The Goalkeeper Fundamental Concepts in the Positional Style

Who Is This Course For?

  • Goalkeeper Coaches
  • Youth Academy Coaches
  • Academy Managers
  • Heads of Methodology
  • Heads of Player Development (Specific Goalkeepers)

Why Choose this Course?

Andreu Cases, trained at FC Barcelona, and Jaume Bracons, Head of Goalkeeping at RCD Espanyol, will guide you through a complete journey to master everything related to the goalkeeper’s role, especially in the demanding context of positional play, where the keeper is just as crucial in attack as in defense.

You’ll get one full hour of specialized training, plus a Q&A video where we answer the most common questions and clear up any doubts. And if you still have more, we’ll be happy to help so your learning experience in this highly specific position is as complete and satisfying as possible.

The goalkeeper’s role has evolved dramatically in recent years. Are you ready to level up your game?

Course Curriculum

  • Chapter 1: Goalkeeper Fundamental Concepts for the Positional Style(1:10:58)
  • Chapter 2: Q&A Session(24:21)

What you’ll Learn:

  • Understand the goalkeeper’s role in positional play: How to impact both build-up play and defensive organization.
  • Offensive involvement: Techniques and decision-making to start and keep the game flowing from the back.
  • Defensive involvement: Game reading, positioning, and anticipation in different match scenarios.
  • Decision-making under pressure: How to react and choose the best option in high-demand situations.
  • Modern goalkeeping fundamentals: Specific technical work that goes beyond just making saves.
  • Communication and leadership: How to organize your backline and inspire confidence in your team.
  • Game-ready training drills: Practical exercises tailored to different phases of play to improve real-match performance.

TESTIMONIALS

"APFC offers elite content for coaches on Positional Play and game understanding. Highly recommended courses and content for all levels."

Lluis Cortés

Former FC Barcelona Women’s Coach and Saudi Arabia women’s National Team

“APFC has a huge capacity and a big experience with the formation and development of football players.”

Carles Planchart

Manchester City First Team Performance Analysis Coach

“The content in the APFC Next course is valuable for any coach looking to elevate their understanding on how to build a game model and how positional play is effectively used.”

Fabrice Gautrat

Head Coach of Houston Dash NWSL

“Each APFC course offers insightful content for coaches for all levels looking to grow their knowledge of positional playing style and improve their team’s overall performance.” “Through their detailed modules which include videos, diagrams and interviews, coaches will gain valuable understanding to ensure long term development.”

Emma Thomson

Assistant Coach NC Courage NWSL

“APFC delivers individual player concepts and team development principles in a simplified, logical, and highly effective way. Their courses are easy to follow yet rich in knowledge, insight, and clarity. APFC has significantly improved my understanding of what to coach and how to deliver the methodology for real success in both player and team development.”

Kenneth Thompson

KTECH Head Coach & Bermuda National Team

“I learned a lot about Positional Play from the fundamentals to the different concepts. I take courses from APFC and they are pioneers in how they teach the topic. Highly recommended.”

Yosi Raz

Head Coach of UC Irvine Men’s Soccer Program

“The coaches asked to bring APFC for the second time to present the hosted coaching course. It was a helpful and well received course.”

Ryan Rich

National Capital Soccer League Executive Director

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