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Goalkeepers are unique. We put our bodies and minds on the line for our team every week. We are the last the line of defence, the first line of attack, and the foundation of the squad. But who is there for the GK?
Here at GKHQ, it is our mission to provide elite coaching, mentorship and development for goalkeepers of all ages and abilities, from junior beginners through to elite level professionals, in a high-level, Goalkeeper specific facility.
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Our coaches have experience of elite professional football across Europe, and understand the importance of enabling Goalkeepers to develop technically, physically, tactically and mentally. It is this holistic approach to Goalkeeping - either at our elite GK environment in Cheshire, or on the road with our Elite Training Days - which enables GKHQ Goalkeepers to be the very best that they can be, on and off the pitch.
OUR TEAM
GKHQ Coach & Co-Founder
Joe Lewis
An ex-professional Goalkeeper who made over 500 professional appearances for clubs such as Aberdeen, Fulham & Cardiff City. Joe is our Head Coach at GKHQ, and reigning king of 2-touch!
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GKHQ Coach & Co-Founder
Conor O'Keefe
Conor's path through Goalkeeping has taken him through academy, university, semi-professional and professional football in 4 different countries, all whilst creating a GK focused YouTube channel - our co-founder will challenge anyone to a Side-Volley contest!
GKHQ Coach
James McClenaghan
James' GK Career has included semi-professional teams around Manchester, alongside a degree in Sport & Exercise Science, and UEFA Coaching Qualifications with the FAW. A GKHQ Goalkeeper's favourite, James' sessions will have you flying!
GKHQ Coach
Alec Mclachlan
After a youth career at clubs including Everton and Blackpool, Alec then took his goalkeeping across the Atlantic, to represent D1 College St John's University in New York. A coach with an eye for detail, Alec will help GKs from beginners to professionals level up their game!
GKHQ Coach
Orla Howard
As a former goalkeeper for West Bromwich Albion, a Wales Youth International and current Professional Goalkeeper at Everton FC, Orla's experience within the women's game is a huge benefit to all GKHQ Keepers, who get to learn from her coaching as well as her own career as it progresses!
GKHQ Coach
San Thornton-West
Sam began his coaching journey at Nottingham University, working alongside the elite BUCS squad, before further grassroots experience in the North-West. At GKHQ, Sam's skill in communication helps the often complex nature of Goalkeeping to become much easier to understand!
OUR SESSIONS
At GKHQ, we offer a variety of different Goalkeeper Training Sessions; in-person Elite Training, Online Goalkeeper Services, and regular Goalkeeper Training Days.
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​Our in-person sessions currently on offer can be seen below:
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All in-person Goalkeeper Training Sessions take place at The Capelli Sports Ground in Bollington (Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK), and can be booked here:
All available Goalkeeper Training Days can be viewed and booked here:
Want a 1:1 Session to work on any aspect of your game? You can book a private session here:
Can't make it to us in person? Let us help you to level up your game with our Online Coaching:
WANT TO BE A PART OF GKHQ?
We’d love to hear from you! Do you want to know more about our Training Sessions or Camps? Maybe you have some more questions? Let us know, and our team will get back to you as soon as possible!