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[ OVERVIEW ]
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With more than 20 years of coaching experience behind the program, our training focuses on the skills that matter most—from diving and shot stopping to positioning, decision-making, and commanding the penalty area.
Ready to become a better goalkeeper? Don't wait to take your game to the next level. Enroll today at 22 GK Academy and start building the skills, confidence, and mindset to make a difference between the posts.
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Training Details
Locaion
Liberty High School
7445 NE Wagon Dr,
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Hazelia Field
17800 SW Stafford Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
November 6, 2026 at Liberty HS
November 20, 2026 at Hazelia
Next Dates
Training Duration
90-minute session
Time
6:00 - 7:30 pm on November 6th
6:30 - 8:00 pm on November 20th
[ HIGHLIGHTS ]
Why parents choose 22 GK Academy for their young goalkeeper.
Position-Specific Training
Goalkeeping is a unique position that requires a specialized set of skills, instincts, and mindset. While team practices are essential for overall player development, goalkeepers need dedicated training to master the techniques and decisions that can change the outcome of a game. From proper diving mechanics and confident ball handling to positioning, reaction time, distribution, and communication, position-specific training helps young goalkeepers develop the tools they need to perform under pressure.
Experienced Coaches
When it comes to developing your young goalkeeper, experience matters. Experienced coaches do more than teach technique. They recognize opportunities for improvement, correct bad habits before they become ingrained, and tailor instruction to each player's skill level and development needs. From diving and shot stopping to positioning, decision-making, and mental toughness, our training helps young athletes build a strong technical foundation and the confidence to perform under pressure.
Purposeful Activities
Every drill, activity, and competition has a purpose: to develop smarter, stronger, and more confident goalkeepers. Our specialized training sessions combine technical instruction, repetitive skill development, and game-realistic scenarios to help young athletes master the fundamentals and apply them when it matters most. From diving techniques and ball handling to shot-stopping, positioning, and decision-making, each activity is designed to build the skills and instincts essential to the position.
Holistic Development
Our holistic approach to youth development goes beyond technical skills and physical performance to build the mental toughness, confidence, discipline, and resilience young athletes need to succeed both on and off the field. We encourage every player to embrace challenges, take responsibility for their development, and understand that improvement comes through dedication, perseverance, and a willingness to learn each and every day.
Training Itinerary
Want to know how a typical training session goes?
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Every session combines technical instruction, purposeful repetition, and competitive play to help goalkeepers continually improve and gain confidence between the posts.
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Each session begins with a dynamic warm-up so each goalkeeper is ready to safely train at their full potential.
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After warm-up, we will progress into working on proper techniques for catching and diving safely.
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We’ll then move into activities focused on shot-stopping, utilizing different parts of the body to ensure we keep the ball out of the back of the net, as well as how to quickly get the ball back into play.
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Each session will end with a fun game that incorporates all techniques and topics covered during training, that includes a competitive element.
[ the journey ]What families are saying about their experience with 22 GK Academy
Parent Testimonial
“We've seen such a difference in our child's confidence since joining 22 GK Academy. The focused training and personalized coaching have helped improve their technique, but more importantly, they've learned to stay composed, bounce back from mistakes, and trust their abilities. They look forward to every session!”
Parent Testimonial
“It's great to find a program dedicated specifically to goalkeepers. The sessions are challenging, engaging, and designed to help players improve in every aspect of the position. Our child is becoming more confident, more disciplined, and better prepared for game day. We'd absolutely recommend 22 GK Academy to any family looking to develop their young goalkeeper!”
Your Coaches
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Jimmi Ulloa
With more than 20 years of coaching experience, Jimmi Ulloa, founder and head goalkeeping coach of 22 GK Academy in Portland, Oregon, is dedicated to developing the next generation of goalkeepers. Drawing on his experience coaching within the Portland Timbers organization and with the Wilsonville Wildcats high school soccer team, Jimmi emphasizes strong fundamentals, tactical awareness, and continuous improvement. Through specialized training in diving, ball handling, shot-stopping, positioning, and decision-making, he helps young athletes develop the technical skills, mental resilience, and physical fitness needed to excel between the posts. Jimmi believes great goalkeeping requires more than athletic ability—it demands discipline, communication, courage, and composure under pressure. His mission is to help every goalkeeper reach their full potential, both on and off the field.
Coach AU
With more than 20 years of coaching experience, Jimmi Ulloa, founder and head goalkeeping coach of 22 GK Academy in Portland, Oregon, is dedicated to developing the next generation of goalkeepers. Drawing on his experience coaching within the Portland Timbers organization and with the Wilsonville Wildcats high school soccer team, Jimmi emphasizes strong fundamentals, tactical awareness, and continuous improvement. Through specialized training in diving, ball handling, shot stopping, positioning, and decision-making, he helps young athletes develop the technical skills, mental resilience, and physical fitness needed to excel between the posts. Jimmi believes great goalkeeping requires more than athletic ability—it demands discipline, communication, courage, and composure under pressure. His mission is to help every goalkeeper reach their full potential, both on and off the field.
Coach Carlos
With more than 20 years of coaching experience, Jimmi Ulloa, founder and head goalkeeping coach of 22 GK Academy in Portland, Oregon, is dedicated to developing the next generation of goalkeepers. Drawing on his experience coaching within the Portland Timbers organization and with the Wilsonville Wildcats high school soccer team, Jimmi emphasizes strong fundamentals, tactical awareness, and continuous improvement. Through specialized training in diving, ball handling, shot stopping, positioning, and decision-making, he helps young athletes develop the technical skills, mental resilience, and physical fitness needed to excel between the posts. Jimmi believes great goalkeeping requires more than athletic ability—it demands discipline, communication, courage, and composure under pressure. His mission is to help every goalkeeper reach their full potential, both on and off the field.
[ FAQ ]Common Questions
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One 90-minute training session every week.
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The goalkeepers are split into ability-based groups for each session. Players may move up or down depending on how their development is going.
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Visit our Contact page and fill out the form. This will provide us with the basic info we need to help you get started.
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Let us know.
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Basic training attire, your goalkeeping gloves, a ball, and water.