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Goalkeeper Diploma I

• This is a Goalkeeping specific course based on the FUNdamentals of Goalkeeping Technique.

• Provide a better understanding of the Role and Philosophy of Goalkeeping

• Prepare Coaches to understand the methodology and fundamentals of Goalkeeper Training to design and implement basic Goalkeeping Training

• The course is 16 hours in length and will

entail lectures, field work, and practical sessions. The course is directed towards

those NEW to Goalkeeper coaching or those genuinely interested in Goalkeeping.

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It will introduce Basic Goalkeeping

techniques:

• “Set” Position

• Handling Techniques

• Basic Diving

• Footwork

• GK- Specific Warm Up

• Active participation in the follow:

• Lectures

• Field Sessions

• Practical Field Exam

• The Goalkeeper is a specialized position within the game of Soccer. It is the one position permitting the use of the hands to control the ball, albeit border specific in terms of the penalty box. The technical specialization of the Goalkeeper is unique compared to the field player counterpart. Like the field player, a Goalkeeper must gain proficiency with receiving, dribbling and passing both long and short range.

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• However, the demands of the Goalkeeper extend further. They must be adept in handling the technical aspect of catching, diving, and intercepting crosses. Today’s Goalkeepers are literally an extension of the field player with use of his/her hands. As the game continues to change, the demands of the Goalkeeper increase.

The TechnicalTechnical Aspects of Goalkeeping:

• Passing- long/ short

• Receiving

• Catching: low, medium, high

• Distribution- throwing and driven balls

The PsychologicalPsychological Aspects of

Goalkeeping:

• Attitude

• Individual Development

• Self Assessment

• Self Confidence

• Leadership Ability

• Mental Recovery & Endurance

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The TacticalTactical Aspects of Goalkeeping:

• First line of Attack

• Last line of Defense

• Organizing the team (during the game and set plays)

• Handling 1 vs. 1, numbers even or numbers down scenarios

• Field vision

The PhysicalPhysical Aspects of Goalkeeping:

• Vertical jump

• Reaction speed

• Foot speed

• Explosive speed

• Field awareness of knowing the body in

relation to the goal and the ball

The underlying pillars of soccer make the role of the Goalkeeper a vital piece of the puzzle in

terms of soccer training.

Hence, it is important to involve

the Goalkeeper into the training aspects of the team.

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• There are 10 Basic Principles of

Goalkeeping that are relevant within the pillars of soccer and specific to

Goalkeepers. The components are vital to every goalkeeper and hence need to be

involved in the training aspects of the Goalkeeper.

– Hands

– Body Shape

– Ever-Ready Consideration(Ebbing-Flowing)

– Stay on your feet

– Secondary Cover

– Set Consideration

– Reaction Factor

– Recovery

– Decisions, Communication, and Organization

– First Attacker

• GKs can utilize their hands within their own

penalty box

• The hands are the defining element of the

GK

• Palms turned towards the ball

• As often as possible two hands behind the ball

• Arms are an extension of the hands

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• “ConcaveConcave” & “CompactCompact”

• Open-Looking Out Position

• Side Diving

• GKs should attack the ball with their hands

and arms in front of the body

• Benefits of the Side Dive Posture versus

“Superman” Posture

• Don’t Fall Backwards- Balance & Not

pulling the shoulder away from knee.

• The GK needs to be ready to move.

• Ebbing and Flowing within the game

• Blending balance with mobility

• Preparedness

• Angles and Goal Frame Knowledge

• Small adjustment often vs. Large

adjustment in emergencies.

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• Stay on your feet and make yourself BIGBIG

• Force the shooter to shoot perfectly

• Body Behind the ball

• Hands, then body as added insurance and consistent success

• Secondary Absorption

• Feet positioned to sprint or drop

• Depends upon physiology(height, mobility,

and range) of GK, reactions, distance, angles

• Body weight evenly distributed to both feet

• “Set” allows body to change direction

easily versus being in motion

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• Read and React

• Reorganize

• Experience

• Getting prepared again after a deflection or

misguided shot, fake/feint

• Again, review the “Ever-Ready”, “Set”

Position, and “Reaction Factor”

• Second Save- Efficient Reloading

• Reorganize

• Leaders within the game

• Organize covering defenders as well as teammates off the ball providing balance

• Authoritative

• Understanding tone and volume and what to say when

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• Back pass or distribution

• Fast, Forward and Effective

• Penetration and/or Possession

• Tempo of the game and needs of the team

Do you have REALISTIC expectations for your players?

Does your philosophy reflect their age as well as their physical and

psychological maturity?

To understand player development, you must first have a

coaching philosophy

•What’s yours?

•Why are you here?

•What do you hope to achieve?

Player development demands that the player is central to all decisions made regarding training and competition.Coaches need to consider how the issues of player development influence their philosophy of coaching. Decisions made about what is best for a young player have far reaching amplifications as the player grows older.Does winning championships at ten years old translate Does winning championships at ten years old translate into winning championships at twenty years old?into winning championships at twenty years old?

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• Positive Role Model

– Treat all players with respect

– Treat each player as a unique individual

– Encourage players to ask questions and express feelings

– Have patience and understanding

– Demonstrate responsibility to the game, opponents, officials etc

• Empathy & Understanding

– Players participate for different reasons

• Age/Maturity differences

• Serve as a Facilitator

– Control conditions and environment for learning

– Enthusiastic, demanding, motivating, and positive!

– Sandwich technique = PRAISE / CRITICISM / PRAISE

– Appropriate activities –challenging and exciting/fun

– Objective – passes, spacing, goals, movement etc

They receive information and process it in order of importance.

(LISTEN)

They block out unnecessary cues – attend to the most important.

(FOCUS)

They concentrate on the execution of decisions they have made.

(DECIDE)

They initiate the execution of mechanics from that decision.

(DO IT)

Coaches should talk to players in a language that players will understand.☺☺☺☺

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The communication of knowledge is the sole purpose of education. Our method of translating knowledge needs to be effective and attuned to the Goalkeeper and the Team.• Know your audience of players

• Cognitive Development

• Motor Development

• Physical Development

• The Team Coach must become a part time

Psychologist when dealing with their Keeper.

• Confidence is one of the most important aspects of being a Keeper, Confidence in

their own abilities, as well as the Teams and Coaches confidence in their Keeper.

Four simple rules for the Keeper and Coach to follow.

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• Stay Positive ! –Know when to push and when to ease up

• Build your Keepers Confidence- Blasting Shots

past your ‘keeper in training or warm up will

deflate a ‘keeper’s psyche

• Improve their Technique – Quality RepetitionQuality Repetitionis the only way

• Know their Limitations – Their body and mind can only handle so much work!

Physical DevelopmentPhysical Development

Mental DevelopmentMental Development

Social DevelopmentSocial Development

• Boys and girls begin to develop separately.

• Ability to stay physically active increased.

• More prone than adults to heat injury.

• Affected by accelerated heat loss, increasing risk of hypothermia.

• Greater diversity in playing ability.

• Physically mature individuals demonstrate stronger motor skills.

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• Lengthened attention span, ability to sequence thought and actions.

• Pace factor becoming developed – they are starting to think ahead.

• Intrinsically motivated to play.

• Demonstrate increased responsibility:

– bring ball and water to practice

– tuck in jersey & pull socks up

– “carry own stuff”

• Repetitive technique very important, but it MUST BE DYNAMIC MUST BE DYNAMIC

NOT STATIC!NOT STATIC!

• May initiate play on their own.

• Continued positive reinforcement needed.

• Explanations must still be brief, concise and purposeful.

• Team identification important.

• Peer pressure significant

• Adult outside of the family may take on added significance.

• Enjoys competition

• Psychological development has progressed.

• Teamwork has improved.

• Coordination has improved.

• Technical competency has improved.

• Development of speed, strength.

• Problem solving can take place with teammates

• Self-appearance and peer pressure are a concern

• Puberty

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• Differences of mental development

• Sense of belonging, achievement, and accomplishment

• Varying stages of puberty

• Displays independence and is self-critical

• Aware of praise, status, and recognition

• A time of self-discovery

• Transition from childhood to adulthood

• Strive for personal identity and self definition

• Independence and decision making

• Conflicting influences between parents and peers

• Accepting responsibility and accountability

• High expectations

• Need to belong

• Invincible

Characteristics for AdolescenceCharacteristics for Adolescence

(15(15--23)23)

• Provide clearly defined goals (objectives, targets, rules, etc.).

– Overriding – Generalized or total application, i.e., the transition to a positive mentality towards shooting.

– Specific – Play of pressuring defender. When you win the ball can you play it forward immediately?

• Provide information in a logical progression.

– Correct sequence – simple to complex – general to specific.

• Feedback about performance.

– Should be specific and address what is happening in game and in practice.

– Corrections – addressing the group as well as the individual.

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• Small-sided games encompass all components of the game, i.e., technique, tactics, fitness and psychology, and provide a highly economical way to train players.

• Small-sided games accentuate these areas of player development:

– Skill development – number of touches on the ball increased.

– Tactical development – decision making is expanded.– Fun and enjoyment – amount of goal scoring chances increased.

– Game understanding – positional play is greatly expanded.

– Intuitive development – transitional play is increased and becomes automatic.

AgeAgePrinciplePrinciple PrinciplePrinciple PrinciplePrinciple PrinciplePrinciple PrinciplePrinciple

U9U9--U10U10 No permanent GKs

Basic

Catching-Hands

Basic Distribution

U11U11--U12U12 Ever Ready Consideration

Secondary Cover

Footwork Distribution Stay on your feet

U14U14 Set Position First Line of Attack

Crosses Secondary Cover

Organization

U16U16 First Line of Attack

Crosses Organization Recovery

• Ages up to 12- BASIC FUNdamentals

No permanent positions, basic catching, palms behind the ball

Basic distribution

Footwork

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• Ages 12-15 POSITIONING

Be cognizant of physical growth in establishing “set” positions

Shot stopping, distribution techniques, back pass, angles and positional development,

footwork, and defending set plays

• Preview

– What are you going to coach?

– Why? Purpose?

• Time

– When? Frequency? Weekly/Seasonal?

• Explanation

– Explain why

– Explain rules/organization– Paint a Picture = “Show it –

Talk it – Do it”

• Elements of Practice

– Organization – size, space,

numbers, equipment, realistic to game?

– Create a “Transition Zone” –

blocks distractions, fun, creates a positive tone for

practice

• Phase 1: Introduce a dynamic warm-up, prepare the

body for ball and ground accustomation

• Phase 2: Introduce the technique utilizing a partner(s) (Small Group Activity)

• Phase 3: Expanded Group Activity, integrate the TEAM

to bring out the technical theme

• Phase 4: The Game, utilizing the game-like activities to tone the technique

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•• First PhaseFirst Phase

– Identify coaching moment– Address technical

breakdown or positive execution

– Demonstrate proper technique and have the player rehearse the technique

– Rehearse technique with player

– Re-Start

•• Second Phase CoachingSecond Phase Coaching

– The second phase is reserved for “big picture” situations involving several players

– Address First Phase Element

– Address Decision of individual player

– Demonstrate options, e.g. switch fields, overlaps et al.

– Rehearse “big picture”– Re-Start

1 - Excess coaching – “be brief but brilliant”

2 - Incorrect or inappropriate activities.

3 - Training sessions that don’t flow and are frustrating.

4 - Game and activities that are unrealistic.

1. Find ways to make things competitive.

2. Hold your players accountable for their decisions on the field.

3. Demand technical precision.

4. Keep the practice flowing – avoid over-coaching.

5. Give periods for rest and water.

6. Make it fun! It is a game!

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Over-coaching is when your players look at you

for every move.

Under-coaching is when

your players can’t find you.

Dr. Ron Quinn

• When coaching we must:

PlanPrepareOrganizeCoachEvaluate

This process needs to occur with long-term development as our goal. Two questions we need to ask ourselves, where are they now? Where do we want to take them?

Game

AnalysisTraining

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• Two Important Questions:

– Does the training have a positive impact on the

players?

– Does training transfer to the game?