6/ 📢 Already, we’ve had strong engagement from top-tier clubs & respected practitioners — your voice adds valuable weight to a clearer picture of S&C in elite GK development.
Ethical approval granted via St Mary’s University.
5/ 🎯 Why this matters:
While the tactical & technical side of GK play is well explored, the physical development side is still under-researched.
Your input will help:
Map current practices
Understand shared vs. differing philosophies
Inform better education & applied research
3/ ✅ Who we're looking for:
S&C coaches working full-time or in a consultancy role
With senior pros or elite academy goalkeepers
At UK football clubs (Premier League, EFL, or equivalent)
2/ 🧠 This research explores physical preparation & performance support practices used by S&C coaches with GKs.
It’s a niche but crucial area that deserves more attention in both research and practice.
🧵 Final Call: S&C Coaches Working with Elite Goalkeepers in UK Football
1/ 🚨 We're close to completing our recruitment, but we need a final few responses from practitioners working with professional goalkeepers.
🧵 1/
🚨 PhD Research Participant Call
Are you a strength & conditioning coach working with senior or elite academy goalkeepers in UK professional football?
Your insights are needed for a short, impactful study. 👇
6/
🔗 Take the questionnaire here:
👉 https://t.co/Ak936KtrDA…
📩 Questions? DM me or contact via email: [email protected]
📚 Thank you for supporting applied research in football performance.
5/
If you're an S&C coach working in:
🏟️ A professional first team
👟 An elite academy (Category 1–3)
📍 Within the UK football system
...please consider taking part.
4/
⚽️ Why it’s important:
Goalkeeper-specific physical development is under-researched.
Your input will:
✅ Highlight current practices
✅ Support knowledge transfer
✅ Inform future performance strategies
2/
As part of my PhD at St Mary’s University, Twickenham (supervised by @stephen_patt & Dr Paul Read), I’m exploring athletic development practices specific to goalkeepers in the senior professional and academy game.
🧠 Your expertise matters
🧵 1/
🚨 PhD Research Participant Call
Are you a strength & conditioning coach working with senior or elite academy goalkeepers in UK professional football?
Your insights are needed for a short, impactful study. 👇