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, Nish Yadav. 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
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 cleats. 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 $63.92, warm-up kit $84.95 and academy backpack $37.94, Primary Yellow Jersey $21.39, Secondary Black Jersey/training shirt $21.39.
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. Therefore needs a high commitment level 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.
Summer Goal Keeper Clinics 2022