S4 Ep23: Coaching goalkeepers with Tony Elliott

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There are key differences between coaching goalkeepers vs. coaching for other positions, and in this episode, Tony Elliot gives us an insight into what these are. Tony is a multifaceted coach with experience in many formats of the game. He’s currently lead goalkeeping coach at Birmingham City W.F.C, England Women’s U16 squad and head of goalkeeping for the England Para team.

Tony shares valuable insights drawn from his playing days and his diverse coaching experiences. We dive deep into goalkeeping and discuss strategies for encouraging players to play in goal while ensuring it’s an enjoyable and inclusive experience. We also delve into the world of disability football, highlighting the skills and attributes required for coaching in this space.

Covered in this episode:

• Tony’s journey from playing to lead goalkeeping coach.
• How coaches can fairly encourage players to go in goal and how to ensure they enjoy it.
• The skills and attributes required to be a transformational coach.
• The skills that are built from playing in goal and how they can be utilised in other positions.
• How old should a player be before considering specialising in goalkeeping?
• How to improve goalkeeper communication skills.
• The differences between coaching goalkeepers and outfield players.
• What goalkeeping looks like in futsal and disability football formats.

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