Develop your game
Academy training
Purposeful sessions. Personal feedback. A stronger foundation, one touch at a time.
Explore trainingGIOCA SOCCER ACADEMY / CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
More thana game.
Youth soccer development in South River, New Jersey. Personal attention. Building stronger players and people, on and off the pitch.
YOUR FIRST SESSION IS ON US.
The work starts hereNEW JERSEY, USA
Small groups. Big standards. Real development. Forza Gioca
01 / The Gioca difference
Big ambitions. A personal approach.
Your child should never get lost in the numbers. Here, every player is seen, challenged, and supported.
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Seen as an individual
Small groups and personal feedback give every player room to grow.
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Challenged with purpose
Thoughtful, game-realistic training builds skills that show up on match day.
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Supported as a person
Confidence, character, and a love for the game come with every session.
02 / Find your next step
Ambition has a home.
From the first touch to the next challenge. Find the right environment for your player to thrive.
03 / Beyond the technical
Train the player. Strengthen the person.
Great feet are only part of the game. We develop the confidence, focus, and resilience to take on whatever comes next.
Stay locked in from kickoff to the final whistle and adjust quickly to the flow of play.
Manage stress, bounce back after tough games, and prepare mentally for the next challenge.
Learn how to support teammates, give direction on the field, and build unity in the squad.
Build confidence to handle big moments, penalties, tryouts, and high-stakes matches.
Create clear soccer goals (skills, fitness, tactical awareness) and track progress season to season.
04 / The people behind the badge
Their passion. Your child’s potential.
At Gioca, we believe soccer is more than a sport. It is a tool to develop confident, resilient, and well-rounded individuals. Our founders created Gioca out of necessity. They saw how many academies focused on numbers over quality, leaving players without the individual attention and holistic training they deserved.
Meet your coaches
Zane Taha
Founder & Coach
Julian Taha
Founder & Coach
05 / From our touchline
The difference is personal.
Coach Zane is a passionate coach, committed to challenging his players to develop both individually and collectively as a team. He has a long-term vision for their development, focused on playing the game correctly, honing their fundamental skills, and holding them accountable while keeping it fun.
Harry H.
Gioca ParentOne academy. One family.
Different players. One Gioca.
A place to be challenged. A team to belong to. A game to love for life.
Find your placeYour next chapter starts here
Come for a session. See the difference.
Tell us about your athlete and we will be in touch with the right team, schedule, and next steps. Prefer to talk? Call or email us directly.
Where the work happens
Find your field.
- Get directions
Veterans Drive Athletic Field
Veterans Drive
South River, NJ 08882 - Get directions
Varga Park
125 William Street
South River, NJ 08882 - Get directions
Dailey's Pond Recreation Area
100 E Prospect Street
South River, NJ 08882
Your coach will confirm the location for your specific session before you attend.
We compete in EDP and other NJYS certified leagues. Our teams range from U7 to U18, with every player placed at the appropriate level.
No prior experience is required. We develop players at every level, from beginners to advanced. Our coaches provide personalized guidance to help each player progress at their own pace.
We offer programs for players from U7 to U18, grouped by age and ability so every athlete is challenged appropriately.
We train at fields across South River, NJ, including Veterans Drive Athletic Field, Varga Park, and Dailey's Pond Recreation Area. Reach out and we will point you to the location nearest you.
Yes. All of our coaches are certified and have completed comprehensive training to ensure top-quality coaching.
We follow strict safety protocols, use high-quality equipment, and ensure our coaches are trained in first aid.
We coach the whole player. Our academy emphasizes the habits and routines off the field that maximize performance on it, alongside elite technical training and genuinely small groups.
Explore the academy
Start with our youth soccer programs to see how training is structured by age group, then get to know Coach Zane and Julian and the story behind our approach.
Ready to compete? Register for tryouts for the 2026-27 season, or keep skills sharp all summer at our summer soccer camps. For honest writing on developing young players, read the Gioca soccer development blog.