Nebraska State Referee Committee To:

From:

Date:

Re:

Nebraska Referees

Wayne A Wilson, State Referee Administrator

August 1, 2016

Referee Pay Scale; Revision of

Beginning with the Fall 2013 league soccer season, the Nebraska State Referee Committee and

the Nebraska State Soccer Association have increased the Referee pay scale as outlined below.

Note: All tournaments for the balance of year 2013 will continue to use the

Referee pay scale currently in effect.

Full Sided 11 v 11 Matches

U13-14 U15-16 U17-19

Referee $35.00 $40.00 $45.00

Assistant Referee $25.00 $28.00 $30.00

Referee – solo $55.00 $70.00 $75.00

Small Sided Matches

U6 U7-8 U9-10 U11-12 U13-14 U15-16 U17-19

Referee $25.00

Assistant Referee $16.00

Referee – solo $14.00 $18.00 $25.00 $28.00 $32.00 $40.00 $45.00

Incentive Grade Pay

U16-19 Competitive Match/Game

Grade 7 $4.00

Grade 6 $8.00

Grade 5+ $10.00

$21.00$14.00

Affiliate Member Application Your Information Name: Marcus Kelcher Address: 19625 Audrey Street City, State Zip: Gretna, NE 68028 Best Phone: 402-990-7351 Email: mkelcher@elitegirlsacademy.com Nebraska State Soccer is a membership organization that is not required to accept all membership applications. We expect our Affiliate Members to be sustainable, so we ask that you have a plan and vision for growth and sustainment of your club prior to being accepted. Intentionally falsifying information on this application will cause your application to be denied or if already approved your membership will be revoked. All new Affiliate Members must have a recreational in-house program U6 – U10 age groups. We would prefer this be in place before being approved, but must be in place and registering players within three (3) years of being approved or your membership status could be revoked. You will be required to have practice and game fields secured, or a plan on how you will secure this requirement, and host or promote one Coaching Education License/Diploma/Clinic per year. We would also ask that you recruit referees and promote the Referee Education Courses to your members.

Understand that submitting this application is no guarantee that you will be accepted for membership. Once application is received, you may be asked to meet with your District Commissioner and/or a representative of the State Office to further discuss your application for membership. We are not in the business of signing up one team clubs; we are here to create members clubs that offer all levels of play. You must have at least four (4) teams or a solid plan on how to form teams to apply for membership.

There will be a three (3) year probationary period for all approved Affiliate Members. Any issues or violations of existing National, Regional, State or League bylaws/rules/policies during the probationary period will require you to come in front of the Board of Directors and explain why your membership should not be revoked.

Club Information Name of Club: Elite Girls Academy/Elite Boys Academy Main address for club’s business office: 19625 Audrey Street, Gretna, NE 68028 Have you been a member of another club: Yes or No If yes, which club(s): Toro Soccer Club If yes, why did you leave that club: Released from duties Why are you interested in forming your own club: Club was established in 2011 What is your purpose or vision for the club: To create the most unique, competitive, exciting soccer developmental environment in the Nation. An environment that fosters excitement, fun, and a contagious passion for the game. A place that Elite Girls Academy players love to be and others wish

they were in. What will be the colors of your uniforms [home/away]: White (home) Maroon (away) What age groups and gender are you offering in your club (e.g. U6, U7) - list all: U4-U20 What age groups and gender will you register with Nebraska State Soccer – list all: ALL What levels of play are you offering (list age groups and gender at each level): In-house/Academy: Yes or No - age groups: U4-U7 Recreational: Yes or No - age groups:

Competitive: Yes or No - age groups: U8-U20 Premier: Yes or No - age groups: U8-U20 List any teams by age group and gender that you have committed to your club: 58 Teams total on both the girls and boys side. Teams start at U7. Are any of these teams or players part of a current club: Yes or No If yes, which club(s) and how many teams of players: Elite Girls Academy/Elite Boys Academy Will you allow players to play up: Yes or No – any limits:

For recreational teams - will players be accepted regardless of their ability: Yes or No You will be required to have a Team Formation Policy - how will teams be formed (e.g. random, friend request, tryouts, placement, coach select) at each age group: Tryout Coach Selection: How will coaches be recruited/asked to coach: All hires will be handled by owner Will there be an application process: Yes or No – comments:

Will coaches be paid: Yes or No If yes, will they be paid by the club or the team: Club Fields: Do you own/rent any fields? Yes or No - If yes, name and location of fields: Papillion La Vista High School, Speedway Village, Boys Scouts, Bob Campos, Kroc Center Omaha Where do your teams plan to practice – list all locations by age group: Omaha teams are split between Bob Campos, Papio HS and the Kroc Center. Lincoln teams are split between Speedway Village and Boy Scouts Can you provide fields for any league games: Yes or No If yes, name and location of fields:

If no, where do you plan to play your games: Where assigned Fees:

Please explain your fee structure by age group to insure that you will be able to pay for Nebraska State Soccer fees, leagues fees and game fees: $2,000 (maroon teams) $1,850 (white teams) Please explain procedures that will be used to educate players, coaches, team managers and parents on your fees structure: Internal meetings, full information brief on day of signing

Governance:

Do you plan to incorporate: Yes or No Type of Business (check all that apply):

Not-for-Profit (e.g. 501(c)3) For-Profit LLC Partnership Sole Proprietor Other – name type of business:

Are you going to create Bylaws? If yes, would you like help creating Bylaws for your club: Yes or No If yes, what are the procedures for amending the Bylaws?

Upon dissolution, how will the assets be disposed?

What accounting best practices will you apply to insure fiscal responsibility: We have a firm that handles our club books and payroll. How will you handle player’s inability to pay (e.g. scholarships): We work with Nebraksa Soccer Charities in order to provide players with aid. List all officers and directors or managing partner positions you will have (e.g. President, Vice President, Managing Partner, Partner) to run the club: Marcus Kelcher Will these positions be elected or appointed: NA Procedures for election or appointment: NA Which positions will have voting rights: NA Will you have an Executive Board or Committee that will act on behalf of the club: Yes or No If yes, list positions that make up the board/committee: NA Please list the duties of each officer and director or managing partner/director positions you listed above, please include the term of each position: NA Submit names of any persons you have recruited to be part of the club or have shown an interest in serving in your club: NA Who will be your Director of Coaching/Club Coach: Marcus Kelcher Licenses or diplomas: NSCAA Premier Diploma Will you require coaching education: Yes or No Explain your education expectations for coaches by age group: All coaches must be working on their coaching education at all times. Who will be your Club Registrar – registers members with Nebraska State Soccer: Patty Cassalia For Bylaws, will you have members: Yes or No List type of member you will have in your club: NA Will members have voting rights: Yes or No Explain: NA What meetings will you have – check all that apply: Annual General Meeting (AGM); Yes or No What month will you hold this meeting: NA What will represent a quorum at this meeting: NA Order of business for this meeting: NA Board or Manager Meeting: Yes or No How often: NA What will represent a quorum at this meeting: NA

Order of business for this meeting: NA Coaches Meeting: Yes or No How often: 6X per year Parent/Team Meetings: Yes or No How often: Based on needs of each team All teams: Yes or No

Other Meetings: Yes or No Type: NA How often: NA List all committees will you have: NA List duties of each committee: NA Upon receiving this application, the State Office will review and make contact to get answers for any questions not addressed or for clarification. Once the State Office is satisfied with the application, will submit it to the appropriate District Commissioner for their review. The District Commissioner may request a meeting to review application. Once the State Office and District Commissioner are satisfied with the application, it will be added to the agenda of the next regular Board Meeting. The Board of Directors will review the application and either approve, deny or request additional information. If approved, you will meet with the State Office, and then have your Club Registrar trained by State Office staff on the registration software. Electronic Signature: By entering my Legal Name, Address, Best Phone and Email Address, I created information needed for an electronic signature. By checking the box below I am signing this Application. With my signature, I agree that:

• In applying for membership, the information that I have furnished on this form is subject to verification and review.

• As a member, I will abide by League, Nebraska Soccer, US Youth Soccer and USSF bylaws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. I further agree that I am accountable for knowing, understanding and following these regulations.

• My clubs privileges may be revoked for any misrepresentation or intentionally falsifying information on the application.

Signature

by completing and submitting this application electronically my signature thereto may be implied. Legal Name: Marcus Kelcher Address: 19625 Audrey Street City, State Zip: Gretna, NE 68028 Best Phone: 402-990-7351 Email Address: marcus.kelcher@gmail.com

Club Mission Statement Elite Girls Academy is Nebraska’s premier female soccer club. The club was founded with the goal of providing the opportunity for athletes to train, play, and compete at the very highest skill level, ultimately leading to the award of collegiate scholarships at some of the nation’s top schools, opportunities for US youth national team selection and a developmental pathway to the NWSL. Our program is designed and tailored for training and mentoring player’s who have the desire to hone their skills, have fun, yet compete and win at the state and nation’s top levels of competitive soccer. EGA has the tools to provide a safe, fun, and professional development environment with the high potential of leading to collegiate level play. Club Vision To create the most unique, competitive, exciting soccer developmental environment in the Nation. An environment that fosters excitement, fun, and a contagious passion for the game. A place that Elite Girls Academy players love to be and others wish they were in. Club Identity To provide the state of Nebraska with a second to none developmental soccer experience for female soccer players U4-U23. Club Style Of Play At Elite Girls Academy we have instilled a club wide “possession with a purpose” playing style. We feel that it is imperative for our teams to embrace the idea that possession of the ball is a priority and something that each individual team must embody. With that said, we also feel that the idea of possession can be often times misinterpreted. We want our players to have the ability to recognize when good penetration opportunities have been created due to good possession moments and once recognized the penetration must be performed with speed and good technique. We value a balance between the need for athletes and playmakers and we challenge both set of players to improve their inefficiencies on a weekly basis.

Teams are encouraged to be creative and innovative within their play and as a staff we take great strides to completely eliminate the fear of failure at all levels of competition.

ELITEGIRLSACADEMY.COM

Developing Character, Confidence and Commitment.

WHAT IS ELITE GIRLS ACADEMY?

Elite Girls Academy (EGA) is Nebraska’s premiere female soccer club founded with the goal of providing the opportunity for female athletes to train, play, and compete at their highest skill level.

The program is designed for training and mentoring players who have the desire

to hone their skills and have fun while competing and winning at top competitive

soccer levels. With our highly regarded coaching talent that is fully accredited

and recognized on the national level, EGA provides an environment that is safe,

fun, and professional. The EGA experience and training can ultimately lead to

collegiate scholarships at some of the nation’s top schools, opportunities for U.S.

Youth National Team selection and a

developmental pathway to the NWSL.

Our program provides opportunities for

girls from age 4 to 23. With a consistent,

positive soccer experience and training, the

girls gain life-long skills that extend beyond

the soccer field including friendship, team

appreciation and cooperation, apathy,

confidence, and commitment.

The EGA experience and training can ultimately lead to collegiate scholarships at some of the nation’s top schools.

STAFF AND FACILITIES

Our coaches are some of the most accomplished coaches in the region, many who have also proven themselves on the national level.

Our staff consists of high school and college coaches, former scholarship college

players, elite coaches, competitive soccer club veterans, state and regional

champions, camp coaches, young player coaches, international players, and

Gatorade Player of the year recipients.

With their varied backgrounds and

experiences, all of our coaches share a life-

long commitment to soccer and the desire

to develop young girls into champions while

ensuring a positive and fun experience. And,

our desire to be the best coaches around

is continually complemented through

on-going education and skills training

including coaching clinics, interaction and

exposure to other coaches, and licensing,

diploma and certification from the NSCAA

and United States Soccer Federation.

Our relationship with facilities around the Omaha & Lincoln Metro assures year-

round access to training and playing.

...all of our coaches share a life-long commitment to soccer and the desire to develop young girls into champions while ensuring a positive and fun experience.

OPPORTUNITIES AND PARTNERSHIP

From the youngest of players to the Elite-level, there are always opportunities for our players to get additional play time and exposure beyond typical practices and club games. These include:

H Clinics

H Individual and Small Group training

H Camps and mini-camps

H College ID Camps

H Coaching clinic participation

H Showcase play

Our unique partnership with Lincoln

Spirit Soccer Club (LSC) provides both

organizations valuable opportunities. Every EGA player is eligible to become

members of LSC and get carded with US Youth Soccer through Nebraska

State Soccer while remaining club members of US Club Soccer. This provides

teams with the membership necessary to compete in Nebraska State Cup,

USYS Regionals, Midwest Regional League and Nebraska ODP.

Every EGA player is a member of USYS & US Club Soccer.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS AND EXPOSURE

After years of playing and working hard to become the best, for many girls the ultimate dream is to receive a scholarship and the opportunity to play at the collegiate level.We have the same dreams for our players. That’s why we are committed to providing

the opportunities for exposure and representation to get noticed by college coaches at

the nation’s top schools. And it works! Our program has placed players who have made

commitments to:

University of North Carolina H Texas A&M University H Miami University

Marquette University H University of Nebraska H Iowa State University

United States Military Academy at West Point H Northern Illinois University

University of Nebraska Omaha H St. Louis University H Missouri State University

Texas Tech University H Washburn University H Northwest Missouri State

University of Iowa H University Minnesota State Mankato H University of Mississippi

Penn State University H Texas Christian University H University of Tennessee

Auburn University H Kansas State University H University of Kansas

Our 2015 EGA College ID Summer Camp includes representation from:

Kansas State University - NCAA D1

University of Kansas -NCAA D1

Texas Tech University - NCAA D1

Iowa State University - NCAA D1

Take a few moments to meet some of our recent scholarship recipients.

Missouri State University - NCAA D1

Washington State University - NCAA D1

University of Minnesota - NCAA D1

University of Missouri Kansas City - NCAA D1

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

For every girl that is selected to participate with EGA, are parents who have made a commitment to their daughters to provide them with an exceptional opportunity to learn and grow their skills.

Our program wouldn’t be the respected desirable club it is without the on-going

parental support of both the players and staff.

That’s why at Elite Girls Academy, we pledge that every player will:

H Have a fun, positive experience

H Train and learn skills to compete at the highest levels

H Have access to additional play time and exposure

H Work with the top coaches in the region

And for the parents, as part of the EGA family, we pledge to you to teach your

daughter our three core values:

H Character

H Commitment

H Confidence

We believe our relationship with

the whole family is what makes

the player successful.

Our program wouldn’t be the respected desirable club it is without the on-going parental support of both the players and staff.