Goalkeeping

The Vision of Santa Barbara SC/ Central Coast Academy goalkeeping program is to enhance each individual club level players techniques and goalkeeping skills to achieve the highest level of development. This is accomplished through our Director of Goalkeeping clearly defined and administered curriculum including; footwork, handling, distribution, diving, shot-stopping, communication, dealing with crosses and overall presence and command in the box. Our system encourages and ensures goalkeepers emphasize foot skills and overall ability to start the attack. In addition, the program is designed to develop players understanding through match analysis and game day evaluation and reflection. 

 

Claine Plummer  

  • Originally from Costa Rica 
  • USSF Youth National Team Staff 
  • Coached Professional in the MLS 
  • Coached Internationally with Jamaican National Team
  • FIFA & CONCACAF National Goalkeeping Instructor
  • College stints at UCLA and Occidental College
  • Current UCSB Men’s Assistant Coach
  • College Player: Ca State LA

Click here to view full bio.

Ages. 2016 to 2005 birth year boys and girls

Level. Offered to Santa Barbara SC & Central Coast Academy team players

Goalkeeping Plus Program 

Fees. The Goalkeeping Plus Program is an additional benefit outside of the club wide issued two training sessions a week included in your child’s membership benefits.          

12-weeks (2016 to 2005 Boys & Girls) 

$820 ($140 discount)

 

8-weeks (2016 to 2005 Boys & Girls) 

$575 ($65 discount)


4-weeks (2009 to 2005 Boys & Girls) 

 $300 ($20 discount)

 

1-week TRIAL (2009 to 2005 Boys & Girls) 

$80 per session

                                                                                        

The curriculum is designed for goalkeepers interested in reaching the highest level. Designed and led by Santa Barbara SC/ Central Coast Academy Goalkeeping Director, this specialized development curriculum will focus on areas such as shot-stopping, dealing with crosses, game management, distribution and goalkeeper specific strength and agility exercises.  

Incorporating goalkeepers into training sessions.  Within the warm- up, technical & technical/tactical portions of the session the goalkeepers will be utilized as field players and during the technical/tactical, tactical and small sided games portions of the session the goalkeepers will be primarily utilized as goalkeepers.

Goalkeeping Plus Program 

Overview 

A dedicated training school for Goalkeepers. The introduction of the Goalkeeper Plus academy will give access to a proven, world-class curriculum. This academy will propel the position of Goalkeeper and the sport of soccer to new heights. 

Mission 

Our mission is to develop high level goalkeepers that can grow to play at the high school, collegiate or professional level, as well as to build well-rounded student athletes. Our proven, modern-day approach to goalkeeping encourages athletes to exceed their goals by embracing daily challenges on the field, in the classroom, and during competition. 

Topics 

Footwork & Handling-Angle Shots-Distribution-Communication- Collapse diving-extension diving-Video Analysis-Crosses-Evaluations-Psychology of a GK-Building Confidence-Decision Making-Reading the game-Set pieces-penalties-Back to the bar-three goal situations, and more… 

 

Content  

  • Proposed Curriculum, Learning Fundamentals, Training & Development, Coaching & Goalkeeping Evolution 

Jamie Harris 

Patrick Mahon 

Gabi Wilcox 

General Goalkeeping Program  

 Program is Included in membership benefits and annual dues. 

 

Fall Program:   

Conducted from week of September 4 to/and including the week of November 13, 2023 

 

Monday 

5:00-6:15pm            2016 to 2011 Boys & Girls (7v7 & 9v9) Girsh Turf 

6:15-7:30pm            2010 to 2005 Boys & Girls (11v11) Girsh Turf 

 

Tuesday  

3:30-4:45pm            2016 to 2011 Boys & Girls (7v7 & 9v9) UCSB Field #1 

4:45-6:00pm            2010 to 2005 Boys & Girls (11v11) UCSB Field #1 

 

Note: outlined in your goalkeeping playmetrics calendar 

 

General Goalkeeping PLUS Program  

Program is not Included in membership benefits and annual dues. Service is provided by the Director of Goalkeeping through an additional monthly fee. 

 

Fall Program: 

All below sessions take place at Girsh Turf on Fridays from 5:00-6:30pm.

12-weeks (2016 to 2005 Boys & Girls) 

Conducted from September 8 to/and including December 8, 2023 

Note: No session on Friday September 22, & Friday, November 24 (Thanksgiving) 

 

8-weeks (2016 to 2005 Boys & Girls) 

Conducted from September 8 to/and including November 3, 2023 

Note: No session on Friday September 22

 

4-weeks (2009 to 2005 Boys & Girls) 

Conducted on September 8 & 29 October 13 & 27, 2023 

Note: If not available for one of the above four sessions, discuss with the Director for other viable dates.  

1-week TRIAL (2009 to 2005 Boys & Girls) 

Conducted on any date from September 8 to/and including December 8, 2023 

Note: Players can register for a one week trial to experience the program. 

Santa Barbara SC Players: Click HERE to register. 

Central Coast Academy Players: Click HERE to register.

Contact your manager/coach for your team’s schedule.

For Additional Questions Contact:

“The goalkeeping leadership and curriculum ensures that the players learn and fine-tune all the techniques, decision making and skills required to become a great goalkeeper.”

— Andrew Montenegro, DOC