At WGA, we aim to support youth player development through first-class coaching, whatever position they play in. That's why we've partnered with Elite Goalkeeping UK to offer advanced goalkeeper training for both girls and boys.
MEET OUR SPECIALIST COACHES
RUDI COLEANO
Now Head Goalkeeping coach at WGA, Rudi is a former professional goalkeeper at Barnsley FC and has served as a goalkeeping coach at Leeds United FC for the 1st Team, U21s, U18s, and Youth Academy over the past 23 years. He is currently the owner of Elite Goalkeeping UK, a national goalkeeping school, and is the designer and manufacturer of the EGK glove brand.
BEN SAYNOR
Now a Goalkeeping coach at WGA, Ben began his playing career at Barnsley, moving to Leeds United, and later signing professionally with Bradford City at age 16. He made over 300 semi-professional appearances for clubs including Goole, Pontefract, and Bridlington. Ben holds a Degree in Sport & Performance and has over 15 years of coaching experience.
QUALITY TRAINING, POSITIVE OUTCOMES
We split every training session into groups based on age and ability, enabling maximum contact time and safety. We don't just cover the key aspects of modern day goalkeeping, but offer the opportunity to grow in confidence through experience and gain transferable skills.
TRAINING information
We run two goalkeeping sessions every Tuesday evening at two excellent venues, both featuring 5G Artificial Grass - the timings and addresses are below.
BEN RHYDDING SPORTS CLUB
5.30pm (under 7's - under 11's)
6.30pm (under 12's - under 16's)
Coutances Way, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8AW
GUISeLEY SCHOOL
4.50pm (under 7's - under 11's)
5.50pm (under 12's - under 16's)
Fieldhead Road, Guiseley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS20 8DT
GETTING INVOLVED
Our specialist goalkeeper training is available to players from the four founding clubs of WGA: Guiseley Juniors, Menston, Burley Trojans and Ilkley Town. To book, please message 07713460678 on WhatsApp - you can access the booking form here. Once filled out, please share / bring it along to the first session and give to your coach. Please note, payment and registration is managed through the Spond app.