Goalkeeper Training
See Calendar tab each month for team Tactical/ Functional goalkeeper training, gk tune-up training and introduction to goalkeeping technique for younger goalkeepers at TN United
Tactical Training – this 1.5 hour session is designed to incorporate the goalkeeper into a team training session with functional aspects of the goalkeeping position highlighted. Topics may include distribution, communication, possession with a purpose using the gk and team shape and organization both in open play and at set pieces. This program is offered to all 11 vs 11 teams U-13 and older
Goalkeeper tune up – this one hour session is designed for 11 vs 11 goalkeepers, U-13 and older. Training the technical aspects of the position is emphasized. Topics such as footwork, distribution technique, catching and handling the ball and positioning are utilized. Emphasis is also placed on shot stopping practice and repatition.
Goalkeeper training – A program for our younger goalkeepers U-9 through U-12 at the 6 vs 6 and 8 vs 8 levels. This introductory program focuses on the basic principles of goalkeeping, their practice and repetition. Goalkeepers will learn correct handling technique, footwork, distribution, communication and positioning.
Goalkeeping Coach: John-David (JD) Murphy, comes to TN United after completing a successful playing career as the goalkeeper at Lipscomb University. He is a Canadian native moving up the ranks from the Ontario Youth Soccer League to become a member of the U-18 national team pool for his country. He trained with Bury F.C. in England before returning to pursue a degree in business management and marketing. JD has been an assistant, goalkeeper and head coach at the youth level for the Ajax United and Whitby Iroquois clubs in Canada as well as a season as the middle school coach at Good Pasture. JD holds a USSF "C" License. JD will be coaching the 98 girls red team and the 97 girls red team.
Goalkeeping Coach: Chris Thurman, played his high school soccer at Gallatin High School before moving on and becoming a 4-year starter for Tenn. Wesleyan College. He also had spells with the Knoxville Impact and TN Rhythm before beginning his coaching career. Chris has been an assistant coach for both the men and women at Tenn. Wesleyan, and the keeper coach at Beech high school and currently, Station Camp High School Girls Head Coach. He is the director of the goalkeeping camp at Maryville College and completed his national goalkeeping license in Ft. Lauderdale in January 2005.
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