Gulf Breeze Breakers

YouTh Soccer

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Gulf Breeze Futbol Academy is home to the Gulf Breeze Breakers, a competitive youth soccer club serving Gulf Breeze, Pensacola, and Navarre in Santa Rosa County since 2013. GBFA offers structured training, age-appropriate competition, travel soccer, and training-only options, a development-first environment where every committed player has a place.

2013

150+

FOUNDED

PLAYERS

5

U8-U13+

PROGRAMS

EVERY LEVEL

100%

EVERY KID HAS A PLACE

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// ABOUT THE CLUB

A locally rooted club built for the long game, for the kid who's just learning to love it, and the one chasing the next level.


FOUNDED

2013 by Vic Ayala • Now Owned by Theresa & Erik Harris

LOCATION

Gulf Breeze, Florida on the Gulf Coast

SERVING

U8 Through U13 & Up · Boys & Girls

A development-first soccer club in Gulf Breeze since 2013

Gulf Breeze Futbol Academy provides a competitive soccer experience for youth players committed to growth. Founded by Vic Ayala in 2013 and now owned and operated by Theresa and Erik Harris, GBFA strives for Total Player Development, an approach that fosters individual confidence alongside team success.

Through structured training, age-appropriate competition, and tactical team play, the Gulf Breeze Breakers help players develop in skill, confidence, and character. The club uses soccer as a vehicle to promote fair play, self-discipline, and good citizenship throughout the Gulf Breeze community.

At GBFA, success is measured by how well we accomplish our developmental objectives, not by win/loss records alone.

// OUR PHILOSOPHY

Total player development

// 01

Technically Skilled

Ball mastery and decision speed. Every player who wears the shield builds a rock-solid technical foundation, session by session.

// 02

Tactically Aware

Game intelligence and positional understanding, developed through a consistent, club-wide curriculum from U8 through U18.

// 03

Mentally Tough

Independent, inquisitive minds and the competitive spirit to stand up to any team in the region, or beyond.

// 04

Character First

Soccer is a vehicle for life. Leadership, communication, and sportsmanship are coached as deliberately as anything on the ball.

// WHAT WE OFFER

Youth Soccer Programs in Gulf Breeze, FL

The Gulf Breeze Breakers offer structured development pathways for committed players at every stage, from Juniors to full-field travel soccer. Every program follows the same development-first philosophy.

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Juniors

AGES U8
(Born 8/1/18 & Before)

7v7

AGES U8-U10
(Born 8/1/16-7/31/18)

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9v9

AGES U11-U12

11v11

AGES U13 & UP

// CAMPS & CLINICS

Seasonal training intensives open to players of all ages and skill levels: additional touches, focused technique, and concentrated development beyond the regular season. Run by GBFA's coaching staff and open to Breakers players and non-members alike.

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// TRAINING-ONLY OPTIONS

Club-level coaching and development without the full travel commitment. The right path for players who want to improve without the competitive travel schedule.

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// NOT SURE WHERE YOUR PLAYER FITS?

That's exactly what evaluations are for. We meet your player where they are and find the right path forward.

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// COACHING STAFF

Coaches Who Develop Players… Not Just Teams

GBFA coaches are committed to helping players grow across all four dimensions: technical skill, tactical awareness, physical fitness, and mental toughness. From Juniors to 11v11, every Gulf Breeze Breakers training session is structured, intentional, and built for long-term player development.

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// JOIN THE BREAKERS

2026–27 Evaluations Are now Open

Player evaluations are the first step toward joining the Gulf Breeze Breakers. Coaches evaluate players for development level, team fit, and age-appropriate placement, but this is a two-way conversation. Families are evaluating us, too.

Come meet the coaching staff, see the training environment, ask your questions, and find out whether GBFA is the right soccer home for your player.

Registration is open now for the 2026–27 season. Secure your player's evaluation date before the window closes. Spots are limited.

Location

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

4901 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

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// WHERE EVERY PLAYER MATTERS

Bring Your PLayer & We’ll find the right fit

Whether your child is ready for competitive travel soccer, interested in a training-only option, or exploring youth soccer in Gulf Breeze for the first time, Gulf Breeze Futbol Academy will help you understand the best next step.

Evaluations for the 2026–27 season are open now.