Goalkeeper Program

GK Academy

(*Member account must be created before registration)

Program Description:

Our Club Goalkeeper Program is designed to offer position specific training for goalkeepers within our club and from around the Ottawa area. The OSU goalkeeper coaches are highly qualified and understand the needs and demands of this unique position. They deliver a specialist, progressive program, full of high-tempo, structured coaching sessions and drills to fine tune all key elements specific to goalkeeping.

Program Details:

The Goalkeeper Program is divided into different training groups, dependent upon age and ability level as per below:

Our entry-level program, as part of our Recreational Program.
The Junior Program (U9-10 Force Black & Force White & U9-U12 Force Blue & Power/Rage/Titans Goalkeepers),
The Senior Program (U13-18 Force White,Blue, Power/Rage/Titans Goalkeepers)
The Elite Program (U11-18 Force Black).

Training is offered ONE or TWO times per week. Lastly, the goalkeeper program is also delivered with weekly summer camps through July each year.

Cost: Dependent per program and available at the registration links

Fee Includes:

Club Goalkeeper T-Shirt
Facility Costs
Club Coaches Costs
Insurance and Registration with Ontario Soccer

Parents to Provide:

Soccer Cleats, Shin-guards, soccer socks and shorts
Goalkeeper gloves

Program Coordinator: Aaron Falsetto

Email: aaron.falsetto@osu.ca

Coaching:

Delivered by our Club Goalkeeper Coaches - CLICK HERE to meet them

Coaching Qualifications:

Our Club Goalkeeper Coaches follow our club curriculum on goalkeeping, as well as maintaining their Ontario Soccer Goalkeeper Certificate

Program Curriculum:

The Goalkeeper Program curriculum is based on the essential key areas of goalkeeper success on the field.

Technical: footwork, handling, diving, high balls, positioning, distribution, and communication.

Physical: Balance, coordination, speed, agility, endurance, strength and flexibility.

Mental: increase personal effectiveness under pressure; dealing effectively with mistakes, setbacks and criticism; maintaining self-confidence; effective decision making; bravery, concentration; motivation and discipline.

Tactical: developing a better understanding of the game; initiating attacks; commanding the penalty area; preparing for set pieces; development of outfield skills and overall tactical awareness.

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