GEA Lincoln Affiliate

GEA Lincoln Press Release – May 1st, 2023

GEA Lincoln Statement

 

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. 

 

2024 Tryout Information

 

2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 & 2o13

June 10th-14th

Times TBD

 

 

Team Specific Information

 

U8 (2017)

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 (2016-2015)

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 (2014-2013)

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)

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