Athletics Program

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.

  • Volleyball Program

    Girls, Grades 3–8
    Season: August – October

    Program Cost:
    $75 for all grade levels

    Our volleyball program offers a welcoming, team-centered environment focused on building fundamental volleyball skills, sportsmanship, and confidence. All experience levels are welcome!

    Open Gym Opportunities:
    We’ll be offering open gym dates this summer to help players sharpen their skills before the season begins. Please check back here on our website or Facebook page for updates.

    Contact Us:
    Kristin Sterba –  (402) 651-5069 |  Kristin.Sterba@remedystaff.com
    Andrea Carbonell –  (402) 739-0996 |  andrearenae@outlook.com

    Join us for a fun, exciting volleyball season—we can’t wait to see you on the court!

  • 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!

    • 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.
    • Full PAL Schedule:
      For the complete PAL schedule, including all divisions, visit the PAL Basketball Schedules page and 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.

    Program Cost: $60

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

    Sign up today and join the excitement this season!

    Register now for Spring Soccer

    Sign up for be a Spring Soccer Coach

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

    Contact us:

    Jessica Ousey
    jessicallavelle@gmail.com

  • Softball & Baseball Program

    T-ball, Coach Pitch, Softball, and Baseball

    Register now

    Sign up to coach a team

    Sign up for a season full of fun, skill-building, and teamwork! Registration begins in January, with an early bird discount of $10.

    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

    Softball:

    • U10 (9-10 years old as of December 31, 2024)
    • U12 (11-12 years old as of December 31, 2024)

    Baseball:

    • U10 (9-10 years old as of April 30, 2025)
    • 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!

2026 STM Athletics Board Meeting Dates

All meetings will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the STM Library.
Monday, January 12, 2026
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Tuesday March 10, 2026

Join us!  We welcome and highly encourage parent involvement and would love to ehar from you.  If you’re unable to attend but have a topic you’d like to discuss, please feel free to reach out to any STM Athletics board member.  All meeting minutes are/will be posted to the website after the meeting.

  • 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.

  • Athletics Committee

    Executive Board

    President
    Vanessa Urbach
    vanessastmbengals@gmail.com

    Vice President
    Nick Pitsch
    stmavp@gmail.com

    Treasurer
    Matt Sullivan
    mattstmbengals@gmail.com

    Secretary
    Samantha Johnson
    skweiss10@gmail.com

    Coordinators

    Faith Coordinator
    Jerry Hassett
    (402) 650-0360
    softdevinc@yahoo.com

    Concession Coordinator
    Stacy Robinson
    (402) 649-1347
    Stlyzimmer@gmail.com

    Uniform Coordinator
    Christen Christensen
    christenstmbengals@gmail.com

    Party Planning Committee Coordinator
    Samantha Johnson
    skweiss10@gmail.com

    Volunteer Coordinator (Open Position)

    STM Athletics is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to help support our programs by assisting with volunteer coverage for concessions, admissions, opening/closing duties, and scoreboard operations.

    This role works closely with the STM Athletics Executive Board, sport coordinators, and coaches to help communicate needs and ensure events are properly supported. The Volunteer Coordinator will help organize sign-ups, share reminders, and serve as a point of contact for volunteer-related questions.

    We welcome someone who is interested in bringing their own ideas and approach to this role – including improving processes, communication, and volunteer engagement. Support is available, and this position can be shaped to fit the strengths and availability of the person stepping into it.

    Interested in learning more?
    Parents or guardians are encouraged to reach out to any member of the STM Athletics Executive Board with questions or to express interest. We’re happy to talk through the role and provide support along the way.

    Sports Directors

    Soccer Director
    Jessica Ousey
    jessicallavelle@gmail.com

    Volleyball Directors
    Andrea Carbonell
    (402) 739-0996
    andrearenae@outlook.com

    Kristin Sterba
    (402) 651-5069
    Kristin.Sterba@remedystaff.com

    Basketball Director
    Jacob Moore
    moore.jacobg@gmail.com

    Baseball & Softball Director
    Samantha Johnson
    skweiss10@gmail.com

STM Athletics Meeting Minutes

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