Barons Youth Academy - Youth Academy: Goal Keeper Training

South Jersey Barons/Banshees Youth Academy

Goalkeeper Training

Coaching Staff

SJBYA is proud to announce that Laura Finley will be our Goalkeeper Trainer and will work with all our Goalkeepers on a regularly scheduled basis throughout the year. Laura is a former keeper with West Virginia University and the South Jersey Banshees W-League. The 2007 SJB Goalkeeper Academy has dates an times set for the 2007 Fall Season. These sessions are open and available to all SJBYA players.

Dates and Times

Wednesdays from 5:30pm - 7:30pm

SJB Goalkeeper Academy Training Curriculum

Practice sessions will focus on the following GK development activities:

Shot stopping: receiving the ball, reaction time, body shape, alignment, hands, recovery
Conditioning: footwork, agility, strength, balance, first step quickness
Technical: positional play, receiving crossed balls, breakaway saves
Tactical: distribution (Kicking & Thowing), near post considerations, communication
Psychological: leadership and decision-making considerations, communication

Training Gear

All keepers should wear appropriate Barons training apparel.

Goalkeeping Tips from Tony Caig

By Scott Middlemass

A former Team mate of mine Tony Caig who recently won the USL Division 1 Championship with the Vancouver Whitecaps has kindly offered his top 5 tips for goalkeeping success. Tony has accomplished alot in the game and has been a professional play for 14 years. We hope to get Tony over to the East coast to do a Goalkeeper Clinic for the Barons Keepers.

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