The SDSC Surf Goalkeeping Academy features an exclusive curriculum developed by Anthony Meza, the Director of Goalkeeping, who brings over 20 years of coaching experience across NCAA Division I, High School, Youth Soccer, and the US National Paralympic Team. Currently the Goalkeeper Coach for the University of San Diego, Anthony holds a USSF National B License and a Level III Goalkeeping Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association.

Anthony’s vast experience with national, professional, and collegiate athletes ensures an unparalleled training environment. He emphasizes, “Goalkeeping is a unique position that deserves specialized training. Our comprehensive program focuses on technical skills, tactical scenarios, physical conditioning, and the psychological demands of the position. Our staff, including former professionals and college coaches, has developed goalkeepers now competing at the professional and collegiate levels both domestically and abroad.”

The SDSC Surf Goalkeeping Academy delivers some of the best goalkeeper training in Southern California.

Goalkeeping is a specialized position that requires different skill sets and continual specialized training. The SDSC Surf Goalkeeping Curriculum follows a progressive reoccurring 6-week rotation of key topics that relate to the goalkeeper position. While all SDSC Surf Goalkeepers are strongly encouraged to attend any age-appropriate session, it is beneficial to attend all sessions within a 6-week block to cover all topics. If you have any Goalkeeping Academy questions or questions regarding our current curriculum schedule, please contact Anthony Meza.

Four Phases of Training:

1. Phase I U7-U10
2. Phase II U11-U12
3. Phase III U13-U15
4. Phase IV U16-U19 

Four Elements of Training:

Technical, tactical, physical, psychological.

Program Focus:

• Footwork and handling
• High balls
• Distributions
• Diving
• Shot stopping and reaction saves
• 1v1s