Former German goalkeeper Lutz Pfannenstiel is conducting the week-long meet, which will consist of theory and practical sessions, stressing on various positions of the goalkeeper and how the dynamics have changed in recent years.
Twenty-eight coaches, including those contracted with AIFF, are attending the course, an AIFF release said.
The 90-minute educative session was followed by an hour of practical session, where the 28 participants were taught relevant drills.
Pfannenstiel, a scout for Bundesliga outfit TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, also spoke on the basic role of a goalkeeping coach and explained the difference between a normal coach and a goalkeeping coach citing examples.
"The position of a goalkeeper has transformed over the years. Now a goalkeeper has to be a good footballer as well. Manuel Neuer is the best example of a modern day goalkeeper. He is a motivator in the side," he said.
"Shot stopping skills alone are not enough anymore. A goalkeeper needs to distribute the ball well and on counter-attacks, he plays a key role in building the first block of a move," he added.
"In the 2006 World Cup in Germany, Lehmann got the nod ahead of Oliver Kahn because Lehmann was more a modern day goalkeeper than Kahn, who was of course the best shot stopper," said Pfannenstiel.
"Goalkeeping coaches are not like normal coaches. You see Jose Mourinho (Real Madrid manager) perhaps never kicked a football. Arsene Wenger (Arsenal manager) was not a great player. But they are world class coaches," he said. (More)
