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Burnaby FC Goalkeeping Development Centre

 

The goalkeeper is a critical part of the spine of any team. To develop skills and play the position well, a goalkeeper must commit to specialized training. 

BFC’s Goalkeeping Development Program is designed based on the 4 Pillars of Goalkeeping:

 

BFC’s comprehensive program features highly qualified coaches, each with a lengthy playing and coaching resume, including international, national and collegiate experience. The training sessions are designed to provide the position-specific, high-level instruction and assessment young goalkeepers need to achieve their goals in the game.

 

 

 

Burnaby FC Goalkeeping Development Staff Coaches

 

Staff Coach
 Experience

Dino Alberti

Divisional Goalkeeper Coach

 
  • Played internationally with Canadian Youth and Olympic teams.
  • Represented British Columbia (U16 and U18).
  • Played professionally for the New York Cosmos of the NASL (2x NASL Championship – 1980/1982).
  • Developed several Vancouver Whitecaps Residency goalkeepers.
  • Longtime goalkeeper coach with Cliff Avenue United FC.

Milad Shahboudaghian

High Performance Goalkeeper Coach

 
  • Played for the Iran National University Student Team.  (Runner-up Asian Games 2007.) Served as captain (2013-2014) and Goalkeeper Coach (2015).
  • Coached Collegiate level goalkeepers (Male/Female) at:  Capilano University (2022), Douglas College (2018-2021 & 2023).  National Championship with Douglas College (2023).
  • Club level coaching with: FC Sierra, FC Tigers, Ares Football Academy.
  • Burnaby FC – L1BC Goalkeeper Coach and strength & conditioning coach for men’s and women’s teams. (2024).
  • Canada C License, Goalkeeper Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education.

Trevor Schneider

High Performance Goalkeeper Coach

 
  • Played internationally for Canada (U15 and U17).
  • Played NCAA Division I soccer at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Recognized with all-conference second-team honours and named “Player of the Week” multiple times.
  • Played for Vancouver FC of the Canadian Premier League (2023).
  • Played for Victoria Highlanders (USL 2 and L1 BC) and Altitude FC (L1 BC). 
  • Certifications:  BC Goalkeeping Diploma, Making Head Way in Soccer, Safe Sport Training, Make Ethical Decisions, Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders, Keeping Girls in Sport.

Jacob McCall

Goalkeeper Coach

 
  • Currently plays for Simon Fraser University (NCAA Division 2).
  • Played for Burnaby FC League1 BC (2024).
  • Won National Championship with Coquitlam Metro Ford SC (2018).
  • Played for Whitecaps Academy (2015-2016).


Burnaby FC Goalkeeping Development Registration

SPRING BREAK GK CAMP – See Modules

  • Week 1: March 17 – 21
    • Birth Years: 2012-2014 (high performance training)
    • Time:  Monday – Thursday from 11am – 12:30pm, Friday 11am – 3 pm (World Cup)
    • Cost: $175
    • Location: BLW #1 Endzone

 

  • Week 2: March 24 – 28
    • Birth Years: 2009-2011 (high performance training)
    • Time:  Monday – Friday from 11am – 12:30pm
    • Cost: $175
    • Location: BLW #1 Endzone

 

BFC Goalkeeper Spring Program – Boys and Girls

  • Location: Confederation Park Minis
  • Day: Thursday April 24th – June 12th (8 sessions)
    • Session 1: 5:30pm – 6:30pm [U8 (2017) – U12 (2013)]
    • Session 2: 6:30pm – 7:30pm [U13+ (2012 and older)]

 

 

BFC Goalkeeper Spring Development Center – Boys and Girls (HP Only)

  • Location: Burnaby Lake West Field #4
  • Day: Monday April 7th – June 23rd (10 sessions)
    • 7:30pm – 8:45pm [2008 – 2014]
  • Cost: $250