Meet the Instructors
Meet the mentors and instructors that will inspire and teach you throughout the program.
Mentor
Eric Steele
Eric Steele, known as "the Guru," is the former Manchester United GK Coach who has collaborated with renowned goalkeepers like David DeGea, Peter Schmeichel, and Edwin Van Der Sar. With experience at clubs such as Aston Villa, Manchester City, and Derby County, Steele currently works with the English FA and Level 5 Goalkeeping Academy. Having coached alongside Sir Alex Ferguson and contributed to the English National Team for over 11 years, he has claimed 11 major trophies with Manchester United.
Ambassador
Andy Quy
Andy Quy, a well-known goalkeeper coach, holds the position of the first team GK coach at Crystal Palace FC. He has previously worked as the first team GK coach at Huddersfield FC., as an assistant and GK coach at Charlotte FC (MLS), as well as a GK coach for Stoke City and Brentford FC in the Premier Leagues. Andy has coached notable players such as David Raya, Shay Given, Thomas Sorensen, Jack Butland, Asmir Begovic, among others.
Ambassador
Sergio Gonzalez
Gonzalez joined Racing in 2021 after a stint as Indiana University’s women’s associate head coach. He boasts more than two decades of coaching experience, including additional collegiate stops at Dayton, Slippery Rock, NJIT and Ohio State. Internationally, he has also coached goalkeepers for the U-16 and U-17 national teams.
Member Contributor
Neil Cutler
LV5-GKS is thrilled to announce that Neil Cutler, a renowned name in the world of football coaching, has joined LV5-GKS. Currently serving as the U20 England National Team coach, Cutler brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team. With an impressive career, Cutler recently held the position of Goalkeeper Coach for Wolverhampton Wanderers' first team in the Premier League. His tenure included working with world-class goalkeepers such as Emiliano Martínez and collaborating with esteemed head coaches like Steven Gerrard.
Member Contributor
Aron Hyde
Aron Hyde is the current GK Coach with Charlotte FC serving as First Team GK Coach and is the former USMNT - GK Coach. Hyde has worked with, Atlanta United and Chicago Fire.
Some Notable Players Worked With are Matt Turner, Ethan Horvath, Brad Guzan, and Zack Steffen.
Director
Frank DiLeonardi
Frank DiLeonardi is the LV5-GKA director and oversees Goalkeeper Development and is the Goalkeeper coach for UMBC Women's Soccer (D1) in addition, is a Goalkeeper coach for the Region 1 ODP program. DiLeonardi is the owner of PRO-GK Gloves USA. With over 12 years of coaching experience in college programs ranging from D1 to D3, he has also collaborated with D.C United and The Washington Spirits DA. Additionally, DiLeonardi serves as a coach educator for United Soccer Coaches.
DiLeonardi possesses various certifications including Goalkeeping diplomas 1, 2, and 3, an NSCAA Advanced National Goalie Diploma, NSCAA Premier Diploma, and DOC Diplomas. Furthermore, he holds the UEFA “C” badge and has completed the first part of his UEFA “B” badge.
Our Mission
Our group of UEFA certified goalkeeper coaches, with vast experience and partnerships with elite goalkeepers globally, is dedicated to creating engaging and informative goalkeeper coaching content on a global scale. Additionally, our team provides detailed theoretical presentations that examine the progress of Premier League goalkeepers and youth goalkeepers from esteemed clubs.