Goalkeeping Academy

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Welcome to the TC1 Goalkeeping Academy — the home for goalkeepers dedicated to pushing their limits and achieving excellence. At TC1, we believe every goalkeeper deserves access to professional, high quality coaching. We specialise in developing complete goalkeepers — athletes who understand the technical, tactical, physical, and mental sides of the game. Every session is designed with purpose, led by experienced coaches who bring a professional standard of detail and care to each player’s journey. Whether you’re an aspiring young goalkeeper or already competing at a high level, our academy provides the environment, structure, and support to help you continually improve and perform with confidence.

Our academy offers a complete pathway to success, with programs suited to every stage of a goalkeeper’s development. Our private 1-on-1 sessions focus on refining individual technique and decision-making, offering tailored feedback that accelerates improvement. Group sessions introduce a competitive edge, combining repetition, pressure, and real-game scenarios that enhance consistency under challenge. For those wanting to take their game even further, our Goalkeeper Mentorship Program provides a professional experience — including performance analysis, goal setting, video breakdowns, and season-long support to maximise progress both on and off the pitch.

In addition to regular training, we also deliver specialised goalkeeper clinics throughout the year, covering key areas such as shot stopping, 1v1s, distribution, handling, crosses, and more. These intensive clinics are designed to sharpen specific skills and boost confidence heading into matches. Across every program, we prioritise development, attention to detail, and creating a positive learning environment where goalkeepers can grow. The TC1 Goalkeeping Academy is more than just training — it’s a pathway built for goalkeepers who are serious about becoming their best.

With a proven coaching syllabus, experienced staff, and a passion for helping players reach their potential, we’re raising the standard of goalkeeper training across Australia.

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TC1's Specialised Coaching Staff

TC1’s Queensland Coaching Staff

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Tom Collins
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Nathan Popple

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Dash Robbinson

GOLD COAST KNIGHTS & FOOTBALL QUEENSLAND

Dash has had an unbelievable season both with his parent club and involvement in the state teams. Dash has been working with coach Tom for the full season at his parent club Gold Coast Knights. His attitude and dedication to progress is something that will set him apart from the rest.

Dash endured a successful season with his parent club, along with being picked to represent the state of Queensland and the Australian championships.

Manu Lewis

FOOTBALL QUEENSLAND

Manu has worked closely with Tom for the last 12 months. Although his climb to his Football Queensland heights had no influence from TC1, we have nurtured him once he entered the program.

Under Toms coaching, Manu had a great season. He played regularly for the State teams U23’s, along with making his senior debut for the Gregory Terrace XI in the GPS league. Additional to this, Manu has been involved regularly with the Brisbane Roar NPL sides training sessions.

Cillian Whittle

SHEFFIELD UNITED

Cillian started his footballing journey with coach Tom at TC1. Tom helped him create a foundation base whilst working through 1-1’s over the course of 18 months.

Cillian started gaining traction from some of the biggest academies in the Uk. He was invited in by Leeds United, Scunthorpe, Hull City and Grimsby. He decided that Grimsby was the best start for his academy career. After a very successful first season in academy football with Grimsby Town, he again got the offer to go to a bigger club in Sheffield United.

Cillian is currently loving his football at Sheffield United, impressing and improving weekly.

Charlie Freebury

DONCASTER ROVERS

Carlie started his goalkeeping journey with Tom in the Uk at the age of 13. He came to the company as a raw kid whose athletic abilities were unmatched. Charlie worked with the TC1 coaches on a weekly basis for 18 months where he’s improvement was massive. This was a credit to his work rate and attitude to succeed. This was also helped with a family who supported and guided him through the journey.

As a result of all his hard work with TC1, Charlie has since been offered a 2x year Scholarship at English professional club Doncaster Rovers. Striving to get his first professional deal.

Leo Whyte

DERBY COUNTY

Leo has worked with us on a weekly basis during our Nottingham sessions. He’s a great young keeper who’s dedication to improving is massive. Technically a very good goalkeeper and he has a great support network around him. Leo is developing at a rapid rate under the guidance of coach Maison, and we look forward to following his development.

Faith Cooper

LINCOLN CITY & ENGLAND WOMENS

Faith has had a rapid rise. She started her TC1 coaching journey with Tom over 4 years ago. Not as a goalkeeper, but as a striker scoring 20+ goals a season. We soon realised she had the potential and attributes to become a great goalkeeper.

Once we realised she had this talent and passion, we dedicated our time to making this her specialised position. Within one season of being a goalkeeper, she has been signed by professional side Lincoln City and involved in the England women’s national set ups.

We couldn’t be prouder of her success. But this hasn’t just been handed to her, she has worked unbelievably hard along side the TC1 coaches. Well done Faith!!

Olly Goodcare

NOTTINGHAM FORREST

Olly started his TC1 journey 18 months ago to gain fitness in the off season. He’s been working hard with coach Maison in our Midlands base in the Uk. Olly has since been striving for further development as he creates his goalkeeping foundations at his young age.

He’s since managed the unbelievable achievement of signing for Premier League club Nottingham Forest. We look forward to following his development for years to come.

Jacob Rowell

HULL CITY

Jacob is a really exciting young keeper. Someone who worked with TC1 for 12 months during the back end of coach Toms time. Jacob had a great work ethic, along with a great family to help gourd his talent.

Jacob is regarded as one of the best young goalkeepers in his area, having multiple professional academies looking for him to sign pen to paper. After being invited to clubs such as Manchester City and Sheffield United, he made the decision to dedicate his talent to Championship side Hull City.

We look forward to following his development throughout the years from the other side of the world.

Alfie Davidson

GRIMSBY TOWN

Coaching Alfie was a surreal moment. Both coach Tom and Nathan were in the later years of their academy contracts at Scunthorpe United whilst Alfie was a pre academy goalkeeper. From training along side him, 3 years later we were coaching him through his goalkeeping journey.

Alfie is one of the most exciting young goalkeepers in his area. Someone who played for Scunthorpe United before making the move down the motor way to Grimsby Town.

Alfie will be a great goalkeeper for years to come if he keeps the same dedication and work rate he has now. He has a great mindset, along with a massively supportive family.

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