Michele has extensive experience in Goalkeeper Coaching which has developed between Italy and Australia.  He has adapted and mixed the two different coaching styles, creating challenging and fun sessions with the aim of preparing the future generation of PRO Goalkeepers.

Michele's qualifications are listed below:
- FFA GOALKEEPING A-DIPLOMA (Highest in Australasia)
- FFA - "B" LICENCE
- AIAP (Italian Association of Goalkeeper Coaches) - Level Master 
- Member of APPORT - Italian Goalkeeper Coaches Association
- BARCA Innovation HUB - Certificate in Neuroscience and Training 
- BARCA Innovation HUB - Certificate in Training for Team Sports

Riccardo is a former professional goalkeeper with an impressive playing career at Latina (Serie B, Italy) and Potenza (Serie C, Italy). Now an elite-level goalkeeper coach, he combines high-level playing experience with outstanding technical expertise. Despite his extensive qualifications and achievements, he remains young, ambitious, and continues to compete at the highest level in Western Australia.

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Riccardo’s Qualifications:

• FFA/AFC Goalkeeping B Diploma

• UEFA Goalkeepingh C Licence

• USC Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma 

  AIAP (Italian Association of Goalkeeper Coaches) - Level 2

  Member of APPORT – Italian Goalkeeper Coaches Association

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Riccardo’s passion for goalkeeping is unmatched. His deep understanding of the position, combined with his professional experience, allows him to deliver sessions of the highest quality. Every training session is carefully designed to suit the age and level of the goalkeeper, while maintaining elite standards in coordination, technical precision, tactical awareness, and attention to detail.

He is committed to developing confident, technically strong, and mentally resilient goalkeepers who can perform at their very best.

Nick is an FFA‑qualified C  Diploma Goalkeeper Coach with a huge passion for developing the next generation of goalkeepers. He thrives on working with junior GKs—watching their skills grow, building strong, supportive relationships, and passing on the enthusiasm that fuels his love for the position.

His sessions are high‑energy, fun, and packed with technical detail. Nick focuses on game management, confidence‑building, and character development, creating an environment where goalkeepers feel empowered to push themselves and enjoy every minute of training. Seeing his keepers progress is what drives him—nothing excites him more than watching their hard work translate into real improvement.

Nick currently serves as the Goalkeeper Coach for the Fremantle City Women’s NPL squad. He has been part of the 2025 Western Australia State Team coaching setup and continues to play for North Beach Soccer Club, keeping himself sharp on the pitch while inspiring his players off it.

Marino is one of the latest additions to our coaching team, he is an FFA/AFC qualified GK Coach. Marino is the GK Coach for the junior JDL goalkeepers at Stirling Macedonia and plays as a goalkeeper for Perth Azzurri u23s/first team.

He enjoys being a goalkeeper because he loves the responsibility of being a leader on the pitch and having the opportunity to make important saves.

He also enjoys coaching young goalkeepers because it allows him to share his experiences and help the next generation develop and improve their skills as well as grow their confidence.

Santiago is a dedicated U23’s and First Team NPL Goalkeeper with a deep passion for football and a specialised focus on the art of goalkeeping. Santiago brings both hands-on experience and a comprehensive technical understanding to his coaching role. His knowledge of the modern game, combined with his commitment to high standards, allows him to mentor and develop goalkeepers competing at all levels.

Driven by a love for personal development, Santiago enjoys working with goalkeepers of all ages, helping them refine technique, decision making, and confidence between the sticks. He is committed to creative a positive, challenging environment where athletes can grow not only as players but also as leaders on the field. Through structured straining and personalised guidance, Santiago aims to inspire the next generation of goalkeepers to reach their full potential.

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Francesco knows that it is essential to have a plan for training in the gym to complement your on field training and that it also has to differ withing the different phases of the season:

Early Pre-Season

Emphasis is on building aerobic fitness, basic functional strength, and muscle growth, which is called “hypertrophy.”

Late Pre-Season

Emphasis is on building anaerobic fitness and maximum strength and power.  Players are working up to the start of the season.

In Season

Season is underway and players are expected to be ready or nearly ready for the full season ahead. Emphasis is the maintenance of speed, aerobic and anaerobic fitness, and strength and power.

Off-Season

Emphasis is on rest and recovery with the maintenance of light activity, light gym work.

We feel very lucky to have Francesco with us as he will help us to develop 1951 GK's in all aspects of modern goalkeeping. 

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To book a session with Francesco you can contact him directly on 

0451 141 112 or at coachfrancescogerace@gmail.com

Make sure to follow his Instagram page

@strengthcoachfra as he always shares a lot of helpful tips and exercises