Goalkeeper Training Academy

SUDA Fall/Winter Goalkeeper Training Academy

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Program Overview

Surrey United Soccer Club is proud to offer the SUDA Fall/Winter Goalkeeper Training Academy, a specialized program designed to elevate the skills and confidence of young goalkeepers in a supportive, high-performance environment.

At Surrey United, we prioritize individual player development in an inclusive atmosphere that promotes:

• Enjoyment and passion for the game

• Discipline and hard work

• Positive habits on and off the field

 

This academy provides position-specific training for goalkeepers of all skill

levels, backed by a best-in-class curriculum developed by our expert Technical

Department and delivered at our top-tier facilities at Cloverdale Athletic Park.

 

Technical Focus & Curriculum

The goalkeeper curriculum is designed to challenge and develop players

consistently, with a strong emphasis on:

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• Technical proficiency

• Tactical awareness

• Position-specific decision-making

• Mental resilience and confidence

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Sessions are open to players born between 2008 and 2015 and will be held on Mondays at Cloverdale Athletic Park.

 

Meet Your Instructor: Tyler Baldock

Leading the program is Tyler Baldock, Surrey United’s Head Goalkeeper Instructor. Tyler is a graduate of Carson-Newman College in Tennessee and played professionally with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC from 2007 to 2009. Since 2014, he has served as the Head Goalkeeping Coach for the SFU Men’s Varsity Team.

With over 14 years of coaching experience in Surrey and the Lower Mainland, Tyler brings a deep understanding of the goalkeeper position and a passion for developing young talent. He’ll be working closely with Surrey United’s goalkeeper prospects again this fall.

 

Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your technique, the SUDA Goalkeeper Academy offers the tools, training, and support to help you reach your full potential between the posts. 

 

PRELIMINARY TRAINING SCHEDULE

​The program begins on Monday, September 15th, 2025​.

• September 15, 22, 29

• October 6, 20, 27

• November 3, 10, 17, 24

• December 1, 8, 

• January 5, 12, 19, 26

 

NO SESSION THANKSGIVING 

 

TRAINING TIMES

Times are subject to change based on final registration and the final City of Surrey field allocations. 

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• ​​5:15pm - 6:15pm (2015-2013)

• 6:30pm - 7:30pm (2012-2008)

 

LOCATION

Cloverdale Athletic Park

 

​COST

$290.00

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SUSC ACADEMY PLAYER KIT: What You Need to Know

To maintain a consistent and professional training environment, all players are required to wear the official SUSC Academy Player Kit to every session.

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2025–26 Academy Kit Details:

• Black SUSC Academy Training Shirt (unchanged from previous years)

• Red All-Weather Adidas Academy Jacket (new for 2025–26)

 

Please note: The black SUSC Academy jacket is no longer part of the kit and has been replaced by the new red Adidas jacket.

 

Ordering Your Kit:

• Kits must be purchased separately through Demosphere under the “Clubwear” section.

• The training shirt does not need to be repurchased unless it has been lost or outgrown.

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REGISTRATION

The registration for all SUSC Player Academy programs is completed through the Demosphere registration system. All refunds are subject to the Refund Policy. 

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QUESTIONS

Any questions on this program can be directed to our Program Registrar at: programregistrar@surreyunitedsoccer.com.

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