STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME The Coach and the GK Coach
What has changed for the GK of today? Rules Pass- back - Average 80% of actions of the GK in a Game is with the ball at his feet 6 seconds Offside Equipment Ball- Artificial Pitches Technical Changes Set position, Handling, Passing & Kicking Physical Development GKs are Taller, Speed, Endurance Psychology Management Greater Analysis - Greater stress Tactical Team Play Attacking Transition - Defending (Set Plays & Re-starts)
Advanced GK Course Philosophy The goalkeeper is a part of the team, not apart from the team Based on analysis of European Competitions Key data Trends identified 3
Required GK Profile for your Club? Handling/ Catching Parry Punching Throwing Diving 1v1 Block Kicking Passing Footwork Speed of Movement Reaction speed Speed endurance Speed strength Strength / Power Endurance Flexibility / Suppleness Coordination / Agility TECHNICAL PHYSICAL PERSONAL/LIFESTYLE Personal Planning Personal Characteristics Interpersonal skills Emotional Intelligence Rest / Recovery Diet Professional GK Profile TACTICAL Positioning Organising the Defensive Block Playing behind the defence Organising and positioning for set pieces Building from the back, Playing long Counter Attack Condition of the match PSYCHOLOGICAL Confidence Composure Concentration & Focus Decision making Stress management 4
THE TEAM BEHIND THE TEAM
THE TEAM BEHIND THE HEAD COACH
The performance of the Goalkeeper Coach? Why, What, When, Where, Who? How? On & Off the Pitch
Question for U? Question 1- What is your Key Goal for your Team? Possible Answer To create a Winning Team Question 2 What is A Winning Team?
Definition of a Winning Team A winning team is a group of Competent People performing individually and for each other to achieve agreed goals Question 3 What is the definition of Competence
Definition of competence A competence is a combination of Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics required to perform a specific task in a particular job 10
What Tasks are required of the your Goalkeeper Coach? Is he Competent to carry them out? Match day Training Off the Pitch 11
GK COACH S WEEKLY PROGRAMME Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Morning Staff Meeting Physical Training Fitness Coach 1 st Team GKs Technical Training 1 st Team Technical Training Staff Meeting Physical Training Fitness Coach 1 st Team GKs Physical Fitness 1 st Team Tactical Training Staff Meeting Physical Training Fitness Coach 1 st Team + GKs Functional Training Preparation Video Analysis 1st Team Rest Period Next Gen GKs Functional Training Staff Meeting 1st Team Preparation Meeting 1 st Team Tactical Training Personal Match Prep 1 st Team Rest Period Scouting Assign/ Self develop Afternoon 1 st team Rest Period Academy Team Tactical Training Analysis of Game Game Analysis (GKs)Meeting Academy GKs Technical Training Office work Meeting with Academy Staff Analysis fitness data Update meeting with Sports Psychologist Travel to Hotel for Away Game 1 st Team Rest Period 1 st Team Game Evening 2 nd Team Game or Scouting Assign Meeting with Academy GK Coaching Staff Staff Meeting Brief reflection on match Video Analysis
Methodology Learning Circle GAME ANALYSIS Team / GK ADAPTING Developing the Team DESIGN & PLAN TRAINING SESSION Purpose Key Objective RELECTION & Evaluation GKs, GK Coach, Staff REALISTIC TRAINING Game related
ANALYSIS A Key Competence of a GK Coach? QUESTIONS: Was there a re-occurring problem? What was the specific situation relating to the problem? Is the GK involved? Who are the other key players involved? What are the possible solutions?
11 v 11 Game Formations: 1:4:3:3 v 1:4:4:2 Analysis of the game: The key problems? 1. Opposition pressing high 2. Loosing possession too easily from playing long 3. Not able to build from the back Aim: To retain greater possession when building up play from the back
Solutions??
4 v 2 Warm up & Technical Preparation Functional practice C C 6 v 6 + GKs - Game
Transfer to the Pitch. How? Session Plan based on the Real Game Analysis Real Practice Specific Roles and Tasks identified & agreed Coaches working together
How? Process An Example Head Coach leads the practice Assistant Coach to focus on the blue team GK Coach to focus on red team, specifically the GK and the Defenders Any other Examples?
Integration during Training? Collective Team Training Phases of play & Games PLANNING Fully opposed reality based Complex Decision making for GK GK Coach + Coaches working together Integration of GK & Field Players - Functional Practice Partly opposed Decision making for GK Responsibility of Goalkeeper Coach Individual GK Training Technical & Physical Practice Unopposed Simple Decision Making for GK 5% 20% 75% 25% 35% 40% IMPLEMENTATION Responsibility of Goalkeeper Coach
UEFA Coach Education Structure Specialist Licence Specialist Licence Core Programme Specialist Licence UEFA Pro Licence UEFA Elite Youth A Licence UEFA A Licence UEFA Goalkeeper A Licence UEFA Futsal B Licence UEFA B Licence National Futsal certificate National C Licence (equivalent to part 1 of UEFA B Licence) UEFA Grassroots Charter endorsement National Goalkeeper certificate
UEFA Advanced GK Coaching Diploma Key aims: To provide a UEFA Coaching Qualification for the Goalkeeper Coach working at professional level To give credible recognition and status to the GK Coach as a fully integrated and accepted key member of the coaching staff
Entry Criteria for Course: Minimum requirements for a participant Must possess a current standard UEFA B License + Has a National Goalkeeping qualification or 5 years GK playing experience at semi pro / professional level Has played a minimum of 10 International Senior games or Experience working as a Coach +
UEFA Advanced GK Coaching Diploma Minimum duration - one full season (120hrs) Residential Group work Club based personal practical work Club Group Work Internships Assignments Case study / Research Practical Assessment Log Book Assessment
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