nscaa - designing a progressive goalkeeper development program (presented by tony englund)
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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
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