ABOUT MINNESOTA GK
OUR STORY
Minnesota GK was built out of a simple observation: goalkeepers are consistently undercoached. In most team environments, the goalkeeper receives limited individual attention — and almost no structured feedback on film.
We set out to change that. By combining thorough film analysis with structured coaching methodology, we give goalkeepers a clear picture of what they're doing well, where they can improve, and how to focus their development going forward.
Whether you're a club goalkeeper looking to sharpen your game, a high school player working toward a college opportunity, a college goalkeeper looking for more film feedback, or a parent trying to help your goalkeeper develop — we built this for you.
HOW WE OPERATE
FILM-FIRST
Every Detail Matters
Every goalkeeper action — every positioning choice, every decision — is personally reviewed with purpose and precision.
ACTIONABLE
Feedback You Can Use Tomorrow
Every film analysis or training session we deliver is designed to give you clear, specific focus points you can apply in your very next game.
POSITION - SPECIFIC
Built for Goalkeepers
This isn't generic coaching. Our entire system is built around the goalkeeper position — its unique demands, its technical complexity, and its mental requirements.
DEVELOPMENT - DRIVEN
Track Your Growth
We measure progress across sessions, not just individual games. Our goal is to help you become a better goalkeeper over time — not just review a single performance.
WHO WE WORK WITH
Club Goalkeepers
Youth through adult club players seeking structured, consistent development feedback.
Ready To Get Started?
Submit your film or book a training session to get started.
Film Review + Detailed Feedback
In-Person Goalkeeper Training
High School Goalkeepers
Players competing at the high school level who want an edge in development and visibility in their college recruiting process.
College Goalkeepers
For goalkeepers without regular access to position-specific coaching, our analysis provides the feedback needed to continue developing at the college level.
OUR COACHES
Tarah Nupson
Playing Experience
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4-year starter at the University of Minnesota (2013–2016)
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2× All-Big Ten selections
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2x Big Ten Champion
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Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year
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Played professional soccer in Sweden (2017)
Coaching Experience
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8+ years of club coaching experience
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Goalkeeper Coach, Bethel University Men’s & Women’s Teams (2018–2020)
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Goalkeeper Coach, University of Minnesota (2021–2024)
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2024 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
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Director of Goalkeeping, Tonka Fusion Elite (2021–2024)
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Director of Goalkeeping, Fusion Soccer Club (2021–Current)
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Goalkeeper Coach, Tonka Fusion Elite (2025–Current)
Certifications
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United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeping Level 3 Diploma
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United Soccer Coaches Special Topics: Analyzing Goalkeeper Performance Diploma
John Moening