Coach Oshoniyi brings a vast amount of experience in goalkeeping. From his involvement with the U.S. National Teams, Major League Soccer, and the college ranks. He uses this experience to develop goalkeepers of all levels.

Our philosophy at USA Goalkeeper Academy is to provide the most valuable experience possible using instruction and positive reinforcement in match related games and situations. Our objective is to teach young goalkeepers of America to be efficient in the four pillars of goalkeeping (Technical, Tactical, Mental, Physical). At the same time, goalkeepers will experience a high level of competition and training driven by a professional staff comprised of players and coaches from the University of South Florida Men’s Soccer program, Major League Soccer, and US Soccer.

The Four Pillars of gaolkeeping taught at USA Goalkeeper Academy:

Technical -
Diving, Distribution, Pass-back rule, Break-aways, Proper catching and Handling, Crossed Aerial balls and Boxing, Footwork, Tipping and Parring Balls

Tactical -
Anticipation and Decision making, Organizing the defense, Pass-back rule, Angle play and positioning, Starting positions, Restarts, Reading the game, Establishing tempo/Iniating the attack, Sweeper-Keeper tactics

Mental -
Leadership, Self-confidence, Positive projection, Training ethics, Handling pressure, staying centered and focus, self - analysis, self - energizing

Physical -
Nutrition, Proper warm-up, Effective cool down, Injury prevention, Flexibility and coordination, Speed and agility, Strength training, Pressure training, Balance, Year-Round conditioning