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Meet the GGA Team
Roberto Llamas
Roberto is the founder of Golden Glove Academy. He is a current professional goalkeeper with playing experience in multiple first divisions around the world as well as a professional goalkeeper coach at multiple levels. He has over 10+ years of coaching experience and specializes in goalkeeper development of all ages. He has trained goalkeepers from youth, college, semi professional, professional, senior national team, and World Cup levels. With his experiences he has gathered from playing professionally along with coaching for multiple top youth clubs, colleges, NCAA universities, and professional organizations he and the rest of his personally trained coaching staff offer the highest quality of sessions in the greater Northern California.
Colin Nestor
Colin comes to GGA bringing a European style of goalkeeping to the company. Born and raised in France, he grew up in the academy of French legends, Saint-Étienne. He has experience in 4th and 5th division in France and would train as a client with Golden Glove when visiting his family during the holidays. He now has brought his talents to Chabot College in Hayward and is excited to pass on his knowledge to our clients.
Elizabeth Todd
Coach Eliza started as an elite GGA client in high school who played ECNL, PDP, ODP, and State Team before going on to play at and graduate from NCAA D1 University of Montana. Now that she has transitioned to the goalkeeper coaching ranks, she has become a vital member of the Golden Glove Academy team. She currently coaches with Pleasanton RAGE and the RAGE USL team while also being the goalkeeper coach at NCAA D2 Academy of Art University and Bishop O’Dowd High School.
Romello Fulcher
Coach Romello was born and raised in Oakland California. He grew up playing for local club AFC and the Northern California Olympic Development Team (ODP). He received All-City & All-State Goalkeeper of the Year honors at Skyline High School while also winning the OAL & CIF during his time there. He currently plays Semi Professional Soccer locally as he continues to his path to pursuing a professional soccer career. His knowledge, personality, and soccer experience have make him a key piece in the Golden Glove Team.
Louie Perez
Raised in Oakland, Coach Louie developed his game through Oakland Soccer Club, where he spent the majority of his youth career, including a two-year stint with the Juventus Academy. As a goalkeeper at Skyline High School, he earned two All-City Honorable Mentions and helped lead the team to an OAL Championship. He later returned to Skyline as a coach, guiding the program to another OAL Championship title. Louie continues to stay active in the game, playing for the Oakland Soccer Club Men’s Development Team. At Golden Glove Academy, he works with goalkeepers of all levels—ranging from beginners to advanced—bringing energy, discipline, and a deep understanding of the position to every session.
Jayiah Fuksman
Coach Jaiyah brings a wealth of experience and passion to Golden Glove Academy. His journey began in New York, where his grandfather, a former FIFA referee, instilled in him a deep understanding of the game. After moving to the Bay Area at a young age, Jaiyah developed his skills with Bay Oaks in the Development Academy before graduating from Berkeley High. He then took his talents to Spain, playing for FC Odisea. Now, he channels his energy and expertise into coaching, inspiring the next generation of goalkeepers with his enthusiasm and knowledge.
Orion Ravin
Orion is a Bay Area native who began his playing and coaching journey with Walnut Creek Surf before moving to England to study, play semi-professionally with Richmond International Academy, and earn his UEFA Level 1 coaching license. While in the UK, he coached with Calcio, a private academy developing Junior Premier League players for Premier Division academies. Orion brings international experience and a strong focus on player development to Golden Glove Academy, where he will be coaching in Walnut Creek, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Orinda.
Lucas Jones
Lucas Jones is a dedicated goalkeeper with roots in te San Francisco Soccer Community. A once Golden Glove Academy client and standout goalkeeper at the youth ranks, Lucas competed at the MLS Next Level with San Francisco Glens. With the Glens he helped lead his team to the prestigious MLS Next Cup Final. Now an NCAA D1 athlete at the University of San Francisco, Lucas continues to excel showcasing is expertise, knowledge, and passion for the game. He has now brought this plethora a of knowledge and experience back to Golden Glove Academy to help inspire the next generation of goalkeepers to reach their full potential.
Erik Ornellas
Coach Erik is a Bay Area native who grew up playing youth soccer for Walnut Creek Surf and De La Salle High School before going on to play and captain the San Francisco State University Mens Soccer Team. Erik brings valuable coaching experience from years of playing at the top levels as well as working with goalkeepers of all ages and ability levels. Erik has served as the goalkeeper coach for Livermore Fusion SC, San Ramon FC, and at his alma mater with the De La Salle Varsity soccer team.
Victor Rosales
Coach Victor, a Salvadoran-American from Oakland, brings a wealth of experience from multiple competitive levels of the game. After developing through Oakland Select, he went on to compete in the UPSL, NPSL, and NISA—where he won two national championships—and currently plays at the collegiate level with Foothill College. At Golden Glove Academy, he’s known for his high-energy sessions, sharp attention to technical detail, and ability to connect with players of all ages and skill levels. His diverse playing background allows him to break down the game in a relatable way, helping both goalkeepers and field players grow in confidence, discipline, and game IQ.