The most notable benefit of this program is the pooling of players, i.e. matching players with other players of similar ability. This creates a competitive training environment where players challenge one another and develop in the process. Registering the various teams with the most suitable leagues is an important part of this process from a player-parent satisfaction point of view.
Our Competitive program offers a developmental pathway for players looking to play at a higher level. Our staff has put into place a program to focuses on the "player first" approach. Our Directors of Coaching, along with our Technical Director, spent years developing a plan that brings together the technical, tactical, physical and psychological elements of the game based on age and gender.
Academy: U8 - U12 (1-4 teams in each age group)
State: U13 - U19 (1-2 teams in each age group, non ECNL/GA teams)
ECNL Boys: U13 - U19 (2 teams in each age group - ECNL & ECNL-RL)
Girls Academy: U13 - U19 (2 teams in each age group, GA & GA Aspire)
Competitive teams will be formed through tryouts. We offer teams in both Omaha and Lincoln. Sporting Nebraska FC will provide training facilities for these teams. Training days will be scheduled by the club at specific locations and times. Your team could train as early as 5pm, or have sessions that last till 9:30pm. In addition to seasonal training, the select player will participate in winter training at one of the Sporting Nebraska FC official training centers. The winter training program will address technical improvement and tactical awareness within small-sided games.
Additional Competitive program opportunities
- Summer Camps
- Total Player Development (TPD), run each fall and spring (1 time per week for 4-6 weeks) in Omaha
- Indoor Winter League (9v9) run each winter
- U15 and above college recruitment service provided
- SNFC Indoor College Tournament
- Use of SNFC audio-visual room for game analysis and tactical preparation
- Speed and Agility training with Warren Academy
- Annual Player Evaluations delivered by the team coaches
- Tournaments
Tournaments
For the Academy and Juniors teams, the number of tournaments per season will be based on the age group of the team. The staff and the DoCs will evaluate each team and make tournament decisions based on the strength of the team, financial conditions, and competitive needs. For the ECNL & GA teams, they have showcase events that they will attend based off their age group. Any addition events will be discussed with the DoCs and staff coaches.
