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

Busch wins the MLS goalkeeper of the year and Barack Obama wins the Presidential race!

Today is a day when the whole of America wins. Barack Obama is voted into the White House as the first President of African-American heritage to sit in the Oval Office, and of course Busch (not George W. Bush), but Jon Busch of the Chicago Fire, was voted Goalkeeper of the Year for the Major League Soccer season of 2008. America rejoices, and so do us goalkeepers, especially those of the shorter ilk (I’ll get to the point in a minute)! Read more

Van der Sar urges Manchester United to never underestimate their opponents

History dictates a firm lesson that you should never underestimate your opponent, and victory favors the brave..well almost, in this instance, for Hull City. Manchester United and Dutch goalkeeping legend Edwin van der Sar has suggested that his team mates should learn from the close call experienced with their recent clash against Hull City, which almost cost Machester United three points. Read more

Ross Turnbull turns on the heat at Middlesbrough

Over the past few years many English fans were possibly scratching their head as to whom could reliably fill the void of the number one jersey. With poor form from both Paul Robinson and Scott Carson, many may have questioned the future of goalkeeping for the national squad. Read more