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Goalkeepers. How to use them in a Team Practice. They’re Crazy…. We’ve all heard the saying before. “Goalkeepers are crazy” Are they really or are coaches unaware of how to treat them? Difficult position often made harder through lack of attention. Coach v Trainer.
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Goalkeepers How to use them in a Team Practice NC – December 2013
They’re Crazy… • We’ve all heard the saying before. “Goalkeepers are crazy” • Are they really or are coaches unaware of how to treat them? • Difficult position often made harder through lack of attention. NC – December 2013
Coach v Trainer • Coach – Goalkeeper Trainer • Coach – Goalkeeper – Players Training • Coach – Goalkeeper – Team Training NC – December 2013
Building Confidence • Selective Coaching • “Catch them being good” • Training hard and smart (Rest = 2 times workout) • Don’t coach athleticism out the keeper • Self-Talk NC – December 2013
Team Focus • Coach the WHOLE team….not just the outfield players! • Talk to keeper about his/her responsibilities within your team’s system/style of play • Don’t neglect the goalkeeper’s foot skills! 80% of touches done with feet now! NC – December 2013
Ideas • Most don’t coach the keeper because they’re not sure what to coach • Practices and other resources that will help are available • Decision making, distribution, and positioning are biggest thing the team coach can emphasize. • When running these drills, main focus is on the keeper NOT the outfield players. NC – December 2013
Additional Information Neil Cooper CAPA Professional Coach Email: neil.cooper1980@gmail.com Twitter: @nchammer1980 Useful Websites http://www.keeperportal.co.uk/category/articles/ http://www.completekeeper.co.uk http://www.thegkunion.co.uk/blog/ NC – December 2013