Ep.68 - Transitioning Academy Players to 1st Team w/ MLS Sporting KC GK Dir Alec Dufty
In todays episode,
We sit down with Sporting KC Director of Goalkeeping, Alec Dufty. We discuss his singular approach to the position from their U-9's to the 1st Team.
We cover:
What is the main differences between working with Reserve GK’s vs 1st team?
What are the most difficult challenges facing GK’s & and or coaches when moving up a level?
Is it more necessary to have a high level playing background working with 1st team then reserves?
What advice would you give coaches working with Veterans & youth players at the same time?
How fluid is the movement between the youth & senior GK ‘s at Sporting?
Did working at Swope help ease the move to Sporting for both you & Zendejas?
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