Crossbar Conversations with Don & Blodge

"Crossbar Conversations with Don & Blodge" was created to put a spotlight on GK topics that few understand or simply shy away from. This podcast contains honest goalkeeping conversations featuring guests that are knowledgeable on GK specific topics. Laughs included. AUDIENCE = GKs, GK Coaches, Head Coaches, Directors of Clubs, Directors of GKs at Clubs, & parents

Crossbar Conversations with Don & Blodge is a sports podcast hosted by United Goalkeeping Alliance, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

United Goalkeeping Alliance hosts Crossbar Conversations with Don & Blodge, a sports show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  S2, Episode 8 - Dr. Joe Machnik & Frans Hoek - World Cup Review: Goal Players, Rule Changes & Future of U.S. Goalkeeping

  Sep 3, 20261h 32m

  AGENDA - World Cup Review: Goal Players, Rule Changes & Future of U.S. Goalkeeping Goal Player Performances Lost Art of Catching Rule Changes VAR Changes to Speed Up the Game Current U.S. Goalkeeper Situation Future of U.S. Goalkeeping COACH - Dr. Joe Machnik - 7 Decade Soccer Career. Owner, No. 1 Soccer Camps. Former USMNT Assistant Coach. National Soccer HOF Inductee (2017). Current Rules Analyst for FOX Sports covering the 2026 Men's World Cup. Past Rules Analyst for two Men's World Cups, two Women's World Cups, two Copa Americas, multiple CONCACAF Gold Cups, UEFA Champions & Europa Leagues, F.A. Cup in addition to other global tournaments. Former Referee-in-Chief Major Indoor Soccer League (MILS). Former Commissioner, American Indoor Soccer Association (AISA). Former VP of Game Operations, Major League Soccer (MLS). COACH - Frans Hoek - One of world football's foremost goalkeeping leaders. Former Goalkeeper Coach with Ajax, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Galatasaray, Netherlands National Team, Saudi Arabia National Team, & the Poland National Team. Coached in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, 2012 UEFA Euros, 2014 FIFA World Cup. Advisor & Lecturer with FIFA, UEFA, the Royal Dutch Football Association & the Japan Football Association.. Author of 1) So Now You Are a Goalkeeper, 2) Match Analysis and Game Preparation, 3) The Coaching Philosophies of Louis Van Gaal & the Ajax Coaches.

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  Episode #15

  S2, Episode 7 - Saskia Webber - Talking Goalkeeping with a "99er"

  Aug 13, 20261h 51m

  AGENDA - Talking Goalkeeping with a "99er" Intro - Saskia Webber Men's World Cup - Review of Goalkeeping Women's World Cup Preview Benefits of Genders Training Together GK Development & GK Coaches Roles Lack of GK Coaches Club's Role in GK Development Parents Need to Know What's Expected GK Development Model by Sex/Age COACH - Saskia Webber - a member of the famed 1999 USA World Cup Championship Team, Webber has had a stellar career. Throughout her career, Webber has earned titles such as All American, Missouri Athletic Club GK Of the Year, Honda Award Winner Finalist, Soccer America Goalkeeper of the Decade, and Hall of Fame member at Rutgers University in NJ. She started her National Team career at age 17 where she was a member of the under 20 team. Her Senior Team debut was in 1992 where she would become a mainstay with the U.S. Team for the next 8 years. Her career with the Women’s National Team saw her earn a bronze medal in the 1995 World Cup and a gold medal in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. She was also part of the team that won the gold medal in the 1999 World Cup in front of 90,000 people, the largest crowd to ever watch a women’s game. Webber played professional soccer for 3 years in Japan for Oki FC where she was named the top goalkeeper of the league. In 2001, as a founding member of the WUSA, Webber played the inaugural season for the Philadelphia Charge. She finished her soccer playing career with her home team The New York Power. Inducted into the Mercer County Soccer HOF. ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Assistant Coach: Rutgers University, NC State University Director: Soccer Plus Goalkeeper Camps Goalkeeper Coach UNC camps Elite Level Private Coaching 10years Goalkeeper Coach: The Archer School Director of Goalkeeping: LA Bulls

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  Episode #14

  S2, Episode 6 - Frans Hoek - Goal Player

  Jul 7, 20261h 50m

  AGENDA - Goal Player Frans Hoek Intro & Johan Cruyff Influence Back Pass Rule (in 1992) Changed Everything Goal Player Influence on Dutch Soccer Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta, and Other Coaches How to Implement the Goal Player Philosophy Make Practice = The Game Do What's Best for Kids Read, Decide, Action COACH - Frans Hoek - one of world football's foremost goalkeeping leaders. Former Goalkeeper Coach with Ajax, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Galatasaray, Netherlands National Team, Saudi Arabia National Team, & the Poland National Team. Coached in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, 2012 UEFA Euros, 2014 FIFA World Cup. Advisor & Lecturer with FIFA, UEFA, the Royal Dutch Football Association & the Japan Football Association.. Author of 1) So Now You Are a Goalkeeper, 2) Match Analysis and Game Preparation, 3) The Coaching Philosophies of Louis Van Gaal & the Ajax Coaches.

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  Episode #13

  S2, Episode 5 - Dr. Joe Machnik - Evolution of Goalkeeping within U.S. Soccer

  Jun 23, 20261h 47m

  AGENDA - Evolution of Goalkeeping within U.S. Soccer Dr. Joe Machnik Introduction Dr. Machnik's Book - From the Sandlots to the World Cup: Inside 7 Decades of American Soccer Soccer Referee & Rules Analyst Protecting the Goalkeeper Essential GK Skills: Leadership, Management, & Presence Goalkeeping Knowledge for Head Coaches COACH - Dr. Joe Machnik - 7 Decade Soccer Career. Owner, No. 1 Soccer Camps. Former USMNT Assistant Coach. National Soccer HOF Inductee (2017). Current Rules Analyst for FOX Sports covering the 2026 Men's World Cup. Past Rules Analyst for two Men's World Cups, two Women's World Cups, two Copa Americas, multiple CONCACAF Gold Cups, UEFA Champions & Europa Leagues, F.A. Cup in addition to other global tournaments. Former Referee-in-Chief Major Indoor Soccer League (MILS). Former Commissioner, American Indoor Soccer Association (AISA). Former VP of Game Operations, Major League Soccer (MLS).

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  Episode #11

  S2, Episode 3 - Tom Goodman - Club GK Culture: GK Coaches in Team Setting & GK Coaches Licensing

  May 12, 20262h 5mS0

  <p>AGENDA - Club GK Culture: GK Coaches in Team Setting & GK Coaches Licensing</p> Background / Introduction  Invest in the Coaching Staff "Make it Look Like Soccer" Developing GK Coaches to Coach During Games Federation Educational Changes Needed GK Culture Head Coaches: GK Knowledge & Understanding <p> </p> <p>COACH - Tom Goodman - Recognized as an International Youth Soccer Expert.  A License Coach.  USSF National Youth License.  Former U.S. Youth Soccer National Director of Coaching Education.  Former USSF National Staff Coach (Region 1).  Former USSF & U.S. Youth Soccer National Instructor.  Author - 1) The Youth Soccer Coaching Model, 2) Soccer Coaching Made Eas

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