STM Athletics Program

St. Thomas More Catholic School offers all students the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports, thanks to the dedication and support of our incredible parents, families, volunteers, and supporters. Our Athletics Program is run by the STM Athletics Committee. Their contact information can be found below. Students in the program gain more than just skills in hitting, kicking, shooting, or throwing—they also learn valuable life lessons like fair play, leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship. We are deeply grateful for the selflessness of our volunteers, as their commitment is the heart of our Athletics Program.

STM Athletics offers:

Soccer/Micro-soccer (boys and girls in ALL grades!)
Volleyball (girls in grades 3rd through 8th)
Basketball (boys and girls in grades 1st through 8th)
Coach-pitch/Fast-pitch/T-ball Softball (girls in all grades!)
Baseball/T-ball (boys all grades!)

All coaches and parent volunteers, must complete the Archdiocese Safe Environment Training. If you plan to have any interaction with the players during practices or games, please complete this certification. Each head coach must provide the Athletics President with a complete list of all coaches and volunteers so that they can be cleared prior to working with the children. You can find more information on this link Safe Environment Training.

2025 Volleyball Camp: Grades 3rd - 8th grade

Mark Your Calendars!

Join us for an exciting volleyball clinic designed to help young athletes of all skill levels improve their game. Led by the Roncalli coaching staff and players, this clinic is a fantastic opportunity to enhance skills in a fun, supportive environment.

Details:

Date: Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
Location: St. Thomas More Catholic School
Cost: $10
Deadline to Register: April 28th, 2025

For Grades 3rd - 5th
This group will focus on building the fundamentals of volleyball, including passing, serving, and basic teamwork. Perfect for younger athletes looking to get started or improve their skills.

Sign-Up for Grades 3rd - 5th:
Click here to register

For Grades 6th - 8th
This group will focus on more advanced techniques and strategies, including serving, passing, and game-specific skills. Athletes will have the opportunity to refine their abilities and work on team dynamics in a competitive environment.

Sign-Up for Grades 6th - 8th:
Click here to register

We can't wait to see you there! Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your volleyball skills to the next level.

Basketball Program
Boys & Girls, 1st - 8th Grade
Season: November - March

Our basketball program is designed to provide young athletes with an opportunity to develop their skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a fun and supportive environment. Open to both boys and girls from 1st to 8th grade, this program focuses on fundamental basketball skills while promoting physical fitness and confidence.

1st & 2nd Grade: $70
3rd - 8th Grade: $80

The season runs from November to March, with practices and games that help players grow both individually and as part of a team. For more information, please contact our Basketball Director, Jacob Moore, at moore.jacobg@gmail.com.

Join us on the court and be part of the action!

Basketball Schedules

Stay up to date with our St. Thomas More basketball schedules!

Team-Specific Schedule:
Click here to view the schedule tailored for St. Thomas More teams.
Full CYO Schedule:
For the complete CYO schedule, including all divisions, visit the CYO Basketball Schedules page. Use the dropdown menu to select the appropriate division for your team.

Check back regularly for updates, and let’s have a great season!

Soccer Program
Boys & Girls, Kindergarten - 8th Grade
Fall Season: August - October
Spring Season: March - May

Our soccer program offers young athletes a chance to learn and grow in a fun, active, and encouraging environment. Open to boys and girls from Kindergarten through 8th grade, the program focuses on developing fundamental soccer skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship while promoting a love for the game.

Cost: $60

Led by our dedicated directors, Megan Prokupek and Jessica Ousey, the program includes practices and games that help players improve their abilities and build confidence on and off the field.

Register here: Soccer Signup Link

We can’t wait to see you on the field!

Jessica Ousey
jessicallavelle@gmail.com

Megan Prokupek
meganmcwilliams@icloud.com

Softball & Baseball Program
T-ball, Coach Pitch, Softball, and Baseball

Summer 2025 Registration is Open!

Register at this link: STM Softball/Baseball/Tball/Coach Pitch Sign-up!

Coach registration link: Coach Registration!

Sign up for a season full of fun, skill-building, and teamwork! Registration begins January 6th, with an early bird discount of $10 available until January 24th. Registration closes February 7th.

Returning players can reuse jerseys and hats from last year for a discounted registration fee. Note: This does not apply to players moving from coach pitch to softball or baseball, as those require new uniforms.

T-ball Details

Who: Co-ed players in PreK and Kindergarten
Cost:
- $75 Early Bird Registration (includes jersey and hat)
- $85 Regular Registration
Season: Late April through June
Schedule: Games on Friday evenings, practice times determined by teams

Coach Pitch Details

Who: Co-ed players in 1st and 2nd grade
Cost:
- $75 Early Bird Registration (includes jersey and hat)
- $85 Regular Registration
Season: Late April through June
Schedule: Games on Friday evenings, practice times determined by teams

Softball/Baseball Details

Who:
- Softball: U10 (9-10 years old as of December 31, 2024) and U12 (11-12 years old as of December 31, 2024)
- Baseball: U10 (9-10 years old as of April 30, 2025) and U12 (11-12 years old as of April 30, 2025)
Cost:
- $100 Early Bird Registration
- $110 Regular Registration
- Note: Costs may increase if moved to the Westgate League, with additional team fundraising required.
Season: Games likely begin late April and end late June

We aim to participate in a consortium league this year for U10 and U12 softball and baseball.

Benefits include:

Lower costs
Closer fields
Developmental league with balanced ability levels

Fees cover umpires, field upkeep or rental, jerseys, and hats.

Contact Information:
For questions or assistance, please contact Samantha Johnson at skweiss10@gmail.com.

Step up to the plate and join the fun this season!

STM Athletics Club Monthly Meetings

The next monthly meetings for the Club will be:
5:00pm in the library:
Thursday, April 3rd
Tuesday, May 6th*

*At this May 6th meeting we will be holding elections for the four executive board positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
The current executive board is up for re-election, but we encourage anyone interested in running for a position to throw their name in the hat or nominate someone else. We welcome fresh perspectives and new ideas.

Nebraska Concussion Awareness Act

The Nebraska Concussion Awareness Act requires that parents and student athletes be provided information on concussion and brain injury.

Below is the required information. After reading the information, parents are required to sign the Verification of Receipt of Concussion and Brain Injury information form, that is included in the packet, and return it to the coach, school or rectory.

A Signed verification form must be on file before a student will be allowed to play or practice with all STM athletic teams.

You can find out more about the law by visiting the Nebraska Sports Concussion Network.

Coaches Training Links & Forms

The Nebraska Concussion Awareness Act requires that "concussion educational training must be made available to all coaches on how to recognize symptoms of a concussion, and how to seek proper medical treatment.

Below are links to free online concussion training courses (20-25 minutes). After completing training, please fill out the Coaches Verification of Training form and return it to your sport coordinator or the parish rectory.

Training must be completed by ALL coaches and assistant coaches BEFORE practice may begin.