David Rouse has been entrenched in the world of Goalkeeper Coaching for more than 30 years. Having earned his stripes in the lower echelons of the Football League, he progressed to elite-level development in the Academy at Manchester United, bringing through the likes of Tom Heaton, Sam Johnstone and Ben Amos. A switch to Head of Goalkeeping at QPR came next (look closely and you’ll see him dotted about the notorious Four Year Plan documentary) before a return to Manchester, this time linking up with the City Group and very nearly missing that iconic “Aguerooooo!” moment (believing the game was beyond reach, he was about to head down the tunnel at the Etihad).
Sandwiched between spells in the UAE were stints at Stoke, Burnley and Northern Ireland. Not only a coach but a specialist in recruitment and the art of psychology, he’s worked with a wealth of highly-acclaimed goalkeepers and managers, now passing on his expertise as a goalkeeping mentor.
Rouse is also a regular contributor to the Goalkeepers’ Union Podcast.
