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MODERN GOALKEEPER
WHO WE ARE
Modern Goalkeeper is a goalkeeper development school with locations across the tri-state area. We offer a club neutral training environment designed to help goalkeepers develop the essential Technical, Tactical, Physical, Mental & Social skills to improve their performance between the sticks.
DEVELOPMENT METHODOLOGY
Our coaches design sessions that challenge players both physically and mentally in accordance with the five pillars of the game.
Technical
Tactical
Develop the understanding to know both when and where to execute the proper techniques.
Mental
Develop the specific power, speed, explosiveness, balance, agility, coordination, and flexibility required of goalkeepers in the modern game.
Physical
Develop the confidence, leadership, and game awareness players need to succeed.
Social
Encourage players to have fun and share the camaraderie of challenging themselves through soccer.
Testimonials
Kevin East
Head Men’s Soccer Coach/Coordinator of Soccer Operations, Rutgers University (Newark)
John is currently an assistant coach and goalkeeper coach for our program. His duties include recruiting, scouting opponents, assisting with team training sessions, and matches, and running all goalkeeper training. He has demonstrated a high level of professionalism and knowledge in all responsibilities.
Simon Barrow
Manager, Regional Development Schools New York Red Bull
I write this letter as a reference for John Plaugic, who has worked within the New York Red Bull pre-academy program, the Regional Development Schools, from December 2009-January 2012. As manager of the Red Bulls RDS, I am responsible for the technical development…
Rick Jacobs
Former Head Soccer Coach, St. Benedict’s Prep
As an Assistant Coach and Goalkeeping Coach for my St. Benedict’s Prep Varsity team John Plaugic has been both professional and respectful. His training sessions have been of the highest quality. He understands how athletes think and his communication skills…
Bobby Edwards
FC Cincinnati, Major League Soccer (MLS)
John truly cares about each of his client’s growth and success and is selfless when it comes to helping them with their careers. If you are looking to take your game to the next level, Modern Goalkeeper Training Systems is the ideal training environment.
Dylan Castanheira
Inter Miami CF, Major League Soccer (MLS)
I had the pleasure of working with John both as a youth player and as a professional. He is an incredibly knowledgeable coach and his skill-set suits players of every level. He is great to work with and you can tell that he is very passionate…
Evan Louro
FC Cincinnati, Major League Soccer (MLS)
John Plaugic has helped me immensely throughout my off-season training to help prepare me for preseason in MLS. His take on the goalkeeping position really helps refine all aspects of the game, whether it’s technical work or making that game-winning save.
Kris Devaux
Honefoss BK, Obos-Ligaen
I had the pleasure of meeting and working under John the summer before going off to the University of Delaware. Since then, John has become a good friend and a mentor throughout my remaining collegiate, and now professional career.
Matt Broomall
Richmond Kickers, USL League One
I have known John since my sophomore year at Rutgers University Newark. Within that time I can confidently say that my path to becoming a pro has been expertly guided by John and the work he does on a daily basis with Modern Goalkeeper Training Systems.
Michael Hartmann
FC Haka, Veikkausliiga
John Plaugic has been a great friend and mentor to me during my professional career. He has been in my corner since day 1, always offering help and advice. He is an honest person who truly cares about making a difference in the goalkeeping community.
Paul Pallante
Twin County Soccer Association of Brick
Modern Goalkeeper consistently prepares goalkeepers for the position as it has evolved in the modern game. Their expertise gives the goalkeeper the best chance at success.
Jason Montesinos
Owner, Valencia Soccer Academy
If you’re looking for consistency, quality, and development – Modern Goalkeeper is the organization for you. As an owner of a competitive club, I have immediately observed the rapid development of our goalkeepers through Modern Goalkeeper.
Sean Habermas
Athlete's Parent
The most thorough and comprehensive program I’ve ever experience. The sessions are challenging, energetic, and fun while providing a true program that aims to develop a complete player mentally/physically.
Eric Amyot
Athlete's Parent
Modern Goalkeeper has mastered the systematic and holistic approach to training the best of today’s and tomorrow’s goalkeepers.
Carole Krinsky
Athlete's Parent
Being a parent of a goalkeeper who was driven at a young age to compete at the highest level, I realized that really good comprehensive training was not so easy to find. We looked for years and finally found Modern Goalkeeper.