Coach info

eric steele

Ex Man Utd Goalkeeper Coach under Sir Alex Ferguson. Also ex Man City, Derby County, Middlesbrough, Aston Villa and current England FA Coach educator.

The man who signed David De Gea for Man Utd, appropriately nicknamed the ‘Guru’ by the #Gkunion, due to his knowledge & experience in the Goalkeeping profession. 

defending wide & central free kicks as a team

Linked to Eric Steele’s previously published GkNexus content, ‘Defending set-plays presentation’ and the linked practical session ‘Defending corner kicks as a team’, we now look at defending wide and central free kicks.
 

We look at the defensive roles and responsibilities of each player, how these roles are assigned, how to encourage quick organisation within the defensive set up and how to utilise a small sided game to encourage all of the above.

We strongly encourage you to watch the previously published content, linked in the first paragraph above, before enjoying this exceptional piece of GkNexus content.

coach interaction podcast

Recording date - WED FEB 5TH

Following on from another fantastic session with Eric Steele, we will record our follow up 'Coach Interaction Podcast' with the ex Manchester United and Manchester City goalkeeper coach, with the topic of defending free kicks, on the above date.

To interact with Eric, please use the comment section below to leave your feedback and thoughts on the session, as well as your questions for Eric and any answers to the questions that Eric posed throughout the session.

Session Plan

session key points

Organisation, communication, composure, commitment, concentration, responsibility, handling, dealing with crosses and shot stopping.

Related sessions

Thomas Schlieck, Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper coach

Improving distribution skills and angles of support

Neil Cutler, Aston Villa first team goalkeeper coach

Reaction saves & shots through bodies

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