Goal Keeper Specific Training Begins Soons
Published on January 13, 2013 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Penn FC News Release
7 weeks of speed and agility training for the explosive movements they'll need in goal 12 weeks of outdoor training consisting of technical, functional/tactical, and psychological training to help your GK become a game changer Technical: Positioning, handling(catching/deflecting), diving(front, low, collapses, mid-range height, and extension), high balls(crosses, boxing) Functional/Tactical: angle play, reaction saves, distribution(hands/feet), breakaways, pks, set pieces, restarts, communication Psychological: leadership skills, coping with game(goals against), having short term memory to move forward in the game, managing mistakes/losing confidence, right communication (tone of voice/when not to talk), creating an on-field presence
See the Harrisburg City Islanders website for more information.
Phase 1:
Speed and Agility Training with
1st Team Fitness
Thursdays - 7-8 PM
January 17-February 28
Singer's Athletic Training Complex
1005 Briarsdale Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
717-979-2602
What to bring: athletic gear, sneakers, and water/sports drink
Phase 2:
Outdoor Training
with Pro Goal Keepers
Sundays - 4-5 PM
March 10- May 26
Monday 6:15-7:15 PM
April 1
CD East High School (field #1)
626 Rutherford Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109
www.cdschools.org
What to bring: GK Training gear (gloves, jersey, shorts/pants), cleats and sneakers, water/sports drink
*Any sessions rained out or field conditions are unplayable, will be made up.
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