Brendan R.

Currently I am working with West Ham United's North American Academy in Denver.
I have an associates Degree in Health Studies (University of San Francisco)
I have coached Goalkeepers all over the World: US, England, Malta, Sweden, Denmark
I have extensive experience working with boys and girls ages 7-21
I am a NSCAA State Certified Goalkeeper Coach (even though their classes are very dated)
My coaching history is tied in very closely with my playing history.
Coaching History:
Head Goalkeeper Coach for Ringsted I.F. Denmark
Staff Goalkeeper Coach EB-Maalmand, Denmark
Head Goalkeeper Coach at Johnson and Wales University
Youth Goalkeeper Coach Zebbug Rangers (Malta)
Head Goalkeeper Coach Eccleshill United (England)
Volunteer Assistant Goalkeeper Coach University of San Francisco 2013
Youth Goalkeeper Coach FC Tucson
Head goalkeeper coach for the San Francisco Glens Soccer Club
Academy Camp Goalkeeper Coach Colorado Rapids

I have played at the professional level in: USA, England, Sweden, Denmark, Malta
Teams I have been with: Everton, Aston Villa, Bradford City, Leeds United, Eccleshill United, Zebbug Rangers, Mjellby, FC Helsingor, Roskilde FC, Fermad Amager, Ringsted IF, Colorado Rapids, FC Tucson, Ventura County Fusion.

I have run into injury so I continuing to play is not a priority for me
Bradford City Reserves MVP 2013
I was the inaugural Goalkeeper of the the Year for the West coast conference 2011
West Coast Conference All Conference Team 2009,11,12
Team Captain and 4 year Starter at the University of San Francisco
Colorado Rapids Academy Player of the year 2009

Goalkeeping is a very special and very unique position.
Within the position every goalkeeper is different based on the size and age. I evaluate a goalkeepers physical attributes, technique and decision making abilities in the first session. I am very open to discussing personal goals, as well as player development issues.

From that point we will identify areas that need improvement, and build their individual technique around what best suites them moving forward towards their goals.

I have some free access to indoor facilities if our schedules line up.
For the older goalkeepers entering high school or college I have access to gym and field facilities to design goalkeeping fitness sessions based on your needs and goals.

Generally a session with me includes:
10-15 minute goalkeeper specific warm up
10- 15 Goalkeeping core workout to prevent injuries and build strength
15-20 minutes of foot work and handling exercises (if your feet can't get you there, you can make the save)
The rest of the session will be devoted to a range of topics that we can identify during the first training session.
I will teach best practices for recovery, cool down, and injury prevention.