GEA Lincoln Press Release – May 1st, 2023
Lincoln Leadership:
Director of Coaching – Brandon Bonilla
Technical Director: Dan Pennisi
Contact Email: gealincoln.doc@gmail.com
What does it mean to be the Lincoln affiliate of Gretna Elite Academy?
Gretna Elite Academy provides youth soccer opportunities that are unmatched in Nebraska. As the Lincoln affiliate of the Gretna Elite Academy all of our affiliate programming will be focused in Lincoln. However, we will always encourage the most talented players to seek out more competitive opportunities provided by GEA offered in Gretna (ECNL Boys & Girls, ECNL RL Boys & Girls) if we feel that is in the best interests of that player.
2023 Tryout Information –
2016, 2015 & 2014
Speedway Village, Field #1A, #1B & #1C
May 30th
6:30PM-7:30PM
May 31st
6:30PM-7:30PM
June 2nd
6:30PM-7:30PM
2016, 2015 & 2014 REGISTER HERE
2013, 2012 & 2011
Speedway Village Field #1
June 6th
Girls: 6PM-7PM
Boys: 7PM-8PM
June 7th
Girls: 6PM-7PM
Boys: 7PM-8PM
June 8th
Girls: 6PM-7PM
Boys: 7PM-8PM
2013, 2012 & 2011 REGISTER HERE
2010 Girls
Speedway Village Field TBD
June 27th & 29th
6PM-7PM
2010 GIRLS REGISTER HERE
Team Specific Information
U8 (2016)
Expectations of Academy teams:
2 practices a week in Fall and Spring seasons
1 practice a week in Winter inside until outdoor fields are open.
Participation in Nebraska Youth Soccer League in Fall & Spring seasons
Participation in two local tournaments, 1 in the Fall season and 1 in the Spring season (The fall tournament registration fees is included in your club fees)
Cost
$400 Fall and Spring season.
$100 for winter season (optional)
(plus team fees)
U9-U10 (2015-2014)
Expectations of Academy teams:
2 practices a week in Fall and Spring seasons
1 practice a week in Winter inside until outdoor fields are open.
Participation in Nebraska Youth Soccer League in Fall & Spring seasons
Participation in 3-4 local tournaments between the Fall and Spring seasons (1 of the fall tournament registration fees is included in your club fees)
Cost
$750 (plus team fees)
U11-U12 (2013-2012)
Expectations of Youth Select soccer:
2 training sessions per week throughout the year (Fall & Spring)
1 practice a week in Winter inside until outdoor fields are open.
Participation in local league play (9 v 9 format, rosters of 13-15 players)
1 of the fall tournament registration fees included in your club fees.
Participation in 3-4 tournaments in a soccer year (some of these may be out of town)
Cost
$1100 (plus team fees)
U13 (2011)
Expectations of Select soccer:
2 training sessions per week throughout the year (Fall & Spring)
1 practice a week in Winter inside until outdoor fields are open.
Participation in local league play (11 v 11 format, rosters of 18-22 players)
1 of the fall tournament registration fees included in your club fees.
Participation in 3-4 tournaments in a soccer year (some of these may be out of town)
Cost
$1100 (plus team fees)
U14-U19 (2010-2005)
Expectations of Select soccer:
2 training sessions per week throughout the year (Fall & Spring)
2 practice a week in Winter inside until outdoor fields are open.
Participation in local league play (11 v 11 format, rosters of 18-22 players)
1 of the fall tournament registration fees included in your club fees.
Participation in 3-4 tournaments in a soccer year (some of these may be out of town)
Cost
$1400 (plus team fees)
Team Fees = tournament costs, additional indoor training (teams get one session a week indoor included November 1 – March 1, & optional Futsal league in the winter)
Local = Lincoln and Omaha plus areas within an hour from Lincoln
We have tried to keep everything as close to the same as we can but in order to have more adequate outdoor and indoor space there has to be an additional cost. Our plan will be to rent more outdoor field space as well as to rent out the entire indoor space for an hour of training per week. We can help facilitate more sessions on a per team basis as needed.