Specialised Goal Keeper TRAINING

For players aged 8 to 18

Goal Keeper training starts from Monday, 5 February 2024 at Wellesley Park, South Hobart.

The goal keeper is not just our last line of defence but is an integral member of the back line in our modern passing style of game. It is a specialised position which requires specialised coaching.

Our small group of specialised goal keeper training sessions are perfect for newcomers and the more experienced who would like to master this specialised skill. Our qualified goal keeper coaches are there to guide our young players in this most important of soccer positions.

Our specialised goal keeper training is especially designed to help our young goal keepers develop skills and to react automatically and move naturally. It’s so important to learn the art of goal keeping correctly from the beginning.

Training Times at Wellesley Park

Youth Goal Keepers (ages 13-16) - Mondays from 5:00PM to 6:00PM

Junior Goal Keepers (ages 8-12) - Tuesdays from 4:45PM to 5:45PM

Our Curriculum

• The set position

• Handling technique

• Diving technique

• Throw ins and corners

• Positional awareness

• Footwork

• Distribution – foot

• Distribution – hand

• Match play

• Conditioning and preparation

Important note: For players aged between 8 and 12, we recommend that they also participate in one general training session so they don’t lock themselves into a specific player role too young, and can switch between field and goal keeper positions until they are ready to commit to the specialised goal keeper role when they are older.