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Technical Foundations
Set position, handling, catching, scooping, diving technique, parrying, punching and safe landing mechanics.
Train with purpose. Play with courage.
Who We Are
A specialist home for goalkeepers.
Catch Them Young Goalkeepers Pro Academy is a goalkeeper-development project based in Abeokuta, Ogun State. We help young goalkeepers improve their technical ability, decision-making, confidence and understanding of the position.
Our goal is to give committed goalkeepers structured coaching and a platform to present their progress and profiles to clubs, coaches and scouts.
- Position-specific goalkeeper training.
- Technical, tactical, physical and mental development.
- Player profiles and scouting enquiries.
- Respect, consistency, discipline and teamwork.
Our Focus
Training built around the demands of the game.
Sessions are designed to help goalkeepers build reliable technique and transfer learning into match situations.
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Movement & Reactions
Footwork, quick legs, balance, coordination, recovery actions, second balls and reaction saves.
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Game Understanding
Positioning, crosses, 1v1 decisions, communication, starting positions and distribution under pressure.
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Mental Strength
Focus, courage, resilience, decision-making and the confidence to respond after mistakes.
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Match Preparation
Practices that connect technique to realistic match scenarios and goalkeeper responsibilities.
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Player Promotion
Organised goalkeeper profiles to help interested clubs and scouts learn about players' abilities and progress.
Training venue: MKO Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Usual training days: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please contact the academy to confirm the current session time before attending.
Coach Salami Olawale Wassiou · Founder & CEO
Founder & Goalkeeper Coach
Coach Salami
Olawale Wassiou
Coach Salami is a former Benin international goalkeeper who now dedicates his experience to goalkeeper coaching and the development of young talent. Through Catch Them Young Goalkeepers Pro Academy, his mission is to help goalkeepers grow technically, mentally and professionally.
His playing and coaching journey informs an approach centred on specialist training, discipline, adaptability and giving committed players a chance to be noticed.
Playing backgroundFormer Benin international goalkeeper; further club and national-team details to be confirmed for final publication.
2022/2023 seasonFirst professional coaching role reported as goalkeeper coach at Stormers SC, Abeokuta.
2023Established Catch Them Young Goalkeepers Pro Academy.
2024/2025 seasonGoalkeeper coaching role at Gateway United FC, as previously provided.
Before launch: We'll verify the playing-club timeline, exact coaching dates, qualifications and achievements, then add the official portrait and supporting evidence.
For Clubs & Scouts
Meet the next generation.
This preview shows how goalkeeper profiles can be presented. Replace the sample cards with approved player details, statistics, videos and contact permissions.
GK 01
Goalkeeper Name
Age group: add with guardian approval
Height: add · Preferred foot: add
GK 02
Goalkeeper Name
Age group: add with guardian approval
Height: add · Preferred foot: add
GK 03
Goalkeeper Name
Age group: add with guardian approval
Height: add · Preferred foot: add
For the safety of under-18 players, publish only approved information and media. Parent/guardian consent should be obtained before sharing a young player's profile or contact details.
Scouting Standard
What each goalkeeper profile can include.
We will only publish player information after it has been checked and approved.
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Player Snapshot
Approved name, age group, height, preferred foot, current team and goalkeeper experience.
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Video & Performance
Highlight reel, full-match footage where available, strengths, development priorities and recent assessment.
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Club Enquiries
Clubs and scouts can contact the academy directly so young players' personal contact details remain protected.
Are you a goalkeeper, parent, club or scout?
Connect with the academy about training, player development or scouting opportunities.
Get in Touch
Let's develop the next great goalkeeper.
Contact the academy for training enquiries, player registration, partnerships and scouting requests.
AcademyCatch Them Young Goalkeepers Pro Academy
LocationMKO Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Phone / WhatsApp+234 810 188 9207
Emailcatchthemyounggkpproacademy@gmail.com