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Matt Railla is a youth, collegiate and professional goalkeeper coach providing the highest level of goalkeeper training using extensive knowledge of premier quality goalkeeper techniques and tactics.
Los Angeles, CA
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Get to know Coach Matthew
About Me:
My journey begins as an 8 year old who missed the sign ups for basketball and was left with the choice of playing soccer. From that first AYSO season I knew I found the sport I would play for the rest of my life. However, I didn’t start playing for a competitive club team until I was 13 and by then I was behind most other club players.
Playing Career:
2014 – Sonoma County Sol
2011-2013 – Cal FC
2009 - London Romans
2008-2010 – California Lutheran University
How I can help you improve your game:
MJR Keeper Academy specializes in 1 on 1 goalkeeper sessions to maximize the physical and mental training. Group and camp training sessions are also available to allow us to create more game realistic drills and situations. All training sessions focus on recreating game scenarios that allow the keeper to make mistakes and learn. Railla is dedicated to creating "mindful keepers" who are able to conquer the mental side of the game and reach their full potential!
What a typical training session looks like with me:
For all ages & skill levels
As an experienced goalkeeper coach for over 12 years, I have been providing professional level training to goalkeepers from 8 years old to professional. I want you to maximize your potential and achieve all of your goals in soccer. Whether you’re looking for 1-on-1 training, group training or need help analyzing your game footage, feel free to explore all the sessions that I offer below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Coaching Career: 2014 - Present | MJR Keeper Academy - 1-on-1 goalkeeper training 2022 - Present | Culver City Football Club - Goalkeeper Coach 2022 - Present | SoCal Player Development Program Goalkeeper Scout 2022 - Present | Member of United GK Alliance 2009 - Present | Premier Goalkeeping Academy with Ian Feuer - Staff 2014 – 2021 | Sonoma State - Men’s Soccer Goalkeeper Coach 2020 – 2021 | Sonoma State - Women’s Soccer Goalkeeper Coach 2015 – 2017 | North Coast FC – Goalkeeper Coach ages 9 to 17 2013 | Simi Valley Eclipse - Director of Coaching and Player Development ages 9 to 17 2011-2013 | Long Beach FC - Director of Player and Coaching Development ages 8 to 17 2011-2013 | Monrovia High School - Boys Varsity Goalkeeper Coach
Best coach I ever had:
Eventually I was connected with one of the top goalkeeper coaches, Ian Feuer, at the age of 15. Feuer was the first American to play in the English Premier League and had an incredible career playing for West Ham United among other clubs in England and the U.S. He has been one of the top goalkeeper coaches in the U.S. for the past 15 years and I have been working closely with him since I was 18. After first working with Feuer, I was on a path of growth and understanding that fueled my desire to get better and reach my full potential. I was finally able to understand clearly what I needed to do to train myself to be mentally and physically prepared to perform in games. Learning these aspects of goalkeeping gave me context to everything I worked on in training and how it applies to be my best self.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
My goal is to provide the best training to all of my clients so that they can accomplish their goals and maximize their potential. No matter what age or skill level, I believe everyone can achieve greatness by putting in the work and believing in themselves. My vision is to provide the necessary tactics, techniques, and mentality to every client so that when it comes time to perform, they will be prepared, confident, and relentless.
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