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Associated Press
11-08-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Naples Soccer Academy Welcomes Nicole Burke as Academy Program Director
Naples Soccer Academy prioritizes the growth and development of female athletes at every level in Southwest Florida. 'NSA's mission reflects my own values as a coach—to inspire, challenge, and empower players to reach their highest potential'— Nicole Burke NAPLES, FL, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 / / -- Naples Soccer Academy (NSA), a club-neutral 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated exclusively to advancing female youth soccer training and development in Southwest Florida (EIN-99-2663889), proudly announces the appointment of Nicole Burke as its new Academy Program Director. Burke, who is entering her first season as assistant coach at Florida Gulf Coast University, brings an impressive coaching résumé and a proven track record of developing athletes at the collegiate level. 'Nicole's experience, leadership, and passion for developing female athletes make her an extraordinary addition to Naples Soccer Academy,' said Jason Gruner, Executive Director of Naples Soccer Academy. 'Her ability to elevate players both on and off the field aligns perfectly with our mission to provide elite, athlete-first training in Southwest Florida. We are thrilled to have her lead our Academy program into this next chapter.' Prior to joining FGCU, Burke served as interim head coach at Jacksonville State University during the 2024 season, leading the Gamecocks to an 8-9-2 overall record and a berth in the C-USA tournament. Under her leadership, the program ranked No. 25 nationally in goals scored, with three players earning All-C-USA honors, including a First Team selection. Offensively, Jacksonville State led the conference in goals scored, with signature wins over West Georgia (1-0) and North Alabama (5-0). Her career also includes two standout seasons at Hanover College, where the program compiled a 26-5-7 record, captured the 2023 HCAC Tournament Championship, earned an NCAA Division III Tournament berth, and posted back-to-back HCAC regular-season titles (including an unbeaten 8-0-1 mark in 2023). Burke began her collegiate coaching career as a graduate assistant at Bluffton University in 2021. As a player, Burke was a standout goalkeeper for the University of Findlay, helping lead the Oilers to two regular-season championships, one tournament championship, and a trip to the NCAA Tournament second round after hosting the opening rounds. 'I'm honored to join Naples Soccer Academy and contribute to an organization that prioritizes the growth, safety, and success of youth female athletes,' said Nicole Burke, Academy Program Director. 'NSA's mission reflects my own values as a coach—to inspire, challenge, and empower players to reach their highest potential.' About Nicole Burke: A native of Hilliard, Ohio, Burke played her club soccer for Ohio Premier before continuing at the University of Findlay as a goalkeeper. She earned her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from Findlay in 2021 and her Master of Business Administration from Bluffton University in 2023. About Naples Soccer Academy (NSA): Naples Soccer Academy is a club-neutral, 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN-99-2663889) committed to empowering young female athletes through elite-level training and mentorship. Led by collegiate and professional female athletes, NSA offers year-round development in a supportive, athlete-first environment designed to elevate performance on and off the pitch. Jason T. Gruner Naples Soccer Academy Corporation + +1 239-272-1082 email us here Visit us on social media: Instagram Facebook TikTok Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
The Sun
15-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
The £1 Temu buy you need to have ‘zero pest issues' this summer – it will protect your plants from caterpillars for good
IF you're fed up with caterpillars crawling all over your plants, fear not, you've come to the right place. Some caterpillars are serious plant pests and one of the most common garden caterpillars, that of the cabbage white butterfly, can devastate crops. 3 3 3 However, luckily for you, an expert has shared a cheap and effective tip to keep your garden safe from these pesky creatures this spring. Gardening guru Nicole Burke told Gardenary that putting a wedding veil in your garden can help keep caterpillars out - yes, you heard that correctly. The pro claimed that she had 'zero pest issues' after using a veil in her garden. She explained: 'The first time I realised that caterpillars like leafy greens was when I discovered a cabbage looper infestation in my garden. 'It was pretty gross, but it taught me the value of protecting your lettuce so that pests never have access to them in the first place. 'Sure, you can spray some chemicals, but it's much easier to just keep your plants pest-free from the day of planting them.' According to experts from lovethegarden, most caterpillars are active in spring and summer. The experts shared: "The caterpillars of the small cabbage white butterfly and the cabbage moth tend to feed at the heart of cabbages. 'Box tree caterpillars produce webbing over their feeding area and can strip a box plant of all its leaves." Nicole acknowledged that she got a veil from a fabric shop and covered her entire garden - and the results left her shocked. She added: "I brought the tulle home and covered my entire garden the minute after I planted all my lettuce seeds. Common garden pests Common pests in the garden don't need to be a cause for alarm. If you can identify them, you can work on getting rid of them and preventing them from returning. Aphids (Greenfly, Blackfly) Aphids are extremely common and can impact plant growth. They have tiny soft pear-shaped bodies, and are usually green or black. You may spot them clustered on the stem of soft shoots – look under leaves in particular – or may find a sticky substance on your plants that gives away aphids have been there sucking at the sap. Whitefly These small white-winged insects are related to aphids, at just 1 or 2 mm in length, and look very much like white moths as adults. They can be found on the underside of leaves, preferring younger, fresher leaves. They fly in clusters when you disturb them. Their lifecycle is only three weeks long, which means an infestation can occur very rapidly. Slugs An unmissable, squashy-looking body plus small sensory tentacles on its head. Slugs move along on one muscular foot. They range in scale from surprisingly small to terrifyingly large; limax cinereoniger species can grow comfortably beyond 20 cm in length. Cabbage Moth Caterpillar Cabbage moth caterpillars happily make their way into the heart of the vegetables, The caterpillars are distinguished in shades of yellow or browny green with no hair. Mealy Bug Mealybugs are tiny oval-shaped insects that have a white, powdery wax coating. There are several different species, many of which have what looks like legs coming from their sides and back end. In their earliest stage of life, it's entirely possible to mistake them for fungus and not recognise them as insects at all. 'And let me tell you, the resulting leaves were the purest, cleanest lettuce leaves ever. I had zero pest issues. "And that's because the moths that lay all those annoying little pests like cabbage worms and cabbage loopers never had access to my garden; they had to find somewhere else to raise their spawn. "You can buy agricultural mesh and row covers, but tulle is a pretty inexpensive alternative if you're looking for a way to protect your salad garden from pests but still let in light, air, and rain. 'Wedding veils in the garden for the win!" Keep pests out all summer IF you want to ensure that your home is pest free this summer, here's what you need to know. Hornets and wasps - hate the smell of peppermint oil so spraying this liberally around your patio or balcony can help to keep them at bay. Moths - acidic household white vinegar is effective for deterring moths. Soak some kitchen roll in vinegar and leave it in your wardrobe as a deterrent. Flying ants - herbs and spices, such as cinnamon, mint, chilli pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, or garlic act as deterrents. Mosquitoes - plants, herbs and essential oil fragrances can help deter mozzies inside and out. Try eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass. If you've never said ' I Do ' before or don't have a veil knocking around in your wardrobe, you'll be pleased to know that you can find a large selection of veils from Temu, from just £1. Not only is this hack incredibly effective for keeping gardens caterpillar-free, and for good, but it's great for those on a budget too.
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
The £1 Temu buy you need to have ‘zero pest issues' this summer – it will protect your plants from caterpillars for good
IF you're fed up with caterpillars crawling all over your plants, fear not, you've come to the right place. Some 3 If you've noticed caterpillars crawling all over your plants, then you've come to the right place Credit: Getty 3 A pro has revealed that you can use a wedding veil, which you can nab for £1 from Temu, to ensure your garden is pest free this spring Credit: Getty 3 Nicole Burke had 'zero pest issues' after using a veil in her garden Credit: Getty However, luckily for you, an expert has shared a cheap and effective tip to keep your garden safe from these pesky creatures this spring. The pro claimed that she had 'zero pest issues' after using a veil in her She explained: 'The first time I realised that caterpillars like leafy greens was when I discovered a cabbage looper infestation in my garden. Read more on garden pests 'It was pretty gross, but it taught me the value of protecting your lettuce so that 'Sure, you can spray some chemicals, but it's much easier to just keep your plants pest-free from the day of planting them.' According to experts from The experts shared: "The caterpillars of the small cabbage white butterfly and the cabbage moth tend to feed at the heart of cabbages. Most read in Fabulous 'Box tree caterpillars produce webbing over their feeding area and can strip a box plant of all its leaves." Nicole acknowledged that she got a veil from a fabric shop and covered her entire Top 3 Hacks to Get Rid of Moths She added: "I brought the tulle home and covered my entire garden the minute after I planted all my lettuce seeds. Common garden pests Common pests in the garden don't need to be a cause for alarm. If you can identify them, you can work on getting rid of them and preventing them from returning. Aphids (Greenfly, Blackfly) Aphids are extremely common and can impact plant growth. They have tiny soft pear-shaped bodies, and are usually green or black. You may spot them clustered on the stem of soft shoots – look under leaves in particular – or may find a sticky substance on your plants that gives away aphids have been there sucking at the sap. Whitefly These small white-winged insects are related to aphids, at just 1 or 2 mm in length, and look very much like white moths as adults. They can be found on the underside of leaves, preferring younger, fresher leaves. They fly in clusters when you disturb them. Their lifecycle is only three weeks long, which means an infestation can occur very rapidly. Slugs An unmissable, squashy-looking body plus small sensory tentacles on its head. Slugs move along on one muscular foot. They range in scale from surprisingly small to terrifyingly large; limax cinereoniger species can grow comfortably beyond 20 cm in length. Cabbage Moth Caterpillar Cabbage moth caterpillars happily make their way into the heart of the vegetables, The caterpillars are distinguished in shades of yellow or browny green with no hair. Mealy Bug Mealybugs are tiny oval-shaped insects that have a white, powdery wax coating. There are several different species, many of which have what looks like legs coming from their sides and back end. In their earliest stage of life, it's entirely possible to mistake them for fungus and not recognise them as insects at all. 'And let me tell you, the resulting leaves were the purest, cleanest lettuce leaves ever. I had zero pest issues. "And that's because the moths that lay all those annoying little Wedding veils in the garden for the win! Nicole Burke "You can buy agricultural mesh and row covers, but tulle is a pretty inexpensive alternative if you're looking for a way to protect your salad garden from pests but still let in light, air, and rain. 'Wedding veils in the garden for the win!" Keep pests out all summer IF you want to ensure that your home is pest free this summer, here's what you need to know. Hornets and wasps - hate the smell of peppermint oil so spraying this liberally around your patio or balcony can help to keep them at bay. Moths - acidic household white vinegar is effective for deterring moths. Soak some kitchen roll in vinegar and leave it in your wardrobe as a deterrent. Flying ants - herbs and spices, such as cinnamon, mint, chilli pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, or garlic act as deterrents. Mosquitoes - plants, herbs and essential oil fragrances can help deter mozzies inside and out. Try eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass. If you've never said 'I Do' before or don't have a veil knocking around in your wardrobe, you'll be pleased to know that you can find a large selection of veils from Temu, from just £1. Not only is this Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
