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title: "Skyhawks Sports Academy Celebrates New Franchise Opening in San Diego"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/ce9f0f6a-6aa4-4e88-afa8-9e2dea07e464
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240419_skyhawks_sports_academy_celebrates_new_franchise_opening_in_san_diego.html
category: "Fitness"
industry: "Fitness"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-04-19T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:00:33.137Z
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# Skyhawks Sports Academy Celebrates New Franchise Opening in San Diego

**TL;DR:** Skyhawks Sports Academy has opened a new franchise in San Diego under the ownership of husband-and-wife team Allison and Garrett Wilson. The Wilsons' franchise will offer sports programs for children in the Greater San Diego area.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-04-19. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240419_skyhawks_sports_academy_celebrates_new_franchise_opening_in_san_diego.html).*

## Story

Skyhawks provides a safe, fun, and skill-based sports experience for kids between the ages of 4 and 14. The main purpose of Skyhawks Sports Academy is to teach life skills through sports. Today they offer more than 12 sports year-round across the country for children.

Allison Wilson, transitioning from a successful 15-year career as a wedding photographer and author of a celebrated coffee table book capturing the West Coast, brings her entrepreneurial spirit and understanding of self-employment from her upbringing. "Growing up in a family of self-starters, I've always been driven by the desire to create something impactful,” Allison shared. “Finding Skyhawks was like discovering a perfect blend of my passion for community and sports."

Garrett Wilson, who played college basketball and comes from a family of distinguished athletes, including an NFL-playing father and uncle, has also navigated a career in the mortgage and sales sectors

"My path from college basketball to coaching has been driven by a deep appreciation for sports and the valuable lessons they teach,” said Garrett. “Skyhawks provides a unique space for children to enjoy sports without the intensity of excessive competition."

Together, the Wilsons are a testament to the synergy of passion and entrepreneurship. Marrying their love for sports with the desire to contribute positively to their community, they found Skyhawks Sports Academy.

"Our vision is to offer a space where every child can have fun and grow, without the pressures of leveling up. It's about the joy of playing," said Garrett.

Jason Frazier, President of Skyhawks Sports Academy, expressed enthusiasm for the Wilsons' venture/ "Allison and Garrett embody the spirit of Skyhawks. Their commitment to community and passion for sports is exactly what makes our franchisees successful. We're thrilled to support them in bringing Skyhawks to San Diego."

The Wilsons' Skyhawks franchise will cater to the Greater San Diego area, offering a wide range of sports programs designed to foster a love for physical activity, teamwork, and personal development among children.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Fitness (sector)
- new location (topic)
- franchise opening (topic)
- San Diego (location)
- sports academy (topic)
- Skyhawks Sports Academy (company)
- Allison Wilson (person)
- Garrett Wilson (person)
- Jason Frazier (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240419_skyhawks_sports_academy_celebrates_new_franchise_opening_in_san_diego.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/ce9f0f6a-6aa4-4e88-afa8-9e2dea07e464).