Goalkeeper Training

The most unique position on the field needs its own type of training. Our academy goalkeeper training is for players who are looking at the possibility or have already decided to become a goalkeeper. The core skills learned in this training are different to those of an outfield. However, there are some transferable skills. So, in our Academy goalkeeper training this what players will learn.

• First touch (inside, top of the foot and thigh, chest, in the air and on the ground)
• Kicking (long and short passing, of the ground and out of the hand)
• Throwing (under arm and over arm, long and short)
• Catching (both sides, low, high, mid)
• Punching and parrying (two hands together, one hand (both hands)
• Diving (low, high)
• 1v1 defending the goal, (positioning, timing, bravery)

Equipment needed

Academy Shirt, Boots, Shinpads, GLOVES, water bottle hair bands for players with long hair.

Session length

60 minutes

Time of Year

Available all year round for players over the age of 13, available during term time for players U13 (school holiday programs available for those U13)

Time of day

Monday evenings/afternoon

Class Sizes

We aim to maintain a coach ratio of 8 players per coach

Location

St Matthews Farm Reserve, Cromer

Cost and Payment

Players who have never experienced our Academy in any form will be given 1 free taster session to see what it is like.

Players who have experienced the Academy before will be required to pay upfront for the term.

All age groups = $150 per term

There will also be a one-off fee of $50 per year to help cover the cost of the special academy shirt and extra pair of shorts.

Contact our Academy Director Liam for the best way to do this on either 0423515710 or liambonney11@gmail.com

It is also important to note that players need to be registered with an MWFA Club to participate and be covered by insurance.

Wet Weather Plan

It is the eventual plan of the club to source an artificial or indoor facility in the future so that there is no need for a wet weather plan.

However, until that time arises, we are at the mercy of mother nature. As such here is our wet weather plan. We will run sessions during the holiday on the exiting weekdays and or Saturday/Sunday morning. These days are free as kids do not play during the holidays.