Whole child.Whole family.Whole community.
Kraken Academy is a community-centered youth development organization built to help children grow physically, emotionally, intellectually, socially and personally. We bring sport, leadership, wellness, nutrition, education, family engagement and community together in one connected ecosystem.
Launching in 2027Southwest Florida — Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park, 6791 San Casa Dr, Englewood, FL 34224 (opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Why Kraken Academy
Children do not grow in separate boxes. Their development should not either.
A child can be an athlete, a student, a teammate, a son or daughter, a friend, and a future leader all at the same time. Yet many youth programs focus on only one part of that development. Kraken Academy was created around a different idea: connect the environments that shape a child so growth in one area can strengthen the others.
Our programs are designed to build skills, confidence, resilience, healthy habits, leadership, belonging and community connection through experiences children actually want to be part of.
Programs
Kraken Academy is launching in stages, beginning with Kraken FC / Youth Soccer and expanding into additional programs that support whole-child development.
- Coming soon
Kraken FC / Youth Soccer
Read moreRecreational and competitive soccer, player development, camps, clinics, coach development, leadership through sport, and scholarship access. Launching first.
- Upcoming
Leadership & Mental Wellness Education
Read moreAge-appropriate education in resilience, confidence, emotional regulation, communication, teamwork, decision making, leadership, and character.
- Upcoming
Nutrition & Culinary Education
Read morePractical nutrition, sports nutrition, healthy habits, meal planning, cooking, and family learning.
- In development
Future Enrichment
Read moreInnovation and STEM, creative programs, parent and family learning, community impact, and other whole-child programming.
What could Kraken mean for your child?
Every child is different — and every family is looking for something different. Kraken is being built to create opportunities for children to grow through experiences that meet them where they are and help them move forward.
Needs more confidence?
A place to try, make mistakes, improve and learn to believe in themselves.
Full of energy?
Movement, structure and positive challenges that help turn energy into focus, discipline and progress.
Looking for connection?
Team experiences that encourage communication, friendships and a sense of belonging.
Still looking for “their thing”?
Opportunities to explore new interests and discover something they genuinely enjoy and want to keep doing.
Already passionate about soccer?
A pathway to keep developing — from playing for enjoyment to pursuing the game at a more competitive level.
The Kraken model
Three wholes, one ecosystem
Whole Child
Develop the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and personal skills children need to thrive.
Whole Family
Give parents and caregivers useful tools, trusted resources, and a stronger connection to the child's development.
Whole Community
Bring together coaches, educators, businesses, healthcare professionals, municipalities, volunteers and community organizations around youth development.
Our journey
2026
Building the foundation
- Florida nonprofit formed
- Brand & model development
- Community conversations
- Partnership development
- Program design
2026–2027
Governance & readiness
- Curriculum & staffing
- Fundraising & facilities
- Safeguarding policies
May 2027
Evaluations & tryouts
- Kraken FC player
- evaluations and tryouts
June–July 2027
Summer camps
- Camps and community
- programming
Aug 2027–May 2028
First full soccer year
- The first full Kraken
- Academy season
We’re building Kraken Academy
With our community.
Be among the first to hear about updates, events, tryouts, camps and ways to get involved.