What is Junior Academy?
Welcome to the Junior Academy Program. For the Fall of 2026, Winter of 2026/2027 and the Spring of 2027, this program is for all players born August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2023 (U4-U7). The online registration for the Fall 2026 season will open soon and closes July 31st. Sessions and games will start the week of August 17th.
GEA Junior Academy is an exciting introduction to soccer based on what’s best for the players. The player’s individual skill development and enjoyment is at the heart of the program. All players get professional training from GEA staff members. They get practices throughout the year with small-sided games during the spring and fall seasons. The players play 4v4 to maximize touches and enjoyment.
Why Junior Academy?
Junior Academy is the first stage of the GEA Development Pathway. Led by our GEA Junior Academy Director the program is the “me and my ball” stage in a low pressure environment where individual technical development is the main focus alongside fun games that promote lots of touches of the ball. It will give your player confidence and set them up for an exciting future in soccer!
GEA Junior Academy will enable your child to:
Have fun while learning the littlest of nuances of soccer
Gain knowledge, love and passion for the game
Develop their technical sophistication on the ball
Become elegant, confident and poised players for life
Attain high soccer awareness and smarts of the game
Junior Academy Fall Season 2026
Location: Gretna Sports Complex
10550 S. 222nd St., Gretna, NE 68028
Who Can Register
August 1, 2019-July 31, 2020 | U7
August 1, 2020-July 31, 2021 | U6
August 1, 2021-July 31, 2022 | U5
August 1, 2022-July 31, 2023 | U4
(registration closes July 31st, 2026)
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
Session Format (U4-U6)
Each time slot is split into two halves:
1. Training
2. Scrimmage
Session Format (U7)
1. Midweek training session (Tuesdays)
2. Weekend Game (Saturdays)
Dates & Times
U4-U6
August 22nd & 29th
September 5th, 19th & 26th
October 3rd
U7
Training: August 18th & 25th, September 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th
Games: August 22nd & 29th, September 5th, 19th & 26th & October 3rd
U7 (2019) - 9:00AM-9:50AM
U6 (2020) - 10:00AM-10:50AM
U5 (2021) - 11:00AM-11:50AM
U4 (2022) - 11:00AM-11:50AM
Coaching & Communication
Teams, rosters, coaches and schedules will be emailed to registered participants the week before the session starts.
All Jr. Academy teams are coached by volunteer parent coaches.
Equipment & Uniforms
Jersey - Soccer Internationale black/white reversible jersey
Footwear - Cleats are optional
Shin Guards - Required, Socks should cover them
Soccer Ball - Size #3, with players name on it
Water Bottle - With players name on
