The team behind #1 Goalkeeping
Karl Daniels - Head Coach
Karl played for Ipswich Town F.C Academy for 5 years as a Schoolboy, He then joined Rushden & Diamonds F.C on a full time contract for 3 years, within this time Karl played for Wales U17 & U19 on numerous occasions playing in the U17 & U19 European Championships. Since leaving Rushden Karl has decided to to take the route of goalkeeper coaching to help pass on the knowledge he has having worked with top Goalkeeper coaches such as Malcolm Webster, James Hollman, Stuart Naylor and Neville Southall.
Contact Karl: kdaniels@1goalkeeping.co.uk
Darren Jolly - Goalkeeper Coach
Darren has now reached veteran status having played for Hadleigh and Stowmarket in the Ridgons league, as well as Stowupland, Debenham and Hoxne in the S I L league. He played for Occold of the south Norfolk Sunday league for 20 consecutive seasons. Darren has also coached youth football now for many years as manager and goalkeeping coach.
Steve Wade - Goalkeeper Coach
Steve had a very impressive playing career having played for Ipswich Town F.C reserves on a number of occasions over a 3 year period, he also represented Suffolk at junior and senior level. Steve also played for clubs such as Southend, Sudbury and Stowmarket. When Steves playing career came to an end he concentrated on goalkeeper coaching, working with goalkeepers at grass roots level. He was also goalkeeper coach for Stowmarket Town F.C.
Kai Algar - Goalkeeper Coach
Kai played his Youth Football for Felixstowe and Walton United. Having won the Ridgeon’s Youth League for the Under 18′s, he went on to make appearances for the first team in the Ridgeon’s League Division 1. Since then Kai has played in the SIL League, making appearances for Woodbridge Athletic and BT Trimley.
Wendy Bean - Administration
Wendy is the main point of call for all #1 Goalkeeping administration, she is the friendly, very helpful voice that you hear if you phone us. Wendy is also in charge of all advertising and co-ordinating the coaching courses.