Goalkeeping

Goalkeeper Program

The Triangle United GK Program will focus on the kids' learning how to be a goalkeeper, such as having quick reflexes, agility, and the ability to read the game. Overall goal is to help players develop the skills and techniques needed to defend the goal.



Kyle Johnston

TU Goalkeeper Director (goalkeeping@triangleunited.org)

Kyle will oversee all aspects of the Triangle United Goalkeeper program, including but not limited to the development of a GK Game Model, a periodization plan for development, oversee and work with the goalkeeper trainers, communicate with all goalkeepers, and help to develop sessions that fit within the overall club’s game model. Kyle will also be on the field with our goalkeepers not only in a training environment, but also evaluating them during training and games to help in their overall development.


Prior to joining the Blue Devils, Kyle worked at UNC, as well as the College of Charleston as an assistant coach. He was also the Goalkeeper Director for the South Carolina Surf youth club while in Charleston. As a student-athlete, Johnston was a two-time captain for Sewanee, a four-time All-SAA honoree and was named to the All-South Region Third Team selection following his senior campaign.

Following his graduation from Sewanee in 2019 with a degree in International and Global Studies, he went on to play in the United Soccer League for Carolina Dynamo and Houston FC before entering the coaching ranks. In 2024, Johnston earned his Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma from the United Soccer Coaches Association

In-Season Training

Goalkeepers will receive specific GK training at least 1x/week for those players in our Classic program.  Goalkeepers in our MLS NEXT and GA programs will receive at least 2x/week GK specific training.  Focus will be on preparation for upcoming games.

Camps

At different times of the year, the club will host GK Specific camps players can sign up for.  These camps are open to any player, whether within the club or from outside the club. 

Off-Season Training

Triangle Training Academy

In addition to our summer camp program, the club will host off-season GK training for our players.  These trainings will focus on items not addressed in-season, to help further each GK.  To register/find more info about this program, go to this page here

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