Role Overview

The Goalkeeping Coach will be responsible for the planning, delivery, and monitoring of all goalkeeper-specific training at the AIFF-FIFA-Odisha Talent Academy

The role involves technical and tactical development, fitness coordination, and psychological preparation of goalkeepers across youth age groups, in line with AIFFs player development philosophy and the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS)

Key Responsibilities

Goalkeeper Training & Development

Design and implement a structured, age-appropriate curriculum for goalkeeper development in line with AIFFs national standards

Conduct daily training sessions focusing on goalkeepers specific actions and communication

Customize training plans based on individual strengths, improvement areas, and progression levels

Match Preparation & Performance

Prepare goalkeepers tactically and mentally for matches, including opposition analysis and game scenarios

Support goalkeepers during games with warm-ups, coaching cues, and post-match feedback

Collaborate with analysts and coaches for video review to prepare IDP





Monitoring, Assessment & Feedback

Maintain goalkeeper-specific performance data and progress reports

Provide regular technical and psychological feedback to players in a supportive, constructive manner

Track physical workload and coordinate with the S&C; coach and medical team to optimize readiness and reduce injury risk

Collaboration & Integration

Work closely with the Lead Coach, Assistant Coaches, Sports Scientist, and Physiotherapist to align training methodology and schedule

Engage in holistic player development, supporting education, discipline, and personal growth aspects

Essential

Qualifications & Experience:

AIFF Goalkeeping License (Level 2 or above) or equivalent international certification (UEFA, AFC, etc

)

Minimum 3 years of experience in coaching youth goalkeepers, preferably in a structured academy or professional environment

Robust understanding of youth development pr

📌 Goalkeeping Coach AIFF-FIFA-Odisha Talent professional (Bhubaneswar)
🏢 All India Football Federation
📍 Bhubaneswar