St. John's Football Club
At St. John’s Football Club—proudly affiliated with Sporting Jax Soccer Academy—player development comes first. Our club is built on the Dutch Development Program, a structured, standards-driven approach focused on developing players intentionally and consistently over time. We coach the individual while building disciplined, high-performance teams, ensuring players develop the technical skill, tactical understanding, and football intelligence required to progress. This commitment to process, clarity, and long-term development is what defines St. John’s Football Club.
Built on the Dutch Development Program
A Development-First Football Academy
Serving Northeast Florida, St. John’s Football Club operates as a development-first academy built on the Dutch Development Program. Our focus is simple: structured coaching, clear standards, and long-term player progression. Through trusted partnerships and a consistent development model, we prepare players for the demands of higher levels of competition—providing clarity for families and a pathway rooted in process, not promises.
Technical Skill Development
Professional-level training focused on ball mastery, first touch, passing, finishing, and defending—building the technical foundation required for long-term player growth.
Tactical Understanding
Players develop game intelligence through on-field instruction, film study, and age-appropriate tactical concepts—learning how to read the game, not just play it.
Competitive Match Play
Structured league and tournament competition designed to support development objectives, not chase short-term results. Players learn to apply training concepts under real game pressure.
Athletic Preparation
Age-appropriate strength, movement, and conditioning work that supports performance, reduces injury risk, and prepares players for the physical demands of higher levels.
Player Progression & Pathways
Clear, transparent guidance for families around development stages, expectations, and progression—helping players move forward with intention.
College & Advanced Pathway Guidance
Support and mentorship for players pursuing higher levels of the game, with an emphasis on readiness, timing, and appropriate next steps rather than guarantees.
Message from our Managing Director
Dear St. John’s Football Club Families,
My name is Justin Truglio, and I serve as President and Managing Director of St. John’s Football Club. Football has been a lifelong part of my life as a player, a student of the game, and now as a leader focused on building a club that prioritizes proper player development.
After spending years working with global technology organizations, my focus returned to what mattered most to me and my family. Having lived in St. Johns for more than 15 years and raising our two children here, I saw firsthand what was missing within the local competitive landscape: a consistent development model, modern football principles, and clear, credible pathways for players who want more from the game.
St. John’s Football Club was built to address that gap. From the beginning, our priority has been long-term player development guided by structure, standards, and accountability rather than short-term results. That commitment has already created meaningful opportunities for players and families who value clarity and progression.
Today, we are proud to be affiliated with Sporting Jax Soccer Academy. This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver a consistent, development-first environment while expanding access to advanced coaching, competition, and progression opportunities, all without losing the identity and intent that define St. John’s Football Club.
This is not an endpoint. It is the foundation for what comes next as we continue to build a clear, intentional pathway for players in Northeast Florida.
Thank you for placing your trust in us.
Justin Truglio
President and Managing Director
St. John’s Football Club
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