Goalkeeper Directors

  

JOE WHEELWRIGHT, GK DIRECTOR MLS / GA


Joe is a native of Ogden, Utah. He moved to San Diego during the summer of 2022 and currently lives in Carmel Valley with his wife Savannah. Joe has six years of coaching experience with Utah’s top youth soccer club, La Roca FC, as the club’s Director of Goalkeeping. He has experience coaching all ages but primarily focused on working with the elite ECNL and DA teams. He has a passion for helping others achieve their goals on and off the field and is committed to the success of his players.

Joe’s playing career elevated when, at age 16, he moved to Portland, Oregon to join the Portland Timbers Youth Academy from 2012-2014. Since then, and over the years, Joe has gained experience with various professional teams including the Portland Timbers first team, Real Salt Lake first team, Real Monarchs, and L.D.U. Quito in Quito, Ecuador. Joe played collegiately at the Division 1 level for Utah Valley University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Personal Financial Planning and a master’s degree in Financial Planning & Analytics.

During the day, Joe works full time as an Associate Wealth Advisor for CI Dowling & Yahnke Private Wealth.


GARRETT FRANKLIN, GK ACADEMY DIRECTOR


Garrett Franklin grew up in Southern California and played for ALBION SC Academy from 2008-2012 and returned in 2018 as a member of the coaching staff. He currently holds his UEFA B License and oversees the ALBION SC Goalkeeping Department. Garrett aims to continue the legacy of greatness here at ALBION for the years to come.