2025 PRESENTERS
We are starting to announce the IGCC25 Presenters! There will be a minimum of 7 presenters.
As the coaches are confirmed we will announce them via social media, email and will add them to the list below.
Dan Abrahams
Sport Psychologist
28 years of experience in high-performance sports and 18 years specializing in soccer, Dan has worked with top players and coaches across 6 Premier League clubs. His expertise extends to consulting with Champions League and World Cup athletes, making him a sought-after speaker at soccer conferences around the globe.
2024 PRESENTERS
Xavi Ferrando
FC Barcelona U19 Goalkeeper Coach
Formerly the Head Goakeeper Coach at AL Sadd Sports Club – Qatar and Academy Goalkeeper Coach U14-U16 at FC Barcelona.
Alessandro Barcherini
Head of Goalkeeping at Sunderland AFC
Formerly the Head of Academy Goalkeeping at Stoke City and Head of of Academy Goalkeeping/1st Team Assistant GK Coach at Leeds United.
Maryse Bard-Martel
Utah Royals FC Goalkeeper Coach
U20 Women’s Canadian National Team Goalkeeper & Set Play Coach
Anthony White
England National Teams Goalkeeper Coach
Previously he worked as 1st Team Goalkeeping coach at Oldham Athletic & 1st Team Assistant Goalkeeping Coach at AFC Bournemouth.
Aron Hyde
Charlotte FC Goalkeeper Coach
Formerly US Men’s National Team Goalkeeper Coach and Atlanta United Goalkeeper Coach
RIchard Hartis
Senior Men's 1st Team Goalkeeper Coach at Manchester United
Richard has worked at the college Level as an Assistant and Head Coach before working at Elite Club Senior Level and Academy level in a variety of leagues and countries. Richard also worked at Elite Youth International football with the English FA.
2023 PRESENTERS
Eric Steele
Eric Steele Coaching Services, LTD
Former Manchester United, Manchester City and England FA Goalkeeper Coach
Alessandro Barcherini
Head of Goalkeeping at Sunderland AFC
Formerly the Head of Academy Goalkeeping at Stoke City and Head of of Academy Goalkeeping/1st Team Assistant GK Coach at Leeds United.
Raimond Van Der Gouw
Goalkeeper Coach at PSV in Holland
Former goalkeeper at Manchester United
Philip Poole
United States Women's National Team Goalkeeper Coach
Poole joined the USWNT staff in January of 2020 and was the goalkeeper coach for the Concacaf Olympic Qualifying tournament and the SheBelieves Cup, both won by the USA.
Poole also worked four years at the Charlotte Soccer Academy as the Girls’ Academy Director and Director of Goalkeeping.
Maryse Bard-Martel
Canada Soccer Association - U20 Women's National Team - Goalkeeper Coach & Set Play Specialist
Maryse is also an Assistant Coach for the UCONN Women’s Soccer Team.
2022 PRESENTERS
Jose Sambade
Former 1st Team Goalkeeper Coach - Spain National Team
Jose’s coaching background also includes:
First Team Goalkeeper Coach for Fulham FC, AS Monaco, France, Real Club Deportivo de la Coruña, Spain (Spanish La Liga) and more!
Philip Poole
United States Women's National Team Goalkeeper Coach
Poole joined the USWNT staff in January of 2020 and was the goalkeeper coach for the Concacaf Olympic Qualifying tournament and the SheBelieves Cup, both won by the USA.
Poole also worked four years at the Charlotte Soccer Academy as the Girls’ Academy Director and Director of Goalkeeping.
Michael Stowell
1st Team Goalkeeper Coach - Leicester City
Before his coaching career began Michael played professionally for 20 years. We are excited to welcome another new goalkeeper coach to the IGCC community. Michael has been a #goalkeepercoach at Leicester City for 15 years. He’s a premier league winner and is responsible for the development of Kasper Schmeichel. His innovative training methods have been instrumental in the consistent performance of one of the worlds top goalkeepers.