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NSCAA CLUB STANDARDS PROJECT PRESENTS:

DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING A PROGRESSIVE

GOALKEEPER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAOM

Presented by Tony Englund, NSCAA Consultant

TONY ENGLUND

NSCAA CLUB STANDARDS PROJECT CONSULTANT

• 22 Years of coaching experience• NSCAA Premier Diploma, DOC and

Goalkeeping diplomas• Assistant Director of Coaching at

St Croix Soccer Club & Assistant Men’s – Luther.• Author - Style and Domination: A

Tactical Analysis of FC Barcelona

Presentation Overview

Introduction Challenges Opportunities Design Quality Program Features Access to Sample Program Outline Sources and Support Questions Conclusion

Goalkeeper Training in Player Development at the Club Level

No specific program. Team coach responsibility. Specialist (isolation or team training).

Challenges

Expertise1. Specialist(s).2. Educate coaches.

Funding1. Staff.2. Facilities.

Curriculum design 1. Priorities. 2. Comprehensive design. 3. Implementation, review and refinement.

Opportunities

Failure to develop

goalkeepers leads to limited potential for teams. Most critical position on the field. Improve team play on both sides of the ball. Coaching, education improving. Collegiate demand.

Design Considerations: Admin Level

Club size Financial implications

1. Facilities2. Staffing3. Equipment

4. Extra fees (?) Scope Oversight Promotion

Design Considerations: DOC/DPD

Target GK group1. Age range2. Ability range

Club means1. Budget2. Staff3. Facilities4. Equipment

Design Considerations: DOC/DPD

Curriculum1. Scope2. Content

Schedule1. Frequency2. Length

Assessment1. Player feedback2. Staff oversight

Quality Goalkeeper Development Program Features (1)

First-rate staff. Appropriate facilities

and equipment. Appropriate groupings

1. Age (U9-U11 or U12 and U12+).2. Ability.3. Trainer/Player Ratio

(1:6 or smaller).

Quality Goalkeeper Development Program Features (2)

Planned sessions. Progressive design. Blend 4 pillars. Both team and gk

group training. Game observations.

Quality Goalkeeper Development Program Features (3)

Frequent feedback. College placement.

Oversight of staff.

Sample Session: Break-Away Situations

Warm-up: Mirrors(2) 6x6 yard grids• One goalkeeper leads, the other follows.• Perform goalkeeper footwork throughout.• Change roles after 20 seconds.• Add a ball. ‘Keeper with ball leads.

Sample Session: Break-Away Situations

Technique and Mentality: Blocking Line• GK (1) blocks 2 and

then takes the ball from 3.• Play in sequence, with

focus on aggressive blockvs. 2 and moving forwardto seize the ball from 3.

• Reverse direction.

Sample Session: Break-Away SituationsControl: Closing Down in a Lane• 12x6 yard lane.• Attacker (2) tries to

dribble or shoot out GK’s(1) end of the lane.

• Coach: Stance; approach;closing down; set-step;blocking; mentality.

• Variations: Adjust lanesize; attacker can only dribble; fake shot.

Sample Session: Break-Away SituationsLive Play: ‘Keeper Challenge• 20x24 yard area with

full-sized goals.• 1 vs. 2 to goal.• Each sequence starts

with an attacker at thepenalty spot with one

hand on the ball. TheGK must start 3 yardsaway.

• Play to 5 goals or saves.• Variation: Starting point.

Conclusion

‘Ignore them (goalkeepers) at your peril.’

-Tony DiCicco

Thanks for attending.

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