Perth Amboy kids soccer,built for the next level.
Perth Amboy is a soccer town. Gioca Soccer Academy gives its players small-group coaching and a route into competitive teams, 20 minutes away in South River.
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Why Gioca
Why Perth Amboy families look to Gioca for the next level.
Soccer runs deep in Perth Amboy, and the players who come to us usually already love the game. What they are looking for is the next level: honest evaluation, technical coaching that sharpens what they have, and a competitive team that plays in leagues that matter. Gioca teams compete in EDP and NJYS-certified leagues from U7 to U18.
Training is about 20 minutes from Perth Amboy via Route 440 and Route 9, at Dailey’s Pond Recreation Area in South River. Sessions run on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, with older teams training from 7:00 to 8:30 PM so the drive after school is manageable.
Groups stay small so our coaches can work on the details that separate good players from ready ones: receiving under pressure, scanning, decision speed and composure. Players who want to test themselves can ask about an evaluation, and every new player starts with a free session.
Nearest training locations
Where your player trains.
From Perth Amboy, take Route 440 or Route 35 to Route 9 south, then follow signs for South River. Dailey’s Pond Recreation Area is off East Prospect Street, roughly 20 minutes in evening traffic.
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Dailey’s Pond Recreation Area
100 E Prospect Street
South River, NJ 08882 - Seasonal tryout venue
Eagle’s Landing Day Camp
74 Davidson’s Mill Road
North Brunswick, NJ 08902 - Seasonal summer camp venue
Bicentennial Park
176 Hardenburg Lane
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Tryout and summer camp venues are confirmed each season and may differ from the regular training field.
Programs
What Gioca offers.
Birth-year teams, U7 to U18
Small groups on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, competing in EDP and NJYS-certified leagues.
Summer Training Academy, ages 5 to 13
A structured summer program built around technical skill, confidence and the love of the game.
Free first session
Every new player trains once with us at no cost, so you can judge the coaching before you commit.
About 20 minutes by car via Route 440 and Route 9. Training is at Dailey’s Pond Recreation Area, 100 E Prospect Street, South River, NJ 08882.
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Yes. Teams from U7 to U18 compete in EDP and NJYS-certified leagues. Players are evaluated on technical ability, game intelligence, competitiveness, coachability and character.
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Contact the academy. Placement depends on the group and the season, and the coaches will tell you honestly what is available for your child’s birth year.
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Evaluation dates are announced each season. Register your interest on the tryouts page and the academy will share the next opportunity.
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Yes. Every new player can attend a first session free of charge. Book it through the contact page.
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Read about Gioca training, the coaching team and the tryout process, or check the FAQ. Then book a free session from Perth Amboy.
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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