The 6yd Box: Goalkeeping and the Beautiful Game

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.

Player Profile of Jesse González, current goalkeeper for FC Dallas.

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.

Player Profile of Nicole DiPasquale, current goalkeeper for The College of New Jersey.

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.

Player Profile of Shantel Hutton, current goalkeeper for the SEC's Texas A&M Aggies.

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.

Player Profile of Tyler Miller, current goalkeeper for Los Angeles Football Club.

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.