Goalkeeper Training
IT IS MANDATORY THAT GOALKEEPERS ATTEND THEIR AGE SPECIFIC GK TRAINING SESSION HELD WEEKLY.
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The goalkeeper program is a year round program. Sessions are held every week regardless of your team schedule. There may be some movement dependent on ability. Movement will be decided by the Goalkeeper trainer and communicated with the Parent/Player.
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND EMAIL This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The goalkeeper program is a year round program. Sessions are held every week regardless of your team schedule. There may be some movement dependent on ability. Movement will be decided by the Goalkeeper trainer and communicated with the Parent/Player.
At Washington Rush we strive to create an environment that is safe for the GK to work and make mistakes. The reality is all GKs will let in goals... especially during training when they see shot after shot. We challenge goalkeepers to grow in these moments by focusing on learning from the goal, and then moving on. The group of Goalkeepers must be supportive of each other. All goalkeepers need to celebrate saves, congratulate each other, and work toward everyone getting better within the session. Goalkeeping needs to be fun and enjoyable!
The Technical and Tactical aspects of the Goalkeeper position are very important and stressed within each training session. In order to be successful at the highest level the goalkeeper must also focus on the mental side of the position. Key Psychological Issues that must be addressed for each GK include:
-They are special to coach
-They define the game - Win or Lose
-They are always under pressure
-They emotionally crave success
-Their mistakes are easily observed
-They are an easy target for criticism
-Their life is Highs and Lows
-They suffer constantly Change Self-Esteem”
At each Goalkeeper session at Washington Rush, the staff focuses on Teaching Skill Acquisition.
The modern player demands to know/understand the 5 w’s in everything they do.
Who - What - Where - When - Why
The Goalkeeper coach must be able to replicate game-like situation in training to force the player to analyze the situation. It is not enough to simply get the players reps. In every opportunity the coach must force the Goalkeeper to “Read - Plan - Do.” Work to make sure players understand the entire scope of what they are doing, why they are doing it, and how they can be successful.
Goalkeepers as part of the team
The modern Goalkeeper must be effective with both their hands and their feet. As a club we stress the role of the GK in the build out phase as well as supporting the teams attack. At Rush we expect the Goalkeeper to be technically proficient and able to support the team as they build from the defensive third and progress down the field.
The Technical and Tactical aspects of the Goalkeeper position are very important and stressed within each training session. In order to be successful at the highest level the goalkeeper must also focus on the mental side of the position. Key Psychological Issues that must be addressed for each GK include:
-They are special to coach
-They define the game - Win or Lose
-They are always under pressure
-They emotionally crave success
-Their mistakes are easily observed
-They are an easy target for criticism
-Their life is Highs and Lows
-They suffer constantly Change Self-Esteem”
At each Goalkeeper session at Washington Rush, the staff focuses on Teaching Skill Acquisition.
The modern player demands to know/understand the 5 w’s in everything they do.
Who - What - Where - When - Why
The Goalkeeper coach must be able to replicate game-like situation in training to force the player to analyze the situation. It is not enough to simply get the players reps. In every opportunity the coach must force the Goalkeeper to “Read - Plan - Do.” Work to make sure players understand the entire scope of what they are doing, why they are doing it, and how they can be successful.
Goalkeepers as part of the team
The modern Goalkeeper must be effective with both their hands and their feet. As a club we stress the role of the GK in the build out phase as well as supporting the teams attack. At Rush we expect the Goalkeeper to be technically proficient and able to support the team as they build from the defensive third and progress down the field.
Key Goalkeeping Concepts
