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At Nebraska Soccer Talk, we love covering everything soccer related. For the most part, that means covering games and providing analysis/opinions. However, our overall mission and purpose is far reaching and ambitious. Our goal is to bring the soccer community closer together through collaboration and communication.  There are countless people that deserve recognition for their efforts as a player, official, or coach. Throughout the season, we will be highlighting these individuals through our Get To Know Me articles.

This will be a series made up of three different components. All of which are meant to bring attention to the soccer community.

1. Get To Know Me (Coach Edition) – These individuals are responsible for building their programs, growing the game of soccer, and mentoring the next generation. We look forward to learning about their lives and philosophies.
2. Get To Know Me (Player Edition) – This article series will focus on high school juniors and seniors that have demonstrated themselves to be quality players and people. With these features, our community will learn about some of the most impressive players in the state.
3. Future of the Game – This article series will focus on the freshmen and sophomore classes. These are players that we will be covering for years to come.

Thank you to every individual that provided information for this idea. We appreciate your thoughtful and timely responses.

Kristie Brezenski

Name of High School Program: Columbus Scotus Central Catholic Girls

Occupation Outside of Coaching: 2nd Grade Teacher 

Soccer Idol: Abby Wambach

Who would you consider to be your soccer mentor? What is the story behind your selection? How did they help you in your soccer journey? 

My cousin Kim Engelbert was my soccer mentor.  My dad and I would go watch her play when she was at Duchesne.  She was quick, had moves, and had this “never say die” attitude.  Kim was so kind off the field, but her presence on the field made me want to be her.  She put in the work outside of practice and was willing to take me aside and show me some soccer moves.  Any time given to a kid that looks up to you changes them.  It builds them up, it gives them a sense that they can do anything, they can conquer the world.  

Describe a favorite soccer memory that you have been involved with. This memory could be from your playing or coaching experiences. Tell us the story and impact of this memory. 

When I was in college, we were playing in Kansas and we were up 2-1 against a top 10 team in NAIA.  The game was getting rough and a little out of hand.  A few of my teammates got into a small brawl and I remember our whole team sprinting from every side of the field to be there to defend them.  We knew we had each others’ backs.  That gave us the fuel we needed to get behind each other, dig in, and pull out the win.  That year, we were so rough with each other at practice and would push each other so hard.  But getting through those tough times together, we ended up being so close and would do anything for every member of that team.  I truly believe that is one of the main reasons we were so successful that year.

List and describe three important pillars or values of your program. What is the culture of your program built on? What do they mean to you? 

1. Perseverance – going above and beyond, despite the obstacles that lie in the path.  Having that “Never give up!” attitude, fighting till the end.

2. Effort – that no matter what, 110% will be given at any point in time.  The one thing that we can always count on is effort. 

3. Camaraderie – any team that plays together and for each other, nothing can stop them.

This program is built on tradition.  A tradition of being team first, doing everything we can to make each player be the best that they can for the betterment of the team.  There have been a multitude of strong, successful athletes that have come through Scotus to strengthen the tradition of “whatever it takes.”  I love that it hangs over our girls’ heads to strive to be a part of that tradition.

What is your motivation for coaching? This is a time-consuming and challenging occupation. Why do you do it? 

My motivation for coaching is to not only give these girls the skills to succeed on the soccer field, but also to help aid in developing the skills to succeed in life.  They need to find their own motivation to keep going when things are tough, they can’t depend on others to do it for you.  Giving 100% effort when things seem pointless, can give you the push you need to rise above all else.  To never settle on being just good enough at something, but to constantly strive to better yourself in every aspect of life.  There will always be time and ways to get better to keep stepping up that ladder in life.  Don’t always take the easy way, if it’s too easy, it’s too good to be true and probably not worth it.  Things are hard in life, embrace the hard, take the bull by the horns, and be ready to fight.  You are worth it!!!

Thank you for reading and being a part of our new community. A like, share, comment or recommendation of content would be greatly appreciated. In order to financially support our efforts, sponsorship/partnership opportunities have become available. Sponsors will receive vast exposure to the Nebraska soccer community through different media avenues. The sponsorship process is easy and reasonable.

Contact us on our website or email @ nebraskasoccertalk@gmail.com.

Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, or listen to our podcast.

Chace Hutchison

At Nebraska Soccer Talk, we love covering everything soccer related. For the most part, that means covering games and providing analysis/opinions. However, our overall mission and purpose is far reaching and ambitious. Our goal is to bring the soccer community closer together through collaboration and communication.  There are countless people that deserve recognition for their efforts as a player, official, or coach. Throughout the season, we will be highlighting these individuals through our Get To Know Me articles.

This will be a series made up of three different components. All of which are meant to bring attention to the soccer community.

1. Get To Know Me (Coach Edition) – These individuals are responsible for building their programs, growing the game of soccer, and mentoring the next generation. We look forward to learning about their lives and philosophies.
2. Get To Know Me (Player Edition) – This article series will focus on high school juniors and seniors that have demonstrated themselves to be quality players and people. With these features, our community will learn about some of the most impressive players in the state. 
3. Future of the Game – This article series will focus on the freshmen and sophomore classes. These are players that we will be covering for years to come.

Thank you to every individual that provided information for this idea. We appreciate your thoughtful and timely responses.

Lindsay Aliano

Name of High School Program: Elkhorn South Girls Soccer

Occupation Outside of Coaching: High School Math Teacher (and mom!)

Favorite Professional Soccer Team: US Women’s National Team

Soccer Idol (Player or Coach): Julie Ertz

Who would you consider to be your soccer mentor? What is the story behind your selection? How did they help you in your soccer journey?

My high school soccer coach (who is still coaching at Millard West), Jacque Tevis-Butler.  When I played for her in high school, she had a way of getting our team to focus and play our best soccer, but always made the process enjoyable.  She made you love the game even more than before the season started.  After I became a head coach, there have been countless times I have reached out to her for opinions, advice, and guidance.  She never hesitates to listen and help me through whatever challenge I may be facing, even after all these years.  But …. she will hate every minute of me calling her my “mentor” in this article! 🙂

Describe a favorite soccer memory that you have been involved with. This memory could be from your playing or coaching experiences. Tell us the story and impact of this memory. 

Winning state in 2015 and 2019 are memories I will never forget, but I think one of the most pivotal moments for me as a coach was the Metro Conference Championship game in 2018.  Being down 0-2 at half and keeping a team motivated enough to stay in the game is a difficult task for even the most experienced of coaches.  Watching my team believe in themselves and fight their way back into the game to tie it up 2-2 during regulation and then finding the back of the net in overtime to win the game 3-2 was such a proud moment for me as a coach.  Getting kids to believe in themselves is such an impactful moment for any coach and something you hope they continue to do even when their time playing for you is over.

List and describe three important pillars or values of your program. What is the culture of your program built on? What do they mean to you? 

Respect  – Respect starts with respecting yourself.  Recognize your abilities and believe in yourself.  Along with respecting yourself, you have to respect others.  Support others, acknowledge their feelings, and accept all teammates, coaches, team managers, etc.  Be welcoming and respectful of officials and opposing teams and value the time and effort your teammates and coaches are putting in to make you a better person and player.

Discipline and Accountability – In life you have to accept responsibility for actions or outcomes.  We believe in holding players to a standard and if that standard is not met, we accept responsibility and make a plan to change the unwanted outcomes.  This is more about navigating life lessons than it is about winning soccer games.  Sports are there to teach kids and to hold them accountable when they make mistakes.  This allows them to make mistakes in a comfortable environment, learn from them, and move on.

Teamwork – There is not much you can accomplish in life without teamwork.  Nearly every aspect of life requires you to work with others.  Your career, raising a family, friendship, etc.  It is important that players learn from a young age how to work with others and even with others that may not have the same skill set or beliefs you have.

What is your motivation for coaching? This is a time-consuming and challenging occupation. Why do you do it? 

I hope to influence and empower young women not only in their soccer journey, but also in life.  The most important part of coaching is developing players into ethical, thoughtful, intentional people.  You want to be there to offer support and encouragement as your players are going through such an important time in their lives where they are developing into adults.  As a high school teacher, I have the opportunity to do this every day, but the lasting relationships you have with your players in something different.  There is an overwhelming amount of joy I feel when former players contact me for advice, to update me on their accomplishments, or simplify just to check in.

Thank you for reading and being a part of our new community. A like, share, comment or recommendation of content would be greatly appreciated. In order to financially support our efforts, sponsorship/partnership opportunities have become available. Sponsors will receive vast exposure to the Nebraska soccer community through different media avenues. The sponsorship process is easy and reasonable.

Contact us on our website or email @ nebraskasoccertalk@gmail.com.

Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, or listen to our podcast.

Chace Hutchison

Previewing an upcoming season is never an easy task. To do so properly takes countless hours of emails, observations, statistical research, conversation, and reflection. Adding onto that difficulty are challenges, such as a cancelled 2020 season and lingering COVID restrictions, making our preview preparation feel almost impossible.

Despite these obstacles, the approaching 2021 season and its participants – whether that be players, coaches, fans, or families – deserve some semblance of normalcy. Soccer in Nebraska and all those who participate deserve to be promoted. Over the course of the next several weeks, NEST will overview EVERY high school soccer program in our state. This was done to the best of our ability using all of the information we could collect.

Nebraska Soccer Talk is here to support many fantastic teams, coaches, players, fans, and referees that make our game possible. One mission of this venture is to discover and centralize newsworthy information. This can only be done in collaboration with individual programs. As a whole, our sport must better promote itself in order to grow the player and supporter pool. We encourage every team to proudly and consistently advertise itself to us and the general public. The more information available, the more our game will grow. Soccer is a game historically left behind to linger in the background in the United States. That circumstance is changing, but that change will not happen automatically. Growing and covering all aspects of our sport will take effort from all of those who love it.

Disclaimer – To prepare for these articles, a questionnaire was sent to every school’s head coach and athletic director. Many of these questionnaires were returned in a timely fashion, others were not. Nebraska Soccer Talk prides itself on equal and in-depth coverage, but cooperation is needed to meet that goal. Please consider this to be our reasoning when it comes to article length and accuracy.

Nebraska City

Head Coach – Jessi Rice

Previous Records

State Status – Front Runner, Contender, Dark Horse, Up-And-Coming, Building, Too Early To Tell

 NEST Analysis – Nebraska City will be entering the 2021 season with numerous question marks regarding their squad. Multiple five win seasons leave a lot to be desired for Coach Rice and the players. In the game of soccer, one or two breakout players can change the trajectory of a program. With a year off to strategize and develop, Nebraska City could surprise many in the state during the upcoming season. Right now it is too early to predict much when it comes to this squad. Nebraska Soccer Talk looks forward to learning more about this team and community.

Thank you for reading and being a part of our new community. A like, share, comment or recommendation of content would be greatly appreciated. In order to financially support our efforts, sponsorship/partnership opportunities have become available. Sponsors will receive vast exposure to the Nebraska soccer community through different media avenues. The sponsorship process is easy and reasonable.

Contact us on our website or email @ nebraskasoccertalk@gmail.com.

Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, or listen to our podcast.

Chace Hutchison

Previewing an upcoming season is never an easy task. To do so properly takes countless hours of emails, observations, statistical research, conversation, and reflection. Adding onto that difficulty are challenges, such as a cancelled 2020 season and lingering COVID restrictions, making our preview preparation feel almost impossible.

Despite these obstacles, the approaching 2021 season and its participants – whether that be players, coaches, fans, or families – deserve some semblance of normalcy. Soccer in Nebraska and all those who participate deserve to be promoted. Over the course of the next several weeks, NEST will overview EVERY high school soccer program in our state. This was done to the best of our ability using all of the information we could collect.

Nebraska Soccer Talk is here to support many fantastic teams, coaches, players, fans, and referees that make our game possible. One mission of this venture is to discover and centralize newsworthy information. This can only be done in collaboration with individual programs. As a whole, our sport must better promote itself in order to grow the player and supporter pool. We encourage every team to proudly and consistently advertise itself to us and the general public. The more information available, the more our game will grow. Soccer is a game historically left behind to linger in the background in the United States. That circumstance is changing, but that change will not happen automatically. Growing and covering all aspects of our sport will take effort from all of those who love it.

Disclaimer – To prepare for these articles, a questionnaire was sent to every school’s head coach and athletic director. Many of these questionnaires were returned in a timely fashion, others were not. Nebraska Soccer Talk prides itself on equal and in-depth coverage, but cooperation is needed to meet that goal. Please consider this to be our reasoning when it comes to article length and accuracy.

Bennington

Head Coach – Alex Mathers

Previous Records

Players to Watch – Deja Daniels, Mia Hurt

State Status – Front Runner, Contender, Dark Horse, Up-And-Coming, Building, Too Early To Tell

Previous Season Accomplishments – 2019 Class B State Qualifier

NEST Analysis – Nebraska Soccer Talk is high on the Bennington Badgers, that has been no secret. The short-term and long-term outlooks for this program are extremely encouraging. In the short-term, the Lady Badgers will be led by two very talented players. Mia Hurt is a goalscorer that simply creates mismatches for the opponents. She looks to be a star in Class B. Mia’s co-star will be Deja Daniels who is a very exciting player in her own right. If a few more pieces are placed in the puzzle, Bennington could repeat their spectacular 2019 season.

In the long-term, the community of Bennington appears to be growing at a high rate. For the athletic programs, that means a larger player pool and presumably more talent. In combination with the influx of numbers, Bennington Soccer Club has added much needed structure to the youth scene. Bennington will begin the season as the #6 ranked team in the Nebraska Soccer Talk Pre-Season Top 10.

Thank you for reading and being a part of our new community. A like, share, comment or recommendation of content would be greatly appreciated. In order to financially support our efforts, sponsorship/partnership opportunities have become available. Sponsors will receive vast exposure to the Nebraska soccer community through different media avenues. The sponsorship process is easy and reasonable.

Contact us on our website or email @ nebraskasoccertalk@gmail.com.

Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, or listen to our podcast.

Chace Hutchison

Previewing an upcoming season is never an easy task. To do so properly takes countless hours of emails, observations, statistical research, conversation, and reflection. Adding onto that difficulty are challenges, such as a cancelled 2020 season and lingering COVID restrictions, making our preview preparation feel almost impossible.

Despite these obstacles, the approaching 2021 season and its participants – whether that be players, coaches, fans, or families – deserve some semblance of normalcy. Soccer in Nebraska and all those who participate deserve to be promoted. Over the course of the next several weeks, NEST will overview EVERY high school soccer program in our state. This was done to the best of our ability using all of the information we could collect.

Nebraska Soccer Talk is here to support many fantastic teams, coaches, players, fans, and referees that make our game possible. One mission of this venture is to discover and centralize newsworthy information. This can only be done in collaboration with individual programs. As a whole, our sport must better promote itself in order to grow the player and supporter pool. We encourage every team to proudly and consistently advertise itself to us and the general public. The more information available, the more our game will grow. Soccer is a game historically left behind to linger in the background in the United States. That circumstance is changing, but that change will not happen automatically. Growing and covering all aspects of our sport will take effort from all of those who love it.

Disclaimer – To prepare for these articles, a questionnaire was sent to every school’s head coach and athletic director. Many of these questionnaires were returned in a timely fashion, others were not. Nebraska Soccer Talk prides itself on equal and in-depth coverage, but cooperation is needed to meet that goal. Please consider this to be our reasoning when it comes to article length and accuracy.

Lutheran High Northeast/Norfolk Catholic

Head Coach – No information found

Previous Records

State Status – Front Runner, Contender, Dark Horse, Up-And-Coming, Building, Too Early To Tell 

NEST Analysis – In Northeast Nebraska, two schools come together in their pursuit of Morrison Stadium. These arrangements can be complicated, but they provide important opportunities for many more athletes. Despite having a .500 record in 2019, the Knights/Eagles have proven to be a formidable opponent in recent years. Scheduling and defeating several Class A programs in past seasons tends to put you on the map. Regarding the 2021 season, it is still too early to have many predictions with this team. In schools such as these, available numbers and talent can change drastically from year to year. A few regular season games will clear the picture up for Nebraska Soccer Talk.

Thank you for reading and being a part of our new community. A like, share, comment or recommendation of content would be greatly appreciated. In order to financially support our efforts, sponsorship/partnership opportunities have become available. Sponsors will receive vast exposure to the Nebraska soccer community through different media avenues. The sponsorship process is easy and reasonable.

Contact us on our website or email @ nebraskasoccertalk@gmail.com.

Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, or listen to our podcast.

Chace Hutchison

Previewing an upcoming season is never an easy task. To do so properly takes countless hours of emails, observations, statistical research, conversation, and reflection. Adding onto that difficulty are challenges, such as a cancelled 2020 season and lingering COVID restrictions, making our preview preparation feel almost impossible.

Despite these obstacles, the approaching 2021 season and its participants – whether that be players, coaches, fans, or families – deserve some semblance of normalcy. Soccer in Nebraska and all those who participate deserve to be promoted. Over the course of the next several weeks, NEST will overview EVERY high school soccer program in our state. This was done to the best of our ability using all of the information we could collect.

Nebraska Soccer Talk is here to support many fantastic teams, coaches, players, fans, and referees that make our game possible. One mission of this venture is to discover and centralize newsworthy information. This can only be done in collaboration with individual programs. As a whole, our sport must better promote itself in order to grow the player and supporter pool. We encourage every team to proudly and consistently advertise itself to us and the general public. The more information available, the more our game will grow. Soccer is a game historically left behind to linger in the background in the United States. That circumstance is changing, but that change will not happen automatically. Growing and covering all aspects of our sport will take effort from all of those who love it.

Disclaimer – To prepare for these articles, a questionnaire was sent to every school’s head coach and athletic director. Many of these questionnaires were returned in a timely fashion, others were not. Nebraska Soccer Talk prides itself on equal and in-depth coverage, but cooperation is needed to meet that goal. Please consider this to be our reasoning when it comes to article length and accuracy.

Omaha South

Head Coach – Jill Alder

Previous Records

State Status – Front Runner, Contender, Dark Horse, Up-And-Coming, Building, Too Early To Tell

NEST Analysis – The Lady Packers appear ready to carve out their place in the Class A soccer landscape. A tremendous 2019 season provides momentum and expectation heading into the 2021 season. As of right now, OPS lacks a dominant girls soccer program. That title is ready to be claimed, and Omaha South could very well be that team. Coach Alder and her players will prove to be a difficult challenge for many upcoming opponents. According to Nebraska Soccer Talk, Omaha South is a Team on the Verge on our Top 10 rankings.

Thank you for reading and being a part of our new community. A like, share, comment or recommendation of content would be greatly appreciated. In order to financially support our efforts, sponsorship/partnership opportunities have become available. Sponsors will receive vast exposure to the Nebraska soccer community through different media avenues. The sponsorship process is easy and reasonable.

Contact us on our website or email @ nebraskasoccertalk@gmail.com.

Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, or listen to our podcast on Spotify.

Chace Hutchison

Previewing an upcoming season is never an easy task. To do so properly takes countless hours of emails, observations, statistical research, conversation, and reflection. Adding onto that difficulty are challenges, such as a cancelled 2020 season and lingering COVID restrictions, making our preview preparation feel almost impossible.

Despite these obstacles, the approaching 2021 season and its participants – whether that be players, coaches, fans, or families – deserve some semblance of normalcy. Soccer in Nebraska and all those who participate deserve to be promoted. Over the course of the next several weeks, NEST will overview EVERY high school soccer program in our state. This was done to the best of our ability using all of the information we could collect.

Nebraska Soccer Talk is here to support many fantastic teams, coaches, players, fans, and referees that make our game possible. One mission of this venture is to discover and centralize newsworthy information. This can only be done in collaboration with individual programs. As a whole, our sport must better promote itself in order to grow the player and supporter pool. We encourage every team to proudly and consistently advertise itself to us and the general public. The more information available, the more our game will grow. Soccer is a game historically left behind to linger in the background in the United States. That circumstance is changing, but that change will not happen automatically. Growing and covering all aspects of our sport will take effort from all of those who love it.

Disclaimer – To prepare for these articles, a questionnaire was sent to every school’s head coach and athletic director. Many of these questionnaires were returned in a timely fashion, others were not. Nebraska Soccer Talk prides itself on equal and in-depth coverage, but cooperation is needed to meet that goal. Please consider this to be our reasoning when it comes to article length and accuracy.

Gross Catholic

Head Coach – Mike Nolte

Previous Records

State Status – Front Runner, Contender, Dark Horse, Up-And-Coming, Building, Too Early To Tell

Previous Season Accomplishments – 2019 Class B State Qualifier

NEST Analysis – With Omaha Gross Catholic, the state will yet again receive the opportunity to witness wonderful play on the field. Coach Mike Nolte has an impressive program filled with skill and soccer prowess. In 2019, the Cougars qualified for the state tournament; in 2021, they will attempt to build upon that experience. A return to Morrison Stadium seems to be in the cards, at least that is the expectation. As a clear contender in Class B, Omaha Gross Catholic will begin the 2021 season ranked #5 by Nebraska Soccer Talk. As for the future, Gabe O’Doherty is an excellent freshman prospect.

Thank you for reading and being a part of our new community. A like, share, comment or recommendation of content would be greatly appreciated. In order to financially support our efforts, sponsorship/partnership opportunities have become available. Sponsors will receive vast exposure to the Nebraska soccer community through different media avenues. The sponsorship process is easy and reasonable.

Contact us on our website or email @ nebraskasoccertalk@gmail.com.

Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, or listen to our podcast on Spotify.

Chace Hutchison

Previewing an upcoming season is never an easy task. To do so properly takes countless hours of emails, observations, statistical research, conversation, and reflection. Adding onto that difficulty are challenges, such as a cancelled 2020 season and lingering COVID restrictions, making our preview preparation feel almost impossible.

Despite these obstacles, the approaching 2021 season and its participants – whether that be players, coaches, fans, or families – deserve some semblance of normalcy. Soccer in Nebraska and all those who participate deserve to be promoted. Over the course of the next several weeks, NEST will overview EVERY high school soccer program in our state. This was done to the best of our ability using all of the information we could collect.

Nebraska Soccer Talk is here to support many fantastic teams, coaches, players, fans, and referees that make our game possible. One mission of this venture is to discover and centralize newsworthy information. This can only be done in collaboration with individual programs. As a whole, our sport must better promote itself in order to grow the player and supporter pool. We encourage every team to proudly and consistently advertise itself to us and the general public. The more information available, the more our game will grow. Soccer is a game historically left behind to linger in the background in the United States. That circumstance is changing, but that change will not happen automatically. Growing and covering all aspects of our sport will take effort from all of those who love it.

Disclaimer – To prepare for these articles, a questionnaire was sent to every school’s head coach and athletic director. Many of these questionnaires were returned in a timely fashion, others were not. Nebraska Soccer Talk prides itself on equal and in-depth coverage, but cooperation is needed to meet that goal. Please consider this to be our reasoning when it comes to article length and accuracy.

Papillion-La Vista

Head Coach – April Kelcher

Previous Records

Players to Watch – 

• Mykena Turner (South Dakota State University soccer signee)
• Claudia Wilson (Midland University soccer signee)
• Ella Guyott (University of Nebraska-Lincoln soccer commit)
• Lauryn Anglim (University of Nebraska-Lincoln soccer commit)
• Lauren Schmidt (University of Nebraska-Omaha soccer commit)

State Status – Front Runner, Contender, Dark Horse, Up-And-Coming, Building, Too Early To Tell

Previous Season Accomplishments – 2019 Class A State Qualifier

NEST Analysis – 2021 could be a banner year for the Papillion-La Vista girls soccer program as they look to improve upon their 2019 state qualification. Rarely does so much talent occupy the same school at the same time, it is a circumstance engineered by hard work and luck. Adding to the excitement is the fact that the Monarch’s backline, midfield, and attack will all feature a Division I recruit. With Mykena Turner, Ella Guyott, and Lauryn Anglim on the field, Papio will feature one of the state’s most star studded lineups. For Coach Kelcher and her program, a year of high expectations is right around the corner. Papillion-La Vista will begin the season as the #3 team in Class A according to Nebraska Soccer Talk.

Thank you for reading and being a part of our new community. A like, share, comment or recommendation of content would be greatly appreciated. In order to financially support our efforts, sponsorship/partnership opportunities have become available. Sponsors will receive vast exposure to the Nebraska soccer community through different media avenues. The sponsorship process is easy and reasonable.

Contact us on our website or email @ nebraskasoccertalk@gmail.com.

Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, or listen to our podcast on Spotify.

Chace Hutchison

Previewing an upcoming season is never an easy task. To do so properly takes countless hours of emails, observations, statistical research, conversation, and reflection. Adding onto that difficulty are challenges, such as a cancelled 2020 season and lingering COVID restrictions, making our preview preparation feel almost impossible.

Despite these obstacles, the approaching 2021 season and its participants – whether that be players, coaches, fans, or families – deserve some semblance of normalcy. Soccer in Nebraska and all those who participate deserve to be promoted. Over the course of the next several weeks, NEST will overview EVERY high school soccer program in our state. This was done to the best of our ability using all of the information we could collect.

Nebraska Soccer Talk is here to support many fantastic teams, coaches, players, fans, and referees that make our game possible. One mission of this venture is to discover and centralize newsworthy information. This can only be done in collaboration with individual programs. As a whole, our sport must better promote itself in order to grow the player and supporter pool. We encourage every team to proudly and consistently advertise itself to us and the general public. The more information available, the more our game will grow. Soccer is a game historically left behind to linger in the background in the United States. That circumstance is changing, but that change will not happen automatically. Growing and covering all aspects of our sport will take effort from all of those who love it.

Disclaimer – To prepare for these articles, a questionnaire was sent to every school’s head coach and athletic director. Many of these questionnaires were returned in a timely fashion, others were not. Nebraska Soccer Talk prides itself on equal and in-depth coverage, but cooperation is needed to meet that goal. Please consider this to be our reasoning when it comes to article length and accuracy.

Kearney Catholic

Head Coach – Amer Arram

Previous Records

State Status – Front Runner, Contender, Dark Horse, Up-And-Coming, Building, Too Early To Tell

NEST Analysis – The community of Kearney, Nebraska is blessed with a dedicated and prosperous youth soccer club that prepares players for the high school level. In recent years, more and more talent has been coming from this area. It is starting to become a soccer hotbed in the middle of Nebraska. Kearney Catholic is a beneficiary of that system, and the program has progressed accordingly. In the past, the Stars have struggled to field a competitive team but that is changing as evidenced in 2018. Although the outlook is positive, Coach Amer Arram still has work to do at Kearney Catholic. 2021 could be another year building block for this project.

Thank you for reading and being a part of our new community. A like, share, comment or recommendation of content would be greatly appreciated. In order to financially support our efforts, sponsorship/partnership opportunities have become available. Sponsors will receive vast exposure to the Nebraska soccer community through different media avenues. The sponsorship process is easy and reasonable.

Contact us on our website or email @ nebraskasoccertalk@gmail.com.

Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, or listen to our podcast on Spotify.

Chace Hutchison

Previewing an upcoming season is never an easy task. To do so properly takes countless hours of emails, observations, statistical research, conversation, and reflection. Adding onto that difficulty are challenges, such as a cancelled 2020 season and lingering COVID restrictions, making our preview preparation feel almost impossible.

Despite these obstacles, the approaching 2021 season and its participants – whether that be players, coaches, fans, or families – deserve some semblance of normalcy. Soccer in Nebraska and all those who participate deserve to be promoted. Over the course of the next several weeks, NEST will overview EVERY high school soccer program in our state. This was done to the best of our ability using all of the information we could collect.

Nebraska Soccer Talk is here to support many fantastic teams, coaches, players, fans, and referees that make our game possible. One mission of this venture is to discover and centralize newsworthy information. This can only be done in collaboration with individual programs. As a whole, our sport must better promote itself in order to grow the player and supporter pool. We encourage every team to proudly and consistently advertise itself to us and the general public. The more information available, the more our game will grow. Soccer is a game historically left behind to linger in the background in the United States. That circumstance is changing, but that change will not happen automatically. Growing and covering all aspects of our sport will take effort from all of those who love it.

Disclaimer – To prepare for these articles, a questionnaire was sent to every school’s head coach and athletic director. Many of these questionnaires were returned in a timely fashion, others were not. Nebraska Soccer Talk prides itself on equal and in-depth coverage, but cooperation is needed to meet that goal. Please consider this to be our reasoning when it comes to article length and accuracy.

Norris

Head Coach – Scott Hakel

Previous Records

State Status – Front Runner, Contender, Dark Horse, Up-And-Coming, Building, Too Early To Tell

NEST Analysis – Norris High School represents an intriguing storyline heading into the 2021 season. Due to its geographic location and overall reputation, many are unaware of this team’s pedigree. However, Norris is Nebraska soccer at its finest. It is a model of stability, consistency, and distinguished displays. Coach Scott Hakel leads a program ready to contend with the best in Class B. A state tournament berth is well within the realm of possibility. Nebraska Soccer Talk has designated them as the #9 team in Class B on our Top 10 List.

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