This Course Enables You To:
- The role of the Goalkeeper Coach
- The specific competitive demands of the modern Goalkeeper
- Modern Soccer Goalkeeper Training
- Soccer specific movement preparation: Improving efficiency
- Philosophical and Technical Insights to Goalkeeper Training
- Dietary Analysis of a Goalkeeper – Case Study
- Developing a Goalkeeper specific soccer game and training model
- Emotion, Anxiety & Coping in elite soccer
- Skill Acquisition in Goalkeeping
- Goalkeeper Decision Making and Anticipation
- Demands & considerations of an elite Goalkeeper Coach
- Individual Development of Goalkeeper within team environment
- An Investigation into Modern Soccer Goalkeeper Warm-Ups
- Set Plays – Goalkeeper Demands
- Resilience in soccer: Dealing with adversity
- A Top Down Process in Goalkeeper Analysis
- Defending Set Plays
- Developing a Goalkeeper Specific Performance Philosophy
FREE Guide: Professional Masters in Goalkeeper Coaching Science (Senior Pro Level)
Course Details
The goalkeeper position is a unique role within the game, and as such demands highly complex skills and specialised training.
Until now there has been limited guidance in the areas of "modern" skill acquisition training methods and scientific approaches within the field of goalkeeper training.
The Professional Masters in Goalkeeper Coaching Science (Senior Pro Level) course is suitable for:
- Individuals with an interest in developing their knowledge and skills around the key performance area of goalkeeping.
- Individuals tasked with the responsibility for the coaching or coaching education development aspect of soccer teams at all levels of the game.
- Individuals with an interest in developing your knowledge in the areas of training periodisation, coaching methodology, and goalkeeping coaching science.
The course is comprised of the following:
- 18 Modules
- 20 study hours
- Pre- & post-lecture reading references
- Multiple-choice tests
- Certificate of Achievement
Who is this course designed for?
The Professional Masters Certificate in Goalkeeper Coaching Science provides the latest training methods and strategies for helping coaches prepare, train and develop their goalkeepers.
This online course gives you the specific training principles, tactics and techniques that are applied across the elite level of the game
You will develop a strong understanding of the role of the goalkeeper coach, whilst developing your knowledge of conditioning, nutrition, psychology & physiology of the elite goalkeeper
How long is the course?
This is a 20-hour course providing a deep overview of soccer science and performance best practices that can be applied to your own team environment to improve the performance of your players.
Is my progress logged through the course?
After each lecture there is a short multiple-choice test designed to cement your learning. You can access your test results at anytime through your course progress area.
Can I stop/pause a presentation part way through?
Yes, the course is completely flexible. You can go back to a module at anytime and continue from where you left off.
Can I take the modules in any order?
No. The course follows a set structure that must be studied in numerical order. You can only access the next module once you have completed the previous module test.
Is there a time limit on the course?
Yes. This course has a 6-month access limit. You can access the course 24/7 within this period.
Will I get a certificate to show that I have passed the course?
Yes, you will receive a pass certificate provided you have attained the minimum pass grade of 75%.
If you have any further questions, please Contact Us.
- Provides you with increased evidence & knowledge to understand key physical training aspects, goalkeeper coaching science and a performance training methodology process.
- Help you to understand the key performance elements and interventions used to organise a training development model in line with physical development of players.
- Gives you more information in order to prepare, perform & recover your goalkeepers or team sport athletes from both a training and match-play or competitive scenario.
- Allows practitioners and coaches to benefit themselves and their goalkeepers even further by having a greater depth of knowledge in this key football coaching area.
- Learn from industry experts in the area of goalkeeping performance coaching, football science and sport methodology.
Official Accreditation By ISSPF
This course is fully accredited by ISSPF & ensures the study hours will contribute to the achievement of a formal accreditation & ISSPF continued professional development.
UEFA Federations

Official Accreditation By Latvian Football Federation (UEFA)
The Latvian Football Federation (LFF) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal LFF accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses are also recognized for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.

Official Accreditation By Slovenian FA (NSZ) (UEFA)
The Slovenian FA (NSZ) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal NSZ accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses are also recognized for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.
Official Accreditation By Iceland FA (KSI) (UEFA)
The Iceland FA (KSI) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal KSI accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses are also recognized for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.

Official Accreditation By Lithuanian Football Federation (UEFA)
The Lithuania FF (LFF) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal LFF accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses are also recognized for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.
CONCACAF Federation
Accredited by British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA), CONCACAF
This online course holds full accreditation from the BVIFA, guaranteeing that study hours count toward formal accreditation and BVIFA's professional development. Additionally, it's accepted for BVIFA-CONCACAF course revalidation.
Official Course Endorsement

Endorsed By Scottish Football Association (SFA)
This course has been endorsed by the SFA as part of the revalidation process.

Endorsed By Bournemouth University (BU)
This course is fully endorsed by the Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, England, UK.
Endorsed By East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
This course is fully endorsed by the ETSU, Tennessee, USA.

Endorsed By Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
This course is fully endorsed by the UiTM, Malaysia.

Endorsed By Wrexham University
This course is fully endorsed by the Wrexham University, Wrexham, Wales, UK.
Official Course Endorsement By Estonia Football Association (UEFA)
The Estonia FA (EJL) endorses ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to professional development. ISSPF courses can be used for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.
Official Accreditation By Football Association of Finland (UEFA)
The FA of Finland (FAF) accredits ISSPF online courses as part of their UEFA coaching program & course revalidation. Completion of these courses contributes to formal FAF accreditation refreshment and professional development.
Course Modules
01The role of the Goalkeeper Coach
Delivered by Fraser Stewart
In this module you will be exposed to being a specialised goalkeeping coach, the specialist goalkeeper and their role in the game, the training environment, the game environment and the considerations of the goalkeeping coach.
02The specific competitive demands of the modern Goalkeeper
Delivered by Eduardo Cachulo
In Module 2, you'll look at key moments & sub-moments of the Goalkeeper role and applied game principles. You'll also learn about physical demand, effort of the role, key motor skills & psychological skills.
03Modern Soccer Goalkeeper Training - An introduction to contemporary training
Delivered by Fabian Otte
In Module 3, you'll look at the basics of skill training in sports coaching and find out how the modern football goalkeeper trains, You'll also learn practical recommendations and top level skill development in professional soccer.
04Soccer specific movement preparation: Improving efficiency
Delivered by Aleksa Boskovic
In Module 4, you'll look at mobility & athletic movement planes and ankle, hip & spine mobilisation in sporting performance, You'll also learn core development & lower body activation, practical application & program design.
05Philosophical and Technical Insights to Goalkeeper Training
Delivered by Dean Santangelo
In Module 5, you'll look at developing a Goalkeeper training philosophy and 4-corner approach. Discover coaching & goalkeeper training structure and Micro cycle weekly planning.
06Dietary Analysis of a Goalkeeper - Elite EPL Player Case Study
Delivered by Liam Anderson
In Module 6, you'll look at a dietary analysis & background information case study. Explore energy intake & expenditure across a micro cycle and look at the case study outcomes, improvements and considerations.
07Developing a Goalkeeper specific soccer game and training model
Delivered by Eduardo Cachulo
In Module 7, you'll look at building a specific Goalkeeper training model by finding out more about neuroscience, decision making and looking at various methods.
08Managing pressure: Emotion, Anxiety & Coping in elite soccer
Delivered by Jeff Richardson
In Module 8, you'll look at choking under pressure - understanding the causes and thinking about self-talk, awareness and the role of resilience in soccer.
09Skill Acquisition in Goalkeeping: Developing technical proficiency for situational effectiveness
Delivered by Sascha Marth
In Module 9, you'll look at the history of goalkeeping training and compare it to the characteristics of modern day methods. Explore decision making and technical skills to focus on 'Big Picture Training'
10Goalkeeper Decision Making and Anticipation - Game references
Delivered by Jyri Niemenen
In Module 1, you'll look at scanning & field information, game references & decision making processes. You'll also explore tactical understanding, training the player and structuring the content.
What you get with your enrolment:
- 30-hours Goalkeeper Training
- Tutor Assessed Assignments
- Certificate of Achievement
- 30 day money-back guarantee
Frequently asked questions
Who is this Goalkeeper Coaching course for?
- The Professional Masters Certificate in Goalkeeper Coaching Science provides the latest training methods and strategies for helping coaches prepare, train and develop their goalkeepers.
- The Professional Masters Certificate in Goalkeeper Coaching Science online course gives you the specific training principles, tactics and techniques that are applied across the elite level of the game
- You will develop a strong understanding of the role of the goalkeeper coach, whilst developing your knowledge of conditioning, nutrition, psychology & physiology of the elite goalkeeper
- Individuals tasked with the responsibility for the coaching, training, & preparation aspects of all players especially goalkeepers
- Sports coaches or football practitioners keen to understand more about sport or football science, player development and training across team sports with a special reference to goalkeeping
- Individuals with an interest in team sport training and coaching, goalkeeper coaches and performance practitioners
Is this course suitable for me?
- This course is developed and structured for all individuals with an interest in developing their knowledge around the key performance area of goalkeeping, physical training and the sporting methodology approach to team sports.
- Individuals with degree level or post-degree level education, learners with UEFA, CAF, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, AFC or other FIFA recognised coaching awards in the training & development of individual soccer players, goalkeepers or team sports.
- If you are an individual tasked with the responsibility for the coaching or coaching education development aspect of both individual athletes or team sports.
- This is for you if you are an individual with an interest in developing your knowledge in the training periodisation, and coaching methodology, goalkeeping coaching science or individual athletes or team sport players.
Why is this goalkeeper coaching course important?
- The Professional Masters Certificate in Goalkeeper Coaching Science provides the latest training methods, tactics, and strategies for helping coaches prepare, train and develop goalkeepers.
- Understanding the key components of what drives coaches, players, & athletes to succeed is of paramount importance.
- Provides most efficient training methods and detailed insights into developing goalkeeper fitness alongside tactical strategies & developing a training methodology.
- Gain a better understanding how to maximise goalkeeper development & preparation of players in a more efficient & contemporary game model approach.
- Learn how to balance key training elements from a technical, tactical & physical preparation in order to attain peak performance for goalkeepers.
- Practitioners & coaches can only benefit themselves & their players further by a more in-depth knowledge of physical training & soccer methodology.
What skills will I improve if I take this goalkeeper course?
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- This course discusses the most efficient goalkeeper coaching methods and performance, goalkeeper coaching science principles and detailed insights into how to program them within a team sport environment.
- Provides you with increased evidence & knowledge to understand key physical training aspects, goalkeeper coaching science and a performance training methodology processes.
- Help you to understand the key performance elements and interventions used to organise a training development model in line with physical development of players.
- Gives you more information in order to prepare, perform & recover your goalkeepers or team sport athletes from both a training and match-play or competitive scenario.
- Allows practitioners and coaches to benefit themselves and their goalkeepers even further by having a greater depth of knowledge in this key football coaching area.
- Learn from industry experts in the area of goalkeeping performance coaching, football science and sport methodology:
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- The role of the goalkeeper coach
- Specific competitive demands of the modern Goalkeeper
- Modern goalkeeper training
- Soccer specific movement training
- Philosophical & technical insights into GK training
- Dietary analysis of GK: Premier League case study
- Goalkeeper specific game and training model
- Goalkeeper coaching analysis
- Managing pressure
- Skill acquisition
How will this course help me?
- This course will help anyone interested in making better decisions when it comes to discussing and implementing a physical training and football methodology intervention or goalkeeping coaching structure.
- The Professional Certificate in Goalkeeper Coaching Science (Pro-Youth Level) has been developed by some of the most respected goalkeeping coaches, sports scientists, physical specialists and practitioners within elite clubs and soccer associations.
- You will learn from industry experts in the area of Goalkeeper Coaching Science and football fitness, and how it links to the physical development processes in team sports Goalkeeper Coaching Science
- In this course you will learn the following key areas of Goalkeeper Development:
- The role of the goalkeeper coach
- Specific competitive demands of the modern GK
- Modern goalkeeper training
- Soccer specific movement training
- Philosophical & technical insights into GK training
- Dietary analysis of a goalkeeper: Premier League case study
- GK specific game and training model
- Goalkeeper coaching analysis
- Managing pressure
- Skill acquisition
How can this course assist me to progress?
- The Professional Masters Certificate in Goalkeeper Coaching Science course provides the latest training methods, tactics and detailed insights to help coaches develop their skills while preparing, training and maximising the development of youth goalkeepers.
- ISSPF courses are not only recommended by universities and federations around the world, but they are delivered by some of the leading practitioners in the game which will provide some cutting-edge methods and industry overview on dealing with specific aspects of performance coaching and development largely including physical training in a team sport environment. ISSPF are working at accrediting all their courses through academic and footballing institutes in order to provide additional academic currency to the learner.
