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Recognizing our Staff

Celebrating our coaches is one of the things we enjoy the most about our club. Thank you to the dedication to our players and the game that these coaches show each day!


JJ Zekpa

"Coach JJ is our boys coach of the month. His passion for the game and player development is equaled by his commitment to seeing young men grow on and off the field. He creates a positive atmosphere in training and games while motivating players to push their limits. We are proud to have coach JJ on our staff and look forward to many more successes with his players and our club." - Karl Ostrand, Boys' Director of Coaching


Matt Bragg

"Coach Bragg has been with the club for almost 11 years and during that time he has trained hundreds of our club players. Over those years, the number of players that started in our Girls Academy program continued to finish out their soccer careers with us at Sporting, and many went on to play at the collegiate level. Each year, Coach Bragg oversees up to 100 players between the Academy, Pre-Academy and helping out with the Recreational program. This dedication is greatly appreciated by all at Sporting Nebraska FC. An additional fun fact, Coach Bragg is a Queens Park Rangers fan." - Alex Mason, Girls' Director of Coaching

08 Mar, 2024
Sporting KC Development League - All Star Game
By Keri Leece 07 Mar, 2024
Sporting NE COMs
06 Feb, 2024
Another month and another opportunity to appreciate our staff! Congratulations to our Coaches of the Month! Amanda Gangwish "Amanda works as our head coach for the 2009 NPL team and assists with the 2008 age as well. In her short time with the club she has quickly shown her qualities as a coach. She is an incredible asset to Sporting Nebraska FC, bringing her passion for the game and kids and getting the best out of her players. We are super excited to have her on board, and look forward to her continued work and development with the players. Congratulations Amanda!"- Ed Meitzen, Lincoln Director of Coaching Nathan May "Congratulations to Nathan May who is our December Coach of the Month. Nathan coaches our 2008 B ECNL team. His ability to connect with his players and teach them the beauty of the game has not gone unnoticed. The continued success of the players, both on and off the field, is a credit to the environment and culture established by Nathan. We are blessed to have Nathan on our staff and l
19 Jan, 2024
Players selected to represent our Girls Academy at the Midwest Talent ID in Des Moines, IA.
09 Jan, 2024
Sporting Nebraska FC Coach of the Month Recipients
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