Zuriel Lozano
International Goalkeeper Coach
MS Sports & Health Science, certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. UEFA Pro lic, certified mental trainer, and speaker.
Zuriel “Z” Lozano is a former Panama National Team goalkeeper and globally recognized goalkeeper coach. Born in Panama, he earned early acclaim for his high-energy, explosive athleticism and crowd-pleasing playing style. After signing professionally at a young age and playing for Argentina’s legendary Boca Juniors reserve team, Lozano now leverages his elite international experience to train top-tier goalkeepers worldwide.
Education
Beyond his elite playing career, Coach Zuriel “Z” Lozano brings a uniquely scientific and holistic approach to athlete development. Following his international soccer career, he relocated to the U.S. to earn a degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Sports and Health Science from American Military University.
A US Air Force veteran, licensed pilot, and NASM-certified Sports Performance & Mental Coach, Coach Z holds both a UEFA Professional License and a National Goalkeeper License. His rare combination of top-tier competition, military precision, and advanced academic training makes him a global leader in goalkeeping development—specializing in high-performance conditioning, speed, agility, vertical jump, and mental resilience.
His Mentors
His methodology
Training methodology
Coach Zuriel “Z” Lozano is an internationally acclaimed goalkeeper coach specializing in sports psychology, sports performance, and elite mental conditioning. Leveraging an extensive academic background in sports science and psychology alongside top-tier playing experience, Coach Z developed a proprietary training methodology that eliminates rigid, “robotic” technique, prevents athletic stagnation, and drives peak performance.
Grounded in proven sports science, his high-impact programs empower professional and amateur goalkeepers globally to build dynamic movement, speed, power, and high-stakes mental resilience. A sought-after international guest speaker and consultant for professional soccer clubs and coaching associations, Coach Z frequently presents on critical topics including athletic anxiety, competitive mindset, and post-injury psychological recovery.
Pro Teams
Beyond individual coaching, Coach Zuriel “Z” Lozano serves as an international performance consultant for top-tier professional clubs worldwide. European, South American, and Asian organizations retain Coach Z to deliver specialized goalkeeper training, in-season conditioning, pre-season preparation, and post-injury rehabilitation protocols. His high-level collaborations span major leagues—including LaLiga, the English Premier League, the Irish Premier League, the Thai League, and top South American divisions—driving continuous innovation in 21st-century goalkeeping methodology.
Each year, an expanding roster of professional goalkeepers from nearly a dozen countries travels to Denver, Colorado, to train under Coach Z. Additionally, NCAA and college goalkeepers frequently seek his offseason development programs to bridge training gaps, fix technique, and return to their collegiate seasons fitter, faster, and sharp under high-stakes competition.
Coach Z
Spotlights
Zuriel Z Lozano having coffee with his longtime friend, Barcelona FC top team goalkeeper coach, Jon Ibarrola, before El Clasico game (Barcelona vs. Real Madrid) in March 2020. Today, Jon is the GK coach for Olympique de Marseille, Ligue 1 France.
Coach Zuriel “Z” Lozano accepting the prestigious National Coach of the Year award at the United Coaches Soccer Convention in Chicago, Illinois.
Speaker
For over a decade, elite goalkeeper coach Zuriel “Z” Lozano has supported thousands of youth soccer players and families overcoming athletes’ developmental obstacles in the U.S. soccer system. A sought-after speaker, Coach Z now shares his training methodologies with clubs, collegiate programs, and coaching conferences to transform player development.
We are a trademark
Zuriel “Z” Lozano founded ZPro Futbol®, a globally registered brand engineering premium, professional-grade goalkeeper gloves. Proven on the world stage, ZPro Futbol® gloves made their FIFA World Cup debut in Russia (2018) and are trusted by elite goalkeepers in international competitions worldwide, including the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
