Goal Keepers
The Goal Keeper Program focuses on the individual development of well-rounded Goal Keepers. Goal Keepers are an integral part of our teams where the “keeper plays.” Therefore, our keepers train with their assigned teams at team training sessions and have separate Goal Keeper training (Goal Keeper Focused Training is at no additional cost to players), to focus on the specialized skills that are unique to only Goal Keepers.
Players are invited to join the program during tryouts in June each year. Limited openings may exist during the year if a players is looking to join mid-year.
Coaching
Coaching is provided by Villarreal Nebraska Academy coaches and dedicated Goal Keeper coach. The complete team of coaches have studied and understand the coaching curriculum. The team of coaches have demonstrated their delivery of the curriculum. Training is directed and overseen by DOC Jorge Sambataro.
SCHOLARSHIPS, Time and Cost
There is a limited number of FULL-RIDE and/or PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS for Program Fees designated specifically for dedicated and qualified Goal Keepers. These SCHOLARSHIPS may be awarded at Offer Day or during Summer Goal Keeper Clinics.
Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of our DOC, coaches and staff. In 2019-20 we provided 2 Full-Ride Scholarships for Players in-need dedicated Goal-Keepers.
Scholarship Criteria: A scholarship will be based on all the elements, in no particular order or individually, but all criteria combined: Financial-Need, Team-Need, Academy-Need, Skill, Commitment, Coach-ability, Work-Ethic, Attitude and Growth-Potential.
See Program Level Information for Program Level Pricing, the Program Information, and Details. Besides the Program Fees and Tournament/Competition Fees, there is no additional Goal Keeper Costs other than off-season or private training or typical Optional Activities.
All Players, can attend Goal Keeper Training that is offered for All Club Players.
Dedicated Goal Keepers MAY have additional or special training plans.
Uniforms and equipment
Goal Keepers should wear goal keeper shirts, athletic shorts or pants, shin guards covered by socks, goalie gloves, and indoor soccer shoes or tennis shoes when indoor (NO CLEATS INDOOR), cleats when outdoors. Each player should bring a properly inflated, proper sized soccer ball and a water bottle to each session.
Dedicated Goal Keepers must purchase the official full goal keeper kit, warm-up kit and academy backpack, yellow training shirt and black training shirt. $215.58 includes shipping.
Goal Keeper Kit to add onto the field player official full uniform kit: $63.92 plus shipping
Black beanie cap, black headband and black gloves can be worn. Other cold weather attire showing under the Official Kit must match in coloring or be black if needed.
COMMITMENT LEVEL
Goal Keepers are a unique position and player and need a high commitment level needed for the position. Players are encouraged to participate in other athletic, academic, and extracurricular activities. To the extent possible, players are expected to coordinate their activities in order to attend all scheduled soccer training, games, and tournaments.
When conflicts are unavoidable, players must provide Villarreal Nebraska Academy with advanced notice of absences. Numerous absences or lack of communication may adversely affect playing time during games or continuation in the program level, and loss of any scholarships.
-Inquire about pricing if joining mid-year.
Summer Goal Keeper Clinics 2020
Summer Session (3-weeks): Register Online!
Mondays July 6, 13, 20
Tuesday July 7, 14, 21
Wednesday July 8, 15, 22
Start Times:
5:45 (2010-2008 players) 45 min session $40
6:30 (2007-2005 players) 60 min session $40
7:30 (2004-2002 players) 90 min session $60
3 week session - groups limited to 2-4 players:
Choose as many session as you want.