Phil Wheddon, Philadelphia Union 1st Team Goalkeeper Coach | Ep. 2 Quarantine Series | Pro GK - a podcast by Omar Zeenni

What's up guys, 

I’ve been incredibly fortunate that some of the best goalkeeping minds have agreed to join me on the Pro Gk channel for Instagram Live Q&A’s. Your guys’ questions have been great, so keep those coming and keep an eye out on the Progk instagram stories for more information on any upcoming interviews! - Omar Zeenni (@progkacademy)

Phil Wheddon - www.gkone.com 

Topic Times

1:05 | Phil Wheddon Background

3:50 | How would you describe your philosophy & methodology as a coach?

5:45 | What’s it like working with your goalkeepers at the Union?

6:30 | Who did you model your coaching style after?

8:00 | What is the difference between coaching in the USL & the MLS; if any?

9:25 | How do you get noticed without spending $500+ on a camp?

11:50 | What are some easy ways to make sessions more game realistic?

13:35 | What should weekly training priorities be for younger goalkeepers?

16:30 | How does goalkeeper training differ from Europe & North America?

19:00 | Why people aren’t training the block save properly

22:35 | What are 3 characteristics that you use to identify young goalkeepers?

24:10 | How to implement the “flow of the game” into sessions

25:35 | What do you see in a goalkeeper and say “they’re ready for Europe?”

27:25 | How important is psychological training for goalkeepers?

29:40 | What is your coaching style like? Do you over coach?

32:45 | Do you have a favorite age group & favorite session to train?

35:10 | What is the #1 thing that goalkeepers need to focus on that they aren’t?

38:00 | What’s your approach to keep all goalkeepers on the roster happy?

40:30 | How long should you stay on a specific topic with a young goalkeeper?

41:25 | For goalkeepers U-13 and under, what would your main focus be?

43:15 | What would you suggest for 1v1 techniques?

44:45 | How to overcome a negative goalkeeper unit?

47:50 | Is the IGCC going to be canceled or rescheduled?

49:20 | Who did you model your own playing style after? What did you look for?

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