INTERVIEW WITH UNAI JULIAN
Unai Julián, head of the goalkeeping area at Athletic Club, has shared some reflections on the work carried out in this very specific area. Unai has been at the club for more than a decade, always close to the goal, and this season, he has taken over from Peio Agirreoa to continue with a job that is giving such good results in Lezama- the Academy.
What did we talk about in the interview?
Taking advantage of their participation in the advanced goalkeeper specialist program at Athletic Club Football Center, we have recorded this interesting interview in which we have been able to talk about the keys to goalkeeper training and how this department is organized.
SEVEN KEY POINTS
1
“The best way to train yourself is to learn with the colleagues in Lezama -the Academy”
2
“The figure of the goalkeeping coach has evolved a lot”
3
“We are an active part of the working group to propose game situations and tasks that enhance the goalkeeper’s improvement”
4
“Technical actions are a very important aspect”
5
“A goalkeeper needs a good physical profile, psychological profile and an understanding of the game”
6
“Age is not the best way to differentiate the characteristics of a goalkeeper”
7
“The staff participates very actively in the development of the goalkeeper”
