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Maverick Goalkeeper Academy

MAVERICK GOALKEEPER ACADEMY

Just for goalkeepers.

Specialized coaching in technique, positioning, decision-making, and mental preparation.

Coach Kris Hall

Chief Executive Officer

Kris Hall

More than 20 years of coaching experience across youth, collegiate, and professional soccer. Kris brings a modern approach to goalkeeper education and player development.

UEFA B · USSF B · English FA Master Goalkeeper License
Coach Robert Sams

Operational Director

Robert Sams

Robert competed at The Soccer Tournament (TST) with The Town FC in 2024 and played professionally for the Dallas Sidekicks in 2025. A William Jessup University alumnus and team captain from 2018–2021, he holds United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeping Level 1 and Level 2 Diplomas. He served as William Jessup University’s goalkeeper coach in 2023. Robert is Vacaville United’s Goalkeeper Director and head coach of its 2010 boys team. His training focuses on game-realistic moments and technical execution.

Vacaville · Tuesday–Thursday, 3–5 p.m. · Subject to booking availability
Coach Dariana Mihalache

Director of Goalkeeping · Hawaii

Dariana Mihalache

An NCAA Division I background at Southern Illinois informs Dariana’s work on technique, leadership, and confidence in goal.

Individualized coaching · Leadership
Coach Edwin Rodriguez

Goalkeeper Coach

Edwin Rodriguez

Experience with Project 51O and Oakland Roots shapes Edwin’s practical approach to positioning, decision-making, and confidence under pressure.

San Ramon · Private goalkeeper training
Coach Maleni Morales

Goalkeeper Coach

Maleni Morales

Maleni draws on collegiate and professional playing experience to develop technical skills, game intelligence, and self-belief.

Technical development · Game intelligence
Coach Alyssa Savig

Goalkeeper Coach

Alyssa Savig

Alyssa’s coaching emphasizes shot-stopping, positioning, and mental preparation through personalized individual and small-group training.

Shot-stopping · Mental preparation
Coach Sydney Bakritzes

Goalkeeper Coach

Sydney Bakritzes

Collegiate playing experience and a supportive coaching style underpin Sydney’s focus on fundamentals, communication, and game preparation.

Technical fundamentals · Communication
Coach Ethan Rego

Goalkeeper Coach

Ethan Rego

Ethan brings Bay Area playing experience and an approachable style to developing technique, tactical understanding, and composure.

Technique · Confidence under pressure
Coach Nicky McCune

Goalkeeper Coach

Nicky McCune

Nicky draws on NCAA Division I experience at Cal Poly to teach positional awareness, technical fundamentals, and a competitive mindset.

Positional awareness · Competitive mindset
Coach Zara Mujica

Head Goalkeeper Coach

Zara Mujica

With a Cardiff City youth and Division I background, Zara brings a detailed approach to technique, resilience, and leadership.

Technical development · Resilience
Coach Eddie Sanchez

Goalkeeper Coach

Eddie Sanchez

Eddie’s playing and coaching experience informs his work with developing goalkeepers on positioning, game intelligence, and confidence.

Positioning · Game intelligence
Coach Edgar China

Goalkeeper Coach

Edgar China

Edgar draws on junior college and NCAA Division I experience to mentor young goalkeepers in the technical and mental demands of the position.

Technical development · Mentorship
Coach Ashley Levi

Goalkeeper Coach

Ashley Levi

Ashley brings collegiate playing experience and leadership to her work on shot-stopping, command of the box, and composure.

Shot-stopping · Command of the box
Coach Madison Dong

Goalkeeper Coach

Madison Dong

Madison combines collegiate experience with a focus on core fundamentals, positioning, and decision-making to help young goalkeepers develop confidence.

Fundamentals · Decision-making

RECREATIONAL GOALKEEPER COACH

Coach Trevor

Trevor runs Vacaville United’s recreational goalkeeper program and leads MGA’s recreational private goalkeeper sessions. He was named MVP of the 2025 Vacaville Coaches Game and holds the United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeper Level 1 Diploma through MGA.

GOALKEEPER COACH

Lance Carlson

A 2025 Olympic Development Program goalkeeper and VUSC goalkeeper training assistant for 2026–27. Lance holds the United Soccer Coaches Level 1 Diploma through MGA.

MAVERICK PLAYER ACADEMY

Develop the complete player.

Technical ability, confidence, and game performance through individual and small-group coaching.

Coach Cristian Torres

Field Player Coach

Cristian Torres

A former Ontario Fury professional, Cristian develops technical ability and professional habits while helping players build confidence, discipline, and resilience on and off the field.

Ball mastery · Competitive mentality · Leadership
Coach Giselle Torres

Field Player Coach

Giselle Torres

Giselle “Coach G” Torres is a Vacaville United Soccer Club assistant coach with youth, high school, academy, and private training experience. She develops ball mastery, first touch, 1v1 skills, and decision-making in a positive, player-centered environment that builds confidence and creativity.

Technical development · Individual & small-group training · Player confidence

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