Behind the Scenes: Leo Percovich

Go behind the scenes at Chivas USA training with goalkeeper coach Leo Percovich. Learn about his unique personality as he trains with Chivas USA goalkeepers Zach Thornton, Dan Kennedy and Lance Parker.


Percovich joined Chivas USA prior to the 2008 season, and worked extensively with goalkeepers Brad Guzan, Dan Kennedy, and Zach Thornton, the three of whom combined for a goals against average of 1.37 during the season. Previously, Percovich had been with the Colorado Rapids, where he worked with 2006 Panasonic Goalkeeper of the Year finalist Joe Cannon, and later with Bouna Coundoul, who enjoyed a breakout 2007 season. Percovich also apprenticed under goalkeeper coaches throughout Europe and Latin America, including stints with club sides Real Madrid, Valencia, Stuttgart, Cruziero and Pachuca, as well as the national teams of Brazil, France, and Uruguay.

As a player, Percovich made six appearances with the Uruguayan National Team during a professional goalkeeping career that included time with South American powerhouses Nacional de Montevideo (1987-1993), Atlético Mineiro (1994), Guaraní FC (1995), and Fluminense FC (1995-1999) and Alianza de Lima (2000), as well as Spanish side Racing de Ferrol (2001). While with Nacional, Percovich won the Uruguayan First Division twice, as a starter in 1991 and 1992, as well as the prestigious Copa Libertadores in 1988.

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[armandomayen]

Best goal keeper coach i've ever seen.

El mejor entrenador de porteros que he visto en mi vida!

[alegria3984]

deberian pasar cuando lo corretean al mexicano un mate de risa

[ojosdjudas]

acá en Alianza Lima nos acordamos de Galileo Percovich, un exelente arquero que aportó bastante al club

[schnel127]

i stole his jacket at orlando (now for toronto fc)

[Jimmybangkok]

now you can, he's with TFC

[kisamenuchiha]

leo used to be my goalkeeper coach.

he is really cool and is a simple person.

he is the best coach i ever had!

[davethesave]

really would love to see more of his sessions!

davethesave, Toronto, Canada

[thegrooverocco]

galileo que orgullosos que estamos de vos ,todos tus amigos y ex companeros de fatima

[Rafabhbcn]

incredible coach man, some the zach, is my favourite trainer, congratulations

[MactheCatNo1GK]

usually guys with 'Big characters' dont have much substance in there coaching, but this guy is excellent on both counts.