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The modern-day goalplayer with Frans Hoek

Learn how to understand, play, and coach the new and modern role of a goalkeeper with “The godfather of goalkeeping” and current Dutch national team assistant coach Frans Hoek.

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The modern-day ‘goalplayer’ with Frans Hoek.

Understand, coach, and play as the ‘goalplayer’ – the modern goalkeeper. Learn from Frans Hoek – one of the greatest coaches with experience from Barcelona, Ajax, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, and the Netherlands’ national team. We give you nine lessons, each focusing on a specific aspect of goalkeeping.

Intro: Who is Frans Hoek

Meet Frans Hoek and learn how he gained knowledge and experience through his playing career and as a coach alongside big names like Johan Cruyff, Louis Van Gaal, and Pep Guardiola.

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Introduction

Get introduced to Frans Hoek – “The godfather of goalkeeping.”

1 min

From ‘goalkeeper’ to ‘goalplayer’

Learn how Frans Hoek has developed his own ‘goalplayer philosophy’ and hear why he thinks the term ‘goalkeeper’ is an outdated definition in the modern-day game.

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The evolution of the beautiful game

Understand how the pass-back rule change in 1992 was instrumental to his goalplayer concept.

1 min

The goalplayer philosophy

In modern football, it’s not enough for a goalkeeper to excel at keeping the ball out of the net.

3 min

Goalplayer methodology

Being a goalkeeper has changed drastically over the years. It also means the methodology has evolved. Hear Frans Hoek talk about how today’s goalkeepers and coaches should train to become and develop the best goalplayers in the modern game.

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Goalplayers as an integrated part of the team

Hear why goalplayers should always be a part of team training rather than in isolated practice sessions.

3 min

Training with a purpose

Everything goalplayers do in practice should resonate with real-game situations.

3 min

Coaching a goalplayer

The demands on the players nowadays are bigger than ever, which also affects the coaches. Learn how coaches can develop a positive training environment for development and performance.

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The evolution of coaching

In today's game, building trust with the team is everything. Learn how you do it by engaging with the players.

2 min

Improving with Video

Listen to why video has been integral to Frans Hoek’s coaching with players like Victor Valdes and why he thinks everyone should use video. Here, you’ll also learn how to use video to enhance learning on a team and player level.

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Importance of video

Speed up the learning process with video analysis and feedback.

3 min

How to get the most out of video analysis

Work with specific parts of the game and improve as a player and a coach.

2 min
Meet your coach
Frans Hoek

Frans Hoek is a former professional footballer and current assistant coach for Netherland’s national team. His resume speaks for itself, with experience as a goalkeeper coach in clubs like Barcelona, Ajax, FC Bayern, and Manchester United, and acknowledgements from some of the greatest football minds like Johan Cruyff and Louis van Gaal.

Johan Cruyff is also one of the biggest inspirations for Frans Hoek's ballplaying and controlling philosophy. So who better to learn from than a coach who has been key in the development of goalkeepers like Victor Valdes, Edwin van der Sar, and David De Gea?

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“The goalplayer is the most fun position on the pitch. Imagine you're the only one who can get that ball in their hands.”

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Course reviews
Richard Sanders

"Excellent description of the modern day goal ‘keeper’. The concepts are well presented and coachable. Thank you."

Antonio Govea

"Changes perspective of the modern goalplayer not keeper to integrate with 11v11 gameplay."

Del O Shea

"Very educational on the practical side of goal playing ."

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