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Goalkeeper Training

Winter 2009/10 Goalkeeping Academy

Session I -
Sunday, November 22nd to Sunday, December 20th - 5 weeks - $65 per keeper

Session II -
Sunday, January 10th to Sunday, February 28th - 8 weeks - $100 per keeper

The PSA Winter 2009/10 Goalkeeper Academy will be conducted under the direction of members of the clubs professional coaching keeper staff.
 
 
Program Overview:
  • All sessions will be held outdoors on Sundays at Spring Hill Rec Center, Field #2,  which is the all weather turf field immediately behind the building.
  • 5 total session in program I and 8 total sessions in program II. 
Here are the areas that are covered throughout the keeper programs:
 
Technical topics covered:
  • Low/medium/high diving
  • Deflecting and boxing
  • Fast footwork
  • Ball handling
  • Breakaways
Tactical topics covered:
  • Angle play/shot stopping
  • Breakaways
  • Extending the range/reading the game
  • Penalty kicks
  • Crosses
  • Double goal theory
U12- U13
To develop a sound foundation, our program introduces the proper basic technical and tactical fundamentals of goalkeeping. Players focus on good playing habits and a tactical understanding of the position.

U14 - U15
This program will take you to the next level of comprehension. Understanding and awareness of the technical, tactical, and communication skills needed for the specialized position of goalkeeping.
 
U16+
This program is designed to help goalkeeper’s master shot-handling, distribution, footwork, crosses, communication and mental awareness. Training emphasizes all facets of goalkeeping through visualization, specific physical fitness conditioning, highly disciplined practice habits and high-pressure training.
 
 
Goalkeeper Academy Times

Age Group
Level
Time
U12 & U13
- Recreation
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
 
- MYS Travel
 
 
- MPS
 
U14 & U15
- Recreation
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
 
- MYS Travel
 
 
- MPS
 
U16+
- Recreation
2:30 - 3:45 pm
 
- MYS Travel
 
 
- MPS