Trey Nickel

Trey Nickel

Goal Keeper Coach

Born with an innate love for sports, Trey embarked on a journey that would lead him to a passion for soccer, a sport that would shape his life in profound ways. Experimenting with various sports, Trey soon discovered his affinity for soccer, particularly in the goalkeeper position. With a natural talent for diving headfirst into challenges, both metaphorically and literally, he embraced the role with gusto, finding solace and purpose between the goalposts.


Moving to the vast soccer landscape of Texas only fueled Trey's determination to excel in the sport. Despite feeling like a small fish in a big pond, he approached each opportunity as a chance for growth and improvement. Like a sponge, he absorbed every lesson and experience, honing his skills with relentless dedication.


Upon entering college, Trey encountered new obstacles, including the unprecedented challenges brought by the Covid-19 pandemic. Undeterred, he persevered, earning a coveted spot as the starting goalkeeper by his junior year. His resilience and leadership qualities were recognized when he was entrusted with the captain's armband for his senior season, guiding his team to a conference semifinal.


Trey's stellar performance on the field didn't go unnoticed, as evidenced by his accolades, including first-team all-conference honors and Defensive Player of the Week recognition. His journey took an unexpected turn with a major ankle injury in October 2023, but Trey faced this setback with the same courage and determination that defined his career.


Beyond his achievements on the field, Trey found fulfillment in coaching aspiring goalkeepers. Since 2019, he has dedicated himself to mentoring young talents across various clubs and organizations, including North Texas ODP and esteemed soccer camps. Currently serving as the Assistant Director of Goalkeeping at MGK Academy in Frisco, TX, Trey continues to impact the next generation of soccer stars, helping over 50 goalkeepers secure college placements and witnessing the fulfillment of their first professional signing in 2023.


Through his unwavering passion, resilience in the face of adversity, and commitment to nurturing talent, Trey has not only left an indelible mark on the soccer field but also in the hearts and minds of those he has inspired along the way.


Recent Posts

Playing Time In Select Youth Soccer

By Wilco Ravestijn • 02 Oct, 2023
Playing time in youth soccer can be a challenging balancing act for coaches and confusing for players and parents. What's fair and just? Well, the real answer is, "It depends," as many factors contribute to how much playing time a player receives. In this blog post, we will address the most important key factors, prioritize them, and attempt to bridge the gap in playing time expectations between coaches and players/parents.

The Squad System

By Wilco Ravestijn • 03 May, 2023
The Squad System - A better way to Enjoy, Develop & Compete

Rise of the Dutch Lionesses in Women’s World Football

By Wilco Ravestijn • 01 Mar, 2020
The Dutch Pride of Lionesses is on the prowl to dominate Women’s World Football. Over the last decade, the tiny country of the Netherlands has become a formidable contender on the national stage ranking third in FIFA Women’s World rankings behind the USA and Germany, but ahead of France, England, Brazil, and Japan. How does a country with a mere population of just 16 million compete with nations housing populations significantly larger with decades-long history?  The same unique footballing culture, methods, and philosophy that brought rise to this tiny footballing nation in the 70s and 80s and continues to dominate[...] The post Rise of the Dutch Lionesses in Women’s World Football appeared first on Dutch Football Club.

The Origins of Dutch Football Philosophy and Methodology

By Wilco Ravestijn • 17 Oct, 2019
The Dutch have earned a deserved reputation for their technical creativity, tactical awareness, attacking possessive style, and ability to know where and how on a football field to find their team mates. These qualities have not come about through accident, however. They are the result of a guiding philosophy and methodology that are instilled in players starting at the grass roots youth level. Dutch football is known for its patient build-up from the back, and early deep pass to set-up the attack, and the use of the “third” – or free- man to exploit goal scoring opportunities. Dutch players have[...] The post The Origins of Dutch Football Philosophy and Methodology appeared first on Dutch Football Club.
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