GIRLS ACADEMY
The Girls Academy (GA) is the leading youth development platform for the best female soccer players in the United States. The GA is the only national youth soccer platform that represents the collective vision of member clubs and actively engages the voice of players to take real ownership in the GA. This collaborative philosophy creates a culture guided by a shared set of core values, which produces an unparalleled experience uniquely designed in the best interest of the players. The GA embraces the desire of club members and GA players alike to maintain an unrivaled standard of excellence in coaching, competition, and regional and national showcase events throughout the year. Lastly, the GA is committed to cultivating an environment that empowers each player to reach their best potential as an exceptional athlete and human being. Learn more about the GA: www.girlsacademyleague.com
GA TEAMS
SNFC will field six GA teams, including U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, and U19 teams that train 3 times a week during outdoor season and play a nationwide schedule in the Mid-America Conference. Trainings follow a structured curriculum.
For questions about our Girls Academy program,
please contact Dani Pappas: DaniP@SportingNebraskaFC.com
GIRLS ACADEMY ID SESSIONS DATES
MAY 20 & 22, 2025
Nebraska MultiSport Complex
8001 S 120 St., La Vista, NE 68128
Sessions are FREE to players both in SNFC and
outside the club.
May 20th
2012 - 5:15-6:30pm Field 11 South
2011 - 5:15-6:30pm Field 11 North
2010 - 6:30-7:45pm Field 11 North
2009 - 6:30-7:45pm Field 11 South
07/08- 7:45-9pm Field 11 North
2013 - 7:45-9pm Field 10 South
May 22nd
2012 - 6:30-7:45pm Field12 North
2011 - 5:15-6:30pm Field 9 South
2010 - 6:30-7:45pm Field 9 North
2009 - 6:30-7:45pm Field 9 South
07/08 - 7:45-9pm Field 9 North
* If you cannot attend these sessions, please reach out to the coach of
your age group about other potential ID sessions.
Who should attend:
- Birth years: 2007/2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
- Players looking to play some of the top teams in the Midwest
- Players looking for amazing college exposure
- Players wanting to play on a highly competitive team with like-minded players
- Players wanting the opportunity to attend national showcase events with 300+ college coaches
- Players looking to pursue a pathway to college
GA Coaching Staff:
07/08 - Luke Baxter, lukeb@sportingnebraskafc.com
2009 - Dani Pappas, danip@sportingnebraskafc.com
2010 - Josue Rivas, josuerivas14@yahoo.com
2011 - Josue Rivas, josuerivas14@yahoo.com
2012 - Devin Frisby, dmfrisby@gmail.com
2013 - Dani Pappas, danip@sportingnebraskafc.com
TRYOUTS AND ID SESSIONS
We will hold tryouts for 2025-2026 the week of June 2nd for our Academy U11-U12 teams and our Competitive U13-U19 State, Regional and Girls Academy National teams. In addition we will host Girls Academy ID Sessions for prior to tryouts four our U13-U19 teams. Dates and times will be released shortly. All details can be found on our Tryouts page.
"Being here in this environment is nothing I ever imagined. Surrounded by my team, the level of talent from across the country, and seeing all the coaches lined field to field... I just can't believe it. I feel lucky to be a part of something so special. I won't forget this feeling as long as l live."
- Sporting Nebraska 2008 player at the 2023 Winter Showcase Norco, CA
In less than a year our Sporting Nebraska teams have built a solid foundation in the Midwest Girl Academy Conference. This summer our teams will head to the Summer Showcase & Playoff series in Norco, CA. The summer showcase will begin June 19th and go through 25th. Teams will play a three game series with over 300+ college coaches in attendance!!
THE BREAKDOWN
- Pre-Season Camp in the summer - 3 day overnight camp (includes lodging, food, and training)
- Fall training: 3 practices per week August - November with additional video sessions on a needed bases.
- Winter training: sessions will move indoors and fluctuate based on periodization. Each team is given a set number of training sessions they can use during the winter or spring months.
- U13/U14 Spring training will be outdoors, then in May U15-U19 will resume (post high school) training through June for teams with games and showcase events
- Girls Academy teams train locations: CHI Nebraska MultiSport Complex, Omaha Sports Complex and Papillion Landing
- Training days will be scheduled by the club. Note, training could be as early as 5pm, or have sessions that last till 9:30pm.
- Each team will play approximately 15 - 22 league games, including games at National Showcases
- Strength & conditioning 2x a week within two 4-6 week phases. These sessions are run by Warren Academy. Schedules are created with the head coach and based on the team season.
- GA teams train for 10 months, except for high school level teams
- VEO Game Recordings
- Athlete Foundry - college bound assistance
- Individual Player Development Plans (IDP)
- Exposure to over 300 college coaches at showcase events
- Exposure to US Youth National Team scouts/coaches
PROGRAM COSTS
U13-U19: $2,800
*We offer multiple payment options for registration fees for ease of payment. Registration is done through Playmetrics and options are available at time of registration.
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Uniform
Estimated Fall team fees:
U13-U14: $275
U15-U19: $275
Includes: Coaches travel fees (league games), team supplies, extra field rental (if needed)
Estimated Winter team fees:
U15: $150
U16-U19: $200
Includes: Coaches travel fees (GA Winter Showcase), SNFC College Search event (U16+), team supplies, extra field rental (if needed)
Estimated Spring-Summer team fees
U13-U14: $400
U15-U17: $150
Includes: Coaches travel fees (league games, Spring Showcase for U13-U14 and GA Summer Showcase/Playoffs), team supplies, extra field rental (if needed)
**Additional: personal travel fees and possible added team fees could be incurred by some age groups depending on qualifying for extra events, indoor leagues, etc...