The Nationals Coaches

Each Nationals Camp will be led by co-Founder Martin Brennan.

At each camp, Martin is joined by established, well-respected goalkeeper coaches who have been handpicked as exceptional GK coaches to meet our high-standards and holistic training approach.

Discover the coaches who will make you a better goalkeeper at The Nationals

Meet the Coaches

  • Hans Segers

    Ex Premier League goalkeeper with Spurs and 'The Crazy Gang' at Wimbledon - Hans is an excellent addition to The Nationals Coaching team. Currently coaching at FC Eindhoven, Hans can offer the goalkeepers an unbelievable level of coaching. As well as that, his experiences and stories as a Premier League Goalkeeper in one of the most iconic Premier League teams of all time is invaluable for the youth goalkeepers he'll be coaching.

  • Andy Lonergan

    Andy Lonergan has made over 400 senior appearances during a career spanning more than two decades. He began at Preston North End, where he played over 200 games and won back-to-back Player of the Year awards.

    Lonergan became known as a dependable presence in the Football League, later signing for Premier League clubs like Liverpool and Everton.

  • Roy Carroll

    Roy is best known for winning the Premier League & FA Cup with Manchester United, and representing Northern Ireland 45 times.

    An incredible career, Roy will add huge value to the Nationals attendees

  • Chris Weale

    Chris has over 500 professional appearances as a goalkeeper across an 18 year career in the English Football League, most notably playing for Leicester City in the Championship from 2009-2012. Chris brings all his experience into goalkeeper coaching and is the Director of Football Coaching at Sherborne School

  • Michelle Beazley

    Michelle had a fantastic playing career for Fulham, QPR, Reading, Watford, Lewes, Portsmouth, Millwall, Leyton Orient. Currently coaching at London Seaward and London Bees.

  • Nigel Bertrams

    Nigel rose through the PSV youth system and represented The Netherlands at youth level. Most recently, Nigel played 81 times for FC Eindhoven, ending his playing career to focus on goalkeeper coaching.

  • David Stockdale

    David has had an exceptional career, featuring stints in the Premier League with Fulham, appearances across the Football League with a variety of clubs, and an England squad call-up in 2011. He is a fantastic addition to The Nationals coaching staff

  • Tommy Forecast

    Tommy began his career at Spurs as an U18 keeper. After several appearances on the bench for the first team he moved to Southampton due to a renegotiation of Gareth Bale's sell-on clause. Tommy is an experienced EFL goalkeeper with a number of promotions under his belt

  • Rob Budd

    We welcome Rob back to The Nationals bringing with him a wealth of grass roots coaching experience and exceptional organisational skills.

  • Jon Eckett

    We welcome Jon back to The Nationals.
    As a youth goalkeeper he played at West Ham followed by stints at Southend Manor, Heybridge Swifts and Great Wakering Rovers

  • Steve Mumford

    With appearances for Wimbledon FC, Steve now coaches at our Weekly Centres in Wimbledon at The Nationals.

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Specialist & Expert Coaches

  • Keval Patel - Sports Psychologist & GK Coach

    ‘KP’ helps individuals, teams and organisations maximise their performance through applying simple strategies and techniques to deal with the growing demands of sport and business.

    With experience working with Olympians, Professional Golfers, Premier League, EFL and Academy Footballers, he might be the coach that makes the difference to your game at The Nationals

  • Rob Blackburne- Goalkeeper Mindset

    THE authorative voice in the World of Mindset in football. Rob works with pros at the highest level to work on the mental side of their game. Prsenter of "The Footballers Mindset" podcast, and author of "Get over fear in football and gain more confidence". As the most unique position in football, a goalkeepers mindset is key, and Rob can help our young keepers understand themselves, introduce healthy routines, and help them overcome challenges.

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