Mastery
Program

The Sting Soccer Club Mastery Program is designed to provide consistent repetition of ball mastery fundamentals from Beginner to Advanced levels. The goal is to provide all players with competence and confidence on the ball to allow for greater potential to solve soccer problems and advance creativity.

NEBRASKA MASTERY

The Nebraska Mastery Program is a 12-week supplemental training program designed to help boys and girls U6–U12 develop their technical skills, confidence, and understanding of the game. Open to both Sting and non-Sting players, sessions are available in Lincoln and Omaha from September 29 through June 24, 2026. Players can train once per week for $75/month, with focused, high-quality training designed to take their game to the next level.

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Program Features

Individual Mastery:
Ball + Opponent

Small-Sided Games

Striker-Keeper

Core Competencies

  • Use of Both Feet (left and right)
  • Use of different surfaces (inside, outside, laces, sole)
  • Change of Direction
  • Change of Speed
  • Use of Disguise & Deception Speed, Agility, Quickness
  • Application versus an Opponent (1v1)

Small-Sided Games Program

  • More touches & involvement = faster technical growth
  • Faster decisions, awareness & problem-solving under pressure
  • More 1v1s, passing, dribbling & shooting opportunities
  • Builds endurance, speed & agility through high-tempo play
  • Keeps players engaged, confident & motivated
  • Age-appropriate environment that improves learning & safety
  • More scoring chances to encourage creativity & confidence
  • Promotes individual expression & independent thinking
  • Develops understanding of attack, defense & transitions through game-based learning

Striker-Keeper Overview

Scoring is the decisive factor in soccer. If you don’t score you cannot win! With this in mind, Sting’s Striker-Keeper Sessions are designed with multiple benefits in mind

Ball Striking

Developing players technical ability to strike the ball with appropriate form and technique. An

essential part of a players’ ability to have success long term in all aspects of the game

High-Intensity Physical Conditioning

Repetitive high intensity actions that aids in the development of physical demands specific to this moment in the game

Goalkeeping

Opportunity to expose players early to the goalkeeper position and identify / inspire the next generation of goalkeepers

Decision Making

Exposing players to game-like situations with opposition from goalkeeper to promote better perception and decision-making capabilities

Frequent Scoring Opportunities

We want to provide players from a young age with opportunity and experience in going to goal – Exposing players to various game-like situations, scenarios and developing techniques accordingly

Small-Sided Games

 

Program Benefits

  • More touches & involvement = faster technical growth
  • Faster decisions, awareness & problem-solving under pressure
  • More 1v1s, passing, dribbling & shooting opportunities
  • Builds endurance, speed & agility through high-tempo play
  • Keeps players engaged, confident & motivated
  • Age-appropriate environment that improves learning & safety
  • More scoring chances to encourage creativity & confidence
  • Promotes individual expression & independent thinking
  • Develops understanding of attack, defense & transitions through game-based learning

Striker-Keeper

 

Scoring is the decisive factor in soccer. If you can’t score you can’t win! With this in mind, Sting’s Striker-Keeper Sessions are designed with multiple benefits to maximize scoring opportunities! 

 

Session Focus – Frequent Scoring Opportunities

Provide players from a young age with opportunity and experience in going to goal—exposing players to various game-like situations, scenarios and developing techniques accordingly.

 

Decision Making

Exposing players to game-like situations with opposition from goalkeeper to promote better perception and decision-making capabilities.

 

High-Intensity Physical Conditioning

Repetitive high intensity actions that aid in the development of physical demands specific to this moment in the game.

 

Goalkeeping

Opportunity to expose players early to the goalkeeper position and identify/inspire the next generation of goalkeepers.

 

Ball Striking

Developing players technical ability to strike the ball with appropriate form and technique. An essential part of a players’ ability to have long term success in all aspects of the game.