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Ohio Elite Soccer Academy Goalkeeper Curriculum By Dave Schureck August 2011. U9-U10.
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Ohio Elite Soccer Academy Goalkeeper Curriculum By Dave Schureck August 2011
U9-U10 • U9-U10 Age Groups will be introduced to the goalkeeping basics and the importance of technique to prevent injuries. Players in this age group should play no more than 1 half in goal. Goalkeeping training should only be attended when not in conflict with field practice. • Set Position: Hard Parts forward (chin, shoulders, hands, knees), body weight forward on balls of feet. I also refer to it as GORILLA STANCE. • Footwork: proper angles, quick feet, keep body low • Catches: Scoop, Basket/Cradle Catch and Contour Catch (Diamond or Circle Shape) • Diving: Collapse dives (right/left side); heel to toe step; catching with THREE HANDS; 30 degree forward angles; front dives • Distribution: Bowling, kicks and punts. The importance of maintaining possession • Rules of the Game: back-pass, 6 seconds, Direct vs. Indirect kicks, etc • Communication: proper terms and importance
OESA U9-U10 Goalkeeping CRADLE CATCH SET POSITION FRONT DIVE COLLAPSE DIVE
U11-U13 • U11-U13 Age Groups should be very comfortable with the techniques of scoop catch, cradle catch, contour catch, set position, collapse dives, front dives, bowling, and understand the major rules specific to goalkeepers. Communication and distribution will be heavily emphasized, as well as the techniques below. Goalkeepers at this age must develop strong verbal and leadership characteristics. There should be fewer “soft” goals given up in training and games. • Set Position: Hard Parts forward (chin, shoulders, hands, knees), body weight on balls of feet. I also refer to it as GORILLA STANCE. • Catches: Scoop, Basket/Cradle Catch and Contour Catch (Diamond or Circle Shape) • Footwork: proper angles, quick feet, keep body low, cross-over steps • Breakaways: Short step vs. long step, hands wide and pushed forward, weight forward, forward step into the collapse dive form, timing and explosion • High Ball Save: Correct Footwork, jumping with both legs, arms bent, catching ball at 1 o’clock in diamond shape, box vs. catch, getting in line with the ball • Deflections: crossover steps, turning for balls overhead, low hand vs. top hand, • Distribution: pass-backs, punts, goal-kicks, bowl, baseball throw and sling • Positioning: String attached to ball position; set pieces; depth in the 18; attacking support • Leadership: when and how to communicate, organizing defense, how to train
OESA U11-U13 Goalkeeping COMMUNICATION HIGH BALLS BREAKAWAYS DISTRIBUTION
U14-U16 • U14-U16 Age Groups should begin to start coaching their defense and organizing all defensive set pieces. GKs should be comfortable playing off their line and handling balls at feet. Majority of techniques should very good. Emphasis on having an ‘on field personality’ and strong leadership. Classroom sessions over winter on understanding defenses, how to organize set pieces, and leadership. • Set Position: Hard Parts forward (chin, shoulders, hands, knees), body weight on balls of feet. I also refer to it as GORILLA STANCE. • Catches: Scoop, Basket/Cradle Catch and Diamond Catch • Footwork: proper angles, quick feet, keep body low, cross-over steps • Breakaways: Short step vs. long step, hands wide and pushed forward, weight forward, forward step into the collapse dive form, timing and explosion • High Ball Save: Correct Footwork, jumping with both legs, arms bent, catching ball at 1 o’clock in diamond shape, box vs. catch, getting in line with the ball • Distribution: pass-backs, punts, goal-kicks, bowl, baseball throw and sling • Positioning: String attached to ball position; set pieces; depth in the 18; attacking support • Leadership: when and how to communicate, organizing defense, how to train • High Ball Boxing: correct form on two hand and one hand punches, correct footwork to and from punch • Deflections: crossover steps, turning for balls overhead, low hand vs. top hand, • Power Dives: proper footwork, power step explosion, opposite driving leg across the body, two hands to the ball • Leadership: coaching the defense, short memory, off field habits
OESA U14-U16 Goalkeeping POWER DIVES FOOTWORK LEADERSHIP DEFLECTIONS
U17 & Up • U17 & Up will be comfortable with all techniques. Understanding tactics and moments of the game will be addressed during team training. Repetition and game-like situations will be emphasized. Continued classroom and film sessions. • Set Position: Hard Parts forward (chin, shoulders, hands, knees), body weight on balls of feet. I also refer to it as GORILLA STANCE. • Catches: Scoop, Basket/Cradle Catch and Contour Catch (Diamond or Circle Shape) • Footwork: proper angles, quick feet, keep body low, cross-over steps • Breakaways: Short step vs. long step, hands wide and pushed forward, weight forward, forward step into the collapse dive form, timing and explosion • High Ball Save: Correct Footwork, jumping with both legs, arms bent, catching ball at 1 o’clock in diamond shape, box vs. catch, getting in line with the ball • Distribution: pass-backs, punts, goal-kicks, bowl, baseball throw and sling • Positioning: String attached to ball position; set pieces; depth in the 18; attacking support • Leadership: when and how to communicate, organizing defense, how to train • High Ball Boxing: correct form on two hand and one hand punches, correct footwork to and from punch • Deflections: crossover steps, turning for balls overhead, low hand vs. top hand, • Power Dives: proper footwork, power step explosion, opposite driving leg across the body, two hands to the ball • Leadership: coaching the defense, short memory, off field habits • Problem solver: using positioning and coaching to solve potentially dangerous attacks. • Personality: positive attitude and tremendous confidence no matter the situation. Developing a ‘presence’ in goal.
