Kraken Academy is a nonprofit youth development organization preparing to launch in 2027 in Englewood, Florida. Its family-centered approach connects sport, education, wellness, nutrition, leadership and community involvement to support children’s physical, emotional, intellectual, social and personal growth. The organization’s model also aims to support families with useful tools and trusted resources, while bringing together coaches, educators, businesses, healthcare professionals, municipalities, volunteers and community organizations.

Kraken FC youth soccer is planned as the first program, with recreational and competitive soccer, player development, camps, clinics, coach development, leadership through sport and scholarship access. Additional programs are in development or planned, including age-appropriate leadership and mental wellness education, nutrition and culinary learning, and future enrichment in STEM, creativity and family learning. Kraken Academy emphasizes confidence, resilience, healthy habits, teamwork, belonging and community connection. Its first player evaluations and tryouts are planned for May 2027, followed by summer camps and community programming, with the first full soccer year scheduled for August 2027 through May 2028.