Today we’d like to introduce you to Jonatas Melo
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
My name is Jonatas Melo, and I am a professional soccer player originally from Brazil. For the past decade, I have proudly represented the Baltimore Blast, a journey that began when I transitioned from playing in Italy to Baltimore in 2014. Since arriving in the United States, I have not only pursued my passion for playing but have also dedicated myself to coaching youth soccer. My extensive experience in high-level soccer has fueled my desire to impart knowledge and skills to young athletes. I began my coaching career at Notre Dame Prep, working with high school teams, and expanded my reach to various clubs in Baltimore. Recognizing a gap in the technical training of young players, I founded Golaco Academy Training, where I focus on enhancing their technical abilities and overall understanding of the game. We focus in helping players improve their soccer skills, gain confidence with the ball, better ball controlling, first touch, new skills, quality passing, shooting and more. Through this initiative, I aim to develop the next generation of soccer talent and instill a love for the sport.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Golaco Academy Training encountered numerous challenges throughout its journey. One significant hurdle arose during the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced us to pivot and develop an online course. This adaptation proved to be highly successful, enabling players to remain active and continue their soccer practice from home. Additionally, the ongoing struggle to secure suitable facilities and fields has posed another challenge but we always find a way to provide the best fields for our players. Despite these obstacles, our commitment to providing quality training remains unwavering, and we continue to seek innovative solutions to enhance our players’ experience.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Golaco Academy Training is dedicated to high-performance soccer training, focusing on the development of players’ technical skills. Our mission is to enhance players’ abilities in various facets of the game, including ball confidence, first touch improvement, skill acquisition, and mastering proper passing and shooting techniques. We strive to accelerate the speed of play and instill a deep love for soccer in every participant. Being non-club affiliated, we cater to players of all ages and skill levels, guiding them towards professional, collegiate, and high school opportunities. In addition to our regular training sessions, Golaco Academy provides a variety of programs such as summer camps, team camps, winter clinics, personal training sessions, and small group training, ensuring that each player receives tailored support to reach their full potential.
Have you learned any interesting or important lessons due to the Covid-19 Crisis?
We learned to adapt and keep find different solutions to keep the program running and still helping players improve.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.golacoacademy.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/golacoacademy
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@golacoacademytraining5651
