GOALKEEPER ACADEMY

Goalkeepers — Technical:

• Handling — Footwork set in position with a variation of serves
• Distribution — Playing out from the back from feet and hands, providing angles of support
• Handling — Variation of handling practices concluding with penetrative distribution
• Shot Stopping — Dealing with 1v1 encounter
• Shot Stopping — Low, medium and high diving saves from central area
• Distribution — Technique of longer distribution for feet and hands (counter attacks)
• Shot Stopping — Speed of movement across the goal down the line of the ball for an angled strike
• Handling — Technique of dealing with low balls in and around the body
• Crossing — Basic technique and positioning (in relation to the ball) covering balls into front, middle and far areas

Goalkeepers — Tactical:

• Goalkeeper Support — Using a variety of passes and throws to start play
• Goalkeeper Support — Choosing the best distribution option
• Goalkeeper Support — Using the ball quickly after making a save
• Goalkeeper Defending — Dealing with through ball situations and learning how to deal with close range shots
• Goalkeeper Defending — Attacking the ball and parrying away to safe areas in game situations
• Goalkeeper Defending — Making recovery saves within the game
• Goalkeeper Communications — Communication to defenders individually and as a unit
• Goalkeeper Communications — Developing the ability to be clear and concise
• Goalkeeper Communications — Set positions in relation to the ball
• Goalkeeper Positioning — Where to be on the field in relation to the ball and who has possession
• Goalkeeper positioning — Where to be in specific set play scenarios within the game and how to set up for those scenarios

Psychological:

• Winner: A relentless approach to being No. 1
• Nerve Strength: A robust inner belief to perform under pressure
• Self Aware: Understands and uses personal characteristics to maximize their own and team’s performance
• Control: Regulates the appropriate emotional state in order to maximize performance

Tactical:

• Manager of the game: Proactively executes their own role within the team in order to control the game at any given time
• Proactive Manager out of possession: Denies goal scoring opportunities through positioning, instruction and effective actions
• Exploits space in possession: Proactive support that passes and eliminates opposing players

Social:

• Leader: Guides and inspires others via action, manner and communication towards a common goal
• Presence: A demeanour that projects positivity onto the team and adversely effects the opposition
• Learner: Actively absorbs information quickly and efficiently in order to improve performance
• Connected to the team: Establishes relationships within the team, while retaining their unique identity

Technical:

• “Big” Saves: Makes unexpected, result defining saves
• Effective Actions: Produces a variety of unique actions at the relevant moments
• Outstanding Distributor: Successfully executes a wide range of passing
• Consistent: Repeated and successful use of effective actions

Physical:

• Unique: Stands apart from the rest due to an outstanding characteristic or attribute
• Efficient Mover: A co-ordinated athlete who moves with ease, maximizing the use of physical characteristics
• Physical Presence: Uses functional power to dominate physical scenarios
• Robust: Consistently handles the physical demands of the game and all of its scenarios