Where performance meets community.
Where performance meets community.
Where performance meets community.
Naples Soccer Academy (NSA) is a club-neutral 501(c)3 non-profit, dedicated solely to advancing female youth soccer training and development in Southwest Florida.
About Naples Soccer Academy
Naples Soccer Academy (NSA), founded in 2023, is a club-neutral 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 99-2663889) dedicated exclusively to advancing female youth soccer training and development in Southwest Florida. Serving athletes ages 8–18, Naples Soccer Academy specializes in both group and individual training led by professional and collegiate trainers who provide mentorship and guidance from a close age proximity. This creates a relatable, high-impact environment where players can thrive. Drawing on current, high-level playing experience, Naples Soccer Academy trainers deliver instruction rooted in modern technical skills, elevating soccer IQ and fostering athletic growth. Above all, Naples Soccer Academy believes that no young athlete’s opportunity to excel should be limited by financial barriers, and remains committed to building an inclusive, accessible future for female athletes in youth soccer.
Our team
We are dedicated
to the mission.
We are dedicated
to the mission.
Jason Gruner
Executive Director
With a passion for female empowerment and youth soccer, Jason founded Naples Soccer Academy in 2023. Bringing many years of entrepreneurial experience, Jason is focused on working with the local Southwest Florida community to create an organization and culture that prioritizes the growth and development of female athletes at every level, providing resources, opportunities and leadership to all girls, both on and off the pitch.
Jason Gruner
Executive Director
With a passion for female empowerment and youth soccer, Jason founded Naples Soccer Academy in 2023. Bringing many years of entrepreneurial experience, Jason is focused on working with the local Southwest Florida community to create an organization and culture that prioritizes the growth and development of female athletes at every level, providing resources, opportunities and leadership to all girls, both on and off the pitch.
Jason Gruner
Executive Director
With a passion for female empowerment and youth soccer, Jason founded Naples Soccer Academy in 2023. Bringing many years of entrepreneurial experience, Jason is focused on working with the local Southwest Florida community to create an organization and culture that prioritizes the growth and development of female athletes at every level, providing resources, opportunities and leadership to all girls, both on and off the pitch.
Alia Skinner
Program Director of Naples Soccer Academy
Alia is a professional goalkeeper who recently competed in Iceland, leading her club to a 5-0 record and promotion to the top division. A standout at Virginia Tech, she set the school record for saves in a game and earned multiple ACC honors. Alia also has extensive experience with the US Youth National Team, winning the Torneo Delle Nazioni.
Alia Skinner
Program Director of Naples Soccer Academy
Alia is a professional goalkeeper who recently competed in Iceland, leading her club to a 5-0 record and promotion to the top division. A standout at Virginia Tech, she set the school record for saves in a game and earned multiple ACC honors. Alia also has extensive experience with the US Youth National Team, winning the Torneo Delle Nazioni.
Alia Skinner
Program Director of Naples Soccer Academy
Alia is a professional goalkeeper who recently competed in Iceland, leading her club to a 5-0 record and promotion to the top division. A standout at Virginia Tech, she set the school record for saves in a game and earned multiple ACC honors. Alia also has extensive experience with the US Youth National Team, winning the Torneo Delle Nazioni.
Hannah Phillips
Collegiate Athlete
Hanna is a sophomore defender at Florida Gulf Coast University and a key leader in their women’s soccer program. A former All-State selection and two-time varsity captain, she was named to Top Drawer Soccer’s 2024 East All-American Team. She brings elite defensive discipline to the academy, drawing from her high-level experience with Baltimore Celtic Girls Academy.
Hannah Phillips
Collegiate Athlete
Hanna is a sophomore defender at Florida Gulf Coast University and a key leader in their women’s soccer program. A former All-State selection and two-time varsity captain, she was named to Top Drawer Soccer’s 2024 East All-American Team. She brings elite defensive discipline to the academy, drawing from her high-level experience with Baltimore Celtic Girls Academy.
Hannah Phillips
Collegiate Athlete
Hanna is a sophomore defender at Florida Gulf Coast University and a key leader in their women’s soccer program. A former All-State selection and two-time varsity captain, she was named to Top Drawer Soccer’s 2024 East All-American Team. She brings elite defensive discipline to the academy, drawing from her high-level experience with Baltimore Celtic Girls Academy.
Tessa Brooks
Collegiate Athlete
Tessa is a sophomore midfielder at Florida Gulf Coast University and a highly decorated offensive playmaker. In high school, she totaled an incredible 75 goals and 91 assists, earning All-Ohio First Team honors and Mid-State League Player of the Year. Her creative attacking style and regional recognition make her a vital mentor for the academy’s athletes.
Tessa Brooks
Collegiate Athlete
Tessa is a sophomore midfielder at Florida Gulf Coast University and a highly decorated offensive playmaker. In high school, she totaled an incredible 75 goals and 91 assists, earning All-Ohio First Team honors and Mid-State League Player of the Year. Her creative attacking style and regional recognition make her a vital mentor for the academy’s athletes.
Tessa Brooks
Collegiate Athlete
Tessa is a sophomore midfielder at Florida Gulf Coast University and a highly decorated offensive playmaker. In high school, she totaled an incredible 75 goals and 91 assists, earning All-Ohio First Team honors and Mid-State League Player of the Year. Her creative attacking style and regional recognition make her a vital mentor for the academy’s athletes.
Nicole Burke
Academy Consultant
Coach Nicole completed the fall season as the Assistant Coach at the D1 Women’s soccer team at Florida Gulf Coast University, and recently served as the interim Head Coach at Jacksonville State University as well as two prior seasons coaching at Hanover College. As a player, Nicole was a standout goalkeeper at the University of Findlay.
Nicole Burke
Academy Consultant
Coach Nicole completed the fall season as the Assistant Coach at the D1 Women’s soccer team at Florida Gulf Coast University, and recently served as the interim Head Coach at Jacksonville State University as well as two prior seasons coaching at Hanover College. As a player, Nicole was a standout goalkeeper at the University of Findlay.
Nicole Burke
Academy Consultant
Coach Nicole completed the fall season as the Assistant Coach at the D1 Women’s soccer team at Florida Gulf Coast University, and recently served as the interim Head Coach at Jacksonville State University as well as two prior seasons coaching at Hanover College. As a player, Nicole was a standout goalkeeper at the University of Findlay.
Caly Crisman
Collegiate Athlete
Coach Caly is entering her Senior year as collegiate goalkeeper at D2 Barry University. A SWFL native, Caly played ECNL for Florida West and was MVP at Fort Myers High School, in addition to training with DBR Goalkeeper Academy.
Caly Crisman
Collegiate Athlete
Coach Caly is entering her Senior year as collegiate goalkeeper at D2 Barry University. A SWFL native, Caly played ECNL for Florida West and was MVP at Fort Myers High School, in addition to training with DBR Goalkeeper Academy.
Caly Crisman
Collegiate Athlete
Coach Caly is entering her Senior year as collegiate goalkeeper at D2 Barry University. A SWFL native, Caly played ECNL for Florida West and was MVP at Fort Myers High School, in addition to training with DBR Goalkeeper Academy.