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 designed to challenge both the body and the mind
- Daily classroom lectures and video analysis on the topics of the day
- Daily physical training featuring speed, agility, plyometrics and a demanding self-training series
- Written evaluation from staff coach
- 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 |
|
| 7:45am |
Arrive at camp |
| 8:00–9:00 am |
Physical Training |
| 9:00–11:00 am |
Training Topic I |
| 11:00 am–12:00 noon |
Lunch (provided) |
| 12:00 noon–1:00 pm |
Lecture/Classroom |
| 1:00–3:00 pm |
Training Topic II |
| 3:00 pm |
Departure |
Camp ends early enough to allow goalkeepers to attend team training/games in the evening.
2011 Dates/Site: TBA
Includes:
- adidas® Goalkeeper Jersey
- T-shirt
- Lunch
- Written evaluation
Accommodations: Off-site hotel accommodations will be made available close to the camp site for interested players and their parent/guardian (if under 18). Accommodation costs are not included in the registration fee as this is NOT a residential camp. Parent/Guardians are responsible for the supervision of participants under the age of 18 who choose to stay in the hotel. Contact the MYSA office for information.
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