Elkhorn Athletic Association - Elkhorn, Nebraska

Thomas S.

The EAA is a total exploitation of youth sports. This is absolutely a daddy ball league. If your pockets aren't lined with money. I would run away. This league stands behind dad's with no care of developing a team, just individuals. It's sad to see what competitive sports have come to as an old high school coach. Dad's and businessmen have ruined what should be a sacred place for kids to learn and develop life/sports skills. I watched kids get verbally abused by coaches during the game, as well as innocent children's mental state being attacked by the coach. What kind of man would attack the mental state of a child? Just to get more playing time for their child. It is one of the hardest things I've watched as a coach, along with the abuse of talent. These concerns were brought to the leagues attention. The concerns were handled with some concern at first, all just to turn into a whose pockets are deeper competition. At the end of the day, the league only cared about money. The development doesn't happen for everyone in this league. It's more a league for dad's to play pretend coach. Team skills do not develop in daddy ball leagues. You might find your kid on a competitive team at 13 years old who can't do the most basic team skills. Like how to cut the ball off from the outfield or play basic catch. This league likes to tell parents that the development happens in the indoor facility and off-season. True development happens on the field during the games. Real coaches know this and spread the field across all the players to share all opportunities equal. Kids should not be pigeon holed at 9-10 into positions. That's just a tactic of bad/selfish coaching. Leagues that really care about the kids do not partner with for profit organization!! The money should all go back to the kids. This is a very political league that doesn't care for the best interest of all the kids. Instead of using big names to bring kids into the league. The big names should be holding clinics/practices for these "coaches"and kids to develop. I was going to retain and pay for a high-school coach to coach the kids the last season. Struck down by Daddy Ball. Instead, a daddy coached the last season. He didn't know the dropped third strike rule after 6 years of coaching in the league and gave his kid more playing time than everyone else. Just remember, money wins here, not talent on the field. Field time comes last and is hard to get. Didn't see any paid coaches, all dad's. Save your money, hire a coach, and do it independently. Don't feed this exploitation of the youth. Equality is the best thing for youth development. It's hard to do with dad's coaching. Hire a coach and don't feed programs that play daddy ball!!!! Real coaches spread the ❤️ not attack innocent children. The league let these dads attack innocent children's for 6 years. This league definitely cares more about the business of youth sports than anything else. This non-profit does not have a whistle-blower policy. A big red flag it really shows what the league stands for. The complaint to the league included mental abuse and emotional misconduct.

Michael W.

If you want your kid to learn how to play the game of soccer WELL, and have fun while they’re doing it, this is one of the best clubs in the state of Nebraska. They employ great people who are dedicated to fostering love of the game and developing talent. I can’t recommend this club enough.

Carrie N.

I've been in the ESC league for over 11 years and have been exposed to some of the best coaching for both of my children in their competitive soccer path. They've grown as people and players under the thoughtful guidance and leadership of the club. We couldn't be happier.

Chris J.

Always nice to visit. Clean, new facility, with friendly staff (mostly). Maybe not this guy.

New turf with plenty of space to practice.

Amy D.

My son has played with Elkhorn Soccer for 6 years now. Its a great, family friendly, fun experience. The parents are great to get to know and the staff is very accommodating and open to suggestions.

John N.

The league has went down hill. They charge high prices. The coaches know nothing. They have kids that r 2 years younger on the same team. My son never want to play here ever again. Worse club ever. Beware of this club.

Charles B.

Caring organization, great for youth sports, could use some fundamental changes in basic information management. Overly complicated and confusing use of information technology.

Ecevit D.

Soccer, soccer, soccer!
Helpful and friendly people, the integration of our son in the team and club was easy. Our son is enjoying to play here.