1402 N. 203rd StElkhorn, NE 68022
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DEVELOPING THE GAME
NATURALLY
EAA Soccer’s Hive Academy recreational soccer league offers a welcoming, development-focused environment where young athletes can learn the fundamentals of soccer while having fun and building confidence. Designed as a natural next step before EAA Roots, Hive emphasizes age-appropriate skills, teamwork, and a love for the game in a recreational setting. Players benefit from a structured curriculum that introduces them to gameplay concepts while prioritizing enjoyment and participation for all.
One of the biggest advantages of Hive Academy is its commitment to keeping the game accessible. With no tryouts or travel requirements, families can enjoy the convenience of local practices and games while their kids stay active and connected with friends. Hive helps young athletes grow at their own pace in a supportive, team-based atmosphere that’s focused on development without the added pressures of select sports.
At its core, Hive Academy is about building confidence, encouraging sportsmanship, and laying the foundation for lifelong enjoyment of the game. It’s the perfect fit for families looking for a recreational soccer experience that blends skill-building with fun, friendships, and community.
- REGISTRATION
- FIELD LOCATIONS
- GAME SCHEDULES
- AGE GROUP INFO
Hive registration occurs twice per year, once for the fall season and again for the spring season. Check back here for future registration dates.
First Interstate SportsPlex (FIB)
26001 Ida Street, Valley, NE, 68640
James P. McNeil Soccer Complex (JPM)
23267 W Maple Road, Elkhorn, NE 68022
Frank & Jane Krejci Soccer Complex (KSC)
4701 N 230th Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022
Ta-Ha-Zouka Park (THZ)
867 Elkhorn Drive, Elkhorn, NE 68022
The Greenhouse (Indoor Facility)
2710 River Road Drive, Waterloo, NE 68069
Once available, check back here for the full game schedule.
4U (2022)
This program is for children born in 2022 (4U) for the 2025 Fall season.
Players attend one “First Skills” training session per week (8 sessions total) organized by the 4U Hive Academy Director and professional staff. Trainings will last 30 minutes and will be held at The Greenhouse (Indoor Practice Facility) 2710 River Road Drive, Waterloo, NE 68069.
There are no formal games for this age group.
4U HIVE ACADEMY FEES
$120
UNIFORMS
All 4U players will be provided a T-shirt mid-season.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
For training status during inclement weather please follow us on Twitter @elkhornsoccer, Facebook – facebook.com/EAASoccer. Decisions will be made by 4pm each week day. **Our 4U Hive program will be held at The Greenhouse (Indoor Training Facility). Hopefully these trainings will not be impacted by inclement weather conditions.
FALL 2025 SEASON INFO
PRACTICE: Mondays | 5:30pm-6:30pm | The Greenhouse (Indoor Practice Facility
PRACTICE DATES: September 8, 15, 22, 29 October 6, 13, 20, 27
WHAT TO BRING
- Water Bottle
- Size 3 Soccer Ball
- Shin Guards & Socks
- Tennis Shoes or Indoor Turf Shoes
5U (2021)
This program is for children born in 2021 (5U) for the 2025 Fall season.
Players and parent coaches attend one training session per week led by Age Group Directors and parent coaches. Additionally, teams play one game per week (Fridays/Saturdays). Games consist of one 3v3 game (no goalkeepers). Games consist of two, 20 minute halves.
5U HIVE ACADEMY FEES
$165
UNIFORMS
NEW UNIFORM CYCLE. All players must purchase the required uniform for 5U.
REQUIRED UNIFORM PIECES
Red Training Shirt
Gray Adidas Jersey
PREFERRED UNIFORM PIECES
Red Shorts
Gray Socks
All uniforms can be purchased at Soccer Internationale (2541 S 132nd St, Omaha, NE 68144).
INCLEMENT WEATHER
For training status during inclement weather please follow us on Twitter @elkhornsoccer, Facebook – facebook.com/EAASoccer. Decisions will be made by 4pm each week day. **Our 4U Hive program will be held at The Greenhouse (Indoor Training Facility). Hopefully these trainings will not be impacted by inclement weather conditions.
FALL 2025 SEASON INFO
PRACTICE: Mondays | 6:30pm-7:30pm | First Interstate SportsPlex
PRACTICE DATES: September 8, 15, 22, 29 October 6, 13, 20 (MAKE UP)**
**Make up practices will only be held if there is a make up game scheduled for that week.
GAME DETAILS:
Friday & Saturdays at First Interstate SportsPlex
WHAT TO BRING
- Water Bottle
- Size 3 Soccer Ball
- Red Training Shirt (Training)
- Red Training Shirt/Gray Jersey (Games)
- Red Shorts (Preferred)
- Shin Guards & Gray Socks (Preferred)
- Tennis Shoes or Soccer Cleats
6U (2020)
This program is for children born 2020 (6U) for the 2025 FALL season.
Players and parent coaches attend one training session per week led by Age Group Directors and parent coaches. Additionally, teams play one game per week (Fridays/Saturdays). Games consist of one 3v3 game (no goalkeepers). Games consist of two, 20 minute halves.
6U HIVE ACADEMY FEES
$165
UNIFORMS
NEW UNIFORM CYCLE. All players must purchase the required uniform for 6U.
REQUIRED UNIFORM PIECES
Red Training Shirt
Gray Adidas Jersey
PREFERRED UNIFORM PIECES
Red Shorts
Gray Socks
All uniforms can be purchased at Soccer Internationale (2541 S 132nd St, Omaha, NE 68144).
INCLEMENT WEATHER
For training status during inclement weather please follow us on Twitter @elkhornsoccer, Facebook – facebook.com/EAASoccer. Decisions will be made by 4pm each week day.
FALL 2025 SEASON INFO
PRACTICE: Wednesdays | 5:30pm-6:30pm | First Interstate SportsPlex
PRACTICE DATES: September 3, 10, 17, 24 October 1, 8, 15, 22 (MAKE UP)**
**Make up practices will only be held if there is a make up game scheduled for that week.
GAME DETAILS:
Friday & Saturdays at First Interstate SportsPlex
WHAT TO BRING
- Water Bottle
- Size 3 Soccer Ball
- Red Training Shirt (Training)
- Red Training Shirt/Gray Jersey (Games)
- Red Shorts (Preferred)
- Shin Guards & Gray Socks (Preferred)
- Tennis Shoes or Soccer Cleats
7U (2019)
This program is for children born in 2019 (7U) for the 2025 Fall season.
Parent coaches conduct one training session per week with the guidance of the Age Group Directors and professional staff. 7U teams play 4v4 one game (no goalkeepers) each weekend (Fridays/Saturdays). Games consist of two, 20 minute halves.
7U HIVE ACADEMY FEES
$185
UNIFORMS
NEW UNIFORM CYCLE. All players must purchase the required uniform for 7U.
REQUIRED UNIFORM PIECES
Red Training Shirt
Gray Adidas Jersey
PREFERRED UNIFORM PIECES
Red Shorts
Gray Socks
All uniforms can be purchased at Soccer Internationale (2541 S 132nd St, Omaha, NE 68144).
INCLEMENT WEATHER
For training status during inclement weather please follow us on Twitter @elkhornsoccer, Facebook – facebook.com/EAASoccer. Decisions will be made by 4pm each week day.
FALL 2025 SEASON INFO
PRACTICE: Girls: Mondays | 5:30pm-6:30pm | First Interstate SportsPlex Boys: Mondays | 6:45pm-7:45pm | First Interstate SportsPlex
PRACTICE DATES: September 8, 15, 22, 29 October 6, 13, 20 (MAKE UP)**
**Make up practices will only be held if there is a make up game scheduled for that week.
GAME DETAILS:
Friday & Saturdays at First Interstate SportsPlex
WHAT TO BRING
- Water Bottle
- Size 3 Soccer Ball
- Red Training Shirt (Training)
- Red Training Shirt/Gray Jersey (Games)
- Red Shorts (Preferred)
- Shin Guards & Gray Socks (Preferred)
- Tennis Shoes or Soccer Cleats
8U (2018)
This program is for children born in 2018 (8U) for the 2025 Fall season.
Parent coaches conduct one training session per week with the guidance of the Age Group Directors and professional staff. 8U teams play one 4v4 game (no goalkeepers) each weekend (Fridays/Saturdays). Games consist of two, 20 minute halves.
8U HIVE ACADEMY FEES
$185
UNIFORMS
NEW UNIFORM CYCLE. All players must purchase the required uniform for 8U.
REQUIRED UNIFORM PIECES
Red Training Shirt
Gray Adidas Jersey
PREFERRED UNIFORM PIECES
Red Shorts
Gray Socks
All uniforms can be purchased at Soccer Internationale (2541 S 132nd St, Omaha, NE 68144).
INCLEMENT WEATHER
For training status during inclement weather please follow us on Twitter @elkhornsoccer, Facebook – facebook.com/EAASoccer. Decisions will be made by 4pm each week day.
FALL 2025 SEASON INFO
PRACTICE: Girls: Tuesdays | 5:30pm-6:30pm | First Interstate SportsPlex Boys: Tuesdays | 6:45pm-7:45pm | First Interstate SportsPlex
PRACTICE DATES: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 October 7, 14, 21 (MAKE UP)**
**Make up practices will only be held if there is a make up game scheduled for that week.
GAME DETAILS:
Friday & Saturdays at First Interstate SportsPlex
WHAT TO BRING
- Water Bottle
- Size 3 Soccer Ball
- Red Training Shirt (Training)
- Red Training Shirt/Gray Jersey (Games)
- Red Shorts (Preferred)
- Shin Guards & Gray Socks (Preferred)
- Tennis Shoes or Soccer Cleats
9U (2017)
This program is for children born in 2017 (9U) for the 2025 Fall season.
The 9U Age Group Director, professional staff and parent coaches will conduct two training sessions per week. The 9U Hive Academy Director will provide parent coaches with assistance during training sessions as they follow the club philosophy and curriculum. 9U teams play 7v7 games (six field players and a goalkeeper) on the weekends (Fridays/Saturdays). Games consist of two (2), 25 minute halves.
8U HIVE ACADEMY FEES
$235
UNIFORMS
NEW UNIFORM CYCLE. All players must purchase the required uniform for 9U.
REQUIRED UNIFORM PIECES
Red Training Shirt
Gray Adidas Jersey
PREFERRED UNIFORM PIECES
Red Shorts
Gray Socks
All uniforms can be purchased at Soccer Internationale (2541 S 132nd St, Omaha, NE 68144).
INCLEMENT WEATHER
For training status during inclement weather please follow us on Twitter @elkhornsoccer, Facebook – facebook.com/EAASoccer. Decisions will be made by 4pm each week day.
FALL 2025 SEASON INFO
PRACTICE: Girls: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30pm-6:30pm | James P. McNeil Soccer Complex Boys: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:45pm-7:45pm | James P. McNeil Soccer Complex
PRACTICE DATES: September 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 October 2, 7, 9, 14, 16 (21, 23 for MAKE UP DATES)**
**Make up practices will only be held if there is a make up game scheduled for that week.
GAME DETAILS:
Friday & Saturdays at First Interstate SportsPlex
WHAT TO BRING
- Water Bottle
- Size 4 Soccer Ball
- Red Training Shirt (Training)
- Red Training Shirt/Gray Jersey (Games)
- Red Shorts (Preferred)
- Shin Guards & Gray Socks (Preferred)
- Tennis Shoes or Soccer Cleats
10U (2016)
This program is for children born in 2016 (10U) for the 2025 Fall season.
The 10U Age Group Director, professional staff and parent coaches will conduct two training sessions per week. The 10U Hive Academy Director will provide parent coaches with assistance during training sessions as they follow the club philosophy and curriculum. 10U teams play 7v7 games (six field players and a goalkeeper) on the weekends (Fridays/Saturdays). Games consist of two, 25 minute halves.
8U HIVE ACADEMY FEES
$245
UNIFORMS
NEW UNIFORM CYCLE. All players must purchase the required uniform for 9U.
REQUIRED UNIFORM PIECES
Red Training Shirt
Gray Adidas Jersey
PREFERRED UNIFORM PIECES
Red Shorts
Gray Socks
All uniforms can be purchased at Soccer Internationale (2541 S 132nd St, Omaha, NE 68144).
INCLEMENT WEATHER
For training status during inclement weather please follow us on Twitter @elkhornsoccer, Facebook – facebook.com/EAASoccer. Decisions will be made by 4pm each week day.
FALL 2025 SEASON INFO
PRACTICE: Girls: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30pm-6:30pm | James P. McNeil Soccer Complex Boys: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:45pm-7:45pm | James P. McNeil Soccer Complex
PRACTICE DATES: September 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 October 2, 7, 9, 14, 16 (21, 23 for MAKE UP DATES)**
**Make up practices will only be held if there is a make up game scheduled for that week.
GAME DETAILS:
Friday & Saturdays at First Interstate SportsPlex
WHAT TO BRING
- Water Bottle
- Size 4 Soccer Ball
- Red Training Shirt (Training)
- Red Training Shirt/Gray Jersey (Games)
- Red Shorts (Preferred)
- Shin Guards & Gray Socks (Preferred)
- Tennis Shoes or Soccer Cleats
FALL 2026-SPRING 2027 AGE GROUP TRANSITION
Beginning with the Fall 2026–Spring 2027 youth soccer season, Nebraska Roots and EAA Soccer will transition away from birth-year age group registration to August 1 – July 31 age group registration. This nationwide change, led by US Youth Soccer (USYS), US Club Soccer, AYSO, ECNL, and Girls Academy, aims to better align team formation and player development with the academic school calendar.
Please note this change WILL NOT affect the current Fall 2025-Spring 2026 youth soccer season.
You can learn more about the national initiative on US Club Soccer’s official announcement here:
US Club Soccer – Age Group Cut-Off Update for 2026–27 Season
At NE Roots and EAA Soccer, it is our priority to make this transition as smooth and transparent as possible for all families and players. We understand that there are many questions and concerns surrounding these changes, and our staff is actively gathering and compiling information to help guide you through the upcoming transition. We will continue to share updates and additional details as they become available.
We are currently working on the Fall 2026–Spring 2027 coaching staff, with official announcements expected in Spring 2026.
For additional clarity, U.S. Soccer has also created an AGE GROUP CALCULATOR to help families determine their player’s age group under the new format.
INFO AND FAQs
2025-2026 HIVE SEASON COSTS
- 4U (2022) $120
- 5U (2021) $165
- 6U (2020) $165
- 7U (2019) $185
- 8U (2018) $185
- 9U (2017) $235
- 10U (2016) $245
*Late Registration Fee is $40
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Open: January 6
Late Fees Begin: March 2
Online Registration Closes: March 10
WHAT DO MY FEES COVER?
- Director & Professional Staff Pay
- Facility Fees
- Equipment
- Insurance
- NSSA Fees
- Platform Fees
HOW ARE HIVE TEAMS FORMED?
Teams are formed based on school/neighborhood and teammate/coach requests.
CAN I MAKE TEAMMATE/COACH REQUESTS DURING REGISTRATION?
EAA strives to honor all teammate/coach requests; however, due to roster size limits, we are unable to guarantee all requests will be honored.
CAN MY CHILD PLAY IN AN AGE GROUP ABOVE OR BELOW THEIR BIRTH YEAR?
Players may not participate in an age group below their birth year (“play down”). Players may only participate in an age group above their birth year (“play up”) with approval from the Hive Director and Age Group Director.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I WOULD LIKE TO COACH?
First, THANK YOU! Every youth sports program depends on the spirit and energy of volunteers. You will have an opportunity to indicate you are willing to volunteer as a head or assistant coach when you register your child. All volunteer coaches are required to successfully complete all EAA coaching requirements prior to receiving their team roster and coaching their team at practice and games- no exceptions.
WHAT ARE THE ROLES OF THE AGE GROUP DIRECTORS?
Each age group in the Hive Academy is assigned a full-time Age Group Director who is a professional coach and has experience working with young soccer players. The Age Group Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of their age group, which includes training session design and execution, coaching and parent education and game-day management. The Age Group Director works closely with parent coaches to deliver top-notch instruction that follows a carefully designed club-wide curriculum.
WHEN WILL I FIND OUT WHICH TEAM MY CHILD IS ON?
Coaches will receive their rosters at the coaches meeting typically two weeks prior to the start of the season. Your child’s coach will contact you with season details following their coaches meeting. Coaches will receive their rosters only after they have completed all EAA coaching requirements.
WHEN WILL MY CHILD'S TEAM PRACTICE?
4U-8U teams train one time per week under the supervision of the Age Group Director and parent coaches. 9U and 10U teams train two times per week. Please visit your child’s age group page to see the practice schedule for the season.
WHEN ARE HIVE GAMES PLAYED?
Hive games are played Friday nights and Saturdays.
HOW DO I FIND OUT PRACTICE AND GAME STATUS WHEN SEVERE WEATHER IS POSSIBLE?
