01 · Goalkeeper
Goalkeeper development
Build the movement and technique that support the complete goalkeeper role.
- Handling and footwork
- Positioning and decisions
- Distribution and communication
Training Coaches & Specialties
Training Ground Academy
Training coaches & specialties
The right specialist
for your next step.
Training Ground Academy is preparing a coaching roster around three complementary specialties. The player’s position, experience and goals will help guide the right fit.
Coach onboarding is in preparation. Individual session assignments and availability are not yet published.
Training Ground Academy · Meet your coach
Your development.Our coaching.
Sharpen your technique. Understand the game. Put both into practice—with a clear coaching focus for each part of your development.
Coaching background
CURRENT ROLE
High School Assistant Coach
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
CLUB EXPERIENCE
Roseville Soccer Club
Coached at the club and served as a board member.
Jai Uppal
Founder & Development Coach
Training Ground Academy
- D License
- Coaching since 2009
Session assignments and availability will be confirmed before booking opens. Coach onboarding and the requirements for delivering youth sessions remain in preparation.
Planned coaching specialties
A position to understand.
An action to improve.
02 · Midfield
Midfield & ball control
Connect a more reliable touch with the next decision on the ball.
- Receiving and first touch
- Passing and keeping possession
- Awareness and changes of direction
03 · Attacking
Winger & attacking development
Develop the actions that help a player attack space and create opportunities.
- Dribbling and changes of pace
- Attacking movement
- Creating and finishing chances
These describe the planned specialties, rather than confirmed appointments with individual coaches.
A considered match
Start with
the player in front of us.
A helpful coaching match considers the player’s age, readiness, current experience and training priorities. Format and availability matter too.
Discuss the goal
Describe the position or skill the player wants to work on.
Choose a suitable format
Consider individual, semi-private or small-group work when options are confirmed.
Meet the confirmed option
Review the named coach’s profile, program, rate and session arrangements before booking.
Profiles in preparation
Know who
will be coaching.
Additional biographies and professional credentials will be added after the information used in each profile has been reviewed. Coach onboarding and the requirements for delivering youth sessions must also be completed before training begins.
Ask Training Ground Academy about the current roster and preparation.
Begin the conversation
A specialty.
A goal.
A place to begin.
January 4, 2027 is the planned opening. Registration is not open, and an enquiry does not reserve a coach or session.
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