Goalkeeper Development Program

Is your child interested in goalkeeping or looking to enhance their skills and confidence? Then sign them up to our tailored sessions which focus on developing on their goalkeeping potential.
  • 22 April - 14 August 2026
  • Waterfront Drive Sporting Ground, Lilyfield
  • $375
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Key Information

What to Expect

  • Experienced Coaches: Sessions are led by qualified coaches, including current or former goalkeepers.
  • Small Group Training: To ensure individual attention for optimal learning.
  • Focus Areas:
    • Set Position: Learn how to be ready for any situation.
    • Handling Techniques: Master techniques for dealing with flying balls of all heights.
    • Shot Stopping: Enhance decision-making skills and learn catching and deflecting techniques.
    • Narrowing the Angle: Understand positioning in and in front of the goal, both into and down the line.
    • Diving Techniques: Introduce collapsing saves and power save methods.
    • Speed and Coordination: Basic drills to improve reactions, coordination, and speed.
    • Crosses and High Balls: Develop strategies for effectively dealing with crosses and high balls.

Schedule

Schedule

U8-U10 Girls – Wednesdays – 4:00pm – 5:00pm

U11-U13 Girls – Wednesdays – 5:10pm – 6:10pm

U14-U16 Girls – Wednesdays – 6:20pm – 7:20pm

 

U8-U10 Mixed – Thursdays – 4:00pm – 5:00pm

U11-U13 Mixed – Thursdays – 5:10pm – 6:10pm

U14-U16 Mixed – Thursdays – 6:20pm – 7:20pm

 

Program Breaks: 8/9 July, 15/16 July

What to bring

  • Goalkeeper gloves
  • Football boots
  • Shinpads
  • A positive attitude

What to Expect

  • Experienced Coaches: Sessions are led by qualified coaches, including current or former goalkeepers.
  • Small Group Training: To ensure individual attention for optimal learning.
  • Focus Areas:
    • Set Position: Learn how to be ready for any situation.
    • Handling Techniques: Master techniques for dealing with flying balls of all heights.
    • Shot Stopping: Enhance decision-making skills and learn catching and deflecting techniques.
    • Narrowing the Angle: Understand positioning in and in front of the goal, both into and down the line.
    • Diving Techniques: Introduce collapsing saves and power save methods.
    • Speed and Coordination: Basic drills to improve reactions, coordination, and speed.
    • Crosses and High Balls: Develop strategies for effectively dealing with crosses and high balls.

Schedule

U8-U10 Girls – Wednesdays – 4:00pm – 5:00pm

U11-U13 Girls – Wednesdays – 5:10pm – 6:10pm

U14-U16 Girls – Wednesdays – 6:20pm – 7:20pm

 

U8-U10 Mixed – Thursdays – 4:00pm – 5:00pm

U11-U13 Mixed – Thursdays – 5:10pm – 6:10pm

U14-U16 Mixed – Thursdays – 6:20pm – 7:20pm

 

Program Breaks: 8/9 July, 15/16 July

  • Goalkeeper gloves
  • Football boots
  • Shinpads
  • A positive attitude