Experience | Development | Excellence
SEBASTIANO MANA
Professional Goalkeeper Coach
Professional Profile
With over 20 years of specialized experience developing elite goalkeepers across Italy and the United States, Sebastiano Mana is an elite goalkeeper specialist dedicated to youth development and high-performance training within the New York City soccer ecosystem. His coaching philosophy blends deep tactical understanding, technical precision, and modern strength and conditioning methodologies to develop complete, confident, and competitive goalkeepers.
20+
years of experience
Certifications & Education
National Advanced Goalkeeping Diploma
F.I.G.C. Goalkeeper Strength and Conditioning Coach Diploma
Professional Experience
United States
Met Oval Academy – MLS NEXT
(Head of Goalkeeping, 8 years)
New York University – NYU Men’s Soccer
(Goalkeeper Coach, 4 years)
Manhattan Kickers FC
(Director of Goalkeeping, 8 years)
Italy
Chisola Calcio – Juventus Academy
(U10-U14 Goalkeeper Coach)
U.S. Carmagnolese – Sampdoria Academy
(U12-U16 Goalkeeper Coach)
U.S. Cheraschese – Juventus Academy
(Academy & First Team Goalkeeper Coach)
Key Strengths
Deep understanding of both
European and American soccer cultures
Proven success in
scouting & talent identification
Holistic approach – integrating
technical, tactical, and physical training
Experience working across
youth, collegiate, and senior
Coaching Philosophy
“I believe in building goalkeepers with very strong fundamentals, both technically and physically, and with a high game understanding, tactically and emotionally. My goal is to create leaders who can organize the defensive unit, and grow in confidence through intelligent, customized training.”