Helena Youth
Soccer Association

Goalkeeper Training

Goalkeeper Training

Who

Goalkeeper training will be available for all HYSA Arsenal, Academy and Recreational players interested in specialized, weekly goalkeeper coaching, these trainings take place during the season.

Required

  • Goalkeeper gloves
  • Shin guards
  • Cleats
  • Recommended: Long-sleeved shirt or goalkeeper jersey

Goalkeeper Curriculum

Goalkeeper Curriculum

Becoming a high-level goalkeeper is a long, arduous journey but it is extremely rewarding.

The HYSA goalkeeper curriculum involves numerous aspects of the position and is geared toward developing complete goalkeepers.

HYSA goalkeepers will learn and develop in the following ways:

Physical

  • Strength and conditioning
  • Injury prevention
  • Flexibility and agility
  • Speed and quickness

Mental

  • Leading from the back
  • Facing adversity
  • The 4 Cs: Communication (with teammates), Composure (under pressure), Confidence (in self, team, and coach), Courage (to be aggressive)

Technical

  • Footwork with and without the ball
  • Kicking/punting/drop-kicking
  • Throwing/rolling
  • Shot stopping techniques
  • Diving
  • High balls/Corner kicks
  • Breakaways/Through balls
  • Proper positioning and body alignment
  • Cutting down/off angles

Tactical

  • Distribution: When to throw, roll, or punt
  • Impacting the game tempo
  • Defending set pieces/controlling defenders
  • Adjusting to differing formations

Goalkeeper Shot-Stopping Video

Contact Us

Contact Us

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Mail
PO Box 6972
Helena, MT 59604

Siebel Soccer Complex
2550 Skyway Dr.
Helena, MT 59601