10 “power” quotes from the goalkeeper trainer masters

Nothing is more powerful, than to wind down the year with some reflection of where we are, and also, where we have come from. Keeper Skool had an awesome transition this year. From a single blog, with a handful of authors, to now, a membership portal with interviews from some of the best goalkeeper trainers around the world…and then some! Read more

Why Jens Lehmann could be a kick ass coach…or not?

It’s kind of daunting when you hear that the once international shot stopper of the German national squad is putting his hands up for a coaching role after his tenure with current club VfB Stuttgart is complete. Arsene Wenger dubbed Jens Lehmann as “super professional” in his time with The Gunners, even after a poor 2007-08 showing by the German and some terrible mistakes throughout his time at Emirates Stadium. Read more

Keeper Skool Interviews Jim Petruzzi Fitness Coach of Bury FC

Keeper Skool recently had a chance to chat with Jim Petruzzi, owner of Petruzzi Performance. Jim is an expatriate Aussie whom for the past 15 years has provided expert fitness advice through his Petruzzi Soccer Academy in Machester, England. Jim has had the pleasure to train high profile footballers such as goalkeeper Carlo Nash and Colin Kazim-Richards (for example), helping individuals from teams such as Machester United, Manchester City, Fulham and Wigan to achieve better results from their football performance. Read more

Keeper Skool Interviews Aussie 1974 World Cup Legend Jim Fraser

Keeper Skool was recently honored to have had the chance to chat with former Australian Men’s 1970-1974 World Cup Goalkeeping legend Jim Fraser. Jim is the Director of International Goalkeepers Academy, (located at Blacktown Olympic Park, Sydney) recognized the world around as a leader in developing goalkeepers of all ages and ability in Australia. Read more

Iker Casillas, nor Buffon want a piece of Manchester City’s pie

You’ve got to love sensationalist claims in the UK papers. First we heard that Manchester City were looking at Buffon, now they had Casillas in their sights The only thing is, that both player’s agents, and management from Juventus and Real Madrid have claimed both shot stoppers had no link at all with The Blues. Read more

4 Super Tips For Goalkeepers To Both Recover & Maximize Performance In The Off-Season

Have you been there before? After slugging it out for 11 months of the year, your body is about to break down like a freight train with no coal in the furnace. You may be thinking that you should push on full steam ahead, though nothing can be further from the truth. In fact, possibly the most critical stage in any goalkeepers development is the need to take a step back to move two steps forward, this is why rest is critical to maximizing your goalkeeping performance in the off season. So, now you can kick your heels up on the couch, pop open your favorite bag of chips, grab the TV guide and your home and hosed? No, you may end up derailing all your hard work in an instant. Let’s see how any goalkeeper can recover and maximize their performance in the off-season with 4 simple training tips. Read more

Tale of two Brad’s: Friedel and Guzan work together at Aston Villa

Whilst many an English football spectator are scratching their heads as to the constant blunderings of their native first choice goalkeepers, it seems that the Premiership continues to attract an American goalkeeping revolution. Aston Villa is one team that has both youth and solid experience in their goalkeeper stable, and both of their goalkeepers hail from the USA.

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Youtube Paul Robinson…what do you get?

American actor Joe Pesci (Goodfella’s, Casino etc…) said it the best… “I’m funny how? Like a clown? I’m here to amuse you?”, right before he started getting busy with the brass knuckles. Obviously, Joe Pesci couldn’t cut it as a horse jockey let alone a goalkeeper (hope no one tells him about this post), but the above quote does resonate both the whimsical and manic side to our craft. It’s little wonder then, if you “Google” English goalkeeper Paul Robinson’s name, the top results produce video footage of his blunder against Croatia so long ago, we laugh and scoff at his ability, rather than understand his true goalkeeping potential. Read more

Keeper Skool Interviews Jose Luis Navas of RCD Espanyol (Spanish Primera)

Recently Keeper Skool caught up with Mr. Jose Luis Navas youth goalkeeping coach for RCD Espanyol of the Spanish Primera. In this exclusive interview, Mr. Navas talks about junior goalkeeping development in Spain. He gives a keen insight into the differences between Spanish goalkeepers and their English counterparts and what it takes to be the best goalkeeper you can be. Read more

Keeper Skool Interview with Leo Percovich of Chivas USA (MLS)

Recently, Steve Amoia caught up with CD Chivas (MLS) goalkeeper coach Leo Percovich. In this exclusive audio interview, Coach Percovich gives an insider view into his training methodologies and how he helped develop goalkeepers such as Bouna Condoul, Joe Cannon, Brad Guzan and Zach Thornton. Coach Percovich plyed his trade in four nations namely Uruguay, Brasil, Peru and Spain, being capped for Uruguay on a number of occasions. Read more

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