PRESENTERS
IGCC26 PResenters
One more presenter to be announced soon!
And we are working on a couple surprise appearances for our 10th Anniversary IGCC.
TIM DITTMER
Tim is the Head of Coaching at The FA, former Head of Goalkeeping at The FA, and a FIFA Expert, bringing world-class experience and knowledge to the IGCC stage.
This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the most respected coaching educators in the world. The insight, experience, and perspective Tim brings to the game is truly next level.
Head of Coaching at The F.A.
NADINE ANGERER
Nadine Angerer is a World Player of the Year (2013), German National Team legend, Portland Thorns standout, and now Goalkeeper Coach of the Swiss Women’s National Team —Nadine brings world-class experience as both a player and coach.
FIFA Goalkeeping Expert
Before Brentford, Manu was with Al Ahli (Qatar Stars League) and Nottingham Forest, serving not only as a goalkeeper coach but also as a set-pieces specialist. His coaching journey also includes years as a respected goalkeeper educator with UEFA B/PRO programs and the Spanish FA, where he focused on mental training, academy development, and training design for youth national team goalkeepers.
Manu brings a wealth of knowledge, global experience, and a passion for developing keepers at every level—and we can’t wait for IGCC coaches to learn from him.
Goalkeeper Coach at Brentford FCMANU SOTELO
RICHARD HARTIS
Richard's goalkeeping coaching journey has taken him around the world, including roles with Besiktas (Turkey), the Jamaica National Team, Manchester United, The FA, and more. A passionate coach and coach educator, Richard is dedicated to helping others grow and develop.
"I believe details matter, knowledge matters, experience matters and, most importantly, people matter. I am delighted to be invited to present at IGCC 2026." – Richard Hartis
Former Goalkeeper Coach at Besiktas & Manchester United
JASON GRUBB
Currently the Goalkeeper & Set Piece Coach for San Diego FC, Jason also serves as the U20 Men’s U.S. National Team Goalkeeper Coach.
With experience spanning from the academy level all the way to the professional game—including Houston Dynamo II Goalkeeping Coach and Head of Academy Goalkeeping, Austin FC II Goalkeeper Coach—Jason brings a wealth of knowledge to every session.
Goalkeeper/Set Piece Coach at San Diego FCMIKEY PEARCE
Mikey is the Lead Professional Development Phase & U21 Goalkeeping Coach at Aston Villa FC. With extensive experience across all age groups within the academy pathway, he brings a detailed understanding of how goalkeeper development programs are structured and delivered across each of phase of development.
Goalkeeping Coach at Aston Villa FCPHIL WHEDDON
Phil is the Director of Goalkeeping and First Team Assistant Coach for the Philadelphia Union, overseeing goalkeeper development throughout the entire club pathway from the first team to the academy. He also serves as a FIFA Technical Goalkeeping Expert.
Prior to joining Philadelphia, Phil was the Goalkeeper Coach for both the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams, bringing decades of experience at the highest levels of the game.
Assistant Coach & Director of Goalkeeping at Philadelphia Union