The Institute's Goals

As my science education progressed so did my understanding and curiosity for goalkeeping. I spent my time researching how the body should move to correctly kick a ball or dive properly, how psychology and relationships influence individual and team performances, how personality and communication can be turned from weaknesses to strengths and so much more.

 

This all led me to produce a science study on goalkeepers nationally in New Zealand out of self-interest which can be found on the science page.​​

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I've been the lead goalkeeper coach at 2 TDP acadamies: Fencibles, and currently West Coast Rangers. I've had over 6 different goalkeepers who have won the "best goalkeeper" at u11/12/13/15/17/19 national age group tournaments. Two have been selected for Auckland FC's Reserve team and another is currently on a scholarship in the USA. 

 

In my playing career from 2019-2022, I only lost 4 games over a 4 year period, playing 43 games. I also won 4 leagues in this time, playing at u17, u23, and First Team level in these years.

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I've recently had the oppotunity to intern with Auckland FC and now Wellington Phoenix, along with coaching for Barcelona. This has given me exclusive experience  on expectations and standards in professional football.