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GOALKEEPER CURRICULUM

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The advanced training environment has been designed specifically to improve a young GK’s technical tool box as it relates to all aspects of their position. The mornings cover the basics of footwork, handling & diving, to the more advanced aspects of shot-stopping. The afternoon sessions will focus on aspects of distribution and the GK’s very important role within the team. Small-sided games allow everything to come together for the GK to create a truly special week of soccer for the player who is striving to get to the next level.

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SOCCERSIZE

Develops a player’s coordination and body mechanics with a ball
Ball mastery and dribbling combinations
Juggling, technique, freestyle (lifts, tricks and freezes) and skills challenges

SHOT STOPPING

Aggressive starting position
Be in line, down line, be set in time
Decision making skills catch, parry or deflect
To be able to think with feet and hands concentrating on low, mid and shot stopping at various distances and angles
Supports in identifying the importance of movement, body and foot positioning, along with timing required to succeed in each skill

HANDLING

Footwork/ plyometric (Your feet get your hands to the ball)
Proper hand and body positioning when catching the ball (Triangle Technique)

ANNOUNCED AND UNANNOUNCED BALLS

Decisive decision making skills
Ready in time
An aggressive starting position
Technically sound body positioning and body movement in line with the ball

YOGA (RESIDENTIAL ONLY)

Professional trained yoga instructors
Recovery, flexibility and mobility
Cross training and longevity
Increases overall athletic performance

ANGLES

Making the goal as small as possible by cutting down the angles
Breakaways, angle shot stopping and parrying
Diving technique

PRESENCE IN GOAL

Develop an aggressive starting position
Learn and develop communication skills and techniques
Be authoritative in goal and confident in your decision making skills
Learn how to set up defensive set pieces including corners, free kicks, throw ins and penalties

CROSSING

Introduce the “J” run and the importance of taking the proper path towards the highest point of the ball and getting the outside knee up for protection.
Being vocal, Calling KEEPER when coming out for a cross and commanding the box.

DISTRIBUTION

Have the ability to throw and kick the ball with both hands and feet
Develop a wide range of techniques with both hands and feet
Have the ability to kick short, mid and long distances using a variety of techniques
Ability to create angles in goal and be an option to receive the ball and play like a modern day goalkeeper

NUTRITION (RESIDENTIAL ONLY)

Macro and micro
Benefits of whole food and plant based
Hydration