Goalkeeping is a highly concentrated and specialized position.  It takes a unique breed of athlete in that they must possess within them a natural instinct, grace, mental/physical toughness, and courage. These programs will work to strengthen these foundation principles of the typical goalkeeper of today, ultimately raising them to a higher level of play with the ability to identify and correct poor techniques and self-train with results and not stand around waiting for the rest of the team.

This program is designed to create a comfortable, safe technique for the student at this tender age. This program will instill correct methods of:

• How to fall, eliminating the fear of the ground
• Lateral mobility
• Catching
• Proper stance
• Footwork
• Balance
• Injury reduction

This program will teach the student how to read and recognize opposition strategies and direct their field players accordingly with a dominating force. The program will develop the student's ability to devise creative solutions to the playing the off-side trap, free kicks and restarting attacks. This level-specific format will also include:

• Developing a winning attitude
• Establishing a strong work and training ethics'
• Taking the leadership role
• Speed and strength
• Plyometrics
• Agility and flexibility

This challenging program curriculum is designed to physically and mentally get the student geared for college. This specialized 52-page curriculum draws directly from game-related training and playing experiences of European professional coaches who have played this
unique position. The student will come away with a better understanding and importance of:

• Psychological Training
• Physical training
• Technical ability
• Self-training

Be warned: Attend this program in shape and be prepared to train like you have trained before.  

 

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