Coach info

phil wheddon

First team goalkeeper coach at Philadelphia Union in the MLS. Ex USA National Men & Women’s Gk Coach, with Gk Coaching experience at FIFA World Cup’s and the Olympics. We know, pretty impressive, right? Phil is also the Director of the International Goalkeeper Coaches Conference.

Having worked with Goalkeepers such as Tim Howard, Kasey Keller & Hope Solo, we simply could have no one better to look after our GkNexus USA fleet.

simplicity in training

Phil has designed and delivered an excellent session which focuses on handling and distribution. Using limited equipment, a situation which we all find ourselves in from time to time, Phil used the 18 yard box and some creative progressions to his exercises, to carry out an enjoyable session with two goalkeepers.

Phil goes into great detail with how you can adapt and progress this session for use with a large group of goalkeepers or with live outfield players.

coach interaction podcast

podcast record date- Wed March 11th

Phil Wheddon is back in podcast action, as we discuss his latest session along with some important coaching topics around working with limited equipment when coaching goalkeepers. We will also go into great detail with all of the questions sent in from our members on Phil's session, or any coaching/goalkeeper related topics.

Please leave your thoughts on the session and your questions for the podcast, in the section below, prior to Wednesday March 11th.

Session Plan

session key points

Feet/hands distribution, handling, diving, awareness/scanning play, movement and shot stopping

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