The Goalkeeping Clinic

The goalkeeper is one of the most important players on the field - they are the last line of defence and the first line of attack. To play the position well requires special skills and training.

Eleven players make up the football team and the goalkeeper is the most important. If he has a bad game, he can lose the match on his own. If he has an outstanding performance, he can save the game and inspire the team.

The number one priority for a goalkeeper is to stop shots from entering his/her goal. The single, most important aspect of goalkeeping is to handle the ball. There are a variety of handling techniques, but unless the ball can be safely caught then advancement will be almost impossible.

To many coaches, though, soccer goalkeeping techniques and tactics are a mystery. This is especially true at younger age levels, where often coaches have not played much soccer at all, much less played keeper. Even experienced field players and coaches may not have much experience with goalkeeping, therefore the keeper sometimes feels a little left out in a session.

Established in 2004, The Goalkeeping Clinic is designed to help players of all ages and abilities to learn in a fun hassle free environment. The team are have gathered knowledge around the world to help improve goalkeepers in every aspect of their game.

The Goalkeeping Clinic supports the development of goalkeepers at all levels. The coaches directing this programme are compliant with CRB regulations and are FA/UEFA qualified.