EPSC Goalkeeper Program
It is our goal that keepers start learning the basics of the position at a very young age and continue to build on it so that by the time they are in high school, they have mastered the fundamentals and have CONFIDENCE in the position.
List of Services
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U9-U10 GoalkeepingList Item 1
- Learning the basics of catching
- How to distribute the ball
- Learn the very basics of diving
Goalkeeping training at this age is incorporated into team trainings led by the team coach. All players should be rotating through the position, as well as playing on the field at this age.
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U11-U12 GoalkeepingList Item 2
- Continue to perfect the basics of catching and handling the ball
- Learn how to properly and safely dive
- Properly distribute the ball
- Positioning in goal
- Communication
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U13-U14 GoalkeepingList Item 3
- Master catching/ball handling
- Master diving technique and feel comfortable with it
- Gain more confidence in communication
- Properly distribute the ball
- Recognize positioning within goal
- Learn how to read the game and help direct teammates
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U15-U19 GoalkeepingList Item 4
- At this age, it is our hope that the keepers know the ins and outs of the position
- Keepers will continue to repetitively work on the fundamentals of the position to continue to grow
- They will have higher intensity, game-like, training to help push them to their full potential.
