GOAT Soccer Academy

GOAT SOCCER ACADEMY

WHERE LEGENDS BEGIN.

Technical + Speed & Agility Soccer Training.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!

If you want to reach your goals & build character, you are in the right place... GOAT Soccer Academy was created to help young soccer players excel.

Our team of coaches will help your child reach their dreams, whether it's playing Varsity, Collegiate, or Professional soccer.

LEARN. PLAY. GROW.

Sessions are focused on developing technical ability, improving positional awareness, increasing athleticism, and enjoying the beautiful game.

What sets our training apart from competitors is that we focus on a core value taught in European and South American countries - ball control mastery.

Training Memberships Designed for Long-Term Growth

Private Training & Group Training

Private Training

Group Training

MEET THE FOUNDER

Coach Gabe

I started playing soccer at 5 years old in Sneads Ferry, NC. It was clear that if I wanted to play Division 1 soccer, I would need to move on to a more significant soccer scene. I moved to Raleigh to play for the biggest soccer academy in the United States, North Carolina FC. I fulfilled my dream and played five years at the Division 1 level for the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where I captained the team for my graduate season. The only passion I have that is greater than playing soccer... is teaching it!

6+ years of experience with private training sessions
10+ UNCW Boys & Girls Soccer Camps
Coach at Soccer Genome in Raleigh, NC, from 2016-2018
U-12 Wilmington Hammerheads Classic Coach in 2023

TESTIMONIALS

WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY

"We love training with GOAT Soccer Academy! Coach Jon has created individualized sessions for both boys that focus on their needs to enhance technique and further their soccer development."

Lindsay, Carolina Beach

Parent

"My daughter has enjoyed working with Coach Brennan for the last year! Her game play and in-game decision making has improved greatly! My son just started as well and he looks forward to training!"

Kristen, Wilmington

Parent

"If you're on the fence about using GOAT soccer academy, get off and get on board!"

Taylor, Wilmington

Parent

"Absolutely awesome!!! My son has grown leaps and bounds since I have signed him up!! Best around for sure!!"

Cary, Hampstead

Parent

"GOAT Soccer has been a great experience for my son. We found GOAT when looking for technical training and after speaking with Gabe about the program he has created, I felt confident this would be a good fit. My son absolutely loves working with Coach Carson, who takes a genuine interest in him both on and off the pitch. "

Anne, Wilmington

Parent

"GOAT Soccer Academy is the bomb! Our son, 9, has fallen in love with soccer over the last year and committed himself to developing his skills. While the general rec leagues have been a good starting point, nothing has prepared him like his time with GOAT."

Ashley, Hampstead

Parent

"I would highly recommend GOAT Soccer Academy to any Wilmington soccer player that is serious about skill development."

Kyle, Wilmington

Parent

"Highly recommend Goat Academy. My daughter has worked with them and the coaches are great. They run great drills and make the players confident in the game."

Susan, Carolina Beach

Parent

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