Golden Goal Academy – GGX

GGX Program Offerings

Founded in 2000 by former professional player and one of Canada’s most highly certified coaches, Munib Koric, Golden Goal Soccer Academy brings Calgary a truly world-class European training philosophy. For more than 18 years, Coach Koric has guided and developed numerous athletes who have gone on to compete at the highest national and international levels.

At Golden Goal Soccer Academy, our mission is to deliver elite player development through an optimal learning environment. Training is designed to challenge players appropriately, with instruction tailored to their age, stage, and individual ability. Our methodology emphasizes not only technical mastery, but also the intelligent application of skillsin training and game situations—equipping players with the tools needed to elevate their overall performance.

Golden Goal Soccer Academy maintains strong connections with several professional clubs across Europe. Players who demonstrate professional potential may be showcased for opportunities abroad, continuing our tradition of creating pathways for talented athletes.

GGX Pioneers 2017-2015

Villains Players can register for this program for 1x a week of extra skills academy run by Uefa Pro Munib Koric. This focus is on individual player development and maximizing as many touches on the ball in the session as they can.

GGX Juniors 2014-2013

Villains Players born in 2013-2012 can register for this program for 1x a week of extra skills academy run by Uefa Pro Munib Koric. This focus is on individual player development and maximizing as many touches on the ball in the session as they can.

GGX Senior 2012-2008

Villains Players born in 2011-2007 can register 2x extra weekly training sessions run by Uefa Pro Munib Koric. These sessions will increase with intensity in the Senior Program. Players must be registered in Villains Programming to take part.

Players from this program will be selected to take part in the GGX PRO which is the highest level of training within the GGX structure. Please not you must be registered for Villains CMSA and or APDL programs to take part in this program.

GGX Pro 2010-2008

This program is designed for highly talented and committed players. Players may try out for this program, and be subsequently invited by Golden Goal Soccer Academy coaching staff to join the program. In this program, players train a minimum of three times per week within structured groups that will also include a new Sports Science plan and classroom theory. This program will be offered for advanced goalkeepers as well.

This program will focus on and provide individual and group tryouts for those who demonstrate the necessary traits to take their game to the next level at the discretion of our club lead.

About the GGX Program

GGX is an enhanced training program designed for players seeking to advance their technical and tactical abilities significantly. Athletes will be continually assessed and may move between groups to ensure they receive the most appropriate and effective curriculum.

Registration is available through our Club MemberZone and requires active registration in either the Villains Competitive CMSA or APDL programs.

GGX PRO – Launched 2023

We are proud to introduce GGX PRO, an invitation-only, high-performance program reserved for Calgary Villains players. GGX PRO represents a direct pathway to European professional trials and university recruitment opportunities where available. Players may move between GGX and GGX PRO throughout the year based on attendance, performance, and their ability to meet the demands of this highly intensive program.

GGX PRO is open to both male and female athletes from U14–U18, all of whom must be fully registered in Villains CMSA and/or APDL programming. Players not registered with Calgary Villains FC are not eligible to participate in either GGX or GGX PRO.

Depending on age group, athletes will have the option of one or two additional training sessions per week. Participation in any GGX program requires active registration with Calgary Villains FC in the CMSA or APDL leagues.