#Specialty

Goalkeeping

The basic premise of the goalkeeping philosophy is to simply keep the ball from crossing the goal line between the posts. In order to be successful in this philosophy, we must pay attention to the details of all our Goalkeepers within the club. Details are as simple as catching the ball, making the save in the top corner or distributing the ball as the first line of attack, as well as being the last defender; all must be addressed.

A combination of hard work, ethics and a good technical education will provide our Goalkeepers with a solid foundation to become the best possible keeper that their natural ability will allow. Consistently keeping the ball from crossing the goal line between the posts defines a successful goalkeeper.

#Practice

Training Sessions

Beginning March 12th, trainings will take place one night a week located at Coventry Elementary School in Yorktown.

5:30PM - 6:15 PM: U9 - U12 (2016-2013)

6:15PM - 7:00 PM: U13 - U15 (2012-2010)

7:00PM - 7:45 PM: U16 - U19 High School

All goalkeepers should bring the proper attire including long/short sleeve shirts, training pants/shorts or three quarters, gloves, cleats, and water.

Beginners (U9-U12)

Introduction to position, terminology, and confidence.

Technical Focuses: ‘Set’ Position / Stance, Handling (Front Smother, K Catch, Basket Catch, Contour), Collapse Dive, Breakaways & Distribution (Bowl, Throw, & Punt)

Tactical Focuses: ‘Angle Arc’, Ball-line
Intermediate (U13-U15)

Mastery of Beginner technical and tactical focuses

Technical Focuses: Flank Play, Point-Blank saves, Extension Diving, & Backpass situations

Tactical Focuses: Set Pieces, Positioning, & Communication
Advanced (U16 - U19)

Mastery of Beginner and Intermediate focuses

Technical Focuses: Back to Bar; Angle Play, Advanced Flank Play

Tactical Focus: Building the Attack Out of the Back, Organization of Back Line, Systems Play

Additional training can be organized through private lessons. Please contact the Director of Goalkeeping.

#BraggingRights

Keeper Wars

To be Announced at

Wolf Trap Park in Yorktown

At the end of the season, Rush Soccer will host a Keeper Wars Tournament. This tournament is for goalkeepers only!

These 1v1 small field games are made up of two 3 minute halves. The objective? Outscore your opponent! This one of a kind style tournament gives goalkeepers the opportunity to showcase all of their skills (on full size goals) and earn bragging rights amongst the keeper community.

Do you think your team has the best keeper?