“I am delighted to be able to have the opportunity to support the coaching initiative ‘Between the Sticks’. Goalkeeping has and always will be specialist position requiring specialist coaches, as Head of Youth at AFC Bournemouth I have been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work with Neil
and Robbie and have seen the direct impact they are having in the development of our young keepers from under 8’s to under 18’s.
The relationship a goalkeeper has with his outfield players has to be developed in isolation and then integrated to benefit the team in general; to be able to call upon coaches with this knowledge base is a fantastic opportunity to any team at any level and I would encourage any team or individual to take up the opportunity to work with ‘Between the Sticks’.”
Joe Roach
Head of Youth AFC Bournemouth
Lead Tutor – Football Association
External Verifier for football coaching courses
“'Between the Sticks', in my opinion, is a fantastic coaching facility giving a unique opportunity to grassroots goalkeepers of all ages, abilities and gender.
Being head coach at Blandford Youth FC, I know that goalkeepers are an integral part of a team. I find in general that they are neglected in team coaching sessions, and I can see the real need for the goalkeepers to have this type of specialised coaching.
Being part of the team at AFC Bournemouth centre of Excellence, I have worked alongside the “Between the Sticks” coaches, Neil
and Robbie. They are hardworking and believe in coaching in a positive and fun environment where quality is paramount.
As head coach of a progressive local grassroots club I fully endorse 'Between the Sticks' and will not hesitate to encourage all keepers within my club to take full advantage of this opportunity.
John C Scott
FA Skills Coach and FA Learning/ McDonalds National
Grassroots Coach of the Year 2006
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