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Our Coaches

We nurture the skills, identity and ambition of each and every person

THE BEST GOALKEEPERS ARE MADE HERE.

Our extensive network of coaches spans across almost every area of New Zealand.

Connect with the goalkeeping expert in your area today!

Our INGOAL goalkeeper coaching team is made up of successful sports professionals with a passion for football. We have experience working in the football community where only a small number of individuals make it to the very top.

We work hard. We are courageous and have presence, but we never forget we are part of a team and work together and that belonging is important. We are humble, authentic and we continually pursue excellence. We have faith and perseverance. We make your dream our comitment.

Everywhere in New Zealand.

Coach educator and mentor - Bay of Plenty

James Bannatyne

An experienced coach educator, INGOAL’s James Bannatyne is one of Oceania’s most trusted names in goalkeeping. James knows what it takes to get a player to the top and how to provide coaches with structured training to enable players reach their dreams.

He has combined his coaching experience with powerful leadership techniques along with up to date knowledge from premier level coaching professionals around the world. This means that James’ training approach is uniquely placed to combine professional experience with a holistic training approach to provide courses that are continually evolving to remain the top of the industry.

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Goalkeeping coach - Auckland

Isaac Tetteh

Isaac is currently Head of Goalkeeping at Auckland United FC, and his experience includes coaching of the Football Ferns and NZF age group teams.

Growing up in Ghana, West Africa, Isaac started playing football as soon as he could walk. His passion for football and goalkeeping propelled him to a professional role in the prestigous Red Bull Ghana project from 2012 to 2014, where he was coached by James Bannatyne. This experience fostered a lasting friendship, and in 2016, Isaac made his first-ever plane trip to New Zealand to pursue a career in playing and coaching.

He holds the Oceania Football Confederation/New Zealand Football Goalkeeping C License.

Isaac’s recent coaching experience:

2025 - Head of GK, Auckland United

2024 - Goalkeeping Coach NZ U-17 Women's Team for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic

2019 – 2020: Future Ferns Development Programme goalkeeping coach
2019 – 2021: Goalkeeper Coach at Auckland United FC, Eastern Suburbs AFC and Western Springs AFC
2019 – 2020: New Zealand Football Age Group U17 Camp Goalkeeping Coach
2012 – 2014: Professional Goalkeeper, Red Bull Ghana 🇬🇭

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Goalkeeping coach - Wellington

Callum Kennett

Callum is currently the Head of Goalkeeping at Upper Hutt City Football.

The majority of Callum’s playing career has been spent with the Wellington Phoenix Academy. A highlight of his journey came in 2019 when he represented New Zealand at the U17 FIFA World Cup in Brazil — a milestone that marked his talent and commitment to the sport. Transitioning naturally into coaching, Callum has completed his Oceania Goalkeeper C License and gained strong hands-on experience. He has served as a goalkeeper coach with the Wellington Phoenix Academy.

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Goalkeeping coach - New Zealand

Jonas Hoffmann

Jonas Hoffmann led the Auckland City FC goalkeepers to the FIFA Club World Cup in the USA in 2025. He is originally from Germany, where he played for RB Leipzig in is youth, and played in goal for the German National team at age group level.

Jonas came to New Zealand as a traveler and stayed as a coach. In Germany he worked as a goalkeeper coach for clubs including Hansa Rostock, but he didn't travel to New Zealand with the intention of coaching. He coincidently met James Bannatyne, who changed his mind.

Jonas has a UEFA B-License for goalkeepers and as team manager and is available for coaching, coach education and consultation wherever his van can park.

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Goalkeeping coach - Christchurch

Bailey Jordan

Bailey is a Goalkeeper from Christchurch who has played and coached in England, Germany and America. Bailey has had experience working with goalkeeper coaches Fabian Otte (Borussia Mönchengladbach/ US National Team) and Michael Rechner (FC Bayern Munich).
Based in Christchurch, Bailey mainly works in the women's space with Cashmere Technical and regional national league side, Canterbury Pride.

Bailey currently holds the OFC NZF GK C-Licence and is working towards his B.

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Goalkeeping coach - New Zealand

Max Tommy

Max Tommy is a goalkeeper for Melville United in Hamilton. He has been with Melville since 2017.

In the 2023 Chatham Cup final he scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser that took the match into extra time. Despite Melville losing on penalties, he was awarded the Jack Batty Cup as player of the match for his saves and leadership.

He coaches at Melville United, MT Goal, and for WaiBOP Football.

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