
Curriculum
The goalkeeper plays a highly specialized position and requires a unique skill-set different from the outfield players. Our curriculum concentrates on four (4) areas that are essential to all goalkeepers. The below outlined areas of emphasis are only an example of what we teach and it can be adapted based on your needs. Lastly, goalkeepers are essentially soccer players and therefore must be comfortable to do all the things that field players do.
TECHNICAL ASPECTS
Footwork
Set Position/s
Catching
Shot Saving
Diving
Dealing with Crosses
Tipping, Parrying, and Redirecting
Proper Distribution
PHYSICAL ASPECTS
Footwork Mobility
Flexibility & Coordination
Strength & Agility
GK Specific Conditioning
Pressure Training
Warm Up & Cool Downs
TACTICAL ASPECTS
Decision-making
Angle Play & Positioning
Organization of Defense
Dealing with Breakaways
Game managment
Proper Communication
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS
Mental Stimulation
Leadership
Concentraition & Communication
Self-Awarness
Dealing with Pressure
Dealing with Mistakes