FIRST LINE FUTBOL
About Us
Whether you are getting ready for a club tryout, or gearing up for your collegiate or professional career, First Line Futbol will ensure that you have the tools you need to succeed. We don't teach motivation, but if you've got the motivation to work, we will get you to the next level.
We as goalkeepers are no longer just the last line of defense. We are the first line of attack.
Services
Camps and clinics
Small group camps and clinics put players in a high-level training environment designed to provide them with the skills needed to perform at the next level. Sessions are designed to build a strong technical foundation and develop a better tactical understanding of the game.
Individual Training
For the player looking for individual coaching to push them to the next level or flexibility to train around a busy schedule. Personal training is perfect for the player preparing for an upcoming tryout, or season. For multi-sport athletes it is the perfect way to stay sharp during the off season.
Finishing School
The perfect combination and oh-so much fun. Strikers and goalkeepers train individually and then combine for a fast-paced finishing session that trains both sides in a game-realistic setting to be prepared for those critical moments in and around the goal.
Highlight Video
Create a highlight video for coaches that show all of your technical abilities. Have it to send to club, college or professional coaches, or attach it to game clips to showcase a more complete player profile. Custom packages are available.
Coach Consulting
Are you a coach who wants to give the goalkeeper on your team a better training environment? Arm yourself with a go-to warm up and solid repertoire of training drills to ensure that your GK improves even if you don't have a dedicated GK coach on staff!
testimonials
Alli is a tremendous teacher of the game. She was a fantastic player who has seamlessly transitioned to a coaching role. Alli’s attention to detail is top-notch, and she is able to help players make subtle adjustments that make a huge difference. One of her greatest assets is that she cares about the people she coaches, which translates to personal investment in each individual’s growth. Players will maximize their potential under Alli’s tutelage, and they will enjoy doing the work!
Stefanie Golan: Head Coach, University of Minnesota
If you're looking for someone with a keen eye for technical details and an organized, pragmatic approach to goalkeeper development, look no further. Alli effectively draws on her considerable experience as a collegiate and professional goalkeeper in providing expert, personalized mentoring for players at all levels. As a player she was fiercely-dedicated to her craft. And now, with First Line Futbol, she brings that same energy into her coaching. I was fortunate to coach Alli in the second half of her career at Duke and I'm proud of her accomplishments as a pro. But nothing makes me happier than seeing her share her knowledge with the next generation of goalkeepers. Simply put, goalkeepers who train with Alli get better. You will too.
Nathan Kipp: Fmr Goalkeeper Coach, Duke University & Chicago Red Stars
Working with Alli helped improve my game and helped me grow as a leader. Each session was well-thought out, with drills that built upon each other. Alli knew when to challenge me and knew when to build my confidence. She was able to adapt her coaching style to help me play at my highest level. Her extensive experience on the pitch was evident at all times. Alli not only sharpened my skills between the pipes, she also was a great resource for me as a captain and later when pursuing a career post-college. Now, as a coach I often think to myself, "What would Alli do?".
Monica DiFiore: Starting Goalkeeper & Captain, Trinity College Soccer
I have known Alli since 2007 when she was playing at Duke and first came to coach with us at SoccerPlus Goalkeeper School. As a player and coach she consistently demonstrates a tremendous drive and passion for the sport. I saw this first hand during her time as a professional goalkeeper. But what sets Alli apart from other coaches is that her genuine care for the people she interacts with permeates her coaching. It is immediately obvious to everyone who works with her that she’s not just another coach. The confluence of her experiences and special qualities allows her to bring out the best of the goalkeepers that she works with. I strongly endorse Alli Lipsher and First Line Futbol and after you train with her, you will too.
Anthony Diccico: Experienced soccer executive, coach and consultant
Simply put, Alli makes people better. She is first and foremost passionate. Her enthusiasm and drive will inspire you to push yourself, improve and succeed. She is understanding, driven, and knowledgeable. Her creativity, technical expertise and experience as an elite level player has lent directly into her ability to create high-level, competitive and fun training environments for individuals, groups and full teams. She gets on your level and encourages you to push out of your comfort zone. Alli has a great eye for the big picture and the small details. She will get right down to business with you on technique and form, while teaching you to own full field, 90-minute concepts. Wherever you are in your soccer/ goalkeeping career, Alli is the right person to work with to accomplish your goals.
Maggie Crowe: Trinity College Women's Soccer
Leadership
Alli Lipsher founded First Line Futbol in 2019 after recognizing a lack of high quality keeper training in the Twin Cities. Understanding that great goalkeepers require individual, personalized attention to elevate their game, First Line Futbal was born. Alli brings over two decades of playing experience and eight years of coaching experience to the pitch.
