Glentoran's goalkeepers have been put through their paces by a special guest coach over the past week.
Des McAleenan was invited along to help out with the Glens' shot-stoppers as they embarked on pre-season training.
McAleenan is goalkeeper coach for the USA Under 20s and has also worked at club level in Saudi Arabia and Iran.
The Dubliner also enjoyed a nine-year spell with New York Red Bulls in the MLS, where he worked with former Premier League keeper Tim Howard and ex-Rangers and Netherlands international Ronal Waterreus.
During his visit to the Oval McAleenan worked with Glentoran's three first-team keepers Elliott Morris, Dwayne Nelson and Paul McLaughlin.
“It’s a fantastic boost to have someone with Des’ talent and experience here for a month doing pre-season with our goalkeepers," Glens boss Mick McDermott told the club's website.
"He’s really top class. He has just finished the U20 World Cup in Poland with the USA and last year he won the CONCACAF Championship with the USA in Florida.
"In that tournament his goalkeeper Brady Scott won the Best Goalkeeper award.
"We have two of the most experienced keepers in the league in Elliott and Dwayne but even keepers with their level of experience benefit from fresh ideas and input of the kind Des is bringing.
"Also, it’s great for young Paul McLaughlin to get one to one time with Des at his stage of development. Des is the quality of coach we need to utilise at the club as we start our climb this season and I know he will be a great help to our lads."
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