Meet Avaí Futebol Clube's youth goalkeeping coaches | OneFootball

Goalkeeper coaches are part of the technical staffs of Avaí Futebol Clube’s youth academy teams and work in the daily development of players in the position. Spread across the different age groups, these professionals are responsible for leading specific training sessions, monitoring the goalkeepers’ development, and aligning their work with the other areas of the football department. See who the goalkeeper coaches are that make up Avaí’s academy:

Ruan Victor Eugenio Cardoso | U-20

Born in Curitiba, Ruan joined Avaí in 2026 to become part of the U-20 team’s technical staff. He holds a degree in Physical Education and a CBF goalkeeper coaching license, and has worked exclusively in the development of players in the position throughout his career.

His daily routine involves activities on different fronts. Before on-field training sessions, the goalkeepers take part in gym workouts. The monitoring process also includes individual video analysis of training sessions and matches, workload control through specific questionnaires, and the delivery of personalized content for each athlete.

In addition to the practical activities, Ruan carries out daily performance monitoring, organizes the collected data, and analyzes audiovisual records. The coach believes that standardizing processes across all age groups can strengthen goalkeeper development and ensure greater methodological continuity within the club.

Among the goals for the work being carried out, he highlights the importance of preparing goalkeepers to reach Avaí’s first team and helping the club continue developing players with the potential to stand out on the national stage.

Photo: Fabiano Rateke / Avaí F.C.

Lucas da Silva Justino | U-17

Born in Imaruí, Lucas had his first spell at Avaí between 2011 and 2015. After returning in 2019, he once again joined the U-17 team, a role he currently holds.

With a degree in Physical Education from the Santa Catarina State University, Lucas has always worked as a goalkeeper coach. He develops specific training sessions both on the field and in the gym, following a pedagogical sequence aligned with the technical staff’s planning and respecting each athlete’s individual characteristics.

The activities are structured according to the technical and physical demands of each training week. For the coach, the main objective is to contribute to the development of the goalkeepers in the age group, preparing them for the next steps within the academy and for future opportunities in the first team. Lucas also highlights the importance of developing athletes with a solid technical foundation, tactical understanding, personality, and identification with the club’s values.

Photo: Fabiano Rateke / Avaí F.C.

Bruno Morais da Costa | U-14 and U-15

Born in São José, Bruno joined Avaí in 2024, beginning his work in the initiation stage and later taking over goalkeeper coaching for the U-14 and U-15 teams.

The methodology used in training combines analytical and analytical-conceptual activities with game situations that bring the athletes closer to the real demands of matches. The focus is on technical improvement, tactical understanding, and the goalkeepers’ decision-making ability.

He emphasizes the importance of providing experiences that encourage the solutions and behaviors required during competitions. Looking ahead to the coming years, he aims to strengthen a development process that produces athletes with greater autonomy, prepared for the demands of modern football and ready to move up to higher age groups.

Photo: Fabiano Rateke / Avaí F.C.

Alisson Leopoldino Nunes | U-11, U-12 and U-13

Born in Araranguá, Alisson has been part of the U-11, U-12, and U-13 teams since 2026. At 19 years old, he works directly in the initial stage of the club’s goalkeeper development process.

The work carried out is done together with the technical staff and takes into account each athlete’s age group and stage of development. The activities prioritize the fundamentals of the position, decision-making, playing with the feet, and physical and behavioral aspects, always with a focus on the goalkeepers’ gradual development.

According to Alisson, the aim is to create an environment of constant learning, preparing the athletes for the challenges of competition and for the next stages of their development within the club. Looking to the future, the coach envisions continuing this development process, seeking to produce goalkeepers who are increasingly prepared technically, tactically, and mentally for the demands of the position.

Photo: Fabiano Rateke / Avaí F.C.

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