Author: Claudio Filippi

Claudio Filippi is a specialist in the training and development of goalkeepers. Graduated from the State I.S.E.F. of Rome in 1989, he enhanced his education by obtaining technical qualifications, including Professional Athletic Trainer in 1994 at Coverciano, UEFA B License Coach in 1997, and Goalkeeper Coach. At the international level, he recently obtained the UEFA GK A license.

In the academic field, Filippi served as a volunteer assistant at the Biomechanics Laboratory of the State I.S.E.F. of Rome under the guidance of Prof. Manoni from 1993 to 1998. He contributed to the training of new professionals as a co-supervisor of numerous theses regarding the role of the goalkeeper and taught at the Specialist Degree Course in Science and Techniques of Sport at the IUSM of Rome between 2007 and 2009.

As an author, he has published several articles in specialized football magazines and has written books such as “Prestazioni tecnico-tattiche dei più grandi portieri del mondo – Scout della partita” (1995), “L’evoluzione tecnico-tattica del portiere da USA ‘94 a Brasile 2014” (2015), and “La tecnica del portiere.” He has also produced educational audiovisual materials, including the videotape “Training the Goalkeeper – New Methodology” (1995) and the DVD “Attacking the Ball” (2006).

On the field, he has served as a goalkeeper coach in various teams, both at youth and professional levels. His collaborations include Serie A clubs such as A.S. Roma, A.C. Chievo Verona, A.C. Siena, A.C. Parma, and, since 2010, Juventus FC, where he continues to play a key role in the development of goalkeepers in the youth sector.

A respected speaker, Filippi has participated in numerous seminars and conferences, sharing his extensive knowledge on goalkeeper training. His career is characterized by a constant commitment to methodological innovation and

Academic Titles and Technical Qualifications

  • Graduated from the State I.S.E.F. of Rome in 1989.
  • Football Instructor, obtained in 1992.
  • Professional Athletic Trainer, obtained in 1994 during the 4th central course in Coverciano.
  • UEFA B License Coach, obtained in 1997.
  • Allenatore dei portieri professionista (Italian license)
  • UEFA GK A

University Activities

  • Volunteer assistant at the Biomechanics Laboratory, directed by Prof. A. Manoni, at the State I.S.E.F. of Rome from 1993 to 1998.
  • Co-supervisor of numerous diploma theses at the State I.S.E.F. of Rome, focusing on topics related to football goalkeepers.
  • Lecturer at the Specialist Degree Course in Science and Techniques of Sport at the IUSM of Rome in 2007, 2008, and 2009.

Publications, Lectures, and Collaborations

  • Author of numerous articles in specialized football magazines related to goalkeeper training.
  • Author of the book: Manoni A., Filippi C., “Prestazioni tecnico-tattiche dei più grandi portieri del mondo – Scout della partita.” Ed. S.S.S. Rome, 1995.
  • Author of the videotape: Filippi C., Di Iorio L., “Training the Goalkeeper – New Methodology,” published by Il Nuovo Calcio in 1995.
  • Author of the DVD: Filippi C., “Attacking the Ball,” published by Calzetti & Mariucci in 2006.
  • Contributor to the magazine “Il Nuovo Calcio” for the years 2006, 2007, 2008.
  • Speaker in Italy and abroad at numerous seminars, conferences, and advanced training courses on topics related to goalkeeper development.
  • Responsible for the training camp aimed at the physical and technical evaluation of the U.15 National Team goalkeepers (class of 1983) and U.18 (class of 1980) held in Rome in March 1999.
  • Responsible for the training camp aimed at the physical and technical evaluation of the U.15 National Team goalkeepers (class of 1984) and U.18 (class of 1981-82) held in Coverciano in March 2000.
  • Author of the book: Filippi C., Squinzani L., “L’evoluzione tecnico-tattica del portiere da USA ‘94 a Brasile 2014” Calzetti & Mariucci, 2015.
  • Author of the book: Filippi C., Borri D., “La tecnica del portiere.” Sports Stores, 2016.

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Acting Goalkeeper Coach for Youth Sector

  • Sports season 1994-1995: S.S. GTM Rome
  • Sports season 1995-1996: S.S. GTM Rome
  • Sports season 1996-1997: S.S. GTM Rome
  • Sports season 2005-2006: A.S. Roma
  • Acting Goalkeeper Coach for First Team

Acting Goalkeeper Coach for First Team

  • 1992-1993: A.S. Ladispoli s.r.l. (C.N.D.)
  • 1993-1994: A.S. Ladispoli s.r.l. (C.N.D.)
  • 1994-1995: A.S. Ladispoli s.r.l. (C.N.D.)
  • 1995-1996: U.S. Latina (C.N.D.)
  • 1996-1997: A.S. Ceccano (C.N.D.)
  • 1997-1998: A.S. Fidelis Andria (Serie B)
  • 1998-1999: A.S. Fidelis Andria (Serie B)
  • 1999-2000: A.S. Fidelis Andria (Serie C1)
  • 2000-2001: A.C. Chievo Verona (Serie B)
  • 2001-2002: A.C. Chievo Verona (Serie A)
  • 2002-2003 A.C. Chievo Verona (Serie A – UEFA Cup)
  • 2003-2004 A.C. Chievo Verona (Serie A)
  • 2004-2005 A.S. Roma (Serie A – Champions League)
  • 2006-2007 A.C. Siena (Serie A)
  •  2007-2008 A.C. Parma (Serie A)
  • 2008-2009 A.C. Chievo Verona (Serie A)
  •  2009-2010 A.C. Chievo Verona (Serie A)
  • From the 2010 sports season to present: Juventus FC (Serie A – Champions League)