WE ARE
coaches & mentors
Even the best soccer clubs and programs have a tendency to neglect goalkeepers. We’re changing that. We started Columbus Goalkeeper Academy back in 2017 to give you the targeted training you deserve and the off-field guidance you need to get to your next level. We’ll make all of our knowledge available to you, including how to navigate through the world of being a goalkeeper.
WE ARE
coaches & mentors
Even the best soccer clubs and programs have a tendency to neglect goalkeepers. We’re changing that. We started Columbus Goalkeeper Academy back in 2017 to give you the targeted training you deserve and the off-field guidance you need to get to your next level. We’ll make all of our knowledge available to you, including how to navigate through the world of being a goalkeeper.
WE BUILD
relationships
We strive to build a training environment that is constructive, intense and creates lasting relationships among the players. Our greatest joy is seeing you succeed and we hope to pass that love for lifting others up on to you. No matter the level, we will do our best to help you reach your goals.
Strong Work Ethic
Bring your best to every session.
Family Environment
Build friendships with your peers.
Constructive Teaching
Expect positive reinforcement.
WE BUILD
relationships
We strive to build a training environment that is constructive, intense and creates lasting relationships among the players. Our greatest joy is seeing you succeed and we hope to pass that love for lifting others up on to you. No matter the level, we will do our best to help you reach your goals.
Strong Work Ethic
Bring your best to every session.
Family Environment
Build friendships with your peers.
Constructive Teaching
Expect positive reinforcement.
WE PROVIDE
highly trained coaches
All of our coaches played in college and each has been trained for a minimum of 3 years by Chad Prickett, the founder of Columbus Goalkeeper Academy. “Put simply, I won’t sacrifice quality of instruction just to hire more coaches. I’m going to do things right and make sure all sessions and coaches are top quality so all my GKs get the best instruction.”
Mackenzie Brunke
• 4 year Starter at Ohio Wesleyan University
• 2 year captain at OWU
• 3 years coaching experience with CGKA
• 3 years as GK Coach at Ohio Premier SC
• 3 years as GK Coach at Upper Arlington HS and Olentangy Orange HS
• 2022 Ashland University Goalkeeper coach
• coached the best gk in Ohio high school soccer in 2021 and 2022
• career/season save record holder at OOHS and OWU
Brennon Davis
• GK for The Ohio State University
• 6 years GK coaching experience with CGKA and OP
• Fall 2022 Olentangy High School GK coach
• Winner of 4 Academic All-Big Ten Selection awards
• Dublin Jerome HS Career Saves Record
• US Youth Soccer National Finalist
• Winner of 6 state cups as a player at OP
Ian Crook
• 4-year goalkeeper at Ohio Dominican University
• Great Midwest Academic All-Conference Team, 4 consecutive years
• Single game save record at Ohio Dominican University
• 2 year Ohio State Men’s Club Goalkeeper Coach
• 2 year Pickerington Central HS Varsity Assistant and Head Goalkeeper Coach
WE PROVIDE
highly trained coaches
All of our coaches played in college and each has been trained for a minimum of 3 years by Chad Prickett, the founder of Columbus Goalkeeper Academy. “Put simply, I won’t sacrifice quality of instruction just to hire more coaches. I’m going to do things right and make sure all sessions and coaches are top quality so all my GKs get the best instruction.”
Mackenzie Brunke
• 4 year Starter at Ohio Wesleyan University
• 2 year captain at OWU
• 3 years coaching experience with CGKA
• 3 years as GK Coach at Ohio Premier SC
• 3 years as GK Coach at Upper Arlington HS and Olentangy Orange HS
• 2022 Ashland University Goalkeeper coach
• coached the best gk in Ohio high school soccer in 2021 and 2022
• career/season save record holder at OOHS and OWU
Brennon Davis
• GK for The Ohio State University
• 6 years GK coaching experience with CGKA and OP
• Fall 2022 Olentangy High School GK coach
• Winner of 4 Academic All-Big Ten Selection awards
• Dublin Jerome HS Career Saves Record
• US Youth Soccer National Finalist
• Winner of 6 state cups as a player at OP
Ian Crook
• 4-year goalkeeper at Ohio Dominican University
• Great Midwest Academic All-Conference Team, 4 consecutive years
• Single game save record at Ohio Dominican University
• 2 year Ohio State Men’s Club Goalkeeper Coach
• 2 year Pickerington Central HS Varsity Assistant and Head Goalkeeper Coach
WE EXPECT
your very best
At Columbus Goalkeeper Academy, our motto is Be About It. That means we value actions over words. And that’s what we expect of all our GKs. When you train with us, you bring your very best effort to every session, every drill, every day. Because that’s how you get to the next level. In soccer and in life.
WE EXPECT
your very best
At Columbus Goalkeeper Academy, our motto is Be About It. That means we value actions over words. And that’s what we expect of all our GKs. When you train with us, you bring your very best effort to every session, every drill, every day. Because that’s how you get to the next level. In soccer and in life.
WE ARE PROUD OF OUR GKs’
accomplishments
