2025 GRETNA ELITE ACADEMY TRYOUTS/ACADEMY CLINICS
The age groups are U8 - U19 (2018-2007)
ACADEMY CLINICS (2018, 2017, 2016 AGES)
The Clinic is free for all players in these age groups who are interested in playing in the GEA Academy Program (U8-U10).
All players will receive a free jersey and will need to register online.
Players must register online prior to attending.
All sessions will be held at the Gretna Sports Complex & GEA North Turf Fields located at 10550 S. 222nd St., Gretna, NE 68028.
Dates/Times
Girls - Tuesday May 27th & Thursday May 29th from 5:30-6:45PM.
Boys - Tuesday May 27th & Thursday May 29th from 7-8:15PM.
REGISTER HERE
We ask that players attend both sessions if possible.
If you have any questions, please contact Raphael Martinez, Academy Director @ martinez@gretnaeliteacademy.com
GEA ECNL | NPL | ECNL RL ID CLINICS
(Open to ANY player - Current GEA players do NOT need to register)
GIRLS - May 27th & May 29th
GRETNA EAST HIGH SCHOOL TURF
5PM-6:15PM - 2013 & 2012
6:15PM-7:30PM - 2010 & 2011
7:30PM-8:45PM - 2007/2008 & 2009
BOYS - May 28th & May 30th
GEA NORTH TURF
5PM-6:15PM - 2013 & 2012
6:15PM-7:30PM - 2009 & 2011
7:30PM-8:45PM - 2007/2008 & 2010
REGISTER HERE
GEA TRYOUTS (2015-2007)
FOR ECNL (GIRLS & BOYS), ECNL RL BOYS, NPL GIRLS & SELECT (GIRLS & BOYS)
U11-U19 TRYOUTS
June 2nd – June 6th
(Ages 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 & 2007/2008)
Specific times & dates TBA
REGISTER HERE
GEA North Turf Fields & GEA Indoor Facility
We will also be holding pre tryout ECNL/ECNL RL/NPL ID Clinics. These dates will be announced in due course.
Per the rules and regulations of NE State Soccer Association, clubs are able to offer to players on the first day of team formation, for any teams playing USYS/NYSL. Click on the link below to see the information posted on the NE State Soccer Association website.
https://www.nebraskastatesoccer.org/Default.aspx?tabid=2679207
The GEA coaching staff for the 2025/2026 soccer year will start to be announced in from April 1, 2025
If you have questions regarding this information, please contact the directors below per the programs listed.
Raphael Martinez, Academy Director: martinez@gretnaeliteacademy.com
Chris Dunford, Boys Director: chris.dunford@gretnaeliteacademy.com
Greg Jarosik, Girls Director: greg.jarosik@gretnaeliteacademy.com
Mitch Kavanagh, Director of Coaching: mitch.kavanagh@gretnaeliteacademy.com
Tryout FAQs
What are the fees?
Tryout and ID Clinic registration fee will be $10.
Is there anything that I need to bring to tryouts?
Players must bring a pumped-up soccer ball with their name on it, shin guards, cleats, and water.
What happens after the tryout?
After the tryout period has been conducted the club will present the player and their families a tryout acceptance/denial letter via email. If the player is accepted they will be given the name of the coach and the team that they believe best suits the player's skill level and needs. They will also provide the parents with the player guide giving some basic information about the club, fee structure, parent and player requirements, scholarship opportunities, club benefits, and the next steps.
Before a player can participate in any practices or games they must accept the offer, register for the team and complete any league paperwork as laid out in the offer letter.
* All players must register and attend at least one tryout to be considered for a team *
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WHO IS COACHING THE TEAMS?
Coaching assignments will begin to be announced from April 1, 2025 onwards...
