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Level
Top regional league. Selective tryouts, multi-state travel.
About
Azzurri Storm Soccer, Inc. is a non-profit youth soccer organization based in Naples, FL, serving players from U8 through high school and beyond, including a pathway to professional soccer. The club is an official Orlando City & Orlando Pride Affiliate, giving coaches and players access to MLS professional coaching staff, curriculum, and development resources. Their philosophy centers on complete player development—on and off the field—with 100% club-funded coaching education and senior US Soccer Federation licensed coaches. The club offers competitive, travel, and professional academy soccer alongside a recreational program through the Optimist Club of Naples, as well as TOPSoccer and UPSL adult programs. Azzurri Storm competes in the National Academy League and features an internationally credentialed coaching staff with backgrounds spanning MLS, English Premier League, UEFA, and NCAA Division 1.
Programs
Youth Competitive Program (U8-U19), Boys Academy (U8-U12), Girls Academy (U8-U12), Boys U13-U19 Competitive, Girls U13-U19 Competitive, National Academy League (NAL) Teams, Recreational Soccer (Optimist Club of Naples), UPSL (Semi-Professional), TOPSoccer (adaptive/inclusive program), Summer Camps & Summer Training Programs, OC Player Pathway (Orlando City Affiliate Pathway), College Planning Program, Coaching Education (club-funded)
Leadership & Coaching
John Dina
Club President / Founder / Director of Coaching
USSF B, USSF C, USSF D, USSF E, USSF F, USSF National Youth, NCAA Goalkeeping 1-2-3, Athletic K-12
Chris Gores
Boys U13-U19 Director of Coaching
USSF A (2011); former Real Salt Lake Assistant Director of Elite Talent, MLS; former NCAA D1 assistant (UW, FGCU, Harvard); Puerto Rico National Team player
Paul Williams
Girls U13-U19 Director of Coaching
USSF National Adult B Waiver, C, D, E, F; NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma; FA Level 2; former English Premier League/Championship player 350+ professional games; England U21 International
Joe Goreham
Boys Academy Director (U8-U12)
USSF C, FA Level 1 & 2; B.S. Exercise & Health Science; pursuing C license
Oscar Sanchez Acedo
Girls Academy Director (U8-U12)
UEFA A Diploma; Spain National Level 3 Certification; Certified Physical Education Teacher (Spain); Fútsal Coaching Certification (Madrid Soccer Federation); former Real Madrid High Academy Player
Felipe Escobedo
Director of Player Development
USSF D, FMF C, USSF C in progress
Jamie Edwards
Director of Player Development & Optimist Liaison
UEFA A, PFSA Talent ID/Opposition Analysis/Technical Scouting/Performance Analysis, FA Goalkeeping Level 2, Futsal Coaching License; coached at FC Barcelona, Arsenal, Juventus, New York Red Bulls
Brynn Tayar
Club Admin & Registrar / Soccer Parenting Liaison
Crystal Porcelli
Admin / Ref Assignor
Stefanie Bolinger
Field Assignor / NAL Representative
Danny Diaz
Head Coach
USSF C; 20+ years coaching experience; 4x President's Cup State Champion; Region 3 Champion; President's Cup National Champion
Jim Snyder
Head Coach
USSF National Youth, USSF D, NSCAA National Diploma; 30+ years coaching experience
Hugo Ramirez
Head Coach
USSF D; coached Golden Gate HS, Palmetto Ridge HS, Chicago Fire Juniors, Florida Fire Juniors, UPSL
Diego Guzman
Head Coach
USSF D; represented Colombia U16 at USA Cup 1994
Ana Ybarra
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Training & Facilities
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Fees & Costs
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The club holds youth tryouts for its competitive program. Specific dates and requirements are not detailed in the crawled pages; a dedicated Youth Tryouts page exists on the site (https://azzurristorm.com/youth-tryouts/). The club is also actively recruiting qualified coaches.
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