ALBION GOALKEEPERS
ALBION GOALKEEPERS
The Vision of ALBION’s Goalkeeping program is to have every goalkeeper in the club at a very high level which will include their individual ability, match performances and strengths in the following areas.
The 5 key principles that we are looking to instill in all our goalkeepers are the following:
The 5 key principles that we are looking to instill in all our goalkeepers are the following:
• To have a sound technique in all areas of goalkeeping. This will be achieved by the goalkeeping curriculum and the amount of training each goalkeeper receives.
• Distribution. Specialized sessions on all areas of distribution are held weekly to help with this important part of goalkeeping.
• Communication. Goalkeepers will be issued written information on areas of communication that the goalkeeper needs. The match evaluation program, training exercises, and match support will help in this.
• Dominating Area. Dominating area by collecting crosses, taking through balls, breakaways and one on ones. With the training and coaching that the goalkeepers receive, the goalkeepers will have the confidence in their ability to accomplish these.
• Presence in the goal. This presence will come from many parts of the program and people will notice distinct style of ALBION goalkeepers. From the standard goalkeeping warm-up, the communication and sweeping and starting position in the goal. Also, the standard ALBION SC uniform the goalkeepers are issued. All this will help with instilling a good presence in the goal.
• Distribution. Specialized sessions on all areas of distribution are held weekly to help with this important part of goalkeeping.
• Communication. Goalkeepers will be issued written information on areas of communication that the goalkeeper needs. The match evaluation program, training exercises, and match support will help in this.
• Dominating Area. Dominating area by collecting crosses, taking through balls, breakaways and one on ones. With the training and coaching that the goalkeepers receive, the goalkeepers will have the confidence in their ability to accomplish these.
• Presence in the goal. This presence will come from many parts of the program and people will notice distinct style of ALBION goalkeepers. From the standard goalkeeping warm-up, the communication and sweeping and starting position in the goal. Also, the standard ALBION SC uniform the goalkeepers are issued. All this will help with instilling a good presence in the goal.
BENEFITS FOR ALBION GOALKEEPERS
BENEFITS FOR ALBION GOALKEEPERS
Goalkeepers within ALBION SC will receive many benefits to help in their development. Benefits such as:
• The Training Schedule.
• The Training Schedule.
• Curriculum. The curriculum will be implemented with ALBION Goalkeepers to cover a new aspect of goalkeeping each week. Forming well-rounded goalkeepers.
• Match Evaluation Program. This program is for every goalkeeper in the club to review each game to help in their development and to review problems that may have occurred during the game. Match evaluation forms are filled out and kept on file to record stats. Coach will also fill out a small form to help in each goalkeeper’s development.
• Quarterly Goalkeeping Newsletter. These newsletters that will have the upcoming training topics and general news and information on goalkeeping and goalkeepers at ALBION SC.
• ALBION GK Kit Package. Goalkeepers will have a kit package containing goalkeepers’ uniform Match Jersey, shorts and socks. A GK training jersey, and the option to by gloves at a discounted rate.
• GK Information Book. This book will contain a lot of information on the different aspects of goalkeeping along with homework and strength training exercises. It will also contain the information on the standard GK warm up and the overview of the program that ALBION SC provides.
