OVERVIEW
The Villarreal Nebraska Academy Yellows-TEAM Program provides training and game training opportunities for all skill levels U7-U10. The training focuses on the individual development of well-rounded soccer players with a proven curriculum based on national and international training methods. This program provides an opportunity to learn the basic skills associated with Villarreal Nebraska Academy in an team environment.
Developmental Stages and Age Appropriate Focus:
1. Motor Skill Development, Ages 0-6
2. Fundamental Stage, Ages 6-9
3. Learning to Train, Ages 8-12
4. Training to Train, Ages 11-16
5. Training to Compete, Ages 15-18
6. Training to Win, Ages 17+
7. Retirement
Age when players begin to learn from their mistakes, Ages 9-11
Players and families should understand that this program is to be part of a team structure, training together with a coach. Therefore, commitment and attendance should reflect what it means to be a team member. Yellows-TEAM players will be given the opportunity to play in competitions once teams are confirmed and competitions get planned. No tryouts required.
2020/21 Soccer Year
Yellows-TEAM Program 2014 birth year (U7s) - 2011 birth year (U10s):
Location: Nebraska Sports Center, 333 Speedway Circle, Suite 4, Lincoln NE 68502
2020/21 Season - Year Program August 17, 2020-June 4, 2021, training 1x per week
Preliminary Training Schedule: Subject to change if the number of teams differ than planned.
U7/U8 Boys (birth year 2014 and birth year 2013) Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm: 60 Minutes
U9/U10 Boys (birth year 2012 and birth year 2011) Mondays 6:30-7:45 pm: 75 Minutes
U7/U8 Girls (birth year 2014 and birth year 2013) Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 pm: 60 Minutes
U9/U10 Girls (birth year 2012 and birth year 2011) Tuesdays 6:30-7:45 pm: 75 Minutes
OPTIONAL Advanced Training Time Planned: those who want 2x per week training. Wednesdays 6:00-7:15 pm: 75 Minutes
Program Cost
The Full Year: 10-month August - May YEAR Cost
U7/U8: $600 includes all games (approximately 28 games all year, and 60 hours of VNA coaching)
U9/U10: $900 includes all games (approximately 28 games all year, and 90 hours of VNA coaching)
(can be paid all at once or a non-refundable deposit and 9 monthly payments)
Payment Plan:
U7/U8: Deposit $45, payments 8/1-4/1: $45 monthly
U9/U10: Depsit $90, payments 8/1-4/1: $90 monthly
IF JOINING AFTER the Season Start dates, call for availability.
The program costs above include:
- USSSA Alliance Registration fees Fall and Spring,
- USSSA Great Plains Futsal Registration fees Winter,
- Field/Facility rental fees,
- VNA Coaching fees,
- VNA Training fees
- Administrative/club fees,
- All Membership fees and Overhead
The program costs above does not include:
- Uniforms $85.51 (Primary Kit and (2) Training Shirts)
TRYOUTS
There are no tryouts associated with this program. Players independently register.
COACHING
Coaching is provided by Villarreal Nebraska Academy coaches who have studied and understand the coaching curriculum: Staff coaches, former players, college players, trained parents. Training is directed by DOC Jorge Sambataro and a club program director: John Stallings in 2020/21.
If a parent is interested in coaching and learning the curriculum please email your interest.
UNIFORMS
Players will need to purchase a Yellows-TEAM Program uniform kit. $85.51 plus shipping. Full Home (Jersey, Shorts, Socks) and yellow training shirt and black training shirt.
Club Warm-Up Kit and Club Backpack are optional items that can be ordered.Other optional items to consider purchasing are: the long sleeve cold-weather undershirt, the long cold-weather pant, a black beanie cap and black gloves.
EQUIPMENT
Groguet/Yellow-TEAM players should wear their training shirt to training, athletic shorts, shin guards covered by socks, and indoor soccer shoes or tennis shoes (NO CLEATS INDOOR). When outdoor for training and games, cleats are recommended but other shoes are acceptable at this level. When indoor at Nebraska Sports Center players do NOT need to bring a soccer ball. When outdoor for training or games players need to bring a properly inflated size 3 or size 4 soccer ball.
COMMITMENT LEVEL and COMMUNICATION
Yellow-TEAM players are encouraged to participate in other athletic, academic, and extracurricular activities, but should try to attend training and competitions as often as possible.