RECREATIONAL

PLAYER EXPERIENCE & WHAT FAMILIES RECEIVE 

Every player in the Papillion Recreational Soccer Program receives:

• A complete 10-week season, including weekly games.
• Two training opportunities each week.
• Age-appropriate, evidence-based coaching designed to support long-term player development
• Trained and SafeSport-certified volunteer coaches who follow SafeSport, concussion, and background-check requirements
• A guaranteed commitment to equal playing time for all players—a core principle of recreational soccer
• A development-focused environment where fun, learning, and effort matter more than results

Equal playing time is mandatory and central to our program’s mission and values.

CURRICULUM & TRAINING STRUCTURE 

To support consistency and development across the program, coaches receive:

• A full 10-week curriculum, including two age-appropriate, evidence-based session plans per week
• Access to coaching staff during a club-wide weekly training night, where directors assist in real time
• Guidance for planning their second weekly training session, which coaches schedule at available parks or open spaces (first-come, first-served; the club does not control these fields. These are City/public green space.)

Coaches who complete the season and return equipment receive a full refund of their child’s registration fee.

COACHING SUPPORT & EDUCATION

We are committed to helping every coach—new or experienced—feel confident and supported.

Our coaching support system includes:

• Grassroots Training through U.S. Soccer
• In-house coaching education sessions each season
• Individual and team-specific coaching support upon request
• Opportunities to complete coursework up to the U.S. Soccer National D License
  (Special restrictions and eligibility requirements apply.)

Coaches are the lifeblood of our organization, and with that role comes key expectations. All volunteer coaches are required to:

• Attend in-house coaching education sessions
• Implement the provided session plans into their weekly trainings
• Attend all scheduled games and training sessions
• Communicate clearly and promptly with players and families regarding:
  • Practice times and locations
  • Game schedules
  • Weather updates or changes
  • Any other program-related activities

TRAINING SPACE 

Teams receive:

• One club-designated training night each week, allowing directors to assist coaches directly.
• One flexible training day/location, chosen by the coach.
  Public spaces—including Papio Bay and other parks—are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and the club does not control these fields.

LEAGUE STRUCTURE, SCHEDULING & FLEXIBILITY

Our recreational teams play in an external league that has full control over:

• Game schedule creation
• Game field assignments
• Referee assignments

Coaches may submit blackout dates prior to schedule creation, and the league will take these into consideration. Once schedules are released:

• Coaches may request a change if a conflict arises.

The league will review the request, but no change is guaranteed due to field, referee, and opponent constraints.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS & COMPLIANCE

Player safety is our highest priority. As required by Nebraska State Soccer and Federal guidelines, all coaches must complete the following before receiving their roster:

• SafeSport Training – mandatory federal abuse-prevention education.
• Background Check – required for all volunteers working with youth athletes.
• Concussion Training – state-mandated training to help coaches identify and appropriately respond to head injuries.

“No coach will be assigned a roster until all requirements are completed.”