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modern gk academy
SW suburbs of chicago
Discover expert football coaching tailored to your needs, helping you excel on the pitch.
Goalkeeping
Make Goalkeepers Great Again
Modern Goalkeeper Academy believes the goalkeeper is the most crucial position in football. Training must mirror the demands of real matches for a goalkeeper to make an impact where it matters most. With years of experience working alongside top goalkeeper coaches across the United States and Europe, MGA follows a philosophy built on technical excellence, game intelligence, and modern responsibility. We develop goalkeepers who are as skilled with their feet and mind as they are with their hands.
Strive for Perfection
Train Like a Pro
Jacques Roche has experience playing in many top clubs in Europe and working daily with professional goalkeeper coaches including; Aleksander Saric, Igor Dimov, Rene Stam, Keith Brannagin, Remko Van Lopik, Graham Stack, Marek Los, Glenn Verbauwhede, Elver Jasarevic, and many more. MGA brings knowledge of proven techniques from all corners of the World, right to the Chicagoland area.
Expert Coaching
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Meet Our Head Coach
Jacques Roche
Jacques Roche is a French-American former goalkeeper and coach from Lockport, Illinois, with experience across grassroots, academy, and first-team football. He has spent the past four years training goalkeepers alongside renowned coach Aleksander Saric while developing keepers at multiple levels.
Jacques’ playing career includes time with elite academies such as the Chicago Fire, Manchester City, Arminia Bielefeld, Dinamo Zagreb, and S.V. Spakenburg. He was part of S.V. Spakenburg’s 2023–2024 Dutch Tweede Divisie championship campaign, contributing with both the first team and U23s.
He founded Modern Goalkeeper Academy to bring European-level training and modern goalkeeper methodology to the next generation of American goalkeepers.
Professional Guidance
Be the Hero
We transform goalkeepers with hard work and discipline.
"Working with Jac makes all the difference. I wouldn't be where I am today without him!"
Clara Roche
NCAA Division 1 Goalkeeper at University Of Kansas
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Sessions All Season
Elite goalkeepers train in the rain, sunshine, and the snow.
Winter 25'/26'
Indoor space that's effective for small group sessions.
Outdoor 26'
Full sized artifical football pitches.
Book Your Lesson
Join us for an inspiring goalkeeping experience that enhances your skills and love for the game. Step on the pitch and elevate your game today.
