FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why gNG?
Commitment: GnG is committed to keeping youth sports accessible and affordable for local players. This dedication ensures that players of all skill levels receive the encouragement they need to grow both on and off the field.
Accountability: GnG holds their coaches and staff to ensure a safe, structured, and player-focused environment. This accountability guarantees that the programs deliver on their promises to develop young athletes responsibly while keeping familiarity on the sidelines.
Family Benefits & Tailored Opportunities: GnG keeps development local, affordable, and connected while creating opportunities for growth beyond the local level. Families don’t have to leave the community to find meaningful development opportunities.
GEA Network Benefits: Partnering with Gretna Elite plugs GnG into a massive, highly respected regional soccer network. This connection grants local players and coaches access to premium resources, elite training methodologies, and a wider competitive community.
College Recruiting: For players aiming for the next level, the GEA partnership opens the door to one of the region's strongest college recruiting pipelines. GnG athletes who advance into GEA's competitive tiers have a direct, guided route to collegiate scouting.
Access to Coaching Clinics, Camps, and Development Sessions: Through the GEA partnership, top-tier coaching education and specialized player camps can now be hosted right in Council Bluffs. This brings elite development resources directly to the local community's backyard.
Strong Pathways from Grassroots to Elite Club Soccer: GnG bridges the traditional gap between playing for fun and playing competitively. It creates a clear, structured roadmap for a player to go from learning the basics to competing at an elite level without having to switch organizations.
Access to ID Camps/Showcases: Talented GnG players can tap into GEA’s regional and national showcase events. This provides invaluable exposure to scouts and high-level talent evaluators and collegiate coaches within a trusted system.
WHAT DOES THE GEA PARTNERSHIP BRING?
Will my player be training and competing at the right level?
Consistent training environments, competitive matches, and structured development plans are the foundation of long-term growth. GnG focuses on providing these opportunities while helping players find the right fit for their goals.
Access to Higher-Level Training and Competition: Players who outgrow their space do not have to look far for their next challenge. The GnG-to-GEA pipeline seamlessly transitions talented kids into rigorous, highly competitive environments as soon as they are ready.
Taylor Made HPS & Related Opportunities: By incorporating tools like Taylor Made HPS, GnG provides players with guided, individual training opportunities outside of regular team practices. Taylor Made HPS incorporates, interactive technology, motion sensor tracking, live feedback and real game challenges and scenarios boosting, technical abilities, agility, decision-making, spatial awareness, and cognitive skills. This empowers kids to take ownership of their technical development and footwork at home.
College Recruiting: For players aiming for the next level, the GEA partnership opens the door to one of the region's strongest college recruiting pipelines. GnG athletes who advance into GEA's competitive tiers have a direct, guided route to collegiate scouting.
College Exposure: SportsRecruits college recruiting management platform acts as a hub for players providing visibility, organization and communication with collegiate coaches. players will have access to recruiting tools, player profiles, highlight sharing, and communication opportunities with college coaches.
WILL MY PLAYER HAVE COLLEGE EXPOSURE?
Does my player have to choose between hs & club?
No. High school soccer provides school pride, team culture, and competitive experiences that are an important part of many players’ journeys. GnG provides player development, structured training environments, and advanced exposure opportunities through our partnership with GEA. Together, high school soccer and GEA can both play an important role in a player’s growth and long-term goals.
At GnG, our focus remains simple: create the best possible environment for players to grow, compete, and enjoy the game while giving families clear pathways for whatever their goals may be.
No. GnG is for ALL PLAYERS. We create a clear, structured pathway for a player to go from learning the basics to competing on an elite level without families having to switch organizations.