goalkeeping academy curriculum

VSA
GOALKEEPING ACADEMY
CURRICULUM
Index
Page #
2 Index
3 Director of Goalkeeping- Dustin Butcher
4 Introduction
5 Goalkeeping in 2015
6 The Evolving Role of a GK
7 Goalkeeper Development Model
8 Building From The Back
9 Our Structure
10 Introduction Stage Training Priorities
11 Basic Stage Training Priorities
12 Transition Stage Training Priorities
13 Advanced Stage Training Priorities
14 Anatomy Of A Training Session
15 Session Template
16 Mental Aspects of Goalkeeping
17 Growth Mindset
18 Evaluation Form
19 Expectations For Our Players
Goalkeepers,
Welcome to VSA’s Goalkeeping Academy. As we look to continue the success we have seen in recent
seasons, I am excited to present you with this detailed curriculum. Here at VSA, our goal is to have top
goalkeepers at all levels within the club. We strive to become the best goalkeeping program in the country
by continuing to evaluate and improve our program as the game evolves. Please familiarize yourself with
this curriculum to be sure that you are receiving the most out of our program. I look forward to working
with everyone all year long!
Sincerely,
Dustin Butcher
VSA Director of Goalkeeping
Coaching Credentials
United States Soccer Federation "D" License
USYSA National Youth License
NSCAA High School Diploma
Coerver Youth Diploma
Virginia ODP Academy GK Coach
Coaching Experience
Virginia Soccer Association 2002 Girls Head Coach
Virginia Soccer Association Director of Goalkeeping
Shenandoah University Assistant Coach
GK Icon USA- Staff Coach/Camp
Introduction
The purpose of our VSA Goalkeeping Academy is to offer age specific and specialized training to all of our
goalkeepers to make sure they progress and develop individually within our club.
Goalkeeper is a unique position, and although it is very important to train with your teams to work on foot
skills and the understanding of the game, it is important that you receive specialized GK training from a
knowledgeable coach.
Just like how an outfield player will work on each aspect of their game at practice, a goalkeeper must do
the same, if not more than a field player. Coaches with no goalkeeping experience can often give misguided
information. With specialized coaching, we are seeing goalkeepers improve each year. So, with the
introduction of up to FIVE sessions a week, we want to see our goalkeepers ADVANCE to that next level.
A goalkeeper needs…
To be HARD WORKING, have DESIRE and be MENTALLY STRONG!
THE FOUR C’S: COMMITMENT, CONFIDENCE, CHALLENGE & CONTROL
Programs we will offer
Fall & Spring full GK schedule - We will make age specific GK practice available to all GK’s. Goalkeeping will
be offered up to FIVE nights a week.
Summer & Winter GK Academies – During the off-season, we will provide TWO sessions a week with our
GK Academy. It is important our goalkeepers receive year round coaching.
Specialized GK Camps – Camps will be made available during summer and school holidays.
Game day – warm-up & evaluate – On game days, the DOG or GK staff coaches will be present to take
warm-ups and provide game day coaching as they will be there to watch as many games as possible.
Goalkeeping in 2015
Goalkeeping has changed drastically over the past couple of decades. Goalkeepers have evolved into
skillful players, athletes, and much more than someone who just tries to keep the ball out of the goal.
Goalkeepers must now be able to be skillful with their feet, start attacks, and produce that 90th minute
wonder save to win your team the game. No pressure then. Below is a diagram from NSCAA’s Lisa Cole
and Tim Wassell, this is a true modern day representation of the goalkeepers role.
*Diagram courtesy of Lisa Cole / Tim Wassell - NSCAA
The Evolving Role of the GK
The art of Goalkeeping is constantly changing. Last summer saw German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer revolutionize
how goalkeepers are perceived. Neuer, who stands at 6’4”, produced fearless and magnificent performances during
his team’s run to winning the World Cup in Brazil. Neuer is a complete goalkeeper – he can make big time saves,
come and collect high balls to protect his defense, he can distribute the ball accurately, and reads the game better
than anyone else on the field. Take a look at these statistics for modern day goalkeepers below.
4 minutes
82%
These diagrams show how goalkeeping has evolved. On average,
goalkeepers will only be involved for 4 minutes of a game with only 18%
on touches being a catch, save or punch. This shows how important
distribution and the reading of the game are. It also shows how
important the psychological side of the position is.
The diagram to the right is a heat map of Manuel Nuer during the World
Cup 2014. As you can see, he touched nearly every blade of grass in his
own half, and his average position was between the penalty spot and
outside the arc.
*Diagram courtesy of Lisa Cole / Tim Wassell - NSCAA
GOALKEEPER DEVELOPMENTAL
MODEL
FUNdamental | Ages 6-9
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2
3
4
5
• Children should develop fundamental movement skills, including the ABCs of Agility,
Balance, Coordination and Speed. Children should participate in a fun and challenging
sport environment.
Learn to Train | Ages 9-12
• Children should be converting their fundamental movement skills into fundamental sport
skills. This stage is “The Golden Age of Learning” for specific sport skills.
Train to Train | Ages 12-16
• Young athletes need to build an aerobic base and consolidate their sport- specific skills.
Towards the end of the stage, they need to focus on strength and the anaerobic energy
system. Increased training hours are needed at this stage to develop.
Train to Compete | Ages 15-23
• Formal competition becomes more prominent in annual periodized training, competition
and recovery plans. Athletes enter this stage if they have chosen to specialize in one
sport and excel at the highest level of competition possible.
Train to Win | Ages 18+
• Athletes have developed and optimized their skills, understand tactics, and maximized
their physical capabilities. They must now train to maximize and maintain their
competitive performance at the highest level.
TACTICAL
FUNDAMENTAL
PERFECTION
TECHNICAL
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6
7
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10
11
12
13
14
15
16
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*Diagram courtesy of Lisa Cole / Tim Wassell - NSCAA
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Building from the Back
Goalkeepers, first of all, must
be good field players. That is
why we encourage all our
GK’s to play on the field while
they’re young. Any player can
begin to learn the basics of
goalkeeping from about the
age of 9. The sooner they
understand the basics, the
more they will know as they
progress. Here is a pyramid
that follows on from the age
group recommendations on
the previous page. This is
how a goalkeeper will
progress as they mature, they
need the attributes at the
bottom to build themselves
all the way to the top.
FOCUSED
DEVELOPMENT
Game
Management
Strength/Po
wer
Advanced Handling
Dealing with
High Balls
Basic Positioning
Linking with the Team
Back to Bar
Dealing with the
backpass
Footwork
Advanced
Distribution
Flank
Play
Advanced
Positioning
Advanced
Communication
Collapse
Dive/Parrying
Set Shape/Basic
Handling
1v1/Reaction Saves
Role as
Attacker
1st
Goalkeeper as the 11th player
*Diagram courtesy of Lisa Cole / Tim Wassell - NSCAA
Basic
Communication
Our structure
Our practices will be split up into the following age groups. There
may be times where the age groups are mixed; or certain
goalkeepers train with different age groups. Our goal is to keep
these age groups together as much as possible.
Introductory Stage- U9-U10
- 5v5/7v7 matches
- Teams introduce multiple players into goalkeeping
- Fun is top priority!
Basic Stage- U11-U12
- 8v8 matches
- Teams begin to identify fewer goalkeepers within the team
- Basic technical development is top priority
Transition Stage- U13-U14
- Goalkeepers introduced to full sided, 11v11 matches
- Teams begin to designate full time goalkeepers
- Continued technical development and decision making is top priority
Advanced Stage- U15-U18
- Goalkeepers prepare for top level play and college recruitment
- Teams visit high level tournaments and college showcase events
- Advanced technical training and decision making is top priority
U9-U10 Training Priorities
Technical
-
Basic Footwork Activities
Proper Set Position
Basic Handling Techniques
Basic Distribution
Physical
- Balance
- Coordination
- Flexibility
Tactical
- Introduction of Positioning
- Basic Understanding of Role in Attack
Psychological
- FUN!!!
- Positive Experience
U11-U12 Training Priorities
Technical
-
Footwork Activities
Proper Set Position
Handling and Deflecting Techniques
Diving Technique
1v1 Situations
Distribution to Start Attack
Tactical
-
Physical
-
Speed
Agility
Quickness
Flexibility
Warm Up/Cool Down Activities
Positioning and Angle Play
Effective Communication
Connection With Back Line
Decision Making in Various Situations
Psychological
-
Intrinsic Motivation
Development of Leadership Qualities
Resiliency
Consistency In Approach
U13-U14 Training Priorities
Technical
-
Footwork
Set Position
Handling and Deflecting Techniques
Basic and Advanced Diving Techniques
High Balls and Crosses
Distribution To Start Attack
Physical
-
Speed, Agility and Quickness
Strength and Explosiveness
Nutrition and Weight Management
Warm Up/Cool Down Activities
Tactical
-
Positioning and Angle Play
Organization of Back Line
Organization of Defensive Set Pieces
Decision Making in Various Situations
Psychological
- Consistent Preparation For
Training/Matches
- Resiliency
- Discipline On And Off The Field
U15-U18 Training Priorities
Technical
-
Sharpen Footwork/Handling Techniques
Shot Stopping- Catch or Deflect?
High Balls And Crosses- Catch or Punch?
Reaction Training
Advanced Diving
Consistency of Distribution
Physical
-
Speed, Agility, Quickness
Strength and Explosiveness
Nutrition and Weight Management
Recovery
Warm Up/Cool Down Activities
Tactical
-
Organization of Back Line
Decision Making in Various Situations
Communicate To Solve Problems
Effectiveness of Distribution
Psychological
- Consistent Preparation For
Training/Matches
- Attitude
- Composure
- Concentration
- Consistency
- Desire and Determination To Succeed
PracticeAnatomy of a Session
All of our sessions will have a chosen topic. Every session will involve some form of footwork and
distribution and will always end with shot stopping and a form of fitness work. REPETITION is key for a
goalkeeper to create muscle memory.
Stage 1 – Warm-Up
Will Always Involve SAQ (Speed and Agility) With Some Form of HANDLING, DISTRIBUTION, OR FOOT
SKILLS
Stage 2 – Chosen Topic – Stage 1
Chosen Topic, For Example, 1v1 breakaways – Basic Overview
Stage 3 - Chosen Topic – Stage 2
Advance On Chosen Topic – Make Sure Repetition Is Involved
Stage 4 – Chosen Topic – Stage 3 / Shot stopping / fitness
A Form of Shot Stopping or Chosen Topic In a Game Realistic Environment
NAME:
DATE
TEAM:
MICROCYLE /
DAY
MESOCYCLE
TRAINING TOPIC:
OBJECTIVES
I: WARM-UP
INTENSITY:
ACTIVITY TIME
DURATION:
# OF REPS:
RECOVERY TIME
ORGANIZATION (Physical Environment / Equipment / Players)
COACHING POINTS / KEY CONCEPTS:
II: Topic – Stage 1
DURATION:
INTENSITY:
ACTIVITY TIME
# OF REPS:
RECOVERY TIME
ORGANIZATION (Physical Environment / Equipment / Players)
COACHING POINTS / KEY CONCEPTS:
III: Topic – Stage 2
DURATION:
INTENSITY:
ACTIVITY TIME
# OF REPS:
RECOVERY TIME
ORGANIZATION (Physical Environment / Equipment / Players)
COACHING POINTS / KEY CONCEPTS:
IV: Topic – Stage 3
DURATION:
INTENSITY:
ACTIVITY TIME
# OF REPS:
RECOVERY TIME
ORGANIZATION (Physical Environment / Equipment / Players)
COACHING POINTS / KEY CONCEPTS:
Mental Aspects of Goalkeeping
We will be working a lot on the psychological side of the game. As we saw earlier, a goalkeeper is only
involved in 4 minutes out of 90 per game. That requires a lot of concentration.
We will also look into the mental factors that comes with goalkeeping, what happens if you make a
mistake? How do you recover from that mistake?
“There could’ve been a naked clown on the front row at Stamford Bridge and I wouldn't have noticed it.”
- Chelsea GK Petr Cech talking about focus. -
Confidence
Mental
Toughness
Resiliency
Mental
Skills
Courage
Concentration
Composure
Growth Mindset
All players at VSA must have or be working towards a growth mindset. People with growth mindsets
believe in basic terms that with hard work, effort, and dedication they can achieve anything. If VSA as a
club is to reach it potential the whole club must start to work towards this mindset if we are to become
one of the top clubs on the East Coast. To explain this theory and concept better and the contrast between
a fixed mindset, please read the extracts from Carol S. Dweck Ph.D.
MINDSET - THE NEW PSYCHOLOGY OF SUCCESS by Carol S. Dweck Ph.D.
Recommended Book for all VSA players, parents, and coaches
Grading Scale:
1- Poor
2- Needs Improvement
3- Average
4- Good
5- Very Good
Player Name:
Coach:
Team:
Season:
Technical:
Psychological:
Contour Catch:
1
2
3
4
5
Work Rate:
1
2
3
4
5
Basket Catch:
1
2
3
4
5
Effort:
1
2
3
4
5
Ground/Front Smother:
1
2
3
4
5
Attitude:
1
2
3
4
5
Diving:
1
2
3
4
5
Team Work:
1
2
3
4
5
1v1/Breakaways:
1
2
3
4
5
Growth Mindset:
1
2
3
4
5
Crosses/High Balls:
1
2
3
4
5
Presentation:
1
2
3
4
5
Distribution:
1
2
3
4
5
Punctuality:
1
2
3
4
5
Physical:
Tactical:
Starting Position:
1
2
3
4
5
Speed:
1
2
3
4
5
Communication:
1
2
3
4
5
Agility:
1
2
3
4
5
Awareness:
1
2
3
4
5
Coordination:
1
2
3
4
5
Ability to Begin Attack:
1
2
3
4
5
Balance:
1
2
3
4
5
Decision Making:
1
2
3
4
5
Reaction:
1
2
3
4
5
Organization of Back Line:
1
2
3
4
5
Strength:
1
2
3
4
5
Speed of Thought:
1
2
3
4
5
NOTES:
Expectations For Our Players
WE WILL BE THE BEST AT WHAT WE CAN CONTROL
THE LITTLE THINGS MAY BE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUCCESS AND FAILURE
Players greet coach and each other with hand
shake
Players must be ready to begin practice at the
practice start time. Arrive early if possible. WE
WANT TO BE ON TIME
Players are expected at all times to Give Maximum Effort at Every Practice and Every
Game
Compete at all times
Players are expected to attend every practice,
game and tournament
Be the very best they can at everything that they
do
Players must wear correct VSA attire and bring a
pumped up ball to practice and a drink
Take responsibility for their actions
Practice when no one is looking
VSA Club Practice shirt, Blue shorts and Blue
socks, - GK’s can wear long sleeved top & long
pants – no ¾ length pants
Respect themselves and their teammates
No one is bigger than the CLUB
SHIRTS MUST BE TUCKED IN
Training Tracksuit worn on top during cold
weather
Players must wear correct uniform for games
(always bring both uniforms)
If a player cannot attend a practice, the coach
must be notified by 3pm that day. THIS IS FOR
PLANNING!
If a player cannot attend a game, the coach must
be notified 48 hours prior to the game
No cell phones during team functions