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

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

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

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.

Jillian Loyden

Jillian Loyden

Owner of The Keeper Institute

Former USWNT Goalkeeper

Andrew Sparkes

Andrew Sparkes

QPR 1st Team Goalkeeper Coach

Former 1st team Goalkeeper Coach Southampton FC. Andrew also spent 6 years as the Head of Academy Goalkeeping of Swansea City Football Club.

 

Maryse Bard-Martel

Maryse Bard-Martel

Utah Royals FC Goalkeeper Coach

U20 Women’s Canadian National Team Goalkeeper & Set Play Coach

Anthony White

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

Aron Hyde

Charlotte FC Goalkeeper Coach

Formerly US Men’s National Team Goalkeeper Coach and Atlanta United Goalkeeper Coach

Phil Wheddon

Phil Wheddon

1st Team Assistant Coach and Director of Goalkeeping at Philadelphia Union

Former GK Coach for US Men’s & Women’s National Teams. Phil is also the Founder and Director of the International Goalkeeper Coaches Conference.

RIchard Hartis

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

John Achterberg

John Achterberg

Liverpool FC 1st Team Goalkeeper Coach

 

Jillian Loyden

Jillian Loyden

Owner of The Keeper Institute

Former USWNT Goalkeeper

Eric Steele

Eric Steele

Eric Steele Coaching Services, LTD

Former Manchester United, Manchester City and England FA Goalkeeper Coach

Alessandro Barcherini

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

Raimond Van Der Gouw

Goalkeeper Coach at PSV in Holland

Former goalkeeper at Manchester United

Philip Poole

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.

Phil Wheddon

Phil Wheddon

1st Team Goalkeeper Coach at Philadelphia Union

Former GK Coach for US Men’s & Women’s National Teams. Phil is also the Founder and Director of the International Goalkeeper Coaches Conference.

Maryse Bard-Martel

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

John Achterberg

John Achterberg

Liverpool FC 1st Team Goalkeeper Coach

 

Andrew Sparkes

Andrew Sparkes

Southampton FC 1st Team Goalkeeper Coach

Former 1st team Goalkeeper Coach of Orlando Pirates. Andrew also spent 6 years as the Head of Academy Goalkeeping of Swansea City Football Club.

 
 

Fernando Ferreira

Fernando Ferreira

S.L. Benfica 1st Team Goalkeeper Coach

 

Jose Sambade

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

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

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.  

Phil Wheddon

Phil Wheddon

1st Team Goalkeeper Coach at Philadelphia Union

Former GK Coach for US Men’s & Women’s National Teams. Phil is also the Founder and Director of the IGCC.

 

Don’t miss your chance to learn from these top professional goalkeeper coaches in person this June!

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