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MYSA Goalkeeper Challenge

June 10-13, 2013 (8:00 am – 3:00 pm)

Location: Eastview High School (Apple Valley, Minn.)

The Goalkeeper Challenge is a 4-day intensive training program designed for the highly committed and motivated goalkeeper ages 14 and up, including current college goalkeepers.

Goalkeepers will experience:

  • Daily on-the-field technical and tactical instruction from the highest quality GK staff possible
  • Daily classroom lectures and video analysis on the topics of the day
  • Daily physical training featuring speed, agility, power and a demanding self-training series
  • Goalkeeper War Tournament

Curriculum:

  • Shot-stopping: Catching, diving, tipping, parrying
  • Breakaway Saves: Responding to 1v1 and 2v1 situations
  • Dominating the 18 yard box: Dealing with crossing situations
  • Being the 1st Attacker: Technique and tactics of throwing, dropkicks, punts and goal kicks
  • Leading from Behind: Organizing, dealing with back passes and playing the ball at your feet

Daily Schedule

7:45 am Arrive at camp
8:00–9:00 am Technical Warm-up
9:00–11:30 am Group Activity & Game
11:30 am–12 noon Lunch
12:00–1:00 pm Classroom Session
1:00–2:00 pm Larger Group Topic
2:00–3:00 pm Competition
3:00 pm Departure

Camp ends early enough to allow goalkeepers to attend team training/games in the evening.

Registration

Cost: $395

Deadline: Online registration closed Sunday, May 12, 2013. The Goalkeeper Challenge is full.

If you are interested in being added to the waitlist or have questions, please contact Chato Alvarado, MYSA Coaching/Player Development Administrator, at 952-252-1688 (800-366-6972 ext. 211) or chatoalvarado@mnyouthsoccer.org.

Staff

  • Rob Walker, U.S. National Goalkeeping Staff, St. Martin’s Univ. Head Coach
  • George Kostelis, NSCAA National Goalkeeping Staff, Western Connecticut State Univ. Head Coach
  • Dave Madsen, Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Women’s Assistant Coach
  • Scott Gustafson, MN ODP coach and Eastview H.S. Boys’ Coach
  • Brandon Barkus, Augustana College Women's Coach, Former U of Minn. GK Coach, USSF "A" License
  • Jorey Erickson, St. Paul Central H.S. Boys' Coach, MN ODP staff
  • Joey Matesi, NSCAA Advanced National GK Diploma, MN ODP staff

Accommodations: Hotel accommodations at a discounted rate may be available for interested players and their parent/guardian (if under 18). Hotel costs are not included in the registration fee as this is not a residential camp. A parent/guardian is responsible for the supervision of participants under the age of 18 who stay in the hotel. Contact the MYSA office for information.

The Shutout Division

The Shutout Division is a specialized training group within the Goalkeeper Challenge for goalkeepers seeking the most demanding training environment possible. Application required.

  • Limited enrollment
  • 16 years of age and older and current college GK’s
  • Increased emphasis on leadership, training ethic, and tactical play

To apply: Submit playing resume, statement of personal goals (1 page max), and a letter of reference from a coach regarding your ability and attitude.

Due Date: April 29, 2013

Notification of Acceptance: May 13, 2013