Creating a Three Dimensional Goalkeeper?

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Interview with Tom Scott, Head Coach of Shot Stoppers Goalkeeping Coaching Academy in Glasgow, Scotland

This week Steve Amoia chats with Tom Scott, head coach of Shot Stoppers Goalkeeping Coaching Academy (Glasgow, Scotland). Tom was the head goalkeeping coach of Patrick Thistle (Scottish Football League; 1st Division) for many years, and shares his thoughts about what it takes to be the best goalkeeper you can be. To read the article, and interact with Tom in our exclusive forums, you must be a member of the Keeper Skool Certified program. Read more

Domenech gives Mandanda a shot at No.1

The French team seems to be losing too many players to Raymond Domenech’s tyranny but there are many young hopefuls who have gotten the run-out after these debacles. Steve Mandanda is one of those young players who is looking to take advantage of the situation is Marseille goalkeeper, Steve Mandanda. Read more

2008-2009 La Liga Goalkeepers

La Liga (Liga de Fútbol Profesional or Primera División) began in 1929 with ten teams. Over the years, it has expanded to the present day total of 20. Only Athletic Club Bilbao, Barcelona, and Real Madrid, respectively, have never been relegated. In recent years, La Liga has become one of the most entertaining soccer leagues in the world. For this season, Malaga, Numancia, and Sporting Gijón were promoted from the second division. Read more

All not Lost for Boruc: Beenhakker

Artur Boruc may have felt that his international career as number one keeper for Poland may be staring down a dark tunnel. The tunnel may have, initially, seemed like the barrel of a gun but Poland manager, Leo Beenhakker’s latest statements seem to have illuminated a light at the end of the tunnel. (Image Courtesy of AFP/Getty Images) Read more

Where do we start?

Previously I talked about your training and if it is benefiting you. Today I want to start extending this theme. Too often I consult to players that have lost direction with their training and have no real structure to what they are doing. They are putting in the hours but unfortunately much of this is what I term “junk training” and there is little progression from year to year. Read more

Almunia is Shifting Loyalties

Manuel Almunia may have been born in Spain; he may have played his initial years of the game there but when it comes to representing a country internationally, he wants to pick England. Read more

Cech grabs award Despite Losing Finals

On the eve of the Supercup in Monaco, UEFA holds its football awards gala show in the city where the last season’s top performers are voted for by the coaches of the 16 sides that made it past the group stage last year. This year, undoubtedly, Petr Cech snatched the honours for the top goalkeeper for his sensational performances last season. The other goalkeepers who came close to winning the title were: Manuel Almunia, Manuel Neuer, Pepe Reina and Edwin van der Sar. Read more

USA 1 x Brasil 0 AET: The Redemption of Hope Amelia Solo

Redemption for Hope Solo

“On a rainy night Thursday, Solo got her redemptive moment, playing brilliantly in a job that she never thought she should have lost. And the same teammates who once shunned her were the beneficiaries of her steadiness as the United States won the Olympic gold medal with a 1-0 victory over Brazil in overtime.” Read more

Bosnich signs for A-League side

Mark Bosnich has played for the biggest names in the business and this former Chelsea and Manchester United goal keeper is resuming service, after 7 long years, for the Central coast Mariners team in Australia’s A-League. Read more

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