The 6yd Box: Goalkeeping and the Beautiful Game: Recent Episodes
Ron DeMarse: Educator, Broadcaster, Football Coach
The Six-Yard Box is a show dedicated to the study of goalkeeping in the beautiful game. This podcast is designed for keepers of all ages and skill levels, as well as the coaches who are dedicated to training them; anyone who wants to be a better goalkeeper or better understand the position. Each week, we bring together the top goalkeepers in the game with the most experienced coaches and training experts. Whether you call it football or soccer, we'll help you keep it out of the net.
Karl Spratt, Director of Academy Goalkeeping for the New England Revolution, discusses a unique approach to coaching through isolation, with a focus on relationships and emotional development.
Jesse Goleman, owner of GoleLine, explains the benefits of tailoring your workouts to your specific sport and position, and presents two GK-specific training plans.
Sport psychologist and former Olympian, Dr. Cristina Fink, discusses the importance of performance psychology. Part II examines managing emotions, nurturing confidence and the importance of mental recovery.
Sport psychologist and former Olympian, Dr. Cristina Fink, discusses the importance of performance psychology. Part I examines healthy approaches and the importance of anticipation and mental preparation.
World Cup champion Tracy Noonan, of Dynasty Goalkeeping, examines breakaway defenses and techniques. Part II looks at closing on the ball and aggression vs. recklessness.
World Cup champion Tracy Noonan, of Dynasty Goalkeeping, examines breakaway defenses and techniques. Part I takes a close look at decision-making and the smother save.
Ollie Richardson, of Phoenix Rising FC, outlines best practices for defending the cutback. Part II addresses specific techniques for intercepting the pass and saving, point-blank.
Ollie Richardson, of Phoenix Rising FC, outlines best practices for defending the cutback. Part I defines the pass, divides it into three phases and addresses critical decision-making.
Dave Latourette, of Santa Rosa Junior College and TrainToEndure.com, discusses the unique development of the female goalkeeper. Part II examines differenes in attack, issues for teenage keepers and injury avoidance.
Dave Latourette, of Santa Rosa Junior College and TrainToEndure.com, discusses the unique development of the female goalkeeper. Part I looks at reasons for an individualized approach and youth development.
Player Profile of Veronica Smeltzer, goalkeeper for Iceland's Ungmennafélag Grindavíkur, and previously for the Limestone College Saints.
Doug Cardosi, of Royal Oak Football Club, discusses basic positioning and angle play. Part II moves into specific scenarios like breakaways, dead ball situations, balls on the flank and the near-post myth.
Doug Cardosi, of Royal Oak Football Club, discusses basic positioning and angle play. Part I covers the earliest lessons keepers should learn, including the ball-line, proper depth and common mistakes.
Player Profile of Elizabeth DeMarse, goalkeeper for the Greenwood High School Lady Gators.
Player Profile of Chris Hubbard, current goalkeeper for Louisville City FC, formerly of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Lyndse Hokanson, Assistant Coach for the Georgetown Hoyas, discusses college goalkeeping at the Top 10 NCAA Division 1 level. Part II focuses on recruiting and the qualities that Lyndse looks for in future Hoya goalkeepers.
Lyndse Hokanson, Assistant Coach for the Georgetown Hoyas, discusses college goalkeeping at the Top 10 NCAA Division 1 level. Part I focuses on the benefits, scholarships and major differences compared to other tiers in the U.S.
Chris Rich, Head Coach for the UNC-Greensboro Spartans, discusses college goalkeeping at the Division 1 level, including benefits, recruiting and major differences compared to other tiers in the U.S.
Megan Link, Assistant Coach for the Grand Valley State Lakers, discusses college goalkeeping at the Division 2 level, including benefits, recruiting and major differences compared to other tiers in the U.S.
Alex Nichols, Head Coach for the national champion Central Methodist Eagles, discusses college goalkeeping at the NAIA level, including benefits, recruiting and major differences compared to other tiers in the U.S.
Eric Wiberg, Goalkeeper Coach for the University of Wisconsin - Steven's Point Pointers, discusses college goalkeeping at the Division 3 level, including benefits, recruiting and major differences compared to other tiers in the U.S.
Kaylin Olivas, Goalkeeper Coach for the Laramie County Community College Golden Eagles, discusses college goalkeeping at the junior college level, including benefits, recruiting and major differences compared to other tiers in the U.S.
Dr. Anthony D'Antoni, of SAFA and Weill Cornell Medicine, discusses the human anatomy most relevant to goalkeepers, including health and safety considerations. Part I takes a close look at the hands, the wrists, the head and the brain.
Dr. Anthony D'Antoni, of SAFA and Weill Cornell Medicine, discusses the human anatomy most relevant to goalkeepers, including health and safety considerations. Part I takes a close look at the feet, the ankles and the spine.
Big Joe Velazco, of Impact Goalkeeper Academy, talks all aspects of coaching young keepers. Part II gets specific, with a focus on key techniques, positioning and communication.
Big Joe Velazco, of Impact Goalkeeper Academy, talks all aspects of coaching young keepers. Part I covers broad topics like the best ages to play, and the roles of parents and encouragement.
Tony Elliott, first-team goalkeeping coach for Birmingham City Women FC, discusses a proper pre-match warm-up for goalkeepers, including the purpose of the warm-up and the key elements and exercises.
Player Profile of Casey Murphy, current goalkeeper for Reign FC, formerly of Montpellier HSC.
Eric Vaughter, of Reusch USA and Tennessee Soccer Club, discusses his 40-year coaching career. Part II covers his transition to coaching at UNC Charlotte through his current work in Nashville.
Eric Vaughter, of Reusch USA and Tennessee Soccer Club, discusses his 40-year coaching career. Part I covers his college and professional playing days through his national championship at Duke University.
Player Profile of DiDi Haracic, current goalkeeper for Sky Blue FC and the Bosnia & Herzegovina Women's National Team.
Omar Zeenni, of Inside the 18 and Pro GK Academy, discsusses distribution with the side volley. Part II examines - very specifically - the proper side volley technique, from the initial stance to the follow-through.
Omar Zeenni, of Inside the 18 and Pro GK Academy, discsusses distribution with the side volley. Part I focuses on his playing, coaching and social media background, and examines why and when you would use a side volley.
Jon Busch, retired MLS goalkeeper and owner of High Performance Goalkeeping, breaks down his 21-year career. Part II focuses on his college and early professional days, and the importance of minutes and mentors.
Jon Busch, retired MLS goalkeeper and owner of High Performance Goalkeeping, breaks down his 21-year career. Part I focuses on his MLS highlights, transition into coaching and the importance of mental toughness.
Player Profile of David Ousted, current goalkeeper for the Chicago Fire, formerly of Vancouver Whitecaps.
Brent Carter, Strength Coach, discusses the importance of physical strength for goalkeepers, and the best and safest methods for increasing your strength, both in season and during the offseason.
David Scott, owner and operator of the GK Nexus goalkeeping education platform, discusses the importance of continuing your coaching education with the best coaches in the world, and the role that GK Nexus can play.
Player Profile of Andre Blake, current goalkeeper for the Philadelphia Union and the Jamaican Men's National Team.
Tim Dittmer, Head of Goalkeeping for England's Football Association, breaks down the vital physical, technical, tactical, social and psychological characteristics of goalkeeping and goalkeeper development.
Lucas Henderson, head coach of the Bryant & Stratton Bobcats and goalkeeping coach for the Milwaukee Torrent, discusses a variety of non-traditional paths to success, both for goalkeepers on the pitch and for coaches on the sideline.
Briana Scurry, legendary longtime USWNT goalkeeper, two-time Olympic gold medalist and World Cup champion, discusses the concussion that nearly ruined her life, and what players and coaches need to know about head injuries.
Tim Kelly, Head of Goalkeeping for St. Louis Scott Gallagher and the St. Louis FC Academy, discusses the key principles in goalkeeper development and his methods for organizing a staff and 150 individual keepers.
For Episode 51, we brought back 14 of our previous guests - top keepers from the college, pro and international game. We asked them all one question: If you could go back to the beginning of your goalkeeping career, what's one thing that you would change?
For Episode 50, we brought back 13 of our previous guests - goalkeeping coaches from the elite youth level all the way to colleges, pros and internationals. We asked them all one question: What's the best advice you can offer an aspiring goalkeeper?
Lane Davis, Assistant Coach for the Duke Blue Devils, discusses the use of video analysis in goalkeeper development. Part II examines how coaches and keepers can get started, shooting and analyzing video.
Lane Davis, Assistant Coach for the Duke Blue Devils, discusses the use of video analysis in goalkeeper development. Part I looks at how the Blue Devils utilize video, and what Lane looks for in match replays.
Jillian Loyden, former U.S. National Team goalkeeper and founder of The Keeper Institute, discusses the evolution of the 1v1 save, and outlines the phases and techniques that keepers need to be aware of.
Zac Ludwig, of Switching the Field and DeKalb County United, discusses the early stages of goalkeeper communication, including strategies to break the ice and build incrementally.
Ross Ballantyne, of Queen of the South FC and Heart of Midlothian, discusses goalkeeper development across all levels of the Scottish game, from grassroots through the elite professional clubs.
Player Profile of Aubrey Bledsoe, current goalkeeper for Sydney FC and the Washington Spirit.
Clifton Bush, of UNC Asheville and the NWSL Rewind, discusses the importance of leadership for all goalkeepers, and how to help encourage and develop it.
Player Profile of Evan Newton, current goalkeeper for the Indy Eleven, previously of FC Cincinnati.
Paul Blodgett, of TJNC and formerly of Rutgers, discusses the fundamentals of teaching technique. Part II focuses on some of the practical, specific methods that Paul uses to make sure his instruction sticks with his keepers.
Paul Blodgett, of TJNC and formerly of Rutgers, discusses the fundamentals of teaching technique. Part I focuses on the tactical development and education that are necessary for for technique to become second nature.
Player Profile of Alex Bono, current goalkeeper for Toronto FC and the U.S. Men's National Team.
Gary Curneen, the Modern Soccer Coach, discusses his podcast and his latest coaching book, and offers plenty of observations about the goalkeeping position and advice for aspiring young coaches.
Player Profile of Caroline Jeffers, current goalkeeper for the NCAA National Champion Florida State Seminoles.
Michael Magid, of Inside the 18 and the L.A. Goalkeeping Academy, discusses the importance of being a student of the game, and the differences between simply watching soccer and actively analyzing it.
Player Profile of Adrian Zendejas, current goalkeeper for Sporting KC, and formerly of Swope Park Rangers and Club Tijuana.
Brian Simmons, of TIP Goalkeeping and the Real Salt Lake Youth Development Academy, discusses the fundamentals of catching the ball as a goalkeeper, including proper technique, training habits and pitfalls to avoid.
Lisa Cole, goalkeeping coach for the Washington Spirit and United Soccer Coaches, discusses the importance and execution of goalkeeper communication. Part II addresses more tactical terminology, and distinguishes between actionable talk and chatter.
Lisa Cole, goalkeeping coach for the Washington Spirit and United Soccer Coaches, discusses the importance and execution of goalkeeper communication. Part I establishes the value of clear, concise commands and begins to build an active vocabulary.
Player Profile of Jeff Attinella, current goalkeeper for the Portland Timbers, and formerly for Real Salt Lake and Tampa Bay Rowdies.
Colin Stewart, first-team goalkeeping coach for Rangers Football Club, discusses his experience training the club's professional and academy goalkeepers, as well as technical and psychological traits that are critical for the position.
Anton Trifonovs and Abdel Rodriguez, both of Kronis Goalkeeping, talk about the conventional wisom of goalkeeping education and reasons to challenge it. Part II focuses on the right age to specialize in goalkeeping and the value of good communication.
Anton Trifonovs and Abdel Rodriguez, both of Kronis Goalkeeping, talk about the conventional wisom of goalkeeping education and reasons to challenge it. Part I focuses on regional and international differences in the approach to goalkeeper training.
Player Profile of Rylee Foster, current goalkeeper for the West Virginia Mountaineers, and formerly for Canada's U20 National Team.
George Kostelis, associate head coach of the Rhode Island Rams, discusses developing goalkeepers as complete soccer players and, specifically, on learning to properly strike a ball.
For Episode 25, we brought back 13 of our previous guests - goalkeeping coaches from the elite youth level all the way to colleges, pros and internationals. We asked them all one question: What's the best advice you can offer an aspiring goalkeeper?
John Pascarella, goalkeeping coach for Minnesota United FC, explains microcycle periodization for goalkeepers. Part II focuses on athlete recovery, age-group differences and planning for long and short cycles (breaks between games).
John Pascarella, goalkeeping coach for Minnesota United FC, explains microcycle periodization for goalkeepers. Part I focuses on aerobic and anaerobic exercise, and the important considerations for one-week training periods.
Player Profile of Mikayla Krzeczowski, current goalkeeper for the South Carolina Gamecocks of the NCAA's Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Evan Prybutok, assistant coach of the La Salle Explorers mens soccer team, discusses his process for creating training sessions and how best to incorporated goalkeeper training into full team practice.
Alex Kuehl, head of goalkeeping for Shattuck-St. Mary's, explains how to develop a strong, technical approach to diving. Part II focuses on advanced progressions and the more acrobatic extension dives.
Alex Kuehl, head of goalkeeping for Shattuck-St. Mary's, explains how to develop a strong, technical approach to diving. Part I focuses on the set position and proper fundamental technique.
Player Profile of Earl Edwards Jr., current goalkeeper for Orlando City SC, and formerly of the UCLA Bruins
Aaron Rodgers, head coach of the Ohio Bobcats womens soccer team, talks about the importance of intrinsic motivation, and how understanding why you play the game can make you better at it.
Stephan Rigaud, Head of Academy Goalkeeping for Blau Weiss Gottschee, discusses the importance of the bond between a goalkeeper and a goalkeeping coach, as well as strategies to enhance it.
Player Profile of Lydia Williams, current goalkeeper for the Seattle Reign, Melbourne City FC and the Australian Women's National Team
Carsten Eisenmenger, the Goalkeeping Coach for Germany's U20 Youth National Team, discusses the academy systems of Central Europe, the pressures of modern goalkeeping and developing mental strength.
Chris Sharpe, first-team Goalkeeping Coach for the Colorado Rapids, discusses strategies for creating realistic training sessions and for encouraging decision-making in keepers of all ages.
Player Profile of Abby Smith, current goalkeeper for the Utah Royals and recent callup to the U.S. Women's National Team
Chris Barocas, Goalkeeping Coach for the New York Red Bulls Academy, discusses playing out of the back and the important role of decision-making in goalkeeper training.
Player Profile of Josh Cohen, current goalkeeper for the Sacramento Republic, and formerly of the UC San Diego Tritons
Stan Anderson, founder of Camp Shutout, discusses his 30 years of club and college coaching experience and explains the proper tactics and techniques for building a wall to defend against free kicks.
Player Profile of Trey Muse, current goalkeeper for the Indiana Hoosiers, and formerly of the Seattle Sounders Development Academy
Oige Kennedy, Assistant Coach of the Stanford Cardinal Men's Soccer Team, breaks down four national college championships, and addresses mindset and an overemphasis on goalkeepers building from the back.
Player Profile of Owain Fôn Williams, current goalkeeper for the Indy Eleven, Welsh international, and formerly of Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Dan Blank, best-selling soccer author and former collegiate coach, discusses the biggest changes in women's college goalkeeping over the past 25 years and some remaining opportunities for improvement.
Player Profile of Chris Seitz, current goalkeeper for the Houston Dynamo, and formerly of FC Dallas and the University of Maryland Terrapins
Jenny Bindon, Assistant Coach of the UCLA Bruins Women's Soccer Team, demonstrates the importance of goalkeeper distribution in the modern game, and presents methods for training and improving it.
Karl Spratt, Director of Academy Goalkeeping for the New England Revolution, explains the importance and the key components of the optimum football training environment.
Ron DeMarse, host of the 6ydBox Podcast, introduces the show, outlines its goalkeeping theme and purpose, and invites listeners to play a part in shaping it.