a foundation to the success of our club, we provide our players a program that combines the mastery of team based soccer tactics and strategy in unison with our RDE℠ individual player development plans.

In 2023, GulfSouth became part of the Rush Soccer program and joined Coastal Rush (www.coastalrush.com), an organization comprised of 8 local club throughout the Southern parts of Alabama and Florida.

Along with our parents, coaches and staff we strive to teach our players the importance of giving back to their community.  Each year the club selects a charitable organization we donate time and funds towards.  Whether that be by way of service time or donating monetarily through fundraising efforts, GulfSouth Soccer is proud to be a community-first organization.

To provide a youth soccer program that is both competitive and positive by focusing on fundamentals training, special skills training, conditioning, teamwork, perseverance, fair-play, character development, community involvement and fun.  We look to foster all aspects of being a soccer athlete - technical, tactical, physical, mental and emotional - in order to create better citizens through sport.  Provide professional coaching and offer age and ability appropriate opportunities that are encouraging for the novice player, challenging for the average player, and demanding for the most advanced player looking to continue their soccer career in college. Develop a love of soccer and help each player reach their own individual goals.
GulfSouth strives to offer a comprehensive learning platform for players to maximize their personal capabilities, provide an environment for players to foster healthy competition and teamwork, all the while creating a rewarding and enjoyable experience for every family. The purpose shall be achieved by means of organized meetings, interaction with community and school leaders, training and development at local, state, and national clinics, and participation in competition both within state and regional organizations and tournaments.
Did you just move into the area and are looking for a competitive soccer club player evaluation and team placement?  Or did you miss our earlier tryouts and now interested in a supplemental tryout?

Please Email the Director or Coaching to learn more and to schedule your player evaluation now as our season kicks off in early August.

Our Mission

To provide a youth soccer program that is both competitive and positive by focusing on fundamentals training, special skills training, conditioning, teamwork, perseverance, fair-play, character development, community involvement and fun.

We look to foster all aspects of being a soccer athlete - technical, tactical, physical, mental and emotional - in order to create better citizens through sport.  Provide professional coaching and offer age and ability appropriate opportunities that are encouraging for the novice player, challenging for the average player, and demanding for the most advanced player looking to continue their soccer career in college. Develop a love of soccer and help each player reach their own individual goals.

Together we battle, together we grow, together we win!

Meet the Gulfsouth Team

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Frank Casillo

Director of Coaching & Player Development

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Jayson Houp

Assistant Director of Coaching

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Brian Maas

Club Registrar

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Gerardo "Figo" Figuero

Academy Program Director

Board of Directors

Executive Director / President

Rebecca Allen

 

Secretary

Megan Lehman

 

Member at Large

Robert Velasco

Vice President

Brad Dalhover

 

Treasurer

Andy Jordan

 

 

 

Director of Operations

Mac McCool

 

Community Relations

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Community Outreach Committee

The Community Outreach Committee assists the club with tasks such as event planning, team events, fundraising, marketing, tournament planning. The committee consists of parent volunteers who want to help the club and become more involved.  The committee is open to all and we welcome any assistance from our great members.

The current committee consists of Adrienne Brand, Morgan McInnis, and Andrea Naville.

 

Coaching Staff

Click Here to meet them and learn more about their background and experience.

Looking for a new challenge?

The club is always looking for those with a passion for soccer.  Please send your resume and cover letter for consideration.

EMail your resume