WELCOME TO PLAYER FIRST GOALKEEPING!

The guiding mantra for FC United is to ensure an unmatched, Player First experience. By keeping the players' interests at the forefront of every decision, we build passion and expertise in every player and create something special. In order to truly live this mantra, we need to have a dedicated focus for all of our players, especially our specialty position GKs. Across all levels, goalkeepers play an integral part on every one of our teams. Our specially crafted goalkeeper curriculum puts a focus on GK development for every level of player. Directed by Stan Anderson, a nationally recognized GK coach, the Player First Goalkeeping curriculum is what sets FC United apart, and makes our player experience an unrivaled one. 

Questions? Email Director Stan Anderson at stan.a@fcunitedpremier.com. 

Director Stan Anderson

Stan has been with FC United for 2 years and has been an integral part of all Goalkeeper development. FC United is excited to announce Stan's new role as Goalkeeping Director for all of our teams. Stan's knowledge, expertise and passion for both soccer and the critical position of goalkeeper will be the driving force behind the Player First Goalkeeper curriculum. 

"FC United is a tradition-rich club with programming serving all ages. At all these levels, for both boys and girls, I believe we have the potential to not only develop DA level GKs but also GKs that can perform at their highest level no matter what that level may be."

COACHING HIGHLIGHTS

• College All American UW Parkside
• Former professional indoor GK
• USSDA National Champion
• Wisconsin Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame 
• 21 years D1 college coach/7 NCAA Tournaments

1985 Palatine HS Athlete of the Year

1985-1990 UW Parkside All American and Senior Bowl Participant

1989-present Camp Shutout Worlds Largest GK Camp

1990-1991 Dayton Dynamo NPSL

1993-1995 Fremd High School State Runner-Up

1996-2005 UWM 5 NCAA tournament appearances/numerous times named to Top Assistant Coach Lost

2006-2011 Marquette University Numerous Top 30 recruiting classes/multiple pro GKs

2010-2016 Chicago Fire USSDA ‘14/15 U18 National Champion/‘15/16 U16 Final Four/‘16 served on first team staff for training camp

2012 Loyola University Horizon League tournament runner-up

2013-2015 University of Wisconsin ‘13 NCAA tournament 

2017 UIC ‘17 NCAA Tournament.  

2016-present FC United USSDA 

Player First Goalkeeping: Philosophy

Our commitment to GK development is what sets FCU apart from other GK training programs. 

THE PROGRESSION

• DISCOVERY: Ages 7-10 - exploring the position
• DEVELOPING: Ages 11-13 - establishing technique and critical match moments
• EMERGING: Ages 14-16 - full-time GKs on the cusp of being recruited
• ESTABLISHED: Ages 17-19 - fully committed GKs selected based on performance with a focus on championships and results 

THE ADVANTAGES

• CLUB WIDE CURRICULUM: Consistent development plans from Youth to High School for all club and DA players
• DEDICATED STAFF: GK Director and staff with year-round attention to development  
• EVALUATIONS: Yearly checkpoints & live, on-field feedback
• ALL GK MEETINGS: Exposure to all GK levels
• VIDEO ANALYSIS: Analyze and critique player development

Crescendo Warmup for GoalKeepers

Click here to download the FCU Crescendo Warmup for Goalkeepers.

Extra GK Training: FCU Winter Goalkeeping Sessions

The FCU Goalkeeper Sessions is designed for the serious goalkeeper looking for a high-level goalkeeping specific training camp. The FC Goalkeeper Sessions will be coaches by FC's Top Rate Goalkeeping Coaches and will provide an encompassing look at what it takes to be a top goalkeeper. 

Camp Coaches

Who

Boys & Girls Goalkeepers: 2008 - 2001 (U12 - U19)

When: Choose ONE, Two, or All Three sessions!

November Session: Sunday, November 17, 2019, 9:00 - 4:00pm

January Session: Thursday, January 2, 2020, 1:30 - 8:30pm

March Session: Saturday, March 14, 2020, 9:00 - 4:00pm

Click here for more information!