Crossbar Conversations with Don & Blodge

AGENDA - Goal Player Frans Hoek Intro & Johan Cruyff Influence Back Pass Rule (in 1992) Changed Everything Goal Player Influence on Dutch Soccer Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta, and Other Coaches How to Implement the Goal Player Philosophy Make Practice = The Game Do What's Best for Kids Read, Decide, Action   COACH - Frans Hoek -  one of world football's foremost goalkeeping leaders.  Former Goal...

AGENDA - Evolution of Goalkeeping within U.S. Soccer Dr. Joe Machnik Introduction Dr. Machnik's Book - From the Sandlots to the World Cup: Inside 7 Decades of American Soccer Soccer Referee & Rules Analyst Protecting the Goalkeeper Essential GK Skills: Leadership, Management, & Presence Goalkeeping Knowledge for Head Coaches   COACH - Dr. Joe Machnik - 7 Decade Soccer Career.  Owner, No. 1...

AGENDA - Defensive Culture = Team Success Defensive Culture at Rutgers = Team Success Team Trust  Relationships Between HC, Defenders, GKs & GK Coach Team Defensive Organization is CRITICAL to Team Success Competitive Advantage Life Lessons Photos of Memory Lane at Rutgers University   COACH - Alexi Lalas - Currently, Commentator for FOX Sports.  Former USMNT, Serie A & MLS Professional Pl...

AGENDA - Club GK Culture: GK Coaches in Team Setting & GK Coaches Licensing Background / Introduction  Invest in the Coaching Staff "Make it Look Like Soccer" Developing GK Coaches to Coach During Games Federation Educational Changes Needed GK Culture Head Coaches: GK Knowledge & Understanding   COACH - Tom Goodman - Recognized as an International Youth Soccer Expert.  A License Coach.  US...

Agenda:   Characteristics of the Highest Level Goalkeepers Characteristics of Highest Level GKs GK Training & Competitiveness at the Highest Levels Experiences Coaching Tony Meola & Zach Thornton 5 Elements of a GK's Development Experiences Coaching Tim Howard GK Trainers vs GK Coaches Head Coach & GK Coach Relationships Influence on Head Coaches Importance of Relationships & Trust...

Agenda:  Successful Head Coach & GK Coach Relationship UNC Women Dynasty Team Culture Mentality Core Values & Trust Competition within the Team Environment Peer Feedback  GK Leadership    Coach:  Anson Dorrance, Retired University of North Carolina (UNC) Head Coach - Head Coach of UNC Women's soccer team from 1979 - 2024, and the men's team from 1977 - 1988.  21-time NCAA National Champion...

Agenda:  Worldwide Goalkeeping Development Trends Global Goalkeeping Development Trends US vs UK vs Worldwide - Differences & Similarities GK Culture GK Coach vs Head Coach Relationship GK Coach Influences within the Club  GK Coaching Education Influence of the 5 Elements of a GK's Development Pain Points Next Steps   Coach:  Tony Elliott (Birmingham, England) - UEFA A License GK Coach.  Head...

Agenda:  The Evolution & Future Trends of Goalkeeper Coaching Tactical Game Related Training GK Coaching Education Goalkeeping Game Model GK Coach - Official Member of the Coaching Staff Proper Training Environment Environment vs Session Communication Between HC and GK Coach Mentorships   Coach:  Phil Wheddon (Pennsylvania) - Philadelphia Union Assistant Coach & Director of Goalkeeping.  F...

Agenda:  Psychological Pressures of Goalkeeping Who Needs to Understand? Support Group is Needed How do Coaches Administer Pressure in Training? How Do Coaches Train the Mind? Tools to Relieve Pressure Pressure & Confidence Go Hand in Hand Life Lessons Pressure is a Privilege   Coach:  Dr. Bill Steffen (North Carolina) - Associate Professor of Sport Science Wingate University.  United Soccer C...

Agenda: Skills Acquired in Youth Development College Competition - Competing to be #1 Professional MLS Competition Being the #2 How to Deal with Adversity Earning the #1 Keeping the #1 Coaching In the Professional MLS Game Pathways & Opportunities - What to Look For Parent Takeaways to Support Your GK   Coach:  Jon Conway (Toronto) - Former 12 Year Professional MLS Goalkeeper (Toronto FC, Chiv...

Agenda: Define GK Coach & GK Trainer Purposes of GK Coach & GK Trainer Difference Between GK Coach & GK Trainer GK Coach or GK Trainer w/in the Club?  How do We Develop More GK Coaches?   Coach:  Mike Ammann (North Carolina) - Founder 247GK.  GK Coach w/ UNC Charlotte Mens Soccer.  GK Coach @ Charlotte Independence.  Former Professional Goalkeeper in English Football (Charlton Athletic...

Agenda: GK Coach & Head Coach Relationship Reality vs Ideal in Club/Academy Environment Head Coach Goalkeeping Knowledge is Needed Collaboration is a MUST How Changes Can Occur Coach:  Ian Feuer (California) - Owner of Ian Feuer Goalkeeping Academy.  Former USMNT & US Olympic Goalkeeper.  Former Professional Goalkeeper (English Premier League, Major League Soccer).  Former USMNT, USWNT, Pr...

Agenda: GK Development w/in the Club Current vs Ideal Status GK Development w/in the Club GK Coaches Roles w/in the Club  GK Coaches Relationships w/ DOC & Head Coaches Collaboration is a MUST Benefits Coach: Jon Busch (Pennsylvania) - Goalkeeper Coach, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USL Championship).  Director of Goalkeeping, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.  Former Director of Goalkeeping @ Hibernian...

Agenda GK Culture - What is it? Starting a GK Culture in a Club Support System GK Culture - Reality vs Ideal Coach - Brett Rosenberger (California): UGKA BOD Member.  Director, Azteca Proving Grounds.  Former Professional Midfielder & Goalkeeper (Germany & USA).  @aztecaprovinggrounds 

Agenda - Introduction to Crossbar Conversations - Introduction Don Maples, Paul Blodgett, Erik Eisenhut - Purpose/Reasons behind Crossbar Conversations - Preview of the First 5 Episodes - Promises to the Audience   Coaches - Don Maples (Tennessee): Owner, Clean Sheet GK Academy.  USSF Coach Educational Staff.  United Soccer Coaches Educational Staff.  USYS ODP Region South Coaching Staff.  USYS OD...