Coach info

ricardo leite

Ricardo is the current goalkeeper coach for the U23 side at Portuguese giants, SL Benfica. After joining SL Benfica in 2015, Ricardo has transitioned through the youth phases, starting at U17 level.

Ricardo previously held positions at Sporting Lisbon, with a focus on youth goalkeepers from U15- U19. An experienced and incredibly talented goalkeeper coach, who has worked with coaches such as Hugo Oliveira and Fernando Ferreira.

goalkeeper in game & crossing situations

A topic that doesn’t seem to gather lot’s of discussion and education, is crossing situation for goalkeepers. Well, thanks to Ricardo, we have you covered. We look at Ricardo’s philosophy on defending crosses for a goalkeeper and how he implements this into his coaching sessions.

We analyse goalkeepers in game situations, how to look for vital information before the cross takes place and  how we process that information into game actions. A fabulous presentation, with excellent educational advice.

Related sessions

Jyri Nieminen, Orlando Pirates goalkeeper coach

Decision making within game scenarios

Guest panel of coaches working within womens/girls football

Working within and developing women/girl goalkeepers

Michael Dougherty, NIGKI Director

Working with large groups of goalkeepers