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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.

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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, NSA 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, NSA trainers deliver instruction rooted in modern technical skills, elevating soccer IQ and fostering athletic growth. Above all, NSA 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

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to the mission.

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to the mission.

Team Member

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. 

Team Member

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. 

Team Member

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. 

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Nicole Burke

Academy Director

Coach Nicole is in her first 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.

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Nicole Burke

Academy Director

Coach Nicole is in her first 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.

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Nicole Burke

Academy Director

Coach Nicole is in her first 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.

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Team Member

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.

Team Member

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.

Team Member

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.

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Team Member

Enoch Showunmo

Former Pro Footballer

Coach Enoch played over 400 professional games in the English and Scottish professional leagues and also represented the Nigeria full national team. Enoch is committed to the SWFL soccer community including his role as Club Director at Naples United FC.

Team Member

Enoch Showunmo

Former Pro Footballer

Coach Enoch played over 400 professional games in the English and Scottish professional leagues and also represented the Nigeria full national team. Enoch is committed to the SWFL soccer community including his role as Club Director at Naples United FC.

Events

Upcoming Events

From training sessions and camps to community events, join sessions that develop skills, build confidence, and bring our players and families together.

Upcoming Events

Events

Upcoming Events

From training sessions and camps to community events, join sessions that develop skills, build confidence, and bring our players and families together.

Upcoming Events

Events

Upcoming Events

From training sessions and camps to community events, join sessions that develop skills, build confidence, and bring our players and families together.

Upcoming Events