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AGENDA - World Cup Review: Goal Players, Rule Changes & Future of U.S. Goalkeeping Goal Player Performances Lost Art of Catching Rule Changes VAR Changes to Speed Up the Game Current U.S. Goalkeeper Situation Future of U.S. Goalkeeping   COACH - Dr. Joe Machnik - 7 Decade Soccer Career.  Owner, No. 1 Soccer Camps.  Former USMNT Assistant Coach.  National Soccer HOF Inductee (2017).  Current Rules Analyst for FOX Sports covering the 2026 Men's World Cup.  Past Rules Analyst for two Men's World Cups, two Women's World Cups, two Copa Americas, multiple CONCACAF Gold Cups, UEFA Champions & Europa Leagues, F.A. Cup in addition to other global tournaments.  Former Referee-in-Chief Major Indoor Soccer League (MILS).  Former Commissioner, American Indoor Soccer Association (AISA).  Former VP of Game Operations, Major League Soccer (MLS).       COACH - Frans Hoek - One of world football's foremost goalkeeping leaders.  Former Goalkeeper Coach with Ajax, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Galatasaray, Netherlands National Team, Saudi Arabia National Team, & the Poland National Team.  Coached in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, 2012 UEFA Euros, 2014 FIFA World Cup.  Advisor & Lecturer with FIFA, UEFA, the Royal Dutch Football Association & the Japan Football Association..  Author of 1) So Now You Are a Goalkeeper, 2) Match Analysis and Game Preparation, 3) The Coaching Philosophies of Louis Van Gaal & the Ajax Coaches.

AGENDA - Talking Goalkeeping with a "99er" Intro - Saskia Webber Men's World Cup - Review of Goalkeeping Women's World Cup Preview Benefits of Genders Training Together GK Development & GK Coaches Roles Lack of GK Coaches Club's Role in GK Development  Parents Need to Know What's Expected GK Development Model by Sex/Age   COACH - Saskia Webber - a member of the famed 1999 USA World Cup Championship Team, Webber has had a stellar career. Throughout her career, Webber has earned titles such as All American, Missouri Athletic Club GK Of the Year, Honda Award Winner Finalist, Soccer America Goalkeeper of the Decade, and Hall of Fame member at Rutgers University in NJ. She started her National Team career at age 17 where she was a member of the under 20 team. Her Senior Team debut was in 1992 where she would become a mainstay with the U.S. Team for the next 8 years. Her career with the Women’s National Team saw her earn a bronze medal in the 1995 World Cup and a gold medal in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. She was also part of the team that won the gold medal in the 1999 World Cup in front of 90,000 people, the largest crowd to ever watch a women’s game. Webber played professional soccer for 3 years in Japan for Oki FC where she was named the top goalkeeper of the league. In 2001, as a founding member of the WUSA, Webber played the inaugural season for the Philadelphia Charge. She finished her soccer playing career with her home team The New York Power. Inducted into the Mercer County Soccer HOF.   ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Assistant Coach: Rutgers University, NC State University Director: Soccer Plus Goalkeeper Camps Goalkeeper Coach UNC camps Elite Level Private Coaching 10years Goalkeeper Coach: The Archer School Director of Goalkeeping: LA Bulls

AGENDA - Goal Player Frans Hoek Intro & Johan Cruyff Influence Back Pass Rule (in 1992) Changed Everything Goal Player Influence on Dutch Soccer Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta, and Other Coaches How to Implement the Goal Player Philosophy Make Practice = The Game Do What's Best for Kids Read, Decide, Action   COACH - Frans Hoek -  one of world football's foremost goalkeeping leaders.  Former Goalkeeper Coach with Ajax, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Galatasaray, Netherlands National Team, Saudi Arabia National Team, & the Poland National Team.  Coached in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, 2012 UEFA Euros, 2014 FIFA World Cup.  Advisor & Lecturer with FIFA, UEFA, the Royal Dutch Football Association & the Japan Football Association..  Author of 1) So Now You Are a Goalkeeper, 2) Match Analysis and Game Preparation, 3) The Coaching Philosophies of Louis Van Gaal & the Ajax Coaches.

AGENDA - Evolution of Goalkeeping within U.S. Soccer Dr. Joe Machnik Introduction Dr. Machnik's Book - From the Sandlots to the World Cup: Inside 7 Decades of American Soccer Soccer Referee & Rules Analyst Protecting the Goalkeeper Essential GK Skills: Leadership, Management, & Presence Goalkeeping Knowledge for Head Coaches   COACH - Dr. Joe Machnik - 7 Decade Soccer Career.  Owner, No. 1 Soccer Camps.  Former USMNT Assistant Coach.  National Soccer HOF Inductee (2017).  Current Rules Analyst for FOX Sports covering the 2026 Men's World Cup.  Past Rules Analyst for two Men's World Cups, two Women's World Cups, two Copa Americas, multiple CONCACAF Gold Cups, UEFA Champions & Europa Leagues, F.A. Cup in addition to other global tournaments.  Former Referee-in-Chief Major Indoor Soccer League (MILS).  Former Commissioner, American Indoor Soccer Association (AISA).  Former VP of Game Operations, Major League Soccer (MLS).

AGENDA - Defensive Culture = Team Success Defensive Culture at Rutgers = Team Success Team Trust  Relationships Between HC, Defenders, GKs & GK Coach Team Defensive Organization is CRITICAL to Team Success Competitive Advantage Life Lessons Photos of Memory Lane at Rutgers University   COACH - Alexi Lalas - Currently, Commentator for FOX Sports.  Former USMNT, Serie A & MLS Professional Player.  Participated in the 1994 World Cup (Honorable Mention WC All-Star).  96 CAPS (1991 - 1998).  Former President & General Manager San Jose Earthquakes, General Manager of the NY Red Bulls, & President of the LA Galaxy.  NCAA Player of the Year winning the Herman Trophy & Missouri Athletic Club Trophy while at Rutgers University in 1991.  3-Time NCAA All American.     COACH - Bob Reasso - Acclaimed Collegiate & Prep Soccer Coach with over 430 wins.  Former HC at Rutgers University (29 years). Rutgers Athletics HOF.  2015 NCAA DII National Champion w. Pheiffer University.  2-time NCAA National Coach of the Year.  4 Final Four Appearances. 16 NCAA Tournament Appearances.  60 Former Players Played Professionally.

AGENDA - Club GK Culture: GK Coaches in Team Setting & GK Coaches Licensing Background / Introduction  Invest in the Coaching Staff "Make it Look Like Soccer" Developing GK Coaches to Coach During Games Federation Educational Changes Needed GK Culture Head Coaches: GK Knowledge & Understanding   COACH - Tom Goodman - Recognized as an International Youth Soccer Expert.  A License Coach.  USSF National Youth License.  Former U.S. Youth Soccer National Director of Coaching Education.  Former USSF National Staff Coach (Region 1).  Former USSF & U.S. Youth Soccer National Instructor.  Author - 1) The Youth Soccer Coaching Model, 2) Soccer Coaching Made Easy

Agenda:   Characteristics of the Highest Level Goalkeepers Characteristics of Highest Level GKs GK Training & Competitiveness at the Highest Levels Experiences Coaching Tony Meola & Zach Thornton 5 Elements of a GK's Development Experiences Coaching Tim Howard GK Trainers vs GK Coaches Head Coach & GK Coach Relationships Influence on Head Coaches Importance of Relationships & Trust GK Coaching Education   Coach:  Tim Mulqueen, St. Joseph's University Men's Head Coach - Current Head Coach with St. Joseph's University Men's Soccer.  Former USMNT GK Coach.  Former Professional GK Coach (Kansas City Wizards, MetroStars, Orlando City).  Winner of the MLS Cup (2000), Supporters Shield (2000), & US Open Cup (2004).  Former Professional Head Coach (Memphis 901).  Former AC @ Rutgers University Men's Soccer.  Coached the likes of Tim Howard, Tony Meola, Brad Guzan, Kasey Keller, Zach Thornton, Brad Friedel, Kevin Hartman, Mike Ammann, amongst others.

Agenda:  Successful Head Coach & GK Coach Relationship UNC Women Dynasty Team Culture Mentality Core Values & Trust Competition within the Team Environment Peer Feedback  GK Leadership    Coach:  Anson Dorrance, Retired University of North Carolina (UNC) Head Coach - Head Coach of UNC Women's soccer team from 1979 - 2024, and the men's team from 1977 - 1988.  21-time NCAA National Champion. 7-time NCAA National Coach off the Year.  USWNT Head Coach.  World Cup Winner (1991).  UNC Sports Hall of Fame (2005).     Coach:  Chris Ducar, University of North Carolina (UNC) Assistant Coach & General Manager - 30+ years with UNC.  UNC GK Coach, 26 years.  9-time NCAA National Champion.  2006 National Assistant Coach of the Year named by National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NCSAA).  Former USYNT GK Coach.

Agenda:  Worldwide Goalkeeping Development Trends Global Goalkeeping Development Trends US vs UK vs Worldwide - Differences & Similarities GK Culture GK Coach vs Head Coach Relationship GK Coach Influences within the Club  GK Coaching Education Influence of the 5 Elements of a GK's Development Pain Points Next Steps   Coach:  Tony Elliott (Birmingham, England) - UEFA A License GK Coach.  Head of Women's International Youth Goalkeeping at the F.A.  Head of F.A.'s Para Lead GK Coach.  Lead GK Coach, England Men's Blind & Deaf Squad.  International Futsal Coach & Educator.    2-time F.A. Disability Coach of the Year.  2025 Nations Cup Gold Medal, International Blind Soccer Association.  Author - A Modern Approach to Goalkeeping.  Former Professional Goalkeeper (Hereford United, Huddersfield Town, Carlisle United, Cardiff City, Scarborough).  Former Professional GK Coach (Birmingham City Women).  Former England National Team Futsal GK Coach.

Agenda:  The Evolution & Future Trends of Goalkeeper Coaching Tactical Game Related Training GK Coaching Education Goalkeeping Game Model GK Coach - Official Member of the Coaching Staff Proper Training Environment Environment vs Session Communication Between HC and GK Coach Mentorships   Coach:  Phil Wheddon (Pennsylvania) - Philadelphia Union Assistant Coach & Director of Goalkeeping.  FIFA Technical Expert.  International Goalkeeper Coaches Conference (IGCC), Director.  Former USNT Goalkeeper Coach for the Men & Women.  Coached in 3 World Cups & 2 Olympics.

Agenda:  Psychological Pressures of Goalkeeping Who Needs to Understand? Support Group is Needed How do Coaches Administer Pressure in Training? How Do Coaches Train the Mind? Tools to Relieve Pressure Pressure & Confidence Go Hand in Hand Life Lessons Pressure is a Privilege   Coach:  Dr. Bill Steffen (North Carolina) - Associate Professor of Sport Science Wingate University.  United Soccer Coaches Lead Educator GK Education.  27 Years Collegiate Coach.  2-time National Champion with North Carolina Women's Soccer.  2016 United Soccer Coaches Berticelli Award (Outstanding Contributions to Soccer Education).

Agenda: Skills Acquired in Youth Development College Competition - Competing to be #1 Professional MLS Competition Being the #2 How to Deal with Adversity Earning the #1 Keeping the #1 Coaching In the Professional MLS Game Pathways & Opportunities - What to Look For Parent Takeaways to Support Your GK   Coach:  Jon Conway (Toronto) - Former 12 Year Professional MLS Goalkeeper (Toronto FC, Chivas USA, New York Red Bulls, San Jose Earthquakes).  2 Time MLS Cup Champion.  Former 9 Year MLS Goalkeeper Coach (Toronto FC).

Agenda: Define GK Coach & GK Trainer Purposes of GK Coach & GK Trainer Difference Between GK Coach & GK Trainer GK Coach or GK Trainer w/in the Club?  How do We Develop More GK Coaches?   Coach:  Mike Ammann (North Carolina) - Founder 247GK.  GK Coach w/ UNC Charlotte Mens Soccer.  GK Coach @ Charlotte Independence.  Former Professional Goalkeeper in English Football (Charlton Athletic) and MLS (Kansas City Wiz, D.C. United, New York MetroStars).  2000 MLS All-Star Game Starter.

Agenda: GK Coach & Head Coach Relationship Reality vs Ideal in Club/Academy Environment Head Coach Goalkeeping Knowledge is Needed Collaboration is a MUST How Changes Can Occur Coach:  Ian Feuer (California) - Owner of Ian Feuer Goalkeeping Academy.  Former USMNT & US Olympic Goalkeeper.  Former Professional Goalkeeper (English Premier League, Major League Soccer).  Former USMNT, USWNT, Professional & Collegiate GK Coach.  @ianfeuer

Agenda: GK Development w/in the Club Current vs Ideal Status GK Development w/in the Club GK Coaches Roles w/in the Club  GK Coaches Relationships w/ DOC & Head Coaches Collaboration is a MUST Benefits Coach: Jon Busch (Pennsylvania) - Goalkeeper Coach, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USL Championship).  Director of Goalkeeping, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.  Former Director of Goalkeeping @ Hibernian FC (Scottish Premiership) & Indy Eleven (USL Championship).  Former 20+ year Professional Goalkeeper.  MLS GK of the Year 2008.  Owner, HP Goalkeeping.  @hpg_gk