Gwinnett Soccer Academy (GSA)
Overview
Founded in 2010 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 58-1314985). Dedicated to soccer development and training in Gwinnett County and Metro Atlanta. Based in Dacula, GA with additional locations in Lilburn and Conyers.
Recognized as a top 25 Girls Club in the country. Competes at the highest levels in multiple pathways.
Financials
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,850,209 | $4,788,886 | $1,319,087 |
| 2024 | $3,990,129 | $4,250,766 | $1,260,648 |
| 2023 | $3,762,040 | $3,928,097 | $1,524,548 |
| 2022 | $3,798,226 | $3,448,216 | $1,694,015 |
| 2021 | $2,901,171 | $2,892,642 | $1,347,652 |
| 2020 | $3,113,340 | $3,375,942 | $1,549,671 |
| 2019 | $3,286,577 | $3,150,495 | $1,549,671 |
| 2018 | $3,088,621 | $2,818,203 | $1,413,589 |
Source: ProPublica 990 Explorer. Confidence: (HIGH)
Revenue trend: Growth from $3.1M (2018) to $4.9M (2025) — 57% increase. Program services account for ~99% of revenue. Revenue dipped in 2020-2021 (COVID) but recovered strongly in 2025.
Clean balance sheet: Consistent net assets of $1.3M—$1.7M. No years with negative net assets.
Teams & Players
2,000+ players estimated. Programs span Junior Academy, 8U Academy, 9U-12U Academy, and 13U-19U competitive teams.
League Affiliations
- ECNL (Boys & Girls)
- SCCL — founding member (2018)
- US Club Soccer (USCS)
- US Youth Soccer (USYS)
- Georgia State Soccer Association (GSSA)
- Tournament participants across Southeast
Facilities
Primary training facilities in Dacula, Lilburn, and Conyers (Gwinnett County). Also hosts tournaments at their facilities. Ownership vs. lease status unknown.
Leadership
- Keith A Prentice — Executive Director. $120,000 (FY2025).
- Nuno Piteira — Director of Player Development. $120,000.
- Campbell Chapman Jr — Technical/Girls Director. $120,000.
- Lisa Holland — Treasurer. $35,000.
- Rob Mangino — President (volunteer).
- Warren Smith — Vice President (volunteer).
- Tim Paulino — Secretary (volunteer).
Compensation note: Very clean — top 3 executives all earn $120K, well below market for a $4.9M revenue organization. This indicates mission-driven governance, not founder enrichment. Highly favorable for acquisition.
College Placement
Recognized as a top 25 Girls Club nationally. Strong track record but detailed placement data not compiled.
Competitive Position
GSA is the dominant club in Gwinnett County — Georgia’s most populous county and one of the most diverse in the Southeast. The ECNL membership and top-25 national girls’ ranking position it as a serious competitor.
Strengths:
- ECNL membership (boys & girls)
- Clean finances and conservative compensation
- Top-25 girls’ national ranking
- Gwinnett County market position (large, growing, diverse population)
- SCCL founding member
Weaknesses:
- Smaller revenue than top competitors ($4.9M vs. $8.5M for NTH)
- Limited geographic reach (Gwinnett-centric)
- Less brand recognition outside Georgia
- Facility ownership unclear
Investment Thesis
Strong acquisition target. Clean finances, ECNL membership, reasonable compensation ($120K top salary), and a growing Gwinnett County market make GSA an excellent platform candidate. Natural combination with concorde-fire for a dual-ECNL, $10M+ revenue platform covering both northern Atlanta suburbs and Gwinnett County.
Key advantage: Leadership compensation at $120K suggests a board that would prioritize mission over personal enrichment in any transaction discussion.
Open Questions
- Board receptivity to strategic conversations?
- Facility lease terms and any owned assets?
- What is the coaching staff retention rate?
- Overlap/competition with atlanta-fire-united in Gwinnett County?
- Is there interest in geographic expansion beyond Gwinnett?