HEAD COACH
Meet Coach Filipe
With years of experience in elite player development, Coach Filipe brings an intentional and strategic approach to goalkeeper training. His methodology focuses on technical mastery, tactical intelligence, and the psychological resilience required for the position's unique demands.
"My goal is to build shot-stoppers who don't just react to the game, but command it with authority and precision."
Building the Complete Modern Goalkeeper
At Fut Rio, our methodology focuses on developing modern goalkeepers who are intelligent, adaptable, and prepared to solve problems in real-game situations.
Through cognitive training, coordination, decision-making, footwork, and game awareness, we help goalkeepers become more confident, effective, and complete players.
While embracing the demands of modern soccer, we never lose sight of the essential goalkeeper-specific techniques, including shot-stopping, diving, handling, positioning, and distribution.
Three levels. One clear path.
Beginner
5pm
Objective: Build a solid technical foundation and develop confidence in the goalkeeper position.
-Body Coordination
-Basic stance and body positioning.
-Footwork, movement, and balance.
-Catching high, medium and low.
-Lateral divings.
-introduced changed hands.
-introduced 1v1 (body position in X save).
-Time of ball (catching and punching).
-Introduction to distribution and communication.
Intermediate
6pm
Objective: Apply technical fundamentals with greater speed, accuracy, and independence.
-Saves at different positions.
-Body coordination, agility and pliometrics.
-Lateral diving and recovery after saves.
-Crosses and aerial play.
-1v1 situations.
-Positioning in relation to the ball and goal.
-Reaction.
-Distribution with hands and feet.
-Game reading and decision-making.
-Stopped balls (position yourself and defenders in different situations like corner, front and side free kicks).
Advanced
7pm
Objective: Develop a goalkeeper capable of performing efficiently in complex and competitive situations.
-Goalkeeper in the team game model.
-Reading the ball’s trajectory and anticipation.
-Saving under pressure and with limited reaction time (game situations).
-Managing crosses in crowded areas.
-Sweeper-keeper play and defensive depth management.
-Building play under pressure.
-Defensive organization, leadership, and mental preparation.
-transitions.
FOR CLUBS & COACHES
Supplemental Goalkeeper Training for Teams
Partnering Soccer Clubs
At Fut Rio, we provide specialized, supplemental goalkeeper training focused on technical development, decision-making,
and confidence in game situations designed to seamlessly complement each player’s regular club commitments.
We serve as a dedicated, position-specific resource for local teams and players in Scottsdale who are looking for extra,
high-level development.
Whether you are a club director, team manager, or head coach, we would be happy to connect and learn more about your club’s program and explore how we can support your goalkeepers.
FUT RIO GK FOUNDATION
$240/month
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One group goalkeeper training session per week
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Structured, position-specific goalkeeper development
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Training tailored to the athlete’s development level
Monthly membership
FUT RIO GK DEVELOPMENT
$400/month
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Two group goalkeeper training sessions per week
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Consistent technical training and game-related development
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Training tailored to the athlete’s development level
Monthly membership
FUT RIO GK PERFORMANCE
$480/month
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Four premium small-group sessions per month
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Limited to three goalkeepers per session
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Individualized coaching within a small-group environment
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Bring one guest for a complimentary training session once per month, with advance scheduling required and subject to availability
Monthly membership
Training schedules and enrollment are confirmed based on coach and field availability. Monthly membership terms, billing, cancellation, and missed-session policies must be displayed clearly before payment.
Register Your Goalkeeper
Choose a program, enter your goalkeeper’s details, and share your preferred training days and times. Fut Rio will review coach and field availability and then confirm your schedule and send a secure payment link.
Note: Goalkeeper Evaluation ($60) is a separate, one-time service used to assess skill level and match the athlete with the ideal training group. This fee is non-refundable and does not apply toward monthly membership tuition
Important: Submitting this form does not charge your card or confirm a training time. We will contact you to confirm availability and send a secure payment link. Your enrollment is only confirmed after payment is completed.
FAQ + Contact
Where is Fut Rio Player Development located?
Fut Rio serves goalkeepers and families in the Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona area. Specific training locations are confirmed when scheduling.
Does Fut Rio replace my child’s soccer club training?
No. Our goalkeeper training is designed to complement regular club and team training.
How do I choose the right training level?
Submit the registration form and provide your athlete’s experience level. Fut Rio can help determine the most appropriate training option.
Can Premium members bring guests?
Premium members may request to bring up to two guests once per month, subject to prior approval and the three-goalkeeper maximum per session.
Are training times guaranteed when I submit the form?
No. Your preferred time is a request. The schedule is confirmed by Fut Rio based on availability.
How does monthly membership work?
Monthly membership terms, billing, renewal, cancellation, and missed-session policies are confirmed by Fut Rio and must be reviewed before enrollment and payment.
Fut Rio Player Development
futriobr@gmail.com
Scottsdale / Phoenix, Arizona
@futriobr