the Ultimate International Goalkeeping Experience

Meet the Team

STUART DOBSON

Current goalkeeper coach of Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL)
10 years professional coaching experience.
7 years coaching at NCAA Div 1 collegiate level with powerhouses, University of Akron and University of California, Santa Barbara
Worked extensively with numerous goalkeepers that have gone on to have MLS careers, European league careers and USA National team experience
Spent 12 years playing professionally in the US prior to heading into the coaching ranks

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ROY CARROLL

won Premier League title with Manchester United 2002-2003
won FA Cup with Manchester United 2004
won Super League Greece with Olympiacos 2013
won Greek Football Cup with Olympiacos 2012 and 2013
Represented Northern Ireland 1997 -2017
Played over 600 top flight professional games
Northern Ireland national team goalkeeper coach 2023 - 2024

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Creating extraodinary opportunities for apsiring goalkeepers.

SD Goalkeeping & RC1 Coaching offer groundbreaking experiences for goalkeepers worldwide through individual instruction, small groups, camps and international tours.

Individual Training

Small Group Training

Camps

International Tours

December 28, 2024 to January 4, 2025

Our successful international goalkeeping tour in London was an unforgettable experience for all participants. Tour goalkeepers had the unique opportunity to visit English Football League professional clubs and observe world-class goalkeepers in their own environment by top level coaches.

Adding to the excitement, participants themselves received hands-on training from these elite coaches, enhancing their skills and knowledge of the game. The tour not only provided a glimpse into the dedication and expertise of the highest level of goalkeeping, but also offered invaluable lessons that will inspire and elevate their performance for years to come.

INTERNATIONAL GOALKEEPING EXPERIENCE
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EFL first team training experience -Luton Town FC

Tour goalkeepers were provided the opportunity to observe English Championship goalkeepers training session to see how they prepared for a vital EFL Championship game.

Luton Town FC 1st team goalkeeper coach
began his playing career at Manchester United
played 400 professional games

KEVIN PILKINGTON

A RARE OFFERING FOR TOUR GOALKEEPERS TO OBSERVE, INTERACT WITH AND RECEIVE FEEDBACK FROM A TOP PROFESSIONAL GOALKEEPER COACH

EFL first team training experience -Wycombe Wanderers FC

Tour goalkeepers observe a League One goalkeepers session before being put through the exact same session from the league leaders goalkeeper coach.

LEE HARRISON

Wycombe Wanderers FC 1st team goalkeeper coach
played 452 top flight professional games

AN UNMATCHED OPPORTUNITY FOR TOUR GOALKEEPERS TO RECEIVE TOP LEVEL GOALKEEPER COACHING ON THE SAME TRAINING SURFACE AS ENGLISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE PLAYERS

English National League first team training experience -Aldershot Town FC

Tour goalkeepers watched a National League goalkeepers' training session and then underwent a high energy session led by the goalkeeper coach.

DAVID SMALLEY

Aldershot Town FC 1st team goalkeeper coach
UEFA A License Goalkeeper coach
played professionally at Reading and Yeovil.

A UNIQUE CHANCE FOR TOUR GOALKEEPERS TO EXPERIENCE ELITE GOALKEEPER COACHING ON THE SAME TRAINING GROUNDS AS ENGLISH NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYERS

GUEST SPEAKERS

Excited to announce Callum Foster, West Ham FC 1st team fitness coach, will be joining us during the tour. Goalkeepers will have the opportunity to learn from a professional coach working at the highest level the game has to offer. Tour goalkeepers will have a very rare experience to discover the physical demands that elite goalkeepers endure to perform at their very best.

Guest Speaker

Keval Patel

sports psychologist & founder of

"The Goalkeeper's Mindset"

Keval Patel is a sports psychologist who is well-known for his expertise in the "goalkeeper's mindset," often sharing insights and advice through his podcast titled "The Goalkeeper's Mindset," which focuses on helping goalkeepers develop the mental strategies needed to excel in their position, particularly in dealing with pressure and overcoming challenges unique to the role.

He emphasizes the importance of not only physical training but also mental conditioning for goalkeepers, as the position demands quick decision-making and resilience in the face of high-pressure situations.

Keval recognizes that goalkeeping is psychologically demanding, and his work aims to equip goalkeepers with tools to manage anxiety, fear of mistakes, and bounce back from setbacks.

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London Football Culture

Immerse yourself watching world-class goalkeepers in action. London offers up some of the best goalkeepers in the world to observe. -a unique experience to appreciate the best gks live in action. -post match follow-ups with game evaluation discussions

Specialized Elite Training

Coaching from elite staff at the top of the game -current top level pro coaches for every session -experience working out at various training grounds and conditions that are unique to England -chance to be observed in training sessions by professional scouts -ample and honest feedback given

Behind The Scenes Access

Int. GK Experience can provide rare insights inside professional clubs. -gks will get exposure to the daily routines of elite goalkeepers -potential observation of academy training sessions to see how you compare

Exclusive Interactions

Professional guests brought in to interact with the goalkeepers. -a chance to learn from other coaches at the highest level -feedback given for participants to see what it takes to compete at the highest levels.