Daniella Pappas - Assistant Director of Coaching - Girls Sporting Nebraska FC is excited to share that Daniella ‘Dani’ Pappas has accepted the position as Assistant Director of Coaching for the Girls. Dani will be working directly with our Girls Director, Alex Mason. She brings an extensive playing and coaching background, and a massive network that reaches across the country. Included in her role as Assistant DoC, Dani will take over as the Director for the Girls Academy (GA). Her understanding of the national pathway, player development, and vision for the future of program made her the perfect fit for this job. From the beginning, when Alex and our club president, Sven Jasinski, were working on joining the Girls Academy, it was part of their plan to promote highly skilled female coaches for these leadership positions. "I'm thrilled to embark on this journey as the Assistant Director of Coaching and Girls Academy Director!" Dani said, "Being a part of the Sporting team is an immense privilege, and I'm eager to dive in, learn, and grow alongside this incredible program. I'm dedicated to contributing to its ongoing success and making a positive impact every step of the way." In addition, Dani will lead and manage our girls’ college pathway development and oversee our club-wide coaching education. "Sporting Nebraska FC’s greatest asset is our staff and coaches. Hiring Dani into her dual leadership roles is a vital part of preparing our club for the new exciting challenges ahead. I am looking forward to working closely with her." Sven Jasinski, President, and GM. --------- Luke Baxter - Club Technical Director - Boys & Girls Sporting Nebraska FC is excited to announce the appointment of Luke Baxter as our new Club Technical Director. Luke is a vital part of the Sporting staff. His wealth of experience and expertise in coaching and player development has a proven track record of success. As Sporting Nebraska FC continues to expand, so did the desire for a Technical Director. Luke will be leading the development and implementation of a club-wide game model, curriculum, and training programs based on age and developmental level. In addition, he will be overseeing the player evaluation process and spearheading a club-wide program regarding game analysis and video assistance. Luke's focus will be on guiding our players to reach their full potential on the field and in the classroom. "After restructuring our Academy, the creation of this new club wide staff position is another important strategic step and investment to strengthen all our soccer programs and enhance the quality of our main focus - player development. This will cement our metro market leadership position. Luke with his excellent skill set is the perfect fit for this role." Sven Jasinski, President, and GM. Luke will work closely with our coaching, academy and recreational directors and staff to ensure that all our players receive the highest quality training and support to excel both on and off the field. In speaking with Luke, his vision for this new role aligns with our goals of fostering a competitive and positive environment for our players to thrive. "Thank you to Sven and the board for this opportunity. I am excited to take on this new role as the Technical Director, and I look forward I look forward to working closely with the leadership, coaches and players on both the girls’ and the boys’ programs, as we continue to push the standard of excellence both on and off the field." said Luke. ---- Alex Mason "I have enjoyed the last 30 years as a leader within our great club." Alex Mason said, "I have never been as excited about its future as I am now with Dani, Luke, Michael and Nathan taking on their new roles. These directors sharing their skills and knowledge will be a massive asset to the club, our members, and the game of soccer in Omaha." For more information about Sporting Nebraska FC and the boys' program, please visit www.sportingnebraskafc.com .