For whom the course is intended • Coaches who wish to learn the basic ‘Technical’ aspects of Goalkeeping • Candidates who have obtained the minimum 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football • Candidates should have a reasonable level of fitness as there is a physical content in taking part in the practical sessions.

Course Requirements

• Writing materials / Notepad
• Suitable playing kit, tracksuit, shorts, socks
• Footwear – appropriate to the surface 3g
• Water bottle
• Goalkeeping Gloves
• Shin pads are compulsory

Practical Work

• Specific Goalkeeping warm ups and cool downs
• Footwork
• The ‘SET’ position
• General handling techniques
• Diving saves – catching / deflecting / parrying
• Dealing with 1v1
• Dealing with crosses
• The Club Games are designed to help develop children’s ability, each game relating to a specific technique of the game.

Theory

• Course Introduction
• Long Term Player Development

Assessment

Candidates to deliver a 15 minute Technical Practice