The DF FOOTBALL Goalkeeper Academy program offers players consistent, ongoing training throughout the school terms that provide an insight into what a professional football session involves.
We pride ourselves in allowing players express themselves and be creative whilst ensuring high-quality, challenging sessions for all participants, ensuring that players are training in an environment which provides optimum conditions for personal and technical development.
An experienced goalkeeper coach with a distinguished playing career from the young age of 14 signing with SS Lazio Youth Academy. Then signing his first professional contract at the young age of 16 for SS Lazio in Serie A.
Giacomo appeared in the Europa League under the guidance of Maurizio Sarri and also represented the Italian Junior National Team in various tournaments.
He later played senior football with Monterosi Tuscia and Aglianese Calcio.
Giacomo’s coaching expertise has been shaped by his experiences at the prestigious ImParando Academy, one of the most renowned goalkeeping academies in Italy having trained with some of the best goalkeepers/coaches like Pepe Reina.
Giacomo brings a powerful combination of intelligence to DF FOOTBALL holding a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science and a Diploma in Sports Economics, and applying his unique blend of scientific and economic knowledge to drive success!
TALENT IDENTIFICATION; Head Coach & Founder Diogo Ferreira has a broad knowledge & understanding on what an all round talented footballer looks like.
With his past and present roles in professional football, he will ensure that each footballer with a high potential is guided down the correct path to play at a level where their quality belongs.
EACH SESSION INVOLVES;
30 min of ball mastery & on pitch physical development; footwork is just as important for all modern day goalkeepers OR super young goalkeepers who my decide to move out of goals in future.
Strength, speed exposure & agility
Ball Manipulation
Movement
Explosiveness
Plyometrics
Flexibility & mobility
Injury Prevention
1 hour goalkeeping session with a specific focus each week
SATURDAY 19TH JULY — SATURDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER → 10 WEEK PROGRAM
9AM - 10.30AM — U8, U9, U10*
10.30AM - 12PM — U11, U12, U13 - U16*
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Excited to announce that from 2025, we have introduced a new system for our academy program and linking each term to a specific tournament.
Everyone of our academy players will be eligible for selection to represent us in the chosen tournament. This aims to provide each player with a sense of purpose, the opportunity to train towards a goal and play for DF FOOTBALL.
SYDENHAM PARK SOCCER CLUB
KEILOR LODGE RESERVE
44 ROBERTSONS RD, TAYLORS LAKES 3038
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uGtksmSHq2p2fHmq7
DF FOOTBALL jersey is now compulsory for all Academy sessions.
Other DF Football apparel is optional.
Players are required to purchase a DF Football jersey from our apparel store via Ultra Football (link in top menu) OR they can be purchased at our HQ on Saturday Academy Days only.
To purchase from Ultra Football, you must create an account first.
Select “Join Existing Club”
Select DF FOOTBALL from the list.
Follow all the prompts. Then visit the store whenever you like with a members special price.
PLAYERS MUST WEAR FOOTBALL BOOTS.
CLUB ROOMS WILL BE OPEN FOR TOILET, CHANGE ROOM ACCESS & SEATING FOR SPECTATORS.
MUST BE PART OF WHATSAPP GROUP FOR UPDATES.
CASH PAYMENTS WELCOME ☺
REGISTER HERE FOR CASH PAYMENTS
NO REFUNDS AVAILABLE
The DF FOOTBALL Goalkeeper Academy program offers players consistent, ongoing training throughout the school terms that provide an insight into what a professional football session involves.
We pride ourselves in allowing players express themselves and be creative whilst ensuring high-quality, challenging sessions for all participants, ensuring that players are training in an environment which provides optimum conditions for personal and technical development.
An experienced goalkeeper coach with a distinguished playing career from the young age of 14 signing with SS Lazio Youth Academy. Then signing his first professional contract at the young age of 16 for SS Lazio in Serie A.
Giacomo appeared in the Europa League under the guidance of Maurizio Sarri and also represented the Italian Junior National Team in various tournaments.
He later played senior football with Monterosi Tuscia and Aglianese Calcio.
Giacomo’s coaching expertise has been shaped by his experiences at the prestigious ImParando Academy, one of the most renowned goalkeeping academies in Italy having trained with some of the best goalkeepers/coaches like Pepe Reina.
Giacomo brings a powerful combination of intelligence to DF FOOTBALL holding a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science and a Diploma in Sports Economics, and applying his unique blend of scientific and economic knowledge to drive success!
TALENT IDENTIFICATION; Head Coach & Founder Diogo Ferreira has a broad knowledge & understanding on what an all round talented footballer looks like.
With his past and present roles in professional football, he will ensure that each footballer with a high potential is guided down the correct path to play at a level where their quality belongs.
EACH SESSION INVOLVES;
30 min of ball mastery & on pitch physical development; footwork is just as important for all modern day goalkeepers OR super young goalkeepers who my decide to move out of goals in future.
Strength, speed exposure & agility
Ball Manipulation
Movement
Explosiveness
Plyometrics
Flexibility & mobility
Injury Prevention
1 hour goalkeeping session with a specific focus each week
SATURDAY 19TH JULY — SATURDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER → 10 WEEK PROGRAM
9AM - 10.30AM — U8, U9, U10*
10.30AM - 12PM — U11, U12, U13 - U16*
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Excited to announce that from 2025, we have introduced a new system for our academy program and linking each term to a specific tournament.
Everyone of our academy players will be eligible for selection to represent us in the chosen tournament. This aims to provide each player with a sense of purpose, the opportunity to train towards a goal and play for DF FOOTBALL.
SYDENHAM PARK SOCCER CLUB
KEILOR LODGE RESERVE
44 ROBERTSONS RD, TAYLORS LAKES 3038
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uGtksmSHq2p2fHmq7
DF FOOTBALL jersey is now compulsory for all Academy sessions.
Other DF Football apparel is optional.
Players are required to purchase a DF Football jersey from our apparel store via Ultra Football (link in top menu) OR they can be purchased at our HQ on Saturday Academy Days only.
To purchase from Ultra Football, you must create an account first.
Select “Join Existing Club”
Select DF FOOTBALL from the list.
Follow all the prompts. Then visit the store whenever you like with a members special price.
PLAYERS MUST WEAR FOOTBALL BOOTS.
CLUB ROOMS WILL BE OPEN FOR TOILET, CHANGE ROOM ACCESS & SEATING FOR SPECTATORS.
MUST BE PART OF WHATSAPP GROUP FOR UPDATES.
CASH PAYMENTS WELCOME ☺
REGISTER HERE FOR CASH PAYMENTS
NO REFUNDS AVAILABLE
