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Built for the player.Rooted in belief.

A personal academy with a bigger purpose. We use the game to help young people discover what they are capable of.

Gioca founders Zane and Julian Taha together in academy polos
Zane & Julian Taha / Founders of Gioca

Our reason for being

Soccer is the vehicle. The person is the purpose.

The score matters. So does the confidence to try again, the courage to lead, and the joy of belonging. That is the kind of development we believe in.

01 / Where it began

A different kind of soccer academy.

Gioca began with a simple observation: young players need to be understood, not just coached. Zane and Julian created an academy where personal attention, thoughtful training, and a genuine connection come first.

We are deliberately small. It gives us the time to know each player, notice their progress, and support the person behind the performance.

A young soccer player smiling at training

02 / What we stand for

Standards on the pitch. Values for life.

  1. Purpose in every session

    Every exercise has a reason. Every piece of feedback gives your player a next step.

  2. Progress over shortcuts

    We build lasting technical habits, game intelligence, and the confidence to keep improving.

  3. Respect in every interaction

    For teammates, opponents, coaches, and the game. Character is part of the curriculum.

03 / Meet your people

Coaches who care. People who show up.

Get to know the founders who bring Gioca’s philosophy to the field, every day.

Meet Zane & Julian

A first step worth taking

Their next chapter starts with one session.

Meet the coaches. Feel the environment. See what a more personal approach to soccer can do for your player.

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