Mack Roche
Calgary,NL
Summary
Seasoned Goalkeeper Lead Coach with a proven track record within a number of local Calgary clubs, specializing in leadership and tactical awareness. Excelled in mentoring coaches and goalkeepers, enhancing skills through individualized training, and fostering staff development. Achieved significant player progression to university and league one levels, demonstrating exceptional player evaluation and development capabilities.
Knowledgeable goalkeeper coach with background in coaching goalkeepers at various competitive levels. Successfully developed and implemented training programs that enhanced player performance and team dynamics. Demonstrated ability to foster strong communication and decision-making skills among players.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Club Goalkeeper Coach
Summit Goalkeeper
05.2022 - Current
- Mentored junior goalkeeper coaches within the organization by sharing expertise obtained through years of experience in the field successfully creating a learning environment.
- Established positive working relationships with all 8 junior coaches, allowing for collaboration on shared goals across all positions on the team.
- Organized preseason training camps to prepare goalkeepers for upcoming competitions effectively.
- Improved goalkeeper skills through the implementation of specialized drills and exercises focusing on reflexes, positioning, and decision making.
Goalkeeper Lead Coach
Calgary Wild/ ASA
10.2024 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of best practices in goalkeeper coaching through continuous professional development opportunities.
- Promoted a culture of constant improvement, encouraging players to set goals and strive towards achieving them through implementation of Individual Development Plans.
- Constantly working with the head coach to identify our pipeline of potential keepers
Goalkeeper Coach
SAIT Polytechnic
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided constructive criticism during video analysis sessions, enabling goalkeepers to learn from mistakes made during games or practices effectively.
- Collaborated with head coach to identify areas for improvement in goalkeeping techniques, leading to more effective training sessions.
- Analyzed game footage to identify strengths and weaknesses in opponents'' attacking strategies, resulting in better preparedness for matches.
- Assisted in the recruitment process by identifying and evaluating potential goalkeeping talent for the team.
Assistant Goalkeeper Academy Coach
Scottish United Soccer Club
11.2018 - 12.2021
- Provided mentorship to junior goalkeepers within the club, fostering a supportive environment for skill development and growth.
- Worked with over 50 keepers on a weekly basis and executed the lead coaches weekly session topics.
- Moved numerous club goalkeepers onto the university and league one level.
Education
PFT Certificate - Personal Training
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, NoneCanada Soccer C Licence - C Licence
Canada Soccer
12-2021
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- One-on-one situations
- Footwork and balance
- Player evaluation
- Tactical awareness
- Individualized training
- Staff development
Accomplishments
- Numerous Provincial gold medals playing throughout men's and one national championship
- Provincial runner up and bronze medalist(CCAA) 2021
- Assisted over 15 local Alberta goalkeepers move into the university game
Languages
Timeline
Goalkeeper Lead Coach
Calgary Wild/ ASA
10.2024 - Current
Goalkeeper Coach
SAIT Polytechnic
07.2023 - 12.2023
Head Club Goalkeeper Coach
Summit Goalkeeper
05.2022 - Current
Assistant Goalkeeper Academy Coach
Scottish United Soccer Club
11.2018 - 12.2021
PFT Certificate - Personal Training
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Canada Soccer C Licence - C Licence
Canada Soccer
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