soccermomlb
BRONZE
I'm looking for a goalie trainer for my 06 son. I'm in the Long Beach area. Any suggestions?
Goalie training
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Mystery Train
GOLD
Joe Velasco runs IGA. We're not in that area, but my kid did one of his camps. Well known in the GK community.
http://www.gk4life.net/
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http://www.gk4life.net/
http://www.gk4life.net/iga-staff/
Yes, Big Joe is well liked. Certainly a great choice. We know 3 keepers that train with him and can't say anything but positives.
Keeper pops
SILVER
I would recommend Big Joe. I have had my DD attend several sessions. Typically holds Friday nite training sessions
jdiaz
SILVER ELITE
If your in the OC area Brent Reis from Different Breed Goalkeeping can help you. My son is Joseph Diaz and trains with Brent. Young guy still plays and gets into the training to explain what the exercises are about. Corrects bad forms and habits the keepers get. Doesn't have 20 kids training at one like others having the kids standing their waiting their turn. Doesn't charge crazy prices . Brent is one of very few that still do this for the kids and not for the money. Check out his Instagram at differentbreed goalkeeping. Also has the best gloves on the market West coast gloves.
jdiaz
SILVER ELITE
Also on Sunday there's another great trainer Jerome La. He does fitness and agility. Then works on keepers very aggressive training to get the most out put of your goalkeeper. Price is great. Also does his training to helps kids and not a get rich deal. Here is Instagram goalkeeping_jm
jdiaz
SILVER ELITE
Do your homework first. Alot of theses camps have to many kids at 250-$350 for 3 days. Look at how many touches and on the ball training you get with trainer. If their just standing there waiting it's not worth it.
Could the mods start a sub-forum for all the GK parents to share info. Discuss gear, reviews on gloves, current good deals online, etc. Because let's face it..and someone please correct me if I'm wrong..but imho I don't think the average club parent spends more on gear than GK parents. Gloves and pants only last so long as opposed to a pair of cleats lasting months. My daughter trains on turf at least 3hrs per week-just at keeper training. Gear gets hammered.
jdiaz
SILVER ELITE
Take a look at West coast gloves they out do top of the line adidas gloves. For $65. They're excellent on turf . Today alot of companies want that flashier looking glove than quality. West coast gloves give you both. My son trains 4x a wk. And weekends. His gloves last him at least 5 months . And my son is one of the top keepers in southern California.
Kind of crazy with the equipment & training. Three pairs of Storelli under shorts, 3 pairs of leg protectors, new gloves every 2-4 months. Turf cleats, grass cleats, futsal shoes, private lessons. It goes on and on.
jdiaz
SILVER ELITE
Tell about it but in the end it's worth every penny. You can see the difference.
Love West Coast Goalkeeping Gloves!
Mystery Train
GOLD
My kid wears Aviatas, but I've checked out West Coast, too. Might have to buy a pair for her to compare. Aviata has some great prices as well and last a long time. Side note: Gently and thoroughly hand wash the gloves after every practice and game. It's a pain in the @$$, but you'll triple the longevity.
Projustice
SILVER
I must agree.. Big Joe is amazing. My daughter has trained at every camp he has put on over the last 3 years. Joe cares about his keepers and if you train with him you wont be disappointed.
I also feel Aline Reis is also one of the best Goalkeeper Coaches out there, she is currently the Goalkeeper coach at UCLA Women's soccer team. Aline also just played in the 2016 Brazil Olympics, for the Brazilian team. Aline is very technical and very knowledgeable. My daughter loves her.
http://www.alinereisfutbol.com/
I also feel Aline Reis is also one of the best Goalkeeper Coaches out there, she is currently the Goalkeeper coach at UCLA Women's soccer team. Aline also just played in the 2016 Brazil Olympics, for the Brazilian team. Aline is very technical and very knowledgeable. My daughter loves her.
http://www.alinereisfutbol.com/
I'll have to take a look at those. My dd wears HO's and likes them. I buy them online from HO in Spain. They always have good deals on previous year's models so it's a great buy. She also likes a particular model of Uhlsports but I've found it hard to locate them. I recently found the last two pair online on one site so I grabbed them both. (Somebody else posted about Aviata's. She went through a pair of the Black Mambas pretty quickly..I won't try those again.) But I'll definitely take a look at WC. Thanks!!