About Us
Why Choose The Naples Knights?
Level Up Your Game at Naples Knights Football Academy!
We are SW Florida’s Premier Post-Grad Football Program.
Ready to dominate on and off the field?
Naples Knights offers a dynamic year for student-athletes to polish their academic portfolio and elevate their gridiron skills.
Our action-packed schedule combines:
- Focused academics to get you college-ready
- Meaningful internships to build your resume
- Leadership development through impactful community service
- Intense player development to turn you into a college standout
Don’t just train, transform. Join the Naples Knights!
WHAT IS A “POST-GRADUATE” YEAR?
Dominate College. Take Control of Your Future.
Think of high school graduation as your halftime break. Before diving headfirst into college, consider the strategic advantage of a Naples Knights Post-Grad Semester.
Unlike traditional gap years, our focused, five-month program (August – November/December) gets you game-ready for college on and off the field. It’s a proven pathway offered by many top programs nationwide, often with a residential component, but at Naples Knights, we make it fit your busy schedule.
This is your chance to:
Sharpen your academic edge
Gain a competitive edge on the field
Don’t just graduate. Graduate prepared. Take control of your future with Naples Knights!
How Naples Knights Impacts Your College Potential in a Post-Grad Year:
High school graduation? Think launchpad, not finish line. A Naples Knights Post-Grad Year is your secret weapon to dominate college from day one.
Our custom-built weekly schedule addresses every student-athlete’s needs:
- Academic power-ups: Crush credit recovery, ace those tests, or even jump-start your college coursework.
- Real-world experience: Land an impressive internship that sets you apart.
- Leadership that shines: Develop the skills to lead on and off the field through community service.
- Football mastery: Take your game to the next level with our intense player development program.
Naples Knights isn’t just a PG year, it’s a college readiness transformation.
Graduate. Be Prepared. Be Unstoppable.
WHAT HAPPENS TO MY COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY WHEN I ATTEND Naples Knights?
No eligibility is used while attending Naples Knights Football Academy. The collegiate eligibility clock does not start. See more information about the eligibility clock here: http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/current/transfer-terms
Focused on College Potential: How Naples Knights Maximizes Recruitment
While pre-college programs can’t guarantee offers, Naples Knights provides the targeted exposure needed to land on college radars. Here’s how:
- Unveiling Hidden Gems: High school ball often prioritizes team wins over individual development. At Naples Knights, we help athletes showcase their full potential by exploring new positions or refining existing skills.
- Time to Shine: We understand some athletes need additional time to peak athletically. Our program allows for focused skill development through extensive weight training and field practice due to the flexible academic schedule.
- Extensive Exposure: Athletes receive a dedicated marketing profile and their game film is strategically distributed to a wide range of schools (FBS, FCS, D2, D3, NAIA) every week.
- Building a Winning Resume: We utilize industry-leading apps to create professional highlight tapes and facilitate film study. Each athlete has independent access to their profile, allowing for personalized highlight creation – a professional “football resume” for coaches.
- Unlocking Connections: Unlike some programs, we don’t restrict access to film based on finances. Athletes benefit from our established network and relationships with colleges.
- Empowering Individual Journeys: Recognizing every path is unique, our dedicated staff offers education, high-level training, and unwavering inspiration to empower each student-athlete.
Invest in more than just a post-grad year. Invest in a college advantage. Choose Naples Knights.
Click on the “PLAY” button below to watch (and listen) to the 2024 Naples Knights Football Academy Introduction Presentation.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to empower graduating high school athletes by providing them with essential skills in football, academics, and mental readiness. Through this, we strive to foster lifelong success. We believe in instilling a sense of self-belief within our team, emphasizing that winning originates from within. By utilizing football as a means to education, we are committed to positively transforming lives.
VALUES
Our objective is to enable collegiate football to be a pathway to success in life for our athletes. We strive to become the premier postgraduate football program in south Florida, ensuring that each athlete who participates in our program graduates from college and achieves success in their personal and professional endeavors.
Meet the Team
