2021/22 Soccer Year (August 2, 2021-June 5, 2022)

VNA forms teams for the U7 and U8 teams during a period of time called "Team Formations". That time period for the upcoming soccer year happens in June and July each year. Each June VNA will have several events collectively called June Clinics. These are "Try-It" classes to meet our staff, coaches, and try the training program before signing up for the soccer year. 

Yellows-TEAM Program 2015 birth year (U7s) - 2014 birth year (U8s),
players entering Kindergarten with a birthyear of 2016 may also join. 

2021/22 Season - Year Program August 1, 2021 - June 5, 2022 training 1x per week
Preliminary Training Schedule: Subject to change if the number of teams differ than planned.

Lincoln:
U7 Boys (birth year 2015) Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm: 60 Minutes
U7 Girls (birth year 2015) Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm: 60 Minutes
U8 Girls (birth year 2014) Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 pm: 60 Minutes
U8 Boys (birth year 2014) Tuesdays 6:45-7:45 pm: 60 Minutes

Springfield:
U7/U8 Boys (birth year 2016-2014) Mondays: 60 Minutes, preliminarily planned for 6:30-7:30pm

Program Cost

The Full Year: 10-month August - June YEAR Program
Program/Tuition Fees U7/U8: $698 program fees, includes $200 non-refundable registration and administration fee
Competition Fees: $150 for 22 competitions

Payment Plan: The $698+$150 is a yearly membership fee: can be paid all at once or using the monthly payment plan.
*This is not a monthly fee but a yearly fee in easy monthly payments for your convenience.


IF JOINING AFTER the Season Start dates, call for availability and Pro-Rated cost.

OVERVIEW

The Villarreal Nebraska Academy Yellows-TEAM Program provides training and game training opportunities for all skill levels U7-U8.  The training focuses on the individual development of well-rounded soccer players with a proven curriculum based on Villarreal C.F. 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.

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.