U13-U15 Elite Program Logistical Details:

2022 U13 to U15 Teams: Players from Birthyear: 20010 to 2008, also 2011 (playing up, generally 6th Graders)
Team Structure: Teams U13 to U15 play 11v11 according to US Soccer.

2-Leagues

National League Participation:
National Premier League, Central States Region
Girls
League Locations: Lincoln, Omaha, Des Moines Iowa, Kansas City, St. Louis. The league serves the States of Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. The champion of the Central States advances to the NPL National Series, if advancement additional costs apply.
More Details to be Updated - 2021 season information below for your understanding.
Girls: Aug 14/15 Des Moines vs KC Fusion and Puma, Aug 28/29 Kansas City vs KCSG and JB Marine, Sept 25 Lincoln vs VSL, Nov 13/14 St. Louis vs Lou Fusz and Sporting St. Louis SCHEDULE HERE
Boys: Aug 14 Des Moines vs Sporting IA, Sept 11/12 Lincoln vs FC United, Sept 18/19 Lincoln SOFC and GEA, Oct 3 Lincoln vs VSA, Oct 9 or 10 Lincoln vs Sporting IA, Nov 6/7 Des Moines VSA and FC United SCHEDULE HERE
League Game Days: Saturday and Sunday.
League Dates: Fall August 14-December 5, 2021
Number of League Games: 7-game season Fall

State League Participation:
Nebraska State Soccer Association (NSSA), Nebraska Youth Soccer League (NYSL)
League Locations: Lincoln, Omaha Area, May include areas 60-90 miles (including Grand Island etc.). The league serves the State of Nebraska Member Clubs
League Game Days: Saturday and Sunday, Weeknights only as needed
League Dates: Fall August 20-November 13, 2022 and Spring March 18-June 4, 2023
Number of Fall and Spring League Games: 7-game season each season
President's Cup or State Cup if Qualified: 3-5 game state event, if advances additional costs may apply

Additional League or Tournament Participation:
Friendlies, Festivals, Tournaments
Competition Locations: In-State Nebraska or Council Bluffs or Out-of-State Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Iowa
Game Days: Friday evening, Saturday, Sunday
Number of Fall Additional Competition Games: varies per team


Winter Competition Participation:
Winter Futsal League or Indoor Soccer
Competition Winter Locations: Lincoln, Omaha, or Council Bluffs
Game Days: Saturday or Sunday
Competition Dates: Winter November 4, 2022-March 12, 2023
Number of Winter Competition Games: 7-13 game season

Yearly Training Plans: Training and 39-44 Games over 200 hours of soccer provided.
Pre-Season Training: Two time per week July 18-July 30, 2022
Fall Training: Three times per week August 1-October 28, 2022
Winter Training: One time per week from November 1, 2022 - March 11, 2023, Time off around Major Holidays
Spring Training: Three times per week March 20- June 4, 2023

Cost:
Program/Tuition Cost: $1595
Estimated Competition Cost: $540 (39-44 Annual Competitions)
Uniform Cost: $190, Ordered from and paid to Soccer.com

OVERVIEW

The Villarreal Nebraska Academy U13-U15 Elite Program focuses on the individual development of well-rounded soccer players with a proven curriculum based on Villarreal C.F. and other international training methods.  Elite players will be registered with USYS and/or USSSA and participate in local or regional leagues and tournaments. The Elite program is designed for players that want to compete in the state and regionally. The main focus of the Elite Program is player development to compete on top level teams. 

Players are invited to join the program during tryouts in June each year. Limited openings may exist during the year if a player is looking to join mid-year.

TEAM FORMATION

Team Formation (or commonly known as Tryouts) will follow the requirements and timeline set forth by Nebraska State Soccer Association (NSSA).  Refer to the Registration and Tryout Information page for tryout dates, times, and locations. 

Note that, per NSSA requirements, tryouts are not required for admission into U10 and younger programs, and players can register for those programs beginning each June.  Both registered and interested players are encouraged to participate in TEAM FORMATIONS: tryout/evaluation sessions to help the club place each player into the appropriate initial training group. You Must register even if you can not attend in order to be placed on a team.

COACHING

Coaching is provided by Nationally Licensed and VNA trained Villarreal Nebraska Academy coaches who have studied and understand the VNA coaching curriculum. All coaching is under the supervision and direction of DOC Jorge Sambataro and a club program director or age-group coordinator. Elite Teams have a head coach, an assistant coach, and additional academy coaches. Player to coach training ratio is lower than any other club in the state or region. 

PROGRAM DETAILS – ELITE

The following information is as accurate as possible.  However, slight changes to tournaments, training days/times, and other modifications may be necessary as the season and year progress.

2 Leagues Fall: NYSL and NYP, 15 games total
USYS President's Cup or State Cup: 3-5 games
League Winter: Great Plains Futsal and 1 indoor session, approximately 14 games
Tournaments: College Showcase in November if applicable, 1-2 tournaments from the following: of January 7-9 in Arizona, February 5-6 in Florida, June 17-19 in Chicago, July 1-3 in Indiana

11v11 Teams: Travel is Required!

Training Frequency: 3 times per week Fall, 2 time per week Winter and Summer

ANNUAL PROGRAM COST 

REGISTRATION 

U11-U19 Non-member team formation registration opens mid-May, DEADLINE to register for Team Formations 7/2/2022
It is our player development focus and our true Academy beliefs that all players have the opportunity to learn the game correctly.

Financial Assistance is available.
Players must qualify and apply. Please email [email protected] 
A limited number of need-based scholarships are available.  Villarreal Nebraska Academy uses enlistment in the Nebraska Department of Education Free and Reduced Lunch Program as a guide to financial need.  If your player is part of this program, please submit a photo copy of the Notice of Approval letter you received from the school district (one photo copy for each player) to admin@villarrealnebraska.com. If your child does not attend a public school, please send an email explaining your scholarship needs to admin@villarrealnebraska.com.

The program costs above include: 

• The program costs include: 
  • Coaching: 200-210 hours of programming provided, equates to $7.48 per hour
  • Unrivaled Coach/Player Ratios.
  • Internationally licensed/professional coaching DOC oversight and curriculum provided.
  • Program oversite by a Curriculum Coordinator
  • Licensed and Experienced Head Coach
  • Licensed Assistant Coach,
  • Additional Academy Coaches Involvement, coaching collaboration as available
  • Business and Company Overhead costs,
  • Field/Facility rental fees,
  • Professional Administrative Staff,
  • Training: For the year: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
  • Villarreal C.F. Membership fees,
  • Villarreal Nebraska Academy Membership fees.
  
  

The program cost above does not include:

• Uniform costs (see below for details),
• Competition Costs which include: Fall/Winter/Spring leagues, tournament costs or additional league, the anticipated costs are listed, 
• Player and Family Personal travel costs,
• Additional Winter Indoor Soccer League(s) (optional),
• Private training fees (optional),
  
• Camp/clinic fees (optional).
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UNIFORMS

Elite players are required to purchase an official uniform full kit: $187.37 includes shipping. Primary Yellow Kit (Jersey, Shorts, Socks) and Secondary Black Jersey/Training Shirt, Player warm-up Jacket and Pant, Club Backpack.

Recommendation to purchase: Yellow Long-Sleeve Cold-Weather Shirt. Black Beanie Cap, Black Field Gloves. Black Cold-Weather Pants. 

Other Optional Items are available and can be purchased.

Additional EQUIPMENT: Elite players will utilize their Secondary Black Jersey at training and the Primary Yellow Jersey will be used occasionally at training (for returning players you may wear 2018-2020 uniform Jerseys, for new players you may considering purchasing extra uniform Jerseys). Players should expect to wear unbranded plain Black athletic shorts (or 2018-2020 black uniform shorts), shin guards covered by black socks.
Footwear should fit snugly. Indoor soccer shoes or tennis shoes are required when INDOORS. When outdoor for training and games, cleats are expected at this level.
Ball: 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 4 (7v7 and 9v9 players) or size 5 (11v11 players) soccer ball.

COMMITMENT LEVEL

Elite players are encouraged to participate in other athletic, academic, and extracurricular activities.  To the extent possible, players are expected to coordinate their activities in order to attend all scheduled soccer training, games, and tournaments.  When conflicts are unavoidable, players must provide Villarreal Nebraska Academy with advanced notice of absences at least a week in advance.  Numerous training absences may adversely affect playing time during games. Game day notifications of absences will adversely affect playing time during games.

Community Service:  Each Elite player is expected to provide a minimum of four (4) hours of mentorship and/or community service per season.  This service is an important component of the program as it teaches the players to give back to the club and community.  Acceptable hours include volunteering to assist in training sessions for Submarines, Yellow-TEAM, or Select programs; tracking player points during other Villarreal Nebraska Academy games; assisting with club events; or other community activities as approved by the Managing Director.

PLAYER MOVEMENT: In order to respond to differing development rates as the year progresses, Select players could have the opportunity to move between training groups and/or teams to optimize each player’s growth. Player movement to a higher level program will cost the difference between the programs at the time of movement.

NON-CLUB SOCCER ACTIVITIES

The curriculum and developmental process that Villarreal Nebraska Academy utilizes is uniquely structured to provide a systematic progression of soccer skills over time.  As a result, the optimum development takes place within the structure of Villarreal Nebraska Academy training and competitions.  Elite players are discouraged from participating in non-club soccer events in which Villarreal Nebraska Academy coaches are not involved, as different coaching approaches can delay or counter the developmental process that the club provides.  If players choose to participate in non-club soccer events anyway, they must first notify Villarreal Nebraska Academy of their intent and obtain permission from the DOC.

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