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How to select and train professional male soccer goalkeepers: Expert opinion by semi-structured interview
Markel Perez-Arroniz1, Julio Calleja-González1, Javier Fernández-Navarro2
1Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Education and Sports, University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU, Spain.
Objectives:
The main aim of the present study is to provide insight into the recruitment tactics, and training methods and strategies that professional coaches apply in their day-to-day work to best prepare their athletes for the highest levels of competition.
Design:
Expert opinion from semi-structured interview, qualitative.
Methods:
The opinion of 15 professional goalkeeper coaches was gathered using a semi-structured interview. Following transcription, a thematic content analysis was conducted to identify and analyse patterns within the data.
Results:
Several key considerations emerge that any coach should take into account. 1) When integrating a new goalkeeper into a club, it is essential to assess whether their profile aligns with the club's style of play and philosophy, 2) training should focus both on the goalkeeper's individual development and on preparing them for the challenges posed by upcoming opponents, and 3) coaches must recognise that they are working with individuals rather than a homogeneous group, making it essential to understand and respond to the unique needs of each goalkeeper.
Conclusions:
The findings suggested that selecting and training professional goalkeepers is a multifactorial process that requires considering technical, tactical, psychological, physical, playing style and organisational factors.
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