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Nick Hills "Hillsy"
U.S. Soccer "D" Licensed Coach
United Soccer Coaches GK Level 3 Diploma
United Soccer Coaches Advanced National GK Diploma
Goalkeeper Weekly Academy Program ↑
We feel that it is important for goalkeeping instruction to be included as a technical/tactical component of our weekly training sessions. As such goalkeeping instruction is provided through our regular Academy Membership training options and is taught by Nick Hills.
At the Elite & College Prep levels our goalkeepers receive goalkeeper specific instruction 1x per week and the 2nd training night of the week is dedicated to improving their tactical understanding of the game as it relates to a goalkeeper and the development of their technical goalkeeping abilities.
Alternative option: Individual Training (1-on-1)
Alternatively, our goalkeepers also have the opportunity to schedule 1-on-1 goalkeeper sessions with Nick
Book 1-on-1 Training with Nick
Add-on: SFA Keeper Wars
$25.00 at the door
Compete against other goalkeepers in our weekly “Keeper” Wars!
Starting June 3rd, 2023 (EVERY SATURDAY!!!)
Beginners 2:00-3:00pm
Advanced 3:00-4:00pm
SFA Training Center
Weekly Academy Membership – An Elite Level Training Environment
(Requires an assessment prior to participation)
- Join other like-minded and dedicated individuals in our “Academy” training environment.
- All outdoor sessions are held at Whitehall-Yearling High School. A premier TURF training facility in Columbus, Ohio. All Indoor sessions are held at The SFA Training Center.
- Our “Elite” & “College Prep” Academy members train 2x per week with James Field &/or other qualified SFA Coaches. James is an experienced, educated & licensed youth coach. (Former MLS Academy / US Soccer Development Academy Coach)
- Access to EPF consulting, whom partners with Soccer Field Academy to provide support for players, families, and teams. With decades of experience in college recruitment, curriculum and testing, and academic support, EPF Consulting can help your player navigate the recruitment process and offer specific support across a range of options.
- We are committed to individual player development and assisting players to reach their goals.
- Set training days & times each week, which remain consistent
- An individual Player assessment is required before the initial training session
- Open enrollment (join at any point, while space is available).
*In the event of inclement weather, sessions may be rescheduled and/or moved to an alternate facility that may incur a nominal facility fee.
Training Locations
Indoor Training Location
SFA Training Center
630 N Cassady Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43219
Outdoor Training Location
Whitehall-Yearling High School
675 S. Yearling Road,
Columbus, OH 43213