Coaching Youth Soccer: Goalkeeper Training

Coaching Youth Soccer:
Goalkeeper Training

The essential knowledge that a young player needs to master the goalie position.

The goalkeeper is the most critical player on the soccer field. In youth soccer, however, it’s also one of the most overlooked positions. Not anymore! This series delivers over 35 exceptional soccer drills designed to develop the skills of your young goalkeepers. From save techniques to reaction drills, this plan provides the essential knowledge young players need to master the goalie position. Coaching Youth Soccer: Goalkeeper Training comes complete with downloadable training notes and coaching tips for each drill.

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React with Cones

Goalkeeper Basics

Introduction to Goalkeeper Basics
Warm-Up Drill
Figure Eight
Drop Step
Angle Arc Aid
Footwork
Handling
Shuffle
Position in Thirds
Cut Angles Combo

Advanced Handling

Introduction to Advanced Handling
Collapse Dive Intro
Collapse Dive
Parry Intro
Parry
Extension Dive Intro
Extension Dive
Collapse Dive to Extension Dive
Side Smother
Improve Range

Distribution

Introduction to Distribution
Distribution Intoduction
Distribution Demonstration

Reaction

Introduction to Reaction
Reaction Activity
Around the World
Forward Roll
React with Cones
Drop Ball Activity

Crossed and Flighted Balls

Introduction to Crossed and Flighted Balls
Channel Game
Crosses Keeper or Away
Basic Receiving of Flighted Balls

Integrating Goalie into Team Training

Introdution to Integrating Goalie into Team Training
Goalie Integration Introduction
Warm-Up Activity
Numbers Activity
Modern Training
Groups of Two
Game Play Activity
4 v. 4 Activity
Game Free Play

About the Coach

Giovanni Pacini has coached the Division III Lasell College (Newton, Mass.) men's soccer program since 1998 and has 28 years of coaching experience. He has led two teams to North Atlantic Conference championships, while earning its conference coach of the year honors in 2000, 2002 and 2006. He serves the National Soccer Coaches Association as the Mass. State Technical Coordinator and is a noted coach of goalkeepers.