Forza Futbol Club GoalkeepingCurriculum
Goalkeeper Club Philosophy Goalkeepers are expected to be willing to learn and create a positive environment for themselves, their team and their fellow goalkeepers to work in. Goalkeepers will be able demonstrate the appropriate attributes from the four corner model for their appropriate age groups. Goalkeepers will be confident and willing to use their feet in fitting with the clubs style of play and philosophy. Goalkeepers must be willing to play out from the back and to receive back passes from their team mates, recognising when to play short or long. All goalkeepers must be determined to succeed and utilise the opportunities which are provided to them by the club. Goalkeepers will be expected to uphold the clubs values, vision and club philosophy.
Goalkeeper Specific Training Expectations Goalkeepers will be on time to training to prevent disrupting their coach and fellow goalkeepers. Whenever possible goalkeepers will inform Josh ahead of time that they will be attending, in order to help session planning and equipment needs. Goalkeepers will bring the appropriate equipment for training: Gloves Shin Guards Water Suitable clothing for 3G/Grass Goalkeepers will sign the attendance register before joining in the practice/get a parent to do so. Goalkeepers will be ready to work hard at all times!
Goalkeeper Phase 1 (U7-U8)
Goalkeeper Phase 1 Overview (U7-U8 s) Within this stage coaches are encouraged to split playing time in the goal between all squad members to ensure that one child doesn t spend the whole game in the goal and so that each member of the team gets an equal experience of being a goalkeeper. Practice time will be split between the following over 6 week blocks: - Basic handling and diving techniques. - Basic footwork with and without the ball. - Hand Eye Co-ordination. - SAQ Exercises (Speed, Agility and Quickness)
Goalkeeper Phase 2 (U9-U11)
Goalkeeper Phase 2 Overview (U9-U11) To improve the goalkeepers technical skills through the use of technical practices and ball manipulation exercises. To ensure that all goalkeepers are comfortable handling the ball and with the ball at their feet before moving into Goalkeeper Phase 3 (U12-U15). To ensure that goalkeepers are constantly put in environments where their decision making skills will be tested and improved. To ensure all goalkeepers can perform the necessary techniques required for this phase in both unopposed and opposed situations. All of the above will be tested in a variety of environments, such as technical practices, opposed practices and small sided games.
4 Corner Model for Goalkeeper Phase 2 (U9-U11) Technical Physical Basic handling ( W, diving saves, scoop, cup etc) Footwork (both with and without ball) Body Shape Set Position Distribution (kicking out of hands/off floor, under arm throws and over arm throws) Dealing with crosses/high balls (Basic) Tactical Understanding of basic roles and responsibilities. Basic positioning. Agility Balance Co-ordination Psycho-Social Having fun! Communication Relationships with fellow goalkeepers and team mates.
Curriculum (U9-U11) Goalkeepers will follow a 6 week programme, followed by 1 week for evaluations and specialist functional training with other players before beginning their next 6 week block. 1. Footwork and Handling 2. Diving Saves 3. Shot Stopping and Reaction Saves 4. Dealing with High Balls 5. Distribution 6. 1 v 1 s
Curriculum Breakdown (U9-U11) Week 1 Footwork and Handling Technical Focus The Set Position The W Technique The Scoop Technique The Long/K Barrier The Cup Technique Goalkeeper Specific Movements Quick Feet and Speed Exercises Skill Practices Shooting Exercises Finishing Exercises Goalie Wars Small Sided Games (SSG s) Fun Games
Curriculum Breakdown (U9-U11) Week 2 Diving Saves Technical Focus Set Position Collapsing save Low Diving Save High Diving Save Decision Making Catch/Parry/Deflect? Recovery Saves/Lines Reaction Saves Skill Practices Shooting/Finishing Practices Small Sided Games 1v1 s/2v2 s/3v3 s Goalie Wars Fun Games
Curriculum Breakdown (U9-U11) Week 3 Shot Stopping/Reaction Saves Technical Focus Basic Handling and Footwork Set Position Hand Position Starting Position Angles Skill Practices Shooting/Finishing Practices Small Sided Games 1v1 s/2v2 s/3v3 s Goalie Wars Fun Games Double Saves Angled/Central Shooting
Curriculum Breakdown (U9-U11) Week 4 Dealing with high balls Technical Focus Start position. Set position. Assessing the flight of the ball. Come or stay? Catch or punch? Take off on correct leg. Distribution after catching. Areas to punch into. Skill Practices Unopposed crosses. Introduction of attackers. Introduction of defenders.
Curriculum Breakdown (U9-U11) Week 56 Distribution Technical Focus Underarm throw Javelin Throw Passing (Short and Long) Volley (Out of hands) Half Volley (Out of hands) Dribble and pass Dealing with a back pass Skill Practices Joiningin team possession exercises SSG s Practices to test decision making e.g. Counter attacking.
Curriculum Breakdown (U9-U11) Week 6 1v1 s Technical Focus Starting position Diving at feet Smothering technique Blocking technique Decision Making Communication Approach When/When not to commit Skill Practice SSG s Overload Situations (2v1 s) Possession Exercises Functional Activities through balls vs. Striker American Shootouts
Goalkeeper Phase 3 (U12-U15)
Goalkeeper Phase 3 Overview (U12-U15 s) In this phase there will be an increased focused on the goalkeepers tactical understanding of the game, while maintaining and improving the technical ability which has been focused upon during the previous phase. To ensure that all goalkeepers who pass through this phase are technically and tactically competent for their progression into Goalkeeper Phase 4 (U16+). To ensure that all goalkeepers are aware of and understand their roles and responsibilities within their teams formation, strategy and the club philosophy as a whole. To ensure that the practices which goalkeepers encounter in this phase have variety in order to test their ability to the highest level. Practices within this phase will be more demanding on the goalkeepers four corner model technically, tactically, physically and psychosociologically.
4 Corner Model for Stage 3 (U12-U15) Technical Set Position Footwork Diving/Save Selection/Agility Catch/Parry/Deflect Distribution Handling Passing and First Touch Movement Dealing with crosses 1v1 s Tactical Understanding of roles and responsibilities. Game related decision making. Game relevant communication. Starting position. Angles of support. Distances Organisation (general and set pieces). Working with defensive line. (Functions) Game related situations. Physical Agility Balance Co-ordination Speed Game Tempo Plyometrics Weight/Resistance Exercises Core Exercises Warm ups and cool downs Psycho-Social Communication Relationships with fellow goalkeepers and team mates. Asking questions Dealing with praise/constructive criticism. Dealing with match expectations. Self Evaluation Dealing with competition.
Curriculum (U12-U15) Goalkeepers will follow a 6 week programme, followed by 1 week for evaluations and specialist functional training with other players before beginning their next 6 week block. The U12-U15 curriculum will follow the same topic pattern from the previous phase but the detail, expectations and demands within practice will be of an advanced level. Advanced: 1. Footwork and Handling 2. Diving Saves 3. Shot Stopping and Reaction Saves 4. Dealing with High Balls 5. Distribution 6. 1 v 1 s
Curriculum Breakdown (U12-U15) Week 1 Advanced Footwork and Handling Technical Work Reinforce 9-11 s principles. Set position. Foot work exercises. SAQ GK specific movement. Tactical Work GK s understanding ofrole in match day situations. Decision Making. Communication. Relevant start position. Organisation of team during set plays. Skill Practices Functions Playingout from the back. Shooting/Finishing. American Shootouts Goalie Wars. Phases of Play Playing out from the back. SSG s Playing out from the back. Shooting/Finishing. Overload situations, 2v1 s/3v2 s.
Curriculum Breakdown (U12-U15) Week 2 Advanced Diving Saves Technical Work Reinforce 9-11 principles. Recap all diving saves. Moving into line of the ball. Decision making (catch/parry/deflect). Decision making (choice of save). Tactical Work GK s understanding ofrole in match day situations. Decision Making. Communication. Relevant start position. Organisation of team during set plays. Skill Practices Functions Angled shot stopping. Recovery saves/recovery lines. Phases of Play Shooting/Finishing. SSG s Shot Stopping. Shooting/Finishing.
Curriculum Breakdown (U12-U15) Week 3 Advanced Shot Stopping and Reaction Saves Technical Work Reinforce 9-11 principles. Set position. Starting position in relation to the ball. Choice of save. Catch/Parry/Deflect. Where to parry/deflect? Tactical Work GK s understanding ofrole in match day situations. Decision Making. Communication. Relevant start position. Organisation of team during set plays. Skill Practices Functions Angled shot stopping. Recovery saves/recovery lines. Phases of Play Shooting/Finishing. SSG s Shot Stopping. Shooting/Finishing.
Curriculum Breakdown (U12-U15) - Week 4 Advanced Dealing with High Balls Technical Work Reinforce 9-11 principles. Start position in relation to the ball. Assessment of the flight of the ball. Decision making come for the ball/stay/catch/punch/deflect? Taking off on the correct leg. Communication. Tactical Work GK s understanding ofrole in match day situations. Decision Making. Communication. Relevant start position. Organisation of team during set plays. Skill Practices Functions Crosses to the near/far post. Dealing with whipped/floated/deep crosses. Counter attacking Phases of Play Dealing with crosses. Counter attacking. SSG s Dealing with crosses. Counter attacking Set Pieces Free kicks. Corners.
Curriculum Breakdown (U12-U15) Week 5 Advanced Distribution Technical Work Recap 9-11 principles. Throws - Underarm, Overarm, Javelin. Kicks off floor Short and Long. Kicks out of hands volley, half volley, side volley. Dribbling. Dealing with back passes/first touch. Tactical Work GK s understanding ofrole in match day situations. Decision Making. Communication. Relevant start position. Organisation of team during set plays. Skill Practices Functions When to throw to feet or space. When to playshort or long. Phases of Play Playing out from the back SSG s Playing out from the back.
Curriculum Breakdown (U12-U15) Week 6 Advanced 1v1 s Technical Work Starting position Diving at feet Smothering/Blocking technique Decision Making Communication Approach When/When not to commit Tactical Work GK s understanding ofrole in match day situations. Decision Making. Communication. Relevant start position. Organisation of team during set plays. Skill Practices Functions Angled 1v1 s Central 1v1 s Finishing exercises Phases of Play Defending the goal from through balls SSG s Defending the goal from through balls Overload situations 2v1 s/3v2 s etc Counter attacking
Goalkeeper Phase 4 (U16+)
Goalkeeper Phase 4 Overview (16+) To ensure that all goalkeepers within this phase are highly competent, with a high understanding of their roles and responsibilities within the clubs philosophy and their teams strategy. To ensure that goalkeepers are performing at the highest level they possible can as an individual and within their team, both tactically and technically. To ensure that goalkeepers are taking part in varied practices on a regular basis to test their understanding and ability within their role in fitting with the four corner model for Goalkeeper Phase 4 (16+). To ensure that the practices which goalkeepers take part in within this phase are more demanding than Goalkeeper Phase 3 (12-15) in order to further test the four corner model for Goalkeeper Phase 4 (16+) To ensure that goalkeepers are showing full commitment to their continuing development and recognise the importance of attending every training opportunity available to them.
Four Corner Model for Goalkeeper Phase 4 Overview (16+) Technical Set Position Footwork Diving/Save Selection/Agility Catch/Parry/Deflect Distribution Handling Passing and First Touch Movement Dealing with crosses 1v1 s Tactical Understanding of roles and responsibilities. Game related decision making. Game relevant communication. Starting position. Angles of support. Distances Organisation (general and set pieces). Working with defensive line. (Functions) Game related situations. Physical Agility Balance Co-ordination Strength and Conditioning Weight/Resistance Exercises Plyometrics Core Exercises Warm ups and cool downs Psycho-Social Communication Relationships with fellow goalkeepers and team mates. Match Preparation. Dealing with praise/constructive criticism. Dealing with match expectations. Self Evaluation Dealing with competition. Dealing with failure/mistakes.
Curriculum (U16+) Goalkeepers will follow a 6 week programme, followed by 1 week for evaluations and specialist functional training with other players before beginning their next 6 week block. The U16+ curriculum will follow the same programme pattern as the U12- U15 phase however the demands and expectations of the goalkeepers within this phase will be of the highest level. Goalkeepers will be expected to make quicker decisions and execute those decisions faster with greater physical ability. Further advanced: 1. Footwork and Handling 2. Diving Saves 3. Shot Stopping and Reaction Saves 4. Dealing with High Balls 5. Distribution 6. 1 v 1 s
Curriculum Breakdown (U16+) Week 1 Advanced Footwork and Handling Technical Work Reinforce 9-11 s principles. Set position. Foot work exercises. SAQ GK specific movement. Tactical Work GK s understanding ofrole in match day situations. Decision Making. Communication. Relevant start position. Organisation of team during set plays. Skill Practices Functions Playingout from the back. Shooting/Finishing. American Shootouts Goalie Wars. Phases of Play Playing out from the back. SSG s Playing out from the back. Shooting/Finishing. Overload situations, 2v1 s/3v2 s.
Curriculum Breakdown (U16+) Week 2 Advanced Diving Saves Technical Work Reinforce 9-11 principles. Recap all diving saves. Moving into line of the ball. Decision making (catch/parry/deflect). Decision making (choice of save). Skill Practices Functions Angled shot stopping. Recovery saves/recovery lines. Phases of Play Shooting/Finishing. Tactical Work GK s understanding ofrole in match day situations. Decision Making. Communication. Relevant start position. Organisation of team during set plays. SSG s Shot Stopping. Shooting/Finishing.
Curriculum Breakdown (U16+) Week 3 Advanced Shot Stopping and Reaction Saves Technical Work Reinforce 9-11 principles. Set position. Starting position in relation to the ball. Choice of save. Catch/Parry/Deflect. Where to parry/deflect? Tactical Work GK s understanding ofrole in match day situations. Decision Making. Communication. Relevant start position. Organisation of team during set plays. Skill Practices Functions Angled shot stopping. Recovery saves/recovery lines. Phases of Play Shooting/Finishing. SSG s Shot Stopping. Shooting/Finishing.
Curriculum Breakdown (U16+) - Week 4 Advanced Dealing with High Balls Technical Work Reinforce 9-11 principles. Start position in relation to the ball. Assessment of the flight of the ball. Decision making come for the ball/stay/catch/punch/deflect? Taking off on the correct leg. Communication. Tactical Work GK s understanding ofrole in match day situations. Decision Making. Communication. Relevant start position. Organisation of team during set plays. Skill Practices Functions Crosses to the near/far post. Dealing with whipped/floated/deep crosses. Counter attacking Phases of Play Dealing with crosses. Counter attacking. SSG s Dealing with crosses. Counter attacking Set Pieces Free kicks. Corners.
Curriculum Breakdown (U16+) Week 5 Advanced Distribution Technical Work Recap 9-11 principles. Throws - Underarm, Overarm, Javelin. Kicks off floor Short and Long. Kicks out of hands volley, half volley, side volley. Dribbling. Dealing with back passes/first touch. Tactical Work GK s understanding ofrole in match day situations. Decision Making. Communication. Relevant start position. Organisation of team during set plays. Skill Practices Functions When to throw to feet or space. When to playshort or long. Phases of Play Playing out from the back SSG s
Curriculum Breakdown (U16+) Week 6 Advanced 1v1 s Technical Work Starting position Diving at feet Smothering/Blocking technique Decision Making Communication Approach When/When not to commit Tactical Work GK s understanding ofrole in match day situations. Decision Making. Communication. Relevant start position. Organization of team during set plays. Skill Practices Functions Angled 1v1 s Central 1v1 s Finishing exercises Phases of Play Defending the goal from through balls SSG s Defending the goal from through balls Overload situations 2v1 s/3v2 s etc Counter attacking
Example of 6 Week Goalkeeper Evaluation Evaluations will be completed every 6 weeks at the end of each curriculum block, giving the opportunity for goalkeepers to rest/take part in functional training. Evaluations will only be written for those who attend a minimum of 6 sessions over the course of the block.
Example of Goalkeeper Match Day Report Copyright Forza Futbol Club 2015