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Sunday goalkeeping session is at 1 PM at Alliance Park.
Goalkeepers
Return to Play Time!
For the week of July 13, because tryouts are taking place, there are on formal goalkeeper sessions. We will have staff at the different age group sessions warming keepers up. See you there!
Welcome to Our Keeper Page!
We will now be posting our training schedule updates on Twitter. You do not need to have a Twitter account to view these, just click on the Twitter box on the right side of this page or use this link:
https://twitter.com/fcalliancegk
We have linked the right side of this page to the Twitter feed as well, so you can still see updates there (be sure to refresh your browser). Also, if you use the Twitter "push notifications" feature, it will alert you when new posts are made.
FC Alliance Goalkeeper Staff
Current FC Alliance GK Staff:
Hemant Sharma: Director of Goalkeeping
Carrie Ollom: Assistant Director of Goalkeeping
Allison Whitworth: Former Auburn and women's pro keeper
Jon Taylor: Tennessee Wesleyan Univ. goalkeeper coach
Jordan Beets: Former High Point University goalkeeper
Bogachan Akyildiz: Former Tennessee Wesleyan Univ. goalkeeper
Matt Carr: Lincoln Memorial Head Women's Soccer Coach
Ben Patin: Former Union College goalkeeper
Former FC Alliance Coaches in the College Ranks:
Marty Baker: Virginia Commonwealth University
Ben Munger: Samford University
Bryan Walker: Tennessee Wesleyan University
Goalkeeper Program
FC Alliance offers at least four goalkeeper sessions per week. Our staff includes former collegiate and professional goalkeepers. Led by former Lady Vol assistant coach and pro indoor keeper Hemant Sharma and former Samford goalkeeper Carrie Ollom, the program offers a wealth of high level experience. We often offer guest sessions led by college coaches and current & former professional players. U.S. National Team Goalkeeper and MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Luis Robles has joined us for training before!
Topics covered at sessions include every aspect of being a successful goalkeeper: ready position, catching, breakaways, crosses, footwork, punting, goal kicks, throwing, communication and more. Goalkeeper coaches also observe keepers in their team practices and provide feedback.
Non-club keepers may be permitted to attend sessions for a fee, provided their club coach AND club director grant permission in writing. See our written policy on this below under Resources.
Be sure to check out topbarkeepers.com for information about summer and winter goalkeeping camps in the Knoxville area!
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We will offer a Sunday goalkeeper session at Alliance Park this weekend. The time will be posted tomorrow.
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And here's one more video with some activities requiring a response to a moving ball. With social distancing! https://t.co/MCyQShHu4S
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Another video from this week https://t.co/m2zBN2fZwj
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Videos are back! Some social distancing goalkeeping here... https://t.co/i2r9h2sAeq
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The club website's Keeper Page now has a "Return to Play" box at the top of the page. This will provide added detai… https://t.co/KliZPIqK0Q
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For the week of June 1, based on ECNL guidance, keepers should report to their team trainings. We will not have ful… https://t.co/0zUuxn5mns
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Update: We hope to be back on the field Monday June 1st! Our sessions for June will involve narrower age ranges to… https://t.co/KCe1dcOEcw
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Here's a solid backyard activity with a tennis racket. Note that for 'back post crosses' we can either try to move… https://t.co/oVf510cszs
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And here's some trampoline work! https://t.co/8NmSXmFRUF
Contact Information
Hemant Sharma: hsharma@utk.edu
Carrie Ollom: cjollom@gmail.com
Congratulations to Marty Baker on being named assistant coach at VCU! Thanks for all you have done for our goalkeepers and good luck!
MLS Goalkeeper of the Year (NY Red Bulls) and US National Team Goalkeeper Luis Robles at FC Alliance Training
FC Alliance Keepers to Play in College
Hailey Abston, UT-Chattanooga
Daniel Adelman: ETSU
Taylor Bailey: Nova Southeastern Univ.
Jordan Beets: High Point University
Katelyn Cooley: Xavier University
Katie Cottrell: Carson-Newman Univ.
Liz Denton: Trevecca Nazarene University
Erin Douglas: Freed-Hardeman University
Lindsey Dunham: King University
Katie Emig: UT-Chattanooga
Bijan Gloston: Marshall University
Brayanah Hack: Tennessee Tech
Rose Hull: Furman University
Maggie Jones: Berry College
Ryan Jorgensen: ETSU; Maryville College
Mayson Liner: Wofford University
Molli Miller: UT-Chattanooga
Shayne Miller: Doane University
Carter McAdoo: Maryville College
Keagan McCoy: University of Texas
Tess Mrozek: ETSU
Jasmine Rizk: Carson-Newman University
Abbey Saddler: University of Arkansas; UTC
Luke Semann: Maryville College
Sarah Slusher: Georgetown (KY) College
Dezmond Thompson: Northern Kentucky
Lindsey Todd: Austin Peay University
Mollie Wheeler: Lee University
Jared Whittenbarger: Milligan College
Current commitments:
Mackenzie Haba: UT-Chattanooga
Maddie Williams: Milligan College
Austen Meyers: Tennessee Wesleyan
Here is former First Team All-SEC goalkeeper Julie Eckel from the University of Tennessee. Thanks for helping out with FC Alliance keepers during your time in Knoxville!
FC Alliance Coach Allison Whitworth takes out Abby Wambach in a women's pro league game. Whit played for the Atlanta Beat and FC Gold Pride. Thanks for all of your coaching efforts in Knoxville!
