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De Lima GK Academy
Coach Claysson De Lima smiling and bumping fists with a young goalkeeper during an indoor session in Upland

Goalkeeper-only academy

Goalkeeper training in Southern California

De Lima GK Academy trains goalkeepers ages 6 to 17 in Orange County (Santa Ana and Newport Beach) and the Inland Empire (Upland). Every session is built for the position, under head coach Claysson De Lima, 2021 MASL Goalkeeper of the Year.

Pro career and partners

  • Ontario Fury 2021 Goalkeeper of the Year
  • Empire Strykers MASL
  • Tacoma Stars MASL
  • N1 Gloves Glove partner
Coach Claysson De Lima giving instructions during an indoor goalkeeper session

Head coach

Coached by a goalkeeper who still plays.

Claysson De Lima grew up in Rio de Janeiro and came through the youth ranks of Fluminense and Botafogo. In 2021 he was named MASL Goalkeeper of the Year with the Ontario Fury. Today he plays for the Tacoma Stars and coaches the position he knows best.

Experience
8 years coaching goalkeepers
Goalkeepers trained
200+
Ages
6 to 17, every level
Locations
Upland, Santa Ana, Newport Beach
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