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The modern goalkeeper, in addition to stop shots, has to learn to play with the positions, read the moves before anyone else and, above all, know that he will make mistakes. Once you learned that, consider yourself very good.
Gerónimo Rulli
Ajax 2023-2024
Ajax 2023-2024
FIFA World Cup Champions Qatar 2022
Villareal Club de Fútbol 2020-2022
Montpellier HSC 2019-2020
Real Sociedad 2016-2019
Adquirido por Manchester City 2016
Real Sociedad 2014-2016
Estudiantes de La Plata 2011-2014
Specific Training allows the Goalkeeper to develop all the necessary tools to solve different situations during the Game.
Mariano Andújar
Ex Pro Goalkeeper
Ex Pro Goalkeeper
Estudiantes de La Plata 2015-2023
Napoli 2014-2015
Catania 2012-2014
Estudiantes de La Plata 2012
Catania 2009-2012
Estudiantes de La Plata 2006-2009
Palermo 2005-2006
Huracán 2001-2005
The modern goalkeeper, in addition to stop shots, has to learn to play with the positions, read the moves before anyone else and, above all, know that he will make mistakes. Once you learned that, consider yourself very good.
Gerónimo Rulli
Ajax 2023-2024
Ajax 2023-2024
FIFA World Cup Champions Qatar 2022
Villareal Club de Fútbol 2020-2022
Montpellier HSC 2019-2020
Real Sociedad 2016-2019
Adquirido por Manchester City 2016
Real Sociedad 2014-2016
Estudiantes de La Plata 2011-2014
Specific Training allows the Goalkeeper to develop all the necessary tools to solve different situations during the Game.
Mariano Andújar
Ex Pro Goalkeeper
Ex Pro Goalkeeper
Estudiantes de La Plata 2015-2023
Napoli 2014-2015
Catania 2012-2014
Estudiantes de La Plata 2012
Catania 2009-2012
Estudiantes de La Plata 2006-2009
Palermo 2005-2006
Huracán 2001-2005
Center
The Centro de Entrenamiento Formativo para Arqueros (CEFARQ) was inaugurated on May 8, 2010 by former professional goalkeeper Leandro Horacio Cortizo, who developed most of his career in Europe. It is the first training center in the city of La Plata exclusively for goalkeepers. It offers the possibility to any goalkeeper, amateur or professional and any age, to develop a specific training and technical training for the role of Goalkeeper.
Over the years, CEFARQ has become one of the most important specific Training Centers in Argentina and is an important reference for many professionals.
It is open for every goalkeeper, of any club or condition, who wishes to be trained, perfected and prepared in his position. Training is based on replicating real-game situations and mastering specific techniques to optimize performance, enhance development opportunities, and achieve greater results, efficiency, and effectiveness.
A group of top-level professionals composed of Goalkeeper trainers, physical trainers, specialists on biomechanics, psychologists and doctors, analyze each goalkeeper in a personalized way and program the training groups according to ages and motor maturation.
In CEFARQ we perform adequate technical and physical training sessions one or two times a week, depending on the age and the needs of the goalkeeper. Training is oriented to the development of all the skills that the goalkeeper requires in a position that has a vital importance in soccer.
OUR PHILOSOPHY:
Leandro Cortizo created CEFARQ as a methodological technical school that provides the Goalkeeper all the tools needed to solve all the game situations in which may be involved. CEFARQ seeks to train and improve Goalkeepers, so that in their development they build up efficiency in their movements and enhance their natural abilities, which translates into better performance and effectiveness.
“When I was still active as a professional goalkeeper, I had many concerns and questions. I tried to understand the rationale behind each movement, each gesture and each posture. I thought that the details made a difference, and I saw them daily. At the end of my career, I already had the illusion of creating a “school” where goalkeepers could train and improve themselves with technical contents that allow them to make a difference through the details. Every inch, every millimeter, is too important and worth a Goal or a Great Catch. ”
Leandro H. Cortizo (Founder-Director CEFARQ)
Small details make big differences !!!
Staff
Leandro Horacio Cortizo
Director - Founder
Professional Goalkeeper Coach. Founder of CEFARQ and former professional Goalkeeper that played in Europe, more precisely in Italy, where he acquired the technique of the Italian school, considered one of the best in the world. Since 2008, when he left the professional activity as a player he devoted himself fully to his “great passion” as a coach and trainer of Goalkeepers, teaching the specific technique of the Goalkeeper.
Emiliano Mignogna
Goalkeeper trainer
Former Goalkeeper with technical training and experience as a player in Italy. He is responsible for the coordination of CEFARQ professionals in teaching the technique to young Goalkeepers.
Sergio Vizcaíno
Goalkeeper trainer- Specialist on biomechanics
Biologist, Professor at UNLP and CONICET Researcher. ATFA Certified Goalkeeper Trainer. He applies his knowledge of Biomechanics in the improvement and teaching of the Goalkeeper’s techniques. Coordinator of the Women’s Group at Cefarq and coach of AFA First Division Women Goalkeepers.
Guillermo Mercado
Goalkeeper trainer
Former Youth Goalkeeper with technical training. He is very active in formative and high performance training for Goalkeepers at CEFARQ
Daiana Enriquez
Goalkeeper Trainer
Former Soccer Goalkeeper in clubs of the region, both in the local league and in AFA First Division of. Currently dedicated to training goalkeepers at CEFARQ, specialized in Women’s Football.
Lautaro Velazco Lambolla
Goalkeeper Trainer.
Nutrition Specialist.
Former Goalkeeper with technical training in AFA clubs and CEFARQ. Currently devoted to training Goakeepers in our center. Nutrition Specialist.
Eros Benay
Goalkeeper trainer
Trainer formed in CEFARQ, where he started receiving training as a Goalkeeper. He transmits the knowledge acquired to all who comes to our Center.
Pablo Morosini Zapatel
Goalkeeper Trainer
Former Goalkeeper with technical training in CEFARQ. Currently dedicated to training goalkeepers at CEFARQ, specialized in Women’s Football.
Sebastián Caballero
Goalkeeper trainer Specialized in Children's Ages
Born in Colombian, he came to Argentina to study Physical Education at the UNLP. He received training as a goalkeeper in CEFARQ. He applies his great pedagogical capacities and methodological knowledge in training early ages. Goalkeeper trainer of children’s divisions of AFA First Division clubs
Miguel Ángel Mayer
Physical Trainer
Teacher of Physical Education graduated at the UNLP. He has specialized in the specific preparation of our Goalkeepers, always seeking the development of physical skills applied to the technical issues of the position. He is responsible for evaluation protocols and collaborates in planning the training sessions.
Facundo Genaro
Goalkeeper trainer
Former Goalkeeper technically trained in youth divisions. He applies the concepts acquired in their youth training the Goalkeepers of CEFARQ.
Ariel Medina
Goalkeeper trainer
Former Goalkeeper technically trained in youth divisions and in CEFARQ. He has experience as a Goalkeeper Coach in First Division clubs abroad. Currently he trains AFA Youth Goalkeepers of AFA First Division.
Tomás Guallama
Goalkeeper trainer
Instructor with experience as Goalkeeper in clubs of the region. He is very active in formative and high performance training for Goalkeepers at CEFARQ
Ramiro Blanco
Goalkeeper trainer
Former Goalkeeper technically trained in youth divisions. He played professionally in First Division in Africa. He applies the concepts acquired in their youth training Goalkeepers of CEFARQ. He is AFA Women’s Soccer Goalkeeper trainer.
Hernán Antueno
Psychologist -Goalkeeper trainer
Psychologist graduated at the UNLP, specialized in Sports and Goalkeeper Psychology. He is very active trainer at CEFARQ, providing evaluation and training method of the specific mental skills for the position.
Tomas Rosato
Goalkeeper trainer. Physical trainer
Former Goalkeeper, with experience as Goalkeeper in clubs of the region. He is very active in formative and high performance training for Goalkeepers at CEFARQ. Teacher of Physical Education graduated at the UNLP.
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Leandro Horacio Cortizo
Director - Founder
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Emiliano Mignogna
Goalkeeper trainer
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Sergio Vizcaíno
Goalkeeper trainer- Specialist on biomechanics
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Guillermo Mercado
Goalkeeper trainer
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Daiana Enriquez
Goalkeeper Trainer
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Lautaro Velazco Lambolla
Goalkeeper Trainer.
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Eros Benay
Goalkeeper trainer
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Pablo Morosini Zapatel
Goalkeeper Trainer
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Sebastián Caballero
Goalkeeper trainer Specialized in Children's Ages
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Miguel Ángel Mayer
Physical Trainer
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Facundo Genaro
Goalkeeper trainer
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Ariel Medina
Goalkeeper trainer
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Tomás Guallama
Goalkeeper trainer
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Ramiro Blanco
Goalkeeper trainer
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Hernán Antueno
Psychologist -Goalkeeper trainer
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Tomas Rosato
Goalkeeper trainer. Physical trainer
Professional Goalkeeper Coach. Founder of CEFARQ and former professional Goalkeeper that played in Europe, more precisely in Italy, where he acquired the technique of the Italian school, considered one of the best in the world. Since 2008, when he left the professional activity as a player he devoted himself fully to his “great passion” as a coach and trainer of Goalkeepers, teaching the specific technique of the Goalkeeper.
Former Goalkeeper with technical training and experience as a player in Italy. He is responsible for the coordination of CEFARQ professionals in teaching the technique to young Goalkeepers.
Biologist, Professor at UNLP and CONICET Researcher. ATFA Certified Goalkeeper Trainer. He applies his knowledge of Biomechanics in the improvement and teaching of the Goalkeeper’s techniques. Coordinator of the Women’s Group at Cefarq and coach of AFA First Division Women Goalkeepers.
Former Youth Goalkeeper with technical training. He is very active in formative and high performance training for Goalkeepers at CEFARQ
Former Soccer Goalkeeper in clubs of the region, both in the local league and in AFA First Division of. Currently dedicated to training goalkeepers at CEFARQ, specialized in Women’s Football.
Former Goalkeeper with technical training in AFA clubs and CEFARQ. Currently devoted to training Goakeepers in our center. Nutrition Specialist.
Trainer formed in CEFARQ, where he started receiving training as a Goalkeeper. He transmits the knowledge acquired to all who comes to our Center.
Former Goalkeeper with technical training in CEFARQ. Currently dedicated to training goalkeepers at CEFARQ, specialized in Women’s Football.
Born in Colombian, he came to Argentina to study Physical Education at the UNLP. He received training as a goalkeeper in CEFARQ. He applies his great pedagogical capacities and methodological knowledge in training early ages. Goalkeeper trainer of children’s divisions of AFA First Division clubs
Teacher of Physical Education graduated at the UNLP. He has specialized in the specific preparation of our Goalkeepers, always seeking the development of physical skills applied to the technical issues of the position. He is responsible for evaluation protocols and collaborates in planning the training sessions.
Former Goalkeeper technically trained in youth divisions. He applies the concepts acquired in their youth training the Goalkeepers of CEFARQ.
Former Goalkeeper technically trained in youth divisions and in CEFARQ. He has experience as a Goalkeeper Coach in First Division clubs abroad. Currently he trains AFA Youth Goalkeepers of AFA First Division.
Instructor with experience as Goalkeeper in clubs of the region. He is very active in formative and high performance training for Goalkeepers at CEFARQ
Former Goalkeeper technically trained in youth divisions. He played professionally in First Division in Africa. He applies the concepts acquired in their youth training Goalkeepers of CEFARQ. He is AFA Women’s Soccer Goalkeeper trainer.
Psychologist graduated at the UNLP, specialized in Sports and Goalkeeper Psychology. He is very active trainer at CEFARQ, providing evaluation and training method of the specific mental skills for the position.
Former Goalkeeper, with experience as Goalkeeper in clubs of the region. He is very active in formative and high performance training for Goalkeepers at CEFARQ. Teacher of Physical Education graduated at the UNLP.
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Training
Groups
Group 1
6-9 years old
In this group it is essential to make the kids familiar with the ball and the field through games that allow them to develop sensitivity to contact with the ball, lose the fear of diving, introduce different postures and technical movements that the young goalkeeper can start to know and acquire, always from the entertainment and fun that the game produces.
We must never forget that they are “Children playing to be Goalkeepers”
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