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.
Ages. U11 to U19 birth year boys and girls
Level. Offered to Santa Barbara SC & Central Coast Academy team players
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 (TBD)
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