ATLÉTICO OTTAWA
JUNIORS
U8-U18 | SUMMER 2026
GOALKEEPER TRAINING
Atlético Ottawa Juniors offers specialized goalkeeper training for players interested in the position, whether these are young players who are just starting out in goal, or experienced keepers looking to refine their craft. Sessions are led by our Academy Goalkeeper Staff, which benefits from experience at the highest collegiate and regional levels of play. The program is key to developing goalkeepers that are prepared to play for Atlético Ottawa Juniors teams at all levels!
Eligibility: boys and girls born 2008-2018
• Open to players of all levels
Commitment: 1 session/week (Fridays)
• U8-U12: 6-7 PM (pre-season), 6:15-7:30 PM (in-season)
• U13-U18: 5-6 PM (pre-season), 5:00-6:15 PM (in-season)
Season dates: Apr. 10 - Sep. 11 (20 weeks)
Locations: Orleans Dome / Millennium Park
Registration fee: $370
In this program, Atlético Ottawa Juniors goalkeepers work on a weekly basis with our staff to develop and refine the skills needed for this unique position. Training focuses on technical development of each keeper, with emphasis placed on owning your area, proper diving techniques, 1v1 situations, reaction saves, effective distribution, as well as keeper-specific agility and fitness.
The program welcomes players of all abilities (who will be grouped by skill level within the sessions), and is heavily encouraged for all goalkeepers in Atlético Ottawa Juniors Open, Competitive or Academy programs.
Schedule will primarily be on Friday evenings (unless otherwise communicated). Location during April-May will be Orleans Dome, with sessions moving to Millennium Sports Park after the May long weekend.
GK Staff Coach: Shane Goski
Shane has been involved in soccer since the 80s, playing at the highest levels in the region as a goalkeeper. Specialized as a goalkeeper coach since 2008, he has held an Ontario Goalkeeper Coach Diploma for over a decade. Shane has been with Atlético Ottawa Juniors since 2018, training keepers from U6 to the adult ages, across all levels from recreational to OPDL. He is responsible for significant progress in the club’s youth goalkeeper development thanks to his positive and detailed approach, which continues to be appreciated by the players he works with!
Academy GK Coach and High Performance Director: Brogan Engbers
Brogan grew up playing for the club (Cumberland United at the time) and was quickly recognized for his talents as a goalkeeper, going on to represent Ottawa at a provincial level. His career resume includes spending over a decade in the Toronto FC Academy (later TFC II at the pro level), 4 years at NCAA D1 school Liberty University, multiple call-ups to youth National Team camps and qualifiers, and a short stint with Atlético Ottawa in the CPL. Having coached in various capacities for over a decade, he has since returned to AOJ where he plays an important role in our High Performance Academy (amongst other programs). In 2025, he helped lead the boys program to its first ever OPDL title, a significant milestone for the club. A highly respected coach and player, Brogan is deeply connected in the broader footballing ecosystem. Brogan holds a CONCACAF B Diploma, and intends to continue his coach education with the CONCACAF A Diploma.
Registration, PowerUp or payment questions: admin@aojuniors.com
Learn more about our club staff by visiting our Staff page.
The registration fee includes an Atlético Ottawa Juniors goalkeeper training shirt. The uniform will be handed out during the first month of sessions - more details to be shared when confirmed.
Players are required to wear the uniform, keeper gloves, protective shin guards and shoes at all sessions. Soccer cleats are allowed and recommended for all age groups, but not officially necessary.
Atlético Ottawa Juniors will be taking a summer break during which programs will not run, unless otherwise stated. This season's break will take place between Monday July 20 and Sunday August 2, 2026. Activities will be resuming as scheduled on Monday August 3, 2026.
Therefore, there will be no sessions on July 24 and July 31, 2026.
Questions about this program? Contact our Goalkeeper Staff Coach Shane Goski!