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Jayson Leutwiler
Jayson Leutwiler is a former professional goalkeeper with a career that spanned more than 17 years. During his active career, he gained valuable experience in Switzerland, England, and at an international level. At the same time, he completed a degree in sports science and sports psychology. Today, he works as an aspiring sports psychologist and goalkeeper coach, helping athletes to develop their mental strength effectively.
Professional career:
Professional footballer: Jayson Leutwiler was active as a professional football goalkeeper for over 17 years. He played in Switzerland and England and represented Canada internationally. His career took him through various leagues and clubs where he gained valuable experience in a high-performance environment.
Study of applied psychology: Concurrently with his active sports career, he completed a Bachelor's degree in Sports Science and Exercise.
Master in Sport Psychology: Subsequently, he specialized through a Master's degree in Sport Psychology with the aim of helping athletes to develop their mental strength in a targeted manner.
Professional career:
Neuchâtel Xamax (2003-2006): Start of his career in the youth teams (U14 to U16).
FC Basel (2006-2012): U18 player with a subsequent jump to the first team. During this time, he was loaned to Yverdon-Sport, FC Wohlen, and FC Schaffhausen to gain match experience.
Middlesbrough FC (2012-2014): Part of the first team with valuable experience in English professional football.
Shrewsbury Town FC (2014-2017): First team goalkeeper with over 140 appearances. Promotion to EFL League One was achieved in the first year.
Blackburn Rovers (2017-2020): A permanent part of the first team and a renewed promotion to the EFL Championship in the first year.
Fleetwood Town FC (2020): Another six months as part of the first team.
Huddersfield Town FC (2021): Six months as a goalkeeper for the first team with valuable match experience.
Oldham Athletic (2021-2023): Two years in the first team with 27 appearances.
Port Vale FC (2023-2024): Last station of his active career, which he officially ended in 2024.
Professional Stations:
Jayson Leutwiler works as a trainee sports psychologist with Alain Meyer. He supports athletes in their mental development and contributes to the company's international expansion in England and America.
goalkeeping coach
As a certified goalkeeper coach, he trains young goalkeepers at the Blackpool FC Academy. This allows him to keep up with the latest developments in modern football.
Philosophy:
My aim is to provide athletes with what I lacked during my active career: the freedom to express themselves in high-pressure moments – without constraints from the club or the sporting environment.
Drawing from my own experiences, I create a trusting and supportive space where athletes feel heard and understood.
I focus on an environment that promotes safety and personal growth, allowing each individual to develop at their own pace. My approach is based on building authentic, strong connections to help athletes both on and off the field achieve their goals and fully realize their potential.
International Career:
Jayson Leutwiler had an impressive youth career and represented the Swiss national team at all youth levels, demonstrating his extraordinary talent and dedication.
Later, he decided to take up his second citizenship, Canada, and play at the highest level there.
Jayson played three international matches for Canada and kept a clean sheet in all of them. He participated in three prestigious Gold Cup tournaments and played a central role for the team. Additionally, he was involved in the highly intense and competitive World Cup qualifying matches, where he once again showcased his skills and professionalism.
Contact
Do you have questions? We have the answers. For anything else, you can reach us by email at beratung@alainmeyer.ch
Alain Meyer
M.Sc. Sportpsychologie
MAS Coaching
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