GK Academy Spring 2014 Curriculum and Topics
Director: Bob Pipech
Date Ages U9-U11 Ages 12 +
04/04/14
04/11/14
Basic handing – focus on set position, development of the contour catch, integrated with proper footwork to get to shots standing up.
Hand-eye coordination drills incorporated
Basic handling II – contour catch, side contour catch, standing low balls, and front smother
Collapse Diving – focus on proper technique with proper footwork
Basic handling and footwork
– Core of any great goalkeeper moderate to high intensity drills
High Balls/Aerial Balls with
Crossing
04/25/14
05/02/14
05/09/14
05/16/14
05/23/14
Shot Stopping and Angle play
Focus on Proper Catch/Parry, footwork, making the goal smaller for you and the attacker
1) Distribution with hands and feet
Keeper as first attacker and last defender/support player
2) Goal Kicks and Punts
1)
2)
Reactions, Mental Quickness, and
Agility work
Catching high balls and dealing with
1) Drills to review all topics
2) serves in the air
Keeper Wars
Diving I - focus on low collapse and extension low diving technique with parrying
Diving II – Focus aerial diving technique and parrying , tip overs
Breakaways and 1 v 1 play
Technique and Tactical progressions
Reactionary work and saves, deflections, and recovery saves
Getting to feet right away
1) Realistic crossing from game situations.
2) Keeper Wars
**U9-U11 – Previous Topics will be reviewed periodically for maximum development
**U12+ Distribution with hands and feet, metal quickness, agility, and plyometric work will be incorporated throughout sessions. A high training level is expected .