EDUCATING THE NEXT GENERATION
Lorna Esson
Founder & director
LEARN
LEsson Goalkeeping gives every goalkeeper the tools to improve their ability no matter what stage of learning.
GROW
Building a player focused environment. LEsson Goalkeeping teaches individuals to have discipline & explore their own unique abilities in goal.
PERFORM
Every goalkeeper will receive an realistic insight into how elite goalkeepers perform and their role within the team
OFFERING THE BEST 1-2-1 GOALKEEPING COACHING IN EDINBURGH AND THE LOTHIANS.
LORNA ESSON
Founder and director of LEssonGKA.
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The creation of this academy is to help clubs within the surrounding areas without specialist GK training.
‘As a player who had limited resources developing in my own playing career, I want to ensure this generation of goalkeepers have the opportunity to fulfil their abilities.
I have over 12 years of coaching experience, from local community clubs to national team environments as well as pursuing and gaining the highest level of qualifications in the game. My approach to goalkeeping is unique, I want create a positive individual who will not only excel at goalkeeping but use all the lessons learned in their football experiences and take them forward in life’.
'Working with Lorna while playing at Hibs was an outstanding experience for me. She was consistently organized, well-prepared, and designed seamless training sessions that aligned perfectly with the team’s training. I appreciated her ability to adapt our work to fit the needs of every player in attendance, from 1st team starter to academy call up. Her post-game film breakdowns and feedback were always insightful and constructive. Most importantly, she was a strong mentor who genuinely advocated for and supported her goalkeepers.​'
Katie Fraine
Ex-professional GK
'I have worked with Lorna at both SWPL 1 and SWPL 2 and saw her grow as a coach and person over the years. She’s a highly qualified coach and her commitment, passion, patience and positive input is second to none. Her sessions are designed to meet the individuals/ teams needs which covers technical and tactical development. She delivers enjoyable sessions which at the same time looks to challenge the players. I would highly recommend Lorna, she is a coach who has a genuine passion to seeing players develop.'
Suzy Shepherd
Dundee Utd Manager
I have known Lorna for a number of years doing our GK licenses together she was the 1st female to achieve the UEFA A Goalkeeping license in Scotland and has a proven track record in both the men’s and women’s game at all levels including international football with Scotland and now wales, her knowledge, experience and attention to detail is of a top class level I would highly recommend her to goalkeepers of all ages and levels​
Jonathan Craig
Sunderland Women’s 1st Team
Goalkeeping Coach
'Lorna first started coaching me when I joined Hearts Women as a player in 2021. Across my playing journey she has continued to help me develop with in depth coaching and analysis. As I’ve gotten older, she’s helped me move into the coaching pathway and has continuously offered opportunities to learn from top coaches as well as herself. She’s so knowledgeable in the position of goalkeeping and I credit a lot of my accomplishments both as a coach and player to her development.'
Ailey Tebbett
Ex- player
'My son has been working with Lorna for around 5 years since he started with Hearts academy at training but also separately on a weekly 1-2-1 basis. She was great for his development having tailored sessions working on his individual development points and making him a better goalkeeper in a fun yet demanding and educational environment'.
Parent - Michael Gallacher
'Lorna is a hard working and highly motivated GK coach. Her sessions are designed to develop the goalkeepers abilities and to educate them on the demands that are placed on the goalkeeper. Lorna has obtained the GK A Licence, showing that she is always looking to develop her own skills as a coach and progress'.
Paul Gallacher
Heart of Midlothian FC
Head of Goalkeeping
'She’s incredibly supportive, her analysis is brilliant, and her feedback is always detailed. I continue to work with her during international breaks, and I’m really looking forward to her goalkeeping pre-season camp to keep improving. Her 1-2-1 sessions are tailored to the areas we’ve discussed beforehand, and the post-session feedback, including video analysis, is perfect for me to reflect and develop my game further. She is easy to speak to and gives good advice as she has been in club & national environments and understands the highs ands lows.
Lola Rose Rarity
Youth Goalkeeper
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