Coaching Philosophy
Our coaches are there to aid progression and development within sessions. Sessions will also be set to a high tempo, with minimal breaks and stoppages. We like to coach using the ‘fly by’ technique, where we can pull a player out of a session to explain something we want them to practice, whilst still allowing the session to flow and continue. We will also use a lot of ‘Question & Answer’ and ‘Guided Discovery’ coaching interventions, which allow the players to take the lead on their learning, rather than just telling players what to do. This aids the player to understand the difference between a correct or incorrect technique or understanding of a specific part of Goalkeeping, and then put into practice the preferred technique or knowledge. This then helps the player retain their understanding and knowledge, to use in future scenarios.
Team In Possession
GK on the ball
– Calm on ball
– Try to break lines
– Recognition of when to play to a
teammates feet and when to play into
space behind defender
– Precise, accurate passing to allow their
team to play forward and get on the
front foot
GK off the ball
– Organisation of defensive set—up and
making teammates aware of any potential danger
– Creating angles and offering an outlet ball
for their team to maintain possession
– Continually communicating with the entire
defensive line on shape, gaps, location of
opposition players
Team Out Of Possession
– Quick, decisive decision making
– Being brave and courageous
– Using the correct technique where
possible to make a save and keep the
ball away from potential danger
– Understanding of different scenarios
and how best to deal with them
– Getting into position early to create
the highest % possible of making a
save
– 100% focus on where the ball is, and
where any danger may come from
– Awareness of surroundings and
positional set up in the goal
• Continuous, clear communication to
the whole team regarding defensive
set up
