Episode 369: Tony Caig | Developing Goalkeepers for the Modern Game

🎙 Episode 369: Tony Caig | Developing Goalkeepers for the Modern Game

In this episode of The Coaches Network Podcast, CoachYas is joined by Tony Caig, current Head of Academy Goalkeeping at Newcastle United and National Team Goalkeeping Coach for Northern Ireland Men’s Senior Team.

With a playing and coaching career spanning decades, Tony brings a wealth of experience from both the pitch and the technical area. The conversation explores the evolution of the goalkeeper role, insights from his transition from player to coach, and the realities of coaching goalkeepers in the modern game.

🧤 Key Discussion Points:

• Tony’s journey from pro player to top-level goalkeeping coach
• How the goalkeeper role has evolved technically, physically, and tactically
• The challenges and nuances of coaching goalkeepers in today’s game
• The importance of understanding the individual’s physical and psychological profile
• Striking the balance between traditional techniques and modern approaches
• The value of feeling in goalkeeping: why some saves aren’t teachable
• Dealing with mistakes and using them as learning tools
• The role of comfort vs. discomfort in goalkeeper development

💡 “Prevention is better than cure.” – Tony Caig on the proactive evolution of the modern goalkeeper

🔗 Perfect For:

• Goalkeeping coaches at all levels
• Outfield coaches seeking a deeper understanding of the GK position
• Sports psychologists & coach educators
• Anyone interested in player development and position-specific coaching

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