About The Nationals

We deliver world-class goalkeeping experiences through first-class venues, elite-level coaches, and a clear commitment to long-term development.

Our coaching team is made up of experienced professionals who have played and coached across the professional, academy, semi-professional, and grassroots game, working with goalkeepers of all ages and abilities.

Our approach goes beyond technical performance. We place equal importance on mindset, confidence, discipline, and mental resilience, ensuring every goalkeeper is supported both on and off the pitch. This holistic philosophy underpins everything we do.

In 2025, The Nationals launched the UK’s first goalkeeper-specific college sports academy, creating a dedicated education and football pathway tailored exclusively to goalkeepers.

In 2026, we began working in conjunction with The FA as part of the England Women’s Talent Pathway, delivering events as part of their 'Discover my Talent' initiatives.

The Nationals continues to push boundaries, raise standards, and create opportunities for goalkeepers at every level.

Our aim is simple... to provide the best goalkeeping experiences in the world!

Meet the Team

  • Martin Brennan

    Head Coach & Founder of The Nationals, Martin Brennan brings elite-level playing and coaching experience to every goalkeeper who attends.

    Martin began his career as a goalkeeper with a scholarship at Tottenham Hotspur (ages 16–18) before going on to play for Charlton Athletic and Cambridge United.

    Following his playing career, Martin transitioned into coaching in 2006 and has since worked across academy and first-team environments at several professional clubs. His coaching career includes roles at Leyton Orient, Tottenham Hotspur, Wycombe Wanderers, and Fulham FC, where he progressed to First Team Goalkeeping Coach.

    As Head Coach of The Nationals, Martin shares his expertise with goalkeepers of all levels, combining modern technical coaching with a strong emphasis on mindset, discipline, and long-term development.

  • Hannah Parsons

    Hannah joined The Nationals in 2025 as our Marketing & Operations Executive, after graduating with a first-class degree in Marketing from the University of Winchester.

    Her role centres on assisting with planning, delivering, and promoting a programme of goalkeeper-specific events that bring together elite coaching environments and meaningful development opportunities for aspiring goalkeepers. With a background in event management across both charitable and corporate organisations, Hannah plays a key role in ensuring every experience is professionally run, well communicated, and aligned with the standards of The Nationals.