Andrew Sparkes, Southampton FC 1st Team Goalkeeper Coach | Ep.6 Quarantine Series | Pro Gk - a podcast by Omar Zeenni

from 2020-04-05T14:35:32

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What's up guys, I hope that you're all enjoying the series in this time of quarantine! Stay safe and enjoy!

Andrew Sparkes

2:40 | Andrew’s coaching journey summary

6:00 | What has your coaching journey taught you?

9:10 | What are your priorities with goalkeepers U-14 & Under

11:35 | How have you coached goalkeepers whose techniques don’t align with yours?

14:45 | What are the top 3 things needed to be a top level Goalkeeper Coach?

16:20 | What do 16-18 yr old goalkeepers need to work on to get to the next level?

18:40 | Should we group multiple age groups in a session vs. each age group having their own goalkeeper coach?

20:40 | How have you gone about creating your goalkeeping culture at every stop you’ve made?

23:10 | How did you gain trust from different goalkeepers you’ve worked with?

25:15 | What are the key components that separate the #1 from the #2?

27:05 | How have you been able to set an authentic stress level in training sessions?

29:05 | How have you established a winning mentality with your younger goalkeepers?

31:00 | What does Fraser Forster do well with his size?

32:10 | Is there an optimal set shape for goalkeepers?

33:40 | Do you enjoy coaching academy gk’s or 1st gk’s more?

34:55 | Should goalkeepers take the MLS/USL route or the Europe route?

37:00 | What sets younger goalkeepers apart when you scout?

38:30 | What does your session structure look like?

40:35 | Do you collaborate on sessions w/ your goalkeepers?

44:00 | Coaching licenses for American goalkeeper coaches

47:00 | What advice has helped you as a coach?

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