Session Structure - In Season

Order of Priority 

Our structured training sessions ensure a holistic development approach. We categorise our sessions into 3 sections. 

Curriculum by Age Group:

This curriculum caters to different age groups, progressively building upon the core areas:

U7-U10:

Focus: Foundational skills like diving, catching, basic footwork, communication, and distribution.

Emphasis: Fun and enjoyment while fostering a love for the game.

Social & Psychological Aspects: Develop sportsmanship, teamwork, and a positive attitude through team-oriented drills.

Technical Focus: Introduce goalkeeping role models and encourage emulation of specific skills during training.

U11-U13:

Focus: Refining fundamental techniques, introducing tactical awareness, and decision-making in shot-stopping and distribution.

Tactical Development: Incorporate drills that involve goalkeepers in attacking build-up play, starting with simple passes and progressing to complex distribution decisions.

Psychological Development: Create a supportive environment where mistakes are learning opportunities. Use positive reinforcement to build mental toughness.

Technical Focus: Organize "Goalkeeper Study Sessions" where players analyze different goalkeepers' techniques and discuss strengths and weaknesses.

U14-U16:

Focus: Mastering technical skills, focusing on advanced tactics like reading the game, developing leadership qualities, and integrating complex decision-making scenarios.

Tactical Development: Incorporate video analysis to show real-world examples of goalkeepers influencing attacking strategies. Deepen tactical discussions about positioning and decision-making during build-up play.

Physical Development: Integrate goalkeeper-specific conditioning drills that focus on agility, power, and reaction time throughout training sessions.

Technical Focus: Continue with "Goalkeeper Study Sessions" focusing on more advanced technical aspects.