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.
2020/21 Soccer Year
Yellows-TEAM Program 2014 birth year (U7s) - 2013 birth year (U8s)
2020/21 Season - Year Program August 1, 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
U7/U8 Girls (birth year 2014 and birth year 2013) Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 pm: 60 Minutes
OPTIONAL Advanced Training Time Planned: those who want 2x per week training. Wednesdays 6:00-7:15 pm: 75 Minutes
Additional Cost is $100 per season (Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer)
Program Cost
The Full Year: 10-month August - May YEAR Program
U7/U8: $650 program fees ($100 less if signed by 7/12/2020), includes $200 non-refundable registration and administration fee
Payment Plan: The $650, less $100 if by 7/12/2020 is a yearly membership fee: can be paid all at once using the monthly payment plan. *This is not a monthly fee but a yearly fee in easy monthly payments for your convenience.
$125 due upon registration, less $100 = $25 due on signing. $52.50 due 7/15, $52.50 due the 1st of the month in Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. a 2.8% installment fee (bank fees) will apply.
IF JOINING AFTER the Season Start dates, call for availability.
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. 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. $64.48 plus shipping. Primary Yellow Kit (Jersey, Shorts, Socks) and Secondary Black Jersey/Training Shirt. Returning Yellow-TEAM players need only to purchase a new Primary Yellow Jersey for $21.39
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
Yellow-TEAM players should wear their Secondary Black Jersey/Training Shirt to training, Black athletic shorts, shin guards covered by black 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.