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Coaching Academy 

Goalkeeping Level 2 

Diploma

Goalkeeping Level 2 Diploma 

Copyright 2011, National Soccer Coaches Association of America 

Overview


NSCAA Goalkeeping Level 2 Diploma 

Table of Contents 

Introduction 

Table of Contents 1 

General Introduction 3 

NSCAA Coaching Academy 5 

Preface 7 


Introduction 11 

Course Overview 13 

Course Schedule 19 

Review of Goalkeeping Level 1 21 

Handling & Positioning 23 

Breakaways 29 

Flank Play & Crosses 31 

Positioning & Communication 35 

Distribution 37 

Back Pass 41 

Set Pieces 43 

Course Power Points 47 

Appendices 

Appendix A – Hydration and Nutrition 57 

Appendix B – NSCAA Membership 61 

Appendix C – NSCAA Regional Directors 63 

Appendix D – Additional Resources 65 

Appendix E – NSCAA Code of Ethics 69 

Appendix F – NSCAA Coaching Templates 71 

Appendix G – NSCAA Academy College Credit 75 

Other Information 

Notes 77 

Course Evaluation Form 

NSCAA Waiver of Liability/Likeness Statement 

NSCAA Foundation Endowment Campaign 

Overview 

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Preface 

Welcome to the NSCAA Coaching Academy and more specifically, the Goalkeeping Level 2 Diploma. The 

Goalkeeping Level 2 Diploma is the second of four courses offered in the NSCAA Goalkeeping Academy. 

The Goalkeeping Level 2 Diploma is directed toward both the team coach and the specialist goalkeeper coach. The 

overall objective of the course is to provide a more in depth look at training the goalkeeper by reviewing the basics 

of the NSCAA Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma and looking at some of the more advanced techniques and tactics of 

goalkeeping. 

The Goalkeeping Level 2 Diploma will provide sample training sessions, methods for training the goalkeeper and 

techniques to help build a keeper’s confidence. The course includes both lecture (theory) and field (practical) 

sessions. 

This NSCAA Academy course will be a highly informative clinic dedicated to fulfilling the important NSCAA mission 

of education. The NSCAA instructors assigned to facilitate and teach this course are dedicated professionals that 

have been certified by Education Committee and the NSCAA Board of Directors. 

The Education Committee welcomes your comments relative to course curriculum, administration and staff. We 

hope your participation in this academy is very beneficial to you. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE 

The NSCAA Coaching Academy does not discriminate based on any physical limitations to perform. While the non-residential 

courses do require participation in certain instructional sessions, candidates that have any disability or health problem which 

might limit their participation in some academy activities should notify a staff member and they will be excused from participation. 

There is no testing or evaluation of participant’s personal technical ability to perform in this course. All individuals completing the 

Goalkeeping Level 2 Diploma course will receive a diploma. 

The curriculum for this Goalkeeping Level 2 Diploma is the property of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. 

With the exception of the coaching templates in Appendix F, any reproduction or reuse of any part of this material without the 

express written consent of the NSCAA Chief Executive Officer is strictly prohibited. Videotaping of academy sessions is also strictly 

prohibited. 

2 Overview


General Introduction 

On January 11, 1941, the organization known as the National Soccer Coaches Association had 

its first meeting. From a small group of college coaches who met at that time, the NSCAA has 

grown to include all levels of men’s and women’s soccer, including youth, high school, junior 

college, college and professional coaches, as well as referees, administrators and other individuals 

interested in the growth of soccer in the United States. With more than 30,000 active 

members, the NSCAA is currently the largest single-sport coaching association in the world. 

The nature and purpose of the Association is to educate, provide services, and promote and 

stimulate interest in the game of soccer. With this in mind, the NSCAA Coaching Academy 

Program was established to further these ideas and to meet the growing needs of our membership 

to learn more about the game of soccer. The philosophical foundation for all levels is 

to improve the development of soccer by creating a learning environment which will enhance 

the individual’s experience and enjoyment of the game. 

The Coaching Academy Program is a comprehensive educational program. We hope to reach 

coaches on all different levels from youth recreational to advanced and professional coaches. 

We anticipate that the different programs we offer will evolve as the needs of coaches change 

and evolve. 

Any individual completing a diploma course through the NSCAA Coaching Academy will become 

a more effective coach by understanding the need to organize appropriate material and 

information for the various ability, experience and age levels of the individuals they coach. 

-- The NSCAA Education Committee 

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The NSCAA Coaching Academy 

The NSCAA Coaching Academy offers courses for coaches across all levels 

of the game of soccer. Totaling more than 320+ hours of coaching 

education, including specialized courses geared toward Goalkeeping, Directors 

of Coaching and High School coaches, the NSCAA Coaching Academy 

offers a comprehensive program for continuous self-improvement. 

• The Level 1 Diploma is a 4 hour course that deals with coaching young players 6-8 years 

of age. The Diploma is designed to help coaches implement developmentally appropriate 

training games to improve skill levels in a fun and safe environment. The Diploma has 

three parts, classroom with theory of coaching U6-U8, field work with coaches and field 

work with U6-U8 players. Coaches not working at this age group would benefit greatly 

from an appreciation of the developmental abilities and needs of this important age 

group. 

• The Level 2 Diploma is a 6 hour course that deals with coaching players 8-10 years of age. 

This Diploma develops on the ideas in Level 1 and is designed to help coaches implement 

developmentally appropriate training games to improve skill levels in a fun, safe and challenging 

environment. The Diploma has three parts, classroom with theory of coaching 

U8-U10, field work with coaches and field work with U8-U10 players. Coaches not working 

at this age group would benefit greatly from an appreciation of the developmental 

abilities and needs of this important age group. 

• The Level 3 Diploma is a 9 hour course directed at the “novice team coach”. This Diploma 

is a valuable and necessary one for many coaches. The material in this course is designed 

to assist the coach who has been asked to step up for the first time to coach a team in 

competition. The course is, in part, conducted in the classroom covering the role of the 

coach, methodology and player development. The field portions of the course cover a 

variety of helpful training ideas primarily designed to improve technical ability. The field 

work also shows coaches a variety of small sided games to use and features a sample 

session conducted by the instructor. 

• The Level 4 Diploma is a 12 hour course that deals with technique (and tactics). This 

Diploma is strongly partnered with Level 5. The primary focus of the Level 4 Diploma is 

to assist coaches in their teaching of technique as it is applied in the game. The course 

includes coaches designing a lesson plan, participating in practical field work and observing 

a model session. Level 4 concludes with the presentation of small side game activities 

that teach technique. 

Non-Residential Instruction Testing Prerequisite 

Level 1 Diploma 4 - - 





Level 6 Diploma 18 yes - 

Total Hours (Non-Residential) 61 - - 

Residential Instruction Testing Prerequisite 

National Diploma 45 yes - 

Advanced National Diploma 45 yes yes 

Premier Diploma 45 yes yes 

Total Hours (Residential) 135 - - 

Goalkeeping Acacemy Instruction Testing Prerequisite 

Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma 6 - - 

Goalkeeping Level 2 Diploma 12 - yes 

Goalkeeping Level 3 Diploma 18 - yes 

Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma 50 yes yes 

Total Hours (Goalkeeping Academy) 86 - - 

Specialty Instruction Testing Prerequisite 

High School Diploma 21 - - 

Director of Coaching Diploma 21 - yes 

Total Hours (Specialty) 42 - - 

Master Coach Diploma 

18-month-long self-guided study with guidance from a mentor. 

Total Hours of Instruction 324 

• The Level 5 Diploma is a 12 hour course that deals with tactics (and technique). This Diploma is strongly partnered with Level 4. The primary focus of the Level 5 Diploma is 

to assist coaches in their teaching of tactics as applied in small groups. The course discusses the principles of play and the roles of players. Coaches spend time designing a 

lesson plan. Coaches also see tactics taught in small games and are exposed to a series of different teaching methodologies. 

• The Level 6 Diploma is an 18 hour course that deals with technique and tactics with a practice coaching segment. This Diploma is an excellent preparatory course for coaches 

going onto the National Diploma. One third of the course is dedicated to candidates presenting on assigned topics and enjoying feedback on their performance in both methods 

and content. Expanding upon the content of the Level 4 and 5 Diplomas this course includes a session on reading the game as well as coaching technique and tactics with 

in 4 vs. 4 and 6 vs. 6 models of play. 

• NSCAA Residential courses (National, Advanced National and Premier Diplomas) are conducted at a variety of pre-selected sites. The National Diploma and Advanced National 

Diploma are geared toward coaches of advanced players (high level U15 club players and above), and explore a variety of teaching models and methodologies. The 

Premier Diploma is designed for coaches working with elite players and deals primarily with systems of play and advanced tactical concepts. The NSCAA National and Advanced 

National Diplomas are also taught in non-residential settings at select sites over two long weekends. 

Participation in all sessions of these courses is mandatory (unless a physical condition prohibits) but the playing ability of coaches is not assessed and has no bearing on 

one’s final evaluation. Evaluations take into consideration only a candidate’s coaching ability and the coach’s performance at the course being attended. 

• The High School Diploma addresses leadership and managerial issues as well as coaching methodologies specific to coaches of boys’ and girls’ high school teams. 

• The Director of Coaching Diploma is designed to address the issues confronting the Director of an American soccer club. The curriculum is rich in application and theory and 

will focus on organizational structure, methods of coaching, leadership theory, evaluation and development of coaches and players and fiscal, legal and ethical responsibility. 

• The Goalkeeping Academy consists of four courses: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Advanced National Diplomas. The Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma is six hours and deals with 

introduction to teaching goalkeeping. The Goalkeeping Level 2 Diploma is twelve hours and deals with integrating the goalkeeper into team training and the eighteen-hour 

Goalkeeping Level 3 Diploma analyses tactical decision making in goalkeeping. The Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma is a 50-hour course that deals with positioning, 

communication, goalkeeper psychology, goalkeeper fitness and the methodology of training goalkeepers. 

• The Master Coach Diploma is the pinnacle of the NSCAA educational program. The Master Coach Diploma is a 18-month-long mentorship program formulated along the lines 

of the UEFA “A” license. Only holders of the Premier Diploma with a “Distinguished” or “Good Pass” are allowed into the Master Coach program. Candidates who do not have 

a “good pass” may be considered if the committee determines that the applicant can make a “significant contribution” to the course. 

• The Coaching Academy program is progressive. The National Diploma Course is a prerequisite for the Advanced National, unless the candidate has received a “C” license from 

the United States Soccer Federation. The Premier Diploma Course requires the Advanced National, and/or the USSF “A” or “B” license or the UEFA “A” or “B” with an application 

requiring additional support material. 

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4 Overview


Goalkeeping 

Level 2 Diploma 

Overview 

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6 Course Information


Course Introduction 

This course is vital because most coaches do not fully understand the techniques and tactics of the goalkeeper 

position and are even less comfortable designing training sessions and actively coaching their goalkeepers. 

The NSCAA’s goal in this course is to give the team coach, the confidence and the ammunition to successfully train 

and develop their goalkeepers. My personal coaching philosophy is to challenge and to guide to success. This in 

itself builds self-esteem and self-confidence and there exists a direct relationship between self confidence and 

performance. 

The NSCAA also believes in simplifying the goalkeeper position. Provide specific and simple guidelines for both 

the coach and the goalkeeper to understand the position. I have seen too many coaches use the “paralysis by 

analysis” coaching methodology and it does not work with your goalkeeper. Every exercise needs to be compatible 

with developing the mental skills of your keeper. A confident but limited goalkeeper is almost always better than a 

multi-skilled goalkeeper who is unsure of themselves and lacking in confidence. 

We also create, in the Goalkeeping Level 2 Diploma situational environments that happen often during a game and 

then eliminate all the outside and irrelevant details that the keeper does not need to worry about and zero in on 

the one or two options of the attacking player/team and how the keeper will resolve those options. 

There is no doubt in my mind that the NSCAA Goalkeeping Academy and the diplomas earned are worthwhile 

and important coaching educational opportunities. So, enjoy the courses and the community atmosphere, the 

interaction with instructors and other candidates that the NSCAA Coaching Schools are known for. 

-- Tony DiCicco 

Director, NSCAA Goalkeeping Academy 

Course Information 

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Course Overview Goalkeeping Level 2 

Classroom Sessions 

Classroom Session 1: 

I. Introduction/Course Overview 

II. Review of Level I 

Methods for Developing Goalkeepers 

GK Training Methodology 

i. Coach – Goalkeeper 

ii. Coach – Goalkeeper – Players 

iii. Coach – Goalkeeper – Team 

Goalkeeper Positioning / Communication Review 

III. Video – Basic Technical Skills; Basic Positioning Concepts and Basic Movement and Footwork in Goal; 

Communication 

IV. Q&A 


I. Qualities of Successful Goalkeepers 

Technically 

Tactically 

Physically 

Mentally / Emotionally 

Life 

Managing Deficiencies 

Short GK – needs to be able to jump, read high balls well, etc. 

II. Identifying Goalkeepers 

How to Identify? 

When to Specialize? 

How/Do you coach tech/tactics differently based on: age, gender, size? 

How to develop leadership in young goalkeepers – leads to good communication? 

III. Video Analysis 

IV. Q&A 


I. Age Considerations - Training Youth GK’s 

Review developmental chart in appendix 

When to specialize? vs. rotating gk’s 

What to teach/focus on (back to the bar) 

- tech / footwork


- confidence / being brave 

Playing time – Starter / Reserve vs. Equal Playing Time 

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u – 9 and below – NO GOALKEEPERS! If Goalkeepers…everyone tries the keeper. 

u – 10/11 - Introduction to Goalkeeping – all players should try playing in goal 

Technical Focus 

4 basic Handling Positions 

1. Counter 

2. Side Counter 

3. High Counter 

4. Basket Catch 

Distribution 

1. Clearing 

2. Goal Kicks 

Tactical Focus 

Basic Positioning 

1. Angle Arc 

2. Ball Line 

Distribution 

1. Towards players on their team 

Physical Focus 

Balance/Coordination 

1. Shuffle 

2. Drop step 

Mental Focus 

Focus on being brave / Handling Mistakes / Being Positive 

u – 12/14 Goalkeeping Basics – players should still play on the field and in goal 


Shot Handling 

add 1. Collapse Dive 

2. Breakaway 

3. Front Smother 

Distribution 

1. Clearing


2. Goal Kicks 


Positioning 

add 1. Dealing with Crosses 

2. Dealing with Through Balls – Breakaways 

3. Angle Play 

Organization 

1. Offensively 

2. Defensively 

Distribution 

1. Keeping Possession 



1. Shuffle 

2. Drop step 

3. Closing 

4. Cross Over 

Speed/Agility 

Power/Core Strength 

Mental Focus 

Mentality 

Game Management 

Leadership 

Communication – Organization 

u – 15 to 18/20 Goalkeeping Basics – players should still play on the field and in goal 


Shot Handling Repetition 

Footwork 

Distribution Repetition 


Positioning 

add 1. Flank Play 

- crosses / early cross 

- 3 – goal 

- 2 – goal


2. Covering the Space Behind the Defense 

3. Angle Play 

Organization 

1. Offensively 

2. Defensively 

Distribution 

1. Keeping Possession 

2. Game Tactics 

- playing out of the back 

- direct 



1. Shuffle 

2. Drop step 

3. Closing 

4. Cross Over 

Speed/Agility 

Power/Core Strength 

Mental Focus 

Mentality 

Game Management 

Leadership 

Communication – Organization 

Starter vs. Non-Starter 

Field Sessions 

Field Session 1: 

Review of Basic Handling 

I. Set Position / Starting Stance 

II. 4 basic Handling/Catching Positions 

- Basket Catch 

- Counter 

- High Counter 

- Side Counter 

III. Basic Goalkeeper Movement and Footwork 


Collapse Dive and Associated Skills 

Classroom Session


I. Collapse Dive / Reload 

II. Associated Skills of Basic Handling 

i. Front Smother 

ii. Tipping 

iii. Intro. To Back to the Bar 

- Footwork and handling 


Techniques of Breakaway Save 

I. Definition of what is a Breakaway Save (offer examples) 

II. Teaching Breakaway Technique 

i. Breakaway Save 

ii. Breakaway Footwork to close 

iii. Stalking 

III. Intro. Basic Tactics of Breakaways 

i. Winning the free ball 

ii. Smothering the shot 

iii. Conceding possession 

playing the next touch - dribble or shot 


I. Technical and Tactical Basics of Handling Crosses 

i. Footwork 

ii. Positioning 

iii. Basic Boxing 


I. Distribution 

i. Hand (Bowling; Sling Throw; Baseball) 

ii. Foot (Goal kicks; Drop kicks; Punts) 


I. Back Pass Technique (repetition) 

II. Team Games for Skills Covered in Course – at least one for back pass 

- Review of Sessions / Q&A 

- Dismissal 

Classroom Session 

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Course Schedule 

SAMPLE SCHEDULE Level 2 GK 12 HOURS 

Day 1 

8 hours 

8:00 - 8:30 am Registration / Check In 

9:00 – 10:30 am Classroom Session 1 

10:30 – 11:30 am Field Session 1 - Review of Basic Handling 

11:30 – 12:30 pm Field Session 2 – Collapse Dive and Associated Skills 

Lunch Break 

2:00 – 3:30 pm Field Session 3 - Techniques of Breakaway Save 

3:30 – 5:15 pm Field Session 4 - Technical and Tactical Basics of 

5:15 – 6:30 pm Classroom Session 2 

Handling Crosses 

Day 2 

4 hours 

9:00 – 10:15 am Field Session 5 - Distribution 

10:15 – 11:45 am Field Session 6 – Back Pass and Team Gamers 


SAMPLE SCHEDULE Level 2 GK 12 HOURS 

Day 1 

6 Hours 

8:30 – 9:00 am Registration / Check In 


10:00 – 11:15 am Field Session 1 - Review of Basic Handling 

11:15 – 12:30 pm Field Session 2 - Collapse Dive and Associated Skills 

Lunch Break 

2:00 – 3:30 pm Field Session 3 – Techniques of Breakaway Save 

3:30 – 4:30 pm Questions and Answers 

Day 2 

6 Hours 


10:30 – 12:30 pm Field Session 4 - Technical and Tactical Basics of 

Handling Crosses 

Lunch Break 

2:00 – 2:45 pm Field Session 5 - Distribution 

2:45 – 3:30 pm Field Session 6 - Back Pass and Team Games 


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Classroom Session


Review 

Review of the Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma 

Basic Handling 

Basic Positions 

Communication 

How to coach a goalkeeper 

· Coach - Goalkeeper training 

· Coach - Goalkeeper - Players training 

· Coach - Goalkeeper - Team training 

Managing and Building Confidence 

· Self Talk 

· Training Hard, Training Smart 

· Building on Successes 

Age Considerations 

Overview of the Goalkeeping Level 2 Diploma 

The Goalkeeping Level 2 Diploma will look at situational environments that happen often during a game and 

then eliminate all the outside and irrelevant details that the keeper does not need to worry about. Leaving them 

to zero in on the one or two options of the attacking player/team and how the keeper can best respond to these. 

Video Review of Goalkeeping 

Goalkeeping Level 2 Diploma Topics 


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16 Field Session


Handling and Positioning 

Warm Up (Review Basic Handling) 

Cone Footwork to Handling 

Set Up 

Five cones in a row. Server about ten yards away from the last cone. Footwork through the cones, get set in 

front of the last two cones and handle the service. 

Footwork Progressions 

- One foot between each cone 

- Two feet between each cone 

- Shuffle 

- Forward Back 

- One Foot Hops 

- Two Foot Hops 

Service Progressions 

- Balls on the ground 

- Low driven ball under waist height 

- Driven Balls above waist height 

- Volleys/Drop Kicks 

Coaching Points 

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· Make sure the goalkeeper is in the correct set position. Weight should be forward in a balanced position on 

their toes. Hands are out in front of the goalkeeper. The goalkeeper must bend at their knees and waist. It is 

important that the keeper’s head is relaxed and still. 

· The goalkeeper should be using the appropriate handling technique for the ball being played. 

· If a goalkeeper mishandles a ball, help them correct the technique. 

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Pre Stretch 

The pre stretch is a biomedical term that translates to a step forward and un weighting of the body via a slight leg 

extension. The step forward a goalkeeper takes to get into their set position. It is not a big step for this will cause 

the goalkeeper to be unbalanced and their weight backwards. The goalkeeper is not jumping forward into a set 

position either. Small step forward into a set that will allow a goalkeeper to load their legs and body to respond to 

a shot. 

Collapse Diving 

Footwork movement for extension diving typically varies little from that of collapse diving, with the step into 

diving being taken in the direction of the ball with the foot moving in a lateral-forward direction as previously 

diagrammed for collapse diving. 

Moving out of this footwork appropriately termed “power-step” and into the propulsion phase of the dive it is 

crucial that the keeper maximize power via triple extension of the ankle, knee, and hip of the lead leg. Further, in 

an effort to increase momentum and power into the dive, both arms should be driven in the direction of the ball. 

While diving, it is typically ideal for the keeper to attack the ball in as direct a line as possible with the body in an 

elongated position with the arms stretched accordingly, maximizing carryover of power from the propulsion phase. 

If the keeper is able to catch the ball, it should be utilized in the landing phase of the dive in order to minimize the 

impact of the ground. In this case the keeper should ensure that the bottom hand is firmly behind the ball, while 

the top hand controls the movement of the ball upon impact as it meets the ground. The first to hit the ground 

is thus, ideally the ball, controlled safely in the keeper’s hands with the remainder of the keeper’s body following 

suit. 

Exercise 1 

- Goalkeeper in goal 

- Server/Coach at the top of the box. 

- Goalkeeper starts at the near post 

- Second goalkeeper starts next to the end line at the corner of the six. 

- Goalkeeper not in goal serves a volley at the goalkeeper in goal. The goalkeeper then tosses the ball back and 

footworks across the goal to save a shot from the server/coach at the top of the box played to the far post. 

- Goalkeepers then switch roles. 

- Make sure to work both sides of the goal. 

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Exercise 2 

- Goalkeeper in goal. 

- Two servers. 

- Goalkeeper saves the first shot that is played towards the near post. The goalkeeper then must get up quickly 

and save the second shot played towards the far post. 

GK 

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Back To the Bar (Fundamental level) 

The skill of back to the bar is used when the goalkeeper is off their goal line and the ball is struck over the 

goalkeepers head. 

Footwork 

The footwork for the back to the bar save is a drop step to a quick mini shuffle or cross over step. Even though 

the goalkeeper is side on when they are foot- working back to the line, their eyes should always be focused on 

the ball and looking up the field. 

Catching vs. Tipping 

If the goalkeeper can catch the ball they should. If the ball is struck out of the range of the goalkeepers ability to 

catch, then they should tip the ball over the cross bar. The high hand is the best option for tipping because that 

hand can extend longer then the other hand. The high hand is the hand closet to the ball when the goalkeeper is 

side on. 

Exercise 

Goalkeeper starts close to their line. Runs out touches the ball that the server has in their hands. Server should 

be about six yards from the goal. Once the goalkeeper touches the ball the server tosses the ball towards the 

cross bar. The goalkeeper must then footwork work back to the bar and make the save. If the goalkeeper can 

catch the ball that is their best option, if not then they should tip the ball over the cross bar. 

Heel of the Hand 

For hard shots that require a diving save but are not catchable, the heal of the hand saving surface should be 

used. The heal of the hand is the fleshy base of the palm. When saving with this surface, the ball will come off 

the hand and away from the goal. Often the spin put on the ball with this save takes the ball wide and away 

from danger or arcs the ball around the post or over the bar. 

Field Session 

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Training Exercises (GK-Coach) 

Tipping 

Goalkeepers individually tip ball up to themselves as in juggling for field players. Progress to 2 low tips and 1 

high tip. Use stiff fingers without letting the ball touch the palm. Progress to tipping back and forth with partner. 

Progress to collapse dive tipping from hand serve. 

Exercise 1 

Set Up 

- Server and 2 Goalkeepers 

- Server stands about 8 yards away. Serve ball to the side of the goalkeeper that the other goalkeeper is 

standing on. The first goalkeeper then uses the heal of their hand to get the ball to the other keeper. Repeat 

10 times each goalkeeper and make sure to work both sides. 

Progressions 

• Three quarter stance 

• Standing 

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Exercise 2 

Set Up 


- Server/Coach stands about six yards out. 

Progressions 

• Goalkeeper 

- Knees 

- Standing 

- Shuffle from post to center of goal save ball played back towards the post the goalkeeper started at. 

• Server/Coach: 

- Hand service 

- Ground service 

20 Field Session


Handling and Positioning 

Set Up 


- Coach/ server around the top of the box. 

- Goalkeeper starts in the center of goal. 

Progressions 

• Goalkeeper: 

- Side lie—up and make save 

- Prone—up and make save 

- Back-up and makes save 

• Server: 

- Volley 

- Half Volley 

- Ground Service 

Keeper War Handling Game 

Set Up 

- Goals 20-24 yards apart (depending on age and level of goalkeepers) 

- This is a good game to play with your whole team when looking for someone to step forward and become a 

keeper. 

- Goalkeeper in each goal. The rest of the goalkeepers waiting to come in on the post. 

- One Goalkeeper starts with the ball. They can use any form of foot distribution to score on the other 

goalkeeper. (shoot from the ground, drop kick, volley) 

- If the goalkeeper scores, the goalkeeper that was scored on is out and the next goalkeeper comes in with a 

ball. 

- All shots must be with in six yards of the shooter’s goal. 

- If the goalkeeper shoots the ball and it goes over, they are out and the next goalkeeper comes in with out a 

ball. Soccer rules apply here so the ball goes to the other team. 

- If the goalkeeper makes a save and deflects the ball out of bounds, the ball goes to the team that shot the 

ball. Once again soccer rules apply. 

- There is only one ball on the field at a time. 

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Field Session 

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Game: 5 vs. 3/ 5 vs. 3 

Set Up 

- Two teams 

- Goalkeeper in each goal 

- Field 50-60 yards long 

- The field is split into two zones. Players must stay in their zone. 

- 5 vs. 3 in each zone. 

- The team is defending with their three and attacking with their 5 players. 

Modifications To Create More Shots 

• Players can play themselves into the attacking zone by using a wall pass or another combination to get into the 

attacking zone. 

• Players can be played in with a change of point pass to the weak side. 

• Change the numbers in the zones 

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Breakaways 

Warm Up 

Focus on acceleration following reaching a set position. 

1. Jog to set - scoop ball 

2. Skip to set - scoop ball 

3. Shuffle to set - scoop ball 

4. Cross-over step to set - breakaway save the ball 

5. Sprint and breakaway save the ball 

6. Shuffle and touch first 2 cones, sprint, decelerate to stalk position then breakaway save the ball 

7. Sprint to second set of cones, stalk side to side between the cones then breakaway save the ball 

GK 

6-8 Yds 

3 Yds 

Technique Review 

Tactical Concerns 

1. Free ball 

2. Smother or 50/50 ball 

3. Play the next touch 

Training (Goalkeeper-Coach-Team) 

1 vs. 1 vs. 1 

1. Goalkeepers in goals. Three teams of 3 or 4 per team are created. 

2. Ball is played out and three field players (one from each team) try to win the ball and go to goal. 

3. Any of the field players can score a goal at either goal. Play for 1 minute and change. 

Coaching Point 

• Coach should stand next to the goal. 

Field Session 

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Game 

Set Up 

- 2 Teams 

- Teams line up on the post 

- One team serves the ball across the grid to the other team. The player that serves the ball becomes the 

defender or the defending team if there is more then one player. Player who receive the ball is on offense. 

Teams alternate each time who serves the ball. 

- Once the ball is served it is a small sided game of soccer. Either player with the ball can go to goal. 

- The ball is not dead until it is in the goal or out of bounds. 

Progressions 

1 vs. 1, 2 vs. 1, 3 vs. 2 

• Each progression should last 3-4 minutes 

Coaching Points 

• Goalkeeper should be constantly communicating and organizing the players in front of them. 

• Goalkeeper should be constantly re-adjusting their positioning as the ball travels, getting set any time a shot 

could be taken. 

• Goalkeeper should be trying to anticipate a through ball or a long touch to come win the ball or to steal ground 

and play the next touch. 

• Goalkeeper should get involved with their feet when their team has the ball. 

• When a goalkeeper makes a save they should look to penetrate with their distribution. 

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24 Field Session


Flank Play and Crosses 

Footwork for Crosses 

Positioning 

The goalkeepers positioning depends on there athletic ability, age, level of players and height. A goalkeeper can 

adjust their position if they know the kind of ball that is going to be played. In-swinger and out-swinger are two 

different kinds of balls that can be played. 

• In-swinger is a ball that is crossed in and curves towards the goal. 

• Out-swinger is a ball that is crossed in and curves away from the goal. 

Footwork 

First step is a no step till the goalkeeper knows where the ball is going. 

• Near Post - A goalkeeper should attack balls played at the near post. These are usually driven low and if the 

goalkeeper does not come to win the ball an attacking player could get there first. Ideally they should try and win 

the ball in front of the near post. 

• Mid Post - Cross over step to get behind the ball and then a step forward through the ball. Outside knee 

should go up to square the goalkeeper up to the ball. 

• Far Post - For a ball played towards the back post the goalkeeper should drop step first. Then the goalkeeper 

should crossover step to the back post. Always keeping their eyes on the ball. 

GK 

S 

Far Post 

Mid Post 

Near Post 

Associate Skills 

Boxing (one hand/two hands) 

Boxing is used when the goalkeeper cannot catch the ball. Reasons for not being able to catch are too much 

traffic or the ball might just be out of the range of the goalkeepers ability to catch. Focus, when boxing the ball, 

should be placed on boxing solidly through the bottom half of the ball in order to put the ball high and clear of 

danger – if possible directing the ball towards the wide areas of the field.. Box for height, distance, width and 

accuracy. 

Two Hand Box 

Each hand is in a fist position. Hands are together to form a flat surface. Hands come from chest height, elbows 

are bent and go through the ball. 

One Hand Box 

Some times a goalkeeper cannot get two hands up to box the ball so they have to use one hand. The technique 

is the same but the goalkeeper is only using one hand. The goalkeeper must lock the wrist of the hand that is 

boxing the ball and create a flat surface to make contact with the ball. The goalkeeper starts with the hand 

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around chest height and moves up through the ball. A one hand box can also be used to continue the flight of 

the ball on a cross that cannot be caught. 

Basic Rule on Boxing 

If goalkeeper is moving towards the ball and ball is coming at you, box 2 handed. If moving towards ball but ball 

is traveling away from you, box 1 handed and continue ball in the same direction. 

Training Exercises for Crosses 

Set Up 

- Two goalkeepers and a server. 

- One ball needed for the group. Have additional balls available to maximize repetitions. 

- Server stands in the middle of the two goalkeepers. 

- Server tosses the ball to one goalkeeper who then boxes over the servers head to the other goalkeeper. After 

10 or so reps the goalkeepers switch. 

Progressions 

GK 

S 

GK 

• Two hand box 

• One hand box 

One Hand Continue the Flight of the Ball 

GK 

GK 

S 

Goalkeeper stands in the middle for this one. Server tosses the ball to the goalkeeper in the middle who then 

continues the flight of the ball to the other goalkeeper. The goalkeeper receiving the boxed ball should catch 

everything possible. 

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Training Exercises for Crosses 

Set Up 

- The best way to improve on crosses is to see as many crosses as possible. A good way to train a goalkeeper is to 

serve crosses from different depths into different areas of the goal. 

Progressions 

• Start by serving crosses with no pressure. To work on the different footwork for crosses, serve balls to the 

different areas of the goal. 

• Add pressure once the goalkeeper understands the footwork and different forms of crosses. Start with one 

attacker then add as the goalkeeper improves and needs to be challenged more. 

• Add a defender so the goalkeeper now must communicate with their defender. 

Coaching points 

• Goalkeeper should be using an early “KEEPER” call if they decide to go win the ball. If they decide that they 

cannot win the ball, they need to use an “AWAY” call. If the goalkeeper uses an “AWAY” call, they must follow 

the ball across the goal. 

• The goalkeeper should be using the correct footwork for the cross that is being served. 

• The goalkeeper should catch it at their highest point. 

• A goalkeeper must attack a lower driven ball because an attacker can get on the end of that type of ball. 

GK 

S 

Far Post 

Mid Post 

Near Post 

Exercise 1 

Set Up 

- 2 zones 

- 2 vs. 1 in each zone 

- Field size: 36 yards long by 44 yards wide 

- 4 goalkeepers: One in each goal and one 

in each channel. 

- Ball is served in from flank. If the 

goalkeeper catches it then a point for the 

goalkeepers team. Once the ball is played 

the game is live. 

GK 

GK 

GK 

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Exercise 2 

Set Up 

- Three teams 

- 4 vs. 4 in the middle 

- Third team in the zones at each corner 

- All services comes from team A in the corner 

zones. 

- Games should last 10 minutes and then switch 

- For five minutes all service is served towards one 

goal only. After five minutes the servers are all 

played to the other goal for the remainder of 

the game. 

- Once the ball is played in it is live. Free play last 

till the ball is in the goal or out of bounds. 

- Game always restarts with a service. 

GK 

GK 

Channel Game 

Set Up 

- Two goals about 36-48 yards apart 

- The field should be the width of the penalty box with a 10 yard channel on each side of the field. 

- Two People in each channel, one from each team. 

- 6 vs. 6 in the middle of the field. Add plus players to increase crossing repetition if needed. 

Rules 

Ball starts in the goalkeepers hands. They distribute to their team. The team can go right to goal but if they 

cannot they can use the outside players in the channel to serve in a cross. The players in the channel have two 

touches to keep the game at a good speed of play. The channel players cannot be defended. Crosses into the 

box need to be encouraged rather than possession passes. 

GK 

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Positioning and Communication 

Question and Answer 

Video Analysis 

1. Handling 

Breakaways 

Crosses 

2. Training of a goalkeeper – Video-taped 

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Distribution 

Hand Distribution 

Bowl 

This form of distribution is used for relatively short distances. To bowl a ball, the goalkeeper brings their arm 

backwards behind the body and steps forward in a lunge position with the opposite leg. The goalkeeper moves 

their arm forward and releases the ball right above the ground. By releasing the ball right above the ground the 

goalkeeper gives a user friendly ball to their defender. 

Sling Throw 

This throw is used for longer distances. The goalkeeper starts side on to where they want to throw the ball. The 

goalkeeper points the non throwing arm and the block foot towards the player they want to distribute. The other 

arm is drawn back in the opposite direction. The goalkeeper should bring the ball over the top of the head and 

release just in front of the head. The trunk simultaneously turns to create more power. The goalkeeper should pin 

the ball between their wrists and forearms. 

Baseball Throw 

The baseball throw is used to keep the ball low. The keeper draws the ball back to their ear. The goalkeeper then 

lunges with the opposite leg in the direction they are throwing the ball. The goalkeeper begins forward motion 

of the ball by extending the elbow and shoulder forward, creating enough power to get it to the intended target. 

This side arm delivery allows for the ball to stay low and spin into the path of the receiver. 

Foot Distribution 

Goal kick (the goalkeeper’s responsibility) 

The goalkeeper should approach the ball from an angle. About 3 steps back and 2 over is a good starting point 

but the approach may change from goalkeeper to goalkeeper. The goalkeeper’s plant foot should be slightly 

behind the ball and off to the side. If the plant foot is too far away from the ball, the goalkeeper will be reaching 

for the ball, decreasing the power the ball is struck with. If the goalkeeper’s plant foot is too close to the ball, 

then they will not be able to strike all the way through the ball. The goalkeeper should strike the center bottom 

half of the ball. Strike too high on the ball and the ball will be driven low. If the goalkeeper strikes to low on the 

ball it will be popped up in the air but the distance will decrease. The goalkeeper must lock there ankle point 

their toe towards the ground and slightly lean back. The goalkeeper should make contact with the top part of 

their foot. Once the goalkeeper strikes the ball, they should follow all the way through the ball. 

Clearance off the Ground: Playing the Ball to Yourself 

If the goalkeeper is not under pressure they can play the ball to them self by rolling out in front of them. They 

then can take a few touches or play the ball first time. This ball can be more accurate and driven then a punt or 

drop kick. 

Punt 

The punt is used for long distance distribution when the goalkeeper wants to get the ball down the field fast. The 

goalkeeper starts with the ball in their opposite hand to the foot they want to strike with. The goalkeeper then 

wants to drop the ball in front of their kicking foot. The toe of the kicking foot should be pointed down and the 

ankle locked. The goalkeeper then wants to strike through the bottom half of the ball. Once the ball is struck the 

goalkeeper should follow through the ball by landing on the kicking foot. 

Drop Kick/Half Volley 

This kick is used for longer distribution that requires a more driven ball then the punt. The goalkeeper starts with 

the ball in there hand (s). The goalkeeper then drops the ball in front of the kicking foot. The goalkeeper’s kicking 

foot should be pointed downward and the ankle locked. The goalkeeper strikes through the ball right after it hits the 

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ground. The goalkeeper should follow through once contact is made with the ball for it is the trunk, hips and leg that 

creates the power. 

Training: (Goalkeeper-Coach) 

Foot Distribution 

Two goalkeepers, the distance can vary depending on skill level and age. Punts, drop kicks and goal kicks to hand 

for distance and accuracy. Keeper not kicking the ball works on handling. Make it a competition to enhance 

concentration and energy. 

Training: (Goalkeeper-Coach-Players) 

Hand Distribution 

3 vs. 3 or 4 vs. 4 with small goals. Add in field players with the goalkeepers to create numbers. Only hand 

distribution baseball, sling throw and bowl for all players or for just the keepers. 

3 vs. 3 vs. 3 

Set Up 

- Grid size– 15 x 18 yards 

- Three teams: 3 players each team: one goalkeeper on each team 

- When a team is on offense their goalkeeper plays as a field player. 

- When a team is defending their goalkeeper plays as a goalkeeper. 

3 vs. 2 zone game 

Set Up 

- Field Size: 30x20 (each zone is 15x20) 

- 3 vs. 2 in each grid plus the goalkeeper 

- Goalkeeper plays with their feet when their team has possession of the ball in their zone. If the other team 

has the ball they play as a goalkeeper. 

- Progressions: 

- Possession 

- Play to goal 

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Training: (Goalkeeper-Coach-Team) 

Game 

Play 8 vs. 8 in a smaller field about 60 yards. One goalkeeper in each goal and a third goalkeeper acts as a 

plus player. Before either team can score they must go through the goalkeeper in the middle of the field. The 

goalkeeper in the middle of the field can only use their hands. They can bowl, sling or baseball throw. The 

goalkeeper should look to penetrate first and then look to keep possession second. 

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Back Pass 

Goalkeepers should be able to play balls with their feet. It adds another dimension to their team when they can 

relieve pressure from their defense. The goalkeeper can also help by maintaining possession or to clear a ball up field 

out of danger. 

Communication 

The goalkeeper can help out their team and relieve pressure by calling for a back pass and either clear the ball or 

switch the fields if there is space on the far side. The field player should have confidence that if they play the ball 

back, the goalkeeper will be able to handle the ball with their feet. Part of this is how the goalkeeper calls for the 

ball back. When a goalkeeper calls for a ball they must be loud, clear and demanding. They may even change the 

tone of there voice as it becomes more urgent that the defender play the ball back quickly as there is someone 

from the other team pressuring the ball. The goalkeeper should show for the ball and receive the ball if possible 

out side their goal mouth and out side the six yard box. The goalkeeper should also communicate what foot they 

would like the ball played to, especially when the goalkeeper must one touch the ball up the field clear of danger. 

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Balls played in from the flank about mid field. Defender runs on to the ball with a striker trailing. If the defender 

gets to the ball first the goalkeeper must communicate with the defender to pass it back or play it out of danger 

wide. If the goalkeeper can win the ball out right they should do so. If the striker happens to get to the ball 

first they can go to goal. The goalkeeper then will have to play the breakaway. Add numbers as needed. The 

commands from the goalkeeper are: 

1. “KEEPER” 

2. “AWAY” 

3. “OUTSIDE” 

4. “BACK” 


• Keeper call must be immediate 

GK 

Dribbling Run 

Pass 

Off-Ball Run 

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Back Pass Game 

Set Up 

- 2 Teams 4 vs. 4 to 6 vs. 6 

- Goalkeepers in goal 

- Field players play 4 vs. 4 in the middle. 

- To initiate free play a team must play back to their goalkeeper. The goalkeeper must play the ball with their feet. 

- Restart the game with an arbitrary service 

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Set Pieces 

Free Kicks Within Shooting Ranges 

Walls 

- Ultimately, placement of the wall is the goalkeeper’s responsibility. You can discuss the use of a striker to help 

set the wall, but if it’s set incorrectly, that falls on the goalkeeper. 

- Start from the near post, line up the tallest player closest to the near post and so they are 1 full body outside 

the near post to defend against a bending ball (not necessary at the lower levels) and the shortest closest to 

the center of the goal, in effect this is creating a funnel towards the center of the goal. 

- The goalkeeper again will position themselves slightly off their ball line because the wall is taking away the 

near-post option and the goalkeeper is responsible for the far post area. 

- Inside the defensive half, have a player front the ball at 10 yards. 

- Inside the defensive third, or within about 25-30 yards, you’ll almost always need a wall. 

4-5 5-6 4-5 

3-4 

3-4 

1-2 

1-2 

The basic guideline of players in a wall is diagrammed below: 

- It’s important that goalkeepers understand that there are variables that will determine how many people need 

to be in the wall. Including: how good the attacking player taking the kick is, how far away the free kick is, etc. 

- When they return to their teams they should develop a system that works for them. One option is to have a 

wall captain, someone who is always in the wall regardless of how many players are in the wall. 

- In addition to setting up walls, the goalkeeper needs to organize a restraining line on free-kicks. The restraining 

line is where the defense holds their position. Example: 30 yard distance, the line is organized at the top of the 

penalty area or wherever the goalkeeper selects. 

- Make sure that a separate player is assigned to defend an overlapping run to the wing. 

- Defensive framing on every shot. 

Indirect Free Kicks 

Everything above still applies, except you want to organize a blocker to pressure the ball immediately after the 

first touch. 

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Also, when an indirect free kick is given inside 10 yards from the goal, line up all 10 players on the goal-line with 

the GK in front of the wall if the referee allows or in the middle (ball-line) of the wall if the referee does not. 

Generally the goalkeeper attacks the ball on the touch, while the wall stays intact on the goal line 

Free Kicks Outside Shooting Range 

In this situation a wall is not needed. The goalkeeper must decide where to place the retraining line. The 

goalkeeper should position themself in a position where they can cover the goal. At the same time they should 

be able to cover the space behind the defense after they drop off when the kick is taken. The goalkeeper must 

communicate with their defense to make sure that all the players on the other team are accounted for and that 

they are matched up properly with your defenders. Once the kick is taken the goalkeeper must decide if they can 

win the ball or not. If they can then they should use a loud keeper call and come win the ball. If they cannot then 

they need to use a loud away call and follow the ball across the goal in case a shot is taken. 


• A restraining line is the line that the goalkeeper chooses for their defenders to hold at. This line is determined 

by where the ball is, how much ground the goalkeeper and defense covers when they drop off once the ball is 

struck. 

Corner Kick 

GK is off their ball line (one of the few exceptions) approximately 1/2 to 2/3 of the way to their back post. It is 

easier to move forward with appropriate footwork than it is to move backwards. There are several different 

strategies for defensive corner kick organization. Discuss having players on the post. Discuss attacking players 

being put on the GK. Discuss when to step your players out. Discuss zonal defending vs man-to-man defending or 

a combination of both. Some players may not be familiar with the difference between an inswinging ball vs. an 

outswinging ball. 

Penalty Kicks 

- First and foremost, whatever works for the goalkeeper needs to be stressed as accepted. 

- Look to take a yard just prior to the shot; the worst case scenario is that the referee calls for the shot to be 

retaken. 

- Assess player personalities during the game. If #10 is striking the ball with pace during the game, they will more 

than likely strike the ball with pace (instep) on the PK. 

Three strategies: 

1. React - This is when the goalkeeper waits till the shot is taken and then tries to make the save. 

2. Guess - The goalkeeper makes their mind up before the shot is taken and dives/ moves to one side as the shot 

is taken. 

3. Read - For this strategy the goalkeeper tries to see where the shooter is going based on clues that the attacker 

gives just before the shot. 

* The read strategy is preferred and at almost all levels a percentage of penalty takers give visual cues on where 

they are striking the ball. 

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Psychological Aspects Of Penalty Kicks 

• Have a ritual. 

• Make yourself as big as possible. 

• Take your time; let shooter wait and think more. 

• Move back and forth on the line to distract the shooter. 

• PK during the game versus extra/added time; pressure should remain on the shooter in either situation. 

• Impose your personality on the situation – Be Confident. 

• Remember that all the pressure is on the shooter because they are supposed to make the penalty. 

Training Exercise/Game for Set Pieces 

Two teams head to head. Go through different set plays giving each team 2 chances to attack and 2 chances 

to defend and see which team can score more times. This exercise/game will then give both teams training in 

defending and attacking on sets plays. 

Progressions 

• Corner kicks 

• Free kicks from the flank 

• Free kicks from the center of the field 

• Penalty Kicks 

Set Piece Game - 1/2 Field - 11 vs. 11 

Rules: 

• 4 passes completed equal a set piece (coach’s discretion) 

• Goalkeeper handles the ball = 1 corner kick 

= 1 free kick inside shooting range 

• Goal = 1 penalty kick 

• All throw ins can be taken as long throw ins close to the goal. 

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NSCAA Goalkeeping Academy 

Level 2 

Lecture Session One 

Prepared By: 

Tony DiCicco, Goalkeeping Academy Director 

and 

NSCAA National Goalkeeper Staff 

Welcome! 


• Level 1 – 6 hours 



• Advanced National – 50 hours 

Director 

Tony DiCicco, National Director NSCAA 

Goalkeeping Academy 

Overview of the Level 2 … 

The Level 2 Goalkeeping Diploma is a 12 hour course that 

expands on the fundamental elements presented in Level 

1 and is geared towards the coach and/or former 

goalkeeper that wants to enhance their knowledge of 

training and developing goalkeepers. 

This course starts to expand more on goalkeeper/player 

management and goalkeeper game tactics. 

The course includes both lecture (theory) and field 

(practical) sessions. 

Goals for the course… 

Our goal is to provide you with a basic understanding of the 

goalkeeper position so that you can improve goalkeeper 

performance. 

• Coaching Methods Specific to Goalkeepers 

• Coaching Points for Basic GK Skills 

• Proper Positioning for the GK 

• Distribution and Communication 

• GK’s Role in Set Pieces 

Expand on the skills covered and methods used in Level 1. 

Expectations… 

•Be on Time 

•Participate in some capacity 

•Be Positive, Open to Learning and Sharing 

Grading 

•No pass/fail - as long as you participate/follow rules you 

get a certificate 

•Introduction to Goalkeeping Courses 

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Schedule 

Instructors : establish the schedule and expectation of the candidates. What are the 

things specific to this site, etc. 

Is there a sign-in for every session? 

Parking 

Any other rules? 

Place all logistical information here. 

Review of Level 1 

Training Goalkeepers 

Goalkeeper Coach vs. Goalkeeper Trainer 

Environments where coaches are training goalkeepers 

• Training your team GK’s 

• Group of GK’s with club GK Coach 

• Clinic/Camp Coaching – mass group 

• Functional Training – great for GK’s 

• Using GK Methodology 

Goalkeeper Training Methodology 

Coach – Goalkeeper 

• Coach is one on one with his/her goalkeepers 

Coach – Goalkeeper – Players 

• Players are not just servers - ball needs to move 

• Add decisions for goalkeeper 

• Not going to see in this course (Level 3) 

Coach – Goalkeeper – Team 

• Utilize the team to train the goalkeeper 

Feedback Cycle 

GAME PERFORMANCE 

EVALUATION – FEEDBACK – TRAINING 

GAME PERFORMANCE 

Performance Areas for Goalkeepers 

•TECHNICAL 

•TACTICAL 

•PHYSICAL 

•MENTAL 

•EMOTIONAL 

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Coaching Methods 

Selective Coaching 

• Build on Successes / Save is a Save! 

Managing and Building Confidence 

• “Catch them being good” 

Develop… 

• Leadership 

• Positive Self Talk 

• Train them so they “earn the right to play well” 

• Coach to the GK’s Strengths 

Things to Avoid 

Over-coaching 

• Information overload 

Keep Perspective – Experience is the Best Teacher 

Do not coach the athleticism and instincts out of 

your goalkeepers 

• Do not become a coach that creates 

“paralysis by analysis”! 

Basic Terms 

Ball Line 

• An imaginary line from the center of the goal to the 

ball. In most situations, the goalkeeper should be 

straddling this line. Exceptions: Free Kicks, Corner 

Kicks, Crosses. 

BALL LINE / ANGLE ARC 

Angle Arc 

• An approximate guide in the positioning for shots. 

Starts one yard outside the post, peaks at the center 

of the six-yard box and finishes on yard outside the 

post. 

Positioning 

Vertical Positioning 

• Position when the ball is in each third of the field 

Lateral Positioning 

• Goalkeepers movement along the ball line as the ball moves 

Horizontal Positioning 

• Positioning on flank service 

Positioning on Set-pieces 

• Corner Kicks 

• Free Kicks – In Shooting Range and Outside Shooting Range 

• Long Throw In’s 

Student of the Game 

•Soccer Player 1st 

•Watch Games 

•Understand Basic Principles 

•Systems of Play – Strengths/Weaknesses 

•Tendencies of Players 

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Importance of Communication 

•Prevents Shots and Goals 

•Increase Confidence 

•Controls Game Tempo 

•Maintains Team’s Shape / Avoids Counter 

Keys to good communication. 

Clear 

• Players can understand GK and respond 

Specific 

Assign Responsibility 

Don’t just cheerlead 

Tone 

• Demanding – Creates Urgency 

• Calm – Relax 

Questions? 

To schedule an NSCAA coaching course in your 

area, contact your NSCAA State Director (SD). 

Your NSCAA SD can be found at 

http://www.nscaa.com/about/contact/state-region. 

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Lecture 2 

Prepared By: 


and 


Qualities of Successful Goalkeepers 

•Technically competent 

•Tactically aware 

•Physically able 

•Mentally / Emotionally stable 

•Life self directed 

Managing Deficiencies 

Discussion Topics… 

•Developing Special Qualities 

• Control the controllable… 

Positioning 

• Tall vs. Short GK 

Style of play 

• GK is good or bad with feet 

Identifying young goalkeepers. 

Discussion topics… 

•How to Identify a good prospective keeper? 

•At what age should a keeper Specialize? 

• At what age should keepers be part of a youth 

match? 

•How do you coach technique/tactics differently based 

on: age, gender, size? 

•How do you develop leadership in young goalkeepers – 

leads to good communication? 

Questions? 





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Lecture 3 

Prepared By: 


and 



Four and five year olds (U6 players) 

• Very, very little people. They are very egocentric. The ball 

represents a toy that belongs to them…they don’t share 

well. They love to run and jump and roll around. They have 

wonderful imaginations! It’s about PLAY! It’s about FUN! 

NSCAA Goalkeeping Academy Recommendation 

No goalkeepers in games at these age groups. Every player 

needs to experience the game as a field player and begin the 

process a ball mastery. 


Six and seven year olds (U8 players) 

• Are still little people but are maturing and have better 

balance and agility. They begin to experience success 

technically and will share the ball a bit with a teammate or 

teammates. Numbers on the field must be small so that they 

can have the ball a lot. This allows them to practice their 

newly learned skills in an uncluttered environment. They 

begin to enjoy playing soccer! 


Suggest that there are no goalkeepers at these age groups…teach 

everyone to be a soccer player. If there is a player protecting a 

small goal…allow them to only use their feet. 


Eight and nine year olds (U10 players) 

• Can play the game and enjoy the game. They need time and the 

appropriate environment to continue their technical development and 

begin simple tactical development (simple combinations with their 

teammates). Fewer players on the field provide ample opportunity to 

make quality decisions more often, reinforcing the tactical basics, so-tospeak. 

They enjoy being part of a team because it’s a FUN environment! 


Goalkeepers are beginning to be utilized in matches. It is important that 

every player is taught how to be a keeper at some point in training 

and/or matches. Basic keeper instruction required – emphasis is to play 

the position safely! 


Ten and eleven year olds (U12 players) 

• Participate in and enjoy the game because their intellect and technical 

ability allows for more mature play. Midfield play is introduced at this 

age due to their increased intellect and improved vision of the field. 

Training becomes economical in nature, merging the technical, tactical, 

physical and psychological components of the game. 

NSCAA Goalkeeping Academy Recommendations 

Strongly suggest that many players on the team are instructed in 

goalkeeping…maybe everyone and many are used in matches. AVOID 

full time keepers at this age group. Formal goalkeeper coaching is 

required for this age group! 

Technical Skill Set for ages 8 - 10 

•Dynamic Stance and Set Position 

• Basic Positioning: “Ball Line Concept” 

•Basic Handling 

• Basket catch 

• Contour catch 

•Distribution 

• Bowling 

• Playing a back pass 

• Volley from hands 

• Goal Kick 

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Technical skill set for ages 10 – 12. 

Dynamic Set position 

Handling techniques: “Side Contour” “High Contour” – 

thrown/kicked service – all heights 

Positional play – “Angle Arc”; “Positioning for flank play”; “Vertical 

Positioning – 3rd of the field” 

Collapse diving techniques – general principles 

Dealing with crosses – thrown or punt services 

Distribution 

• Playing back pass; Goal Kicks; Punts and Drop Kicks; All 

throw techniques 

1 vs. 1 – “Breakaway” – Technique; basic tactics 

Technical skill set for ages 13 – 15. 

Goalkeeper should be a “soccer player” 

In process of mastering of all handling techniques 

Positional play – Identify different flank attacks: “Early cross”; “2- 

goal situation”; “3 goal situation”; 

Collapse diving techniques and introduction to “extension diving” 

and “point blank” saves 

Communication and Reading the game 

In process of mastering all Distribution 

• Playing back pass; Goal Kicks; Punts and Drop Kicks; All 

throw techniques 

• 1 vs. 1 – “Breakaway” – Technique; Advanced tactics 



Questions? 



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Appendices 

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NSCAA Membership 

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with more than 30,000 members. Founded in 1941, the NSCAA is dedicated to the education of coaches at every 

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• Soccer Journal Magazine - Printed eight times each year, this official publication of the NSCAA is the only 

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Recommended By The NSCAA Academy 

Ages 12 + 

U-12 

Bauer, Gerhard; Soccer Techniques, Tactics and Teamwork. 

Bisanz, Gero & Norbert Vieth; Success in Soccer. 

Bonfanti, Mario and Angelo Pereni; The Complete Book of 

Soccer Restart Plays. 

Caitlin, Mark; The Art of Soccer. 

Caruso, Andrew; Soccer Coaching Development and Tactics. 

Caruso, Andrew; The Great Game. 

Coerver, Wiel; Score. 

Critchell, Mick; Warm Ups for Soccer: A Dynamic Approach. 

Detchon, Jack; Zonal Defending. 

DiCicco, Tony; Catch Them Being Good. 

DiCicco, Tony; The Goalkeeper Training Manual. 

Dorrance, Anson; Training Soccer Champions. 

Errickson, Sven; The England Coach. 

Gregg, Lauren; The Champion Within. 

Goncalves, Jose. The Principles of Brazilian Soccer. 

Gorman, Barry with Lawrence Fine; The Full Season. 

Howe, Bobby; Coaching the Player. 

Hughes, Charles; The Football Association Coaching Book of 

Soccer- Tactics and Skills. 

Kentweel, Richard; Dutch Soccer Drills Volume 1: Individual 

Skills. 

Kentwell, Richard; Dutch Soccer Drills Volume 2: Game Action 

Drills. 

Kipnes, Barry D.; PRIDE + A Coach’s Handbook. 

Marziali, Floriano and Vincenzo Mora. Coaching the 4-4-2. 

NSCAA, The Soccer Coaching Bible. 

Pererni, Angelo and Michele Di Cesare; Zone Play. 

Pronk, Nico & Gorman, Barry; Soccer Everyone. 

Schreiner, Peter; Coordination, Agility and Speed Training For 

Soccer. 

Schum, Tim; Coaching Soccer. (Masters Press) 

Simon; Practice Games for Winnng Soccer. 

Simon & Reeves; Soccer Restart Plays. 

Success in Soccer; the Magazine. 

Verheijen, Dr. Raymond; Conditioning for Soccer. 

Wade, Alan; Soccer Strategies. 

Wade, Allen; Positional Play. 

Waiters, Tony; Coaching the Team. 

Waiters, Tony; Coaching Set Plays. 

World Class Coaching; The Magazine. 

Wrzos, Jerry; The International Training Guide. 

Dewazien, Karl; Practice for Champions. 

Dewazien, Karl; Tactics for Champions. 

Dewazien, Karl; Fundamental Soccer. 

Quinn, Ron; The Peak Performance. 

Waiters, Tony and Bobby Howe; Coaching 6, 7 and 8 Year Olds. 

Waiters, Tony and Bobby Howe; Coaching 9, 10 and 11 Year Olds. 

The Indoor Game 

De Boer, Klaas; Indoor Soccer. 

Leight, Wes; Indoor Soccer Tactics and Skill. 

Goalkeeping 

Luxbacher, Joe; The Soccer Goalkeeper. 

Machnik, Joe; The Skills of Goalkeeping. 

Machnik, Joe; Goalkeeping Fitness and Tactics. 

Machnik, Joe; Goalkeeping- The Next Dimension. 

Phillips, Lincoln; Goalkeeping- The Last Line of Defense, The 

First Line of Attack. 

Waiters, Tony; Coaching the Goalkeeper. 

Psychology and Management 

Beswick, Bill; Focus on Soccer. 

Goleman, Daniel; Primal Leadership. 

Gorman, Barry; The Personality Pyramid. 

Martens, Rainer; The Coaches Guide to Sport Psychology. 

Useem, Michael; The Leadership Moment. 

Walton, Gary M.; Beyond Winning: The Timeless Wisdom of 

Great Philosopher Coaches. 

Videos 

NSCAA; Club Tactical Development 

NSCAA; Futbol Moderno 

NSCAA; Player Development 

NSCAA; Soccer Coaches Guide - For Young Players 5-7 Years 

Old 

NSCAA; Soccer Coaches Guide - For Youth Players 9-12 Years 

Old 

NSCAA; Soccer Tactics - On the Attack 

NSCAA; Soccer Tactics - Defending to Win 

NSCAA; Technical Training - Critical Coaching Points 

DiCicco, Tony; Soccer Fun! 

DiCicco, Tony; The Champions Soccer Series with Brandi 

Chastain (Tapes 1-3) 

DiCicco, Tony; Goalkeeping, The DiCicco Method (Tapes 1-3) 

Heinrichs, April; Training Girls and Women to Win 

International Tactics Limited (Jape Shattuck); Individual 

Attacking 


Defending 

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Appendix D – Additional Resources


Recommended By The NSCAA Academy 


Attacking 


Defending 

International Tactics Limited (Jape Shattuck); Group 

Attacking 

International Tactics Limited (Jape Shattuck); Group 

Defending 

NSCAA Partners 

Human Kinetics 

800-747-4451 

Reedswain Books & Videos 

800-331-5191 

Soccer Learning Systems 

800-762-2376 

www.humankinetics.com 

www.reedswain.com 

www.soccervideos.com 

Top Soccer Websites 

National Soccer Coaches Association of America 

www.NSCAA.com 

Down the Line 

www.down-the-line.com 

Eurosport 

www.soccer.com 

ESPN Soccer 

www.soccernet.espn.com 

FIFA 

www.fifa.com 

Major League Soccer 

www.mlsnet.com 

National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials of America 

www.nisoa.com 

Soccer 365 

www.soccer365.com 

Soccer America 

www.socceramerica.com 

Soccer Association for Youth 

www.saysoccer.org 

Soccer Buzz Magazine 

www.soccerbuzz.com 

Soccer Plus 

www.soccerpluscamps.com 

Soccer Times 

www.soccertimes.com 

United Soccer Leagues 

www.uslsoccer.com 

United States Soccer Federation 

www.ussoccer.com 

United States Soccer Players 

www.ussoccerplayers.com 

United States Youth Soccer Association 

www.usyouthsoccer.org 

Women’s Professional Soccer 

www.womensprosoccer.com 

Women’s Soccer World 

www.womensoccer.com 

World of Soccer 

www.worldofsoccer.com 

Appendix D – Additional Resources 

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NSCAA Code of Ethics 

(Adopted: 5/24/99) 

1. Soccer is the player’s game. The paramount concern of coaches is the holistic development, welfare, enjoyment 

and safety of their players. 

2. Coaches bear the responsibility for teaching players to strive for success while playing fairly, observing the laws 

of the game and the highest levels of sportsmanship. 

3. Coaches shall treat officials with respect and dignity, and shall teach their players to do the same. 

4. Our opponents are worthy of being treated with respect. Coaches will model such respect for opponents and 

expect their players to do likewise. 

5. In both victory and defeat, the behavior of the coach shall model grace, dignity and composure. 

6. Coaches shall adhere to the highest standards and the regulations of the institutions they represent: clubs, 

schools, sponsoring organizations and sports governing bodies. 

7. Coaches have a responsibility to promote the interests of soccer, including treating the media with courtesy, 

honesty and respect. 

8. Coaches shall model inclusive behavior, actively supporting cultural diversity while opposing all types of 

discrimination, including but not limited to, racism and sexism, at all levels of the game. 

9. Coaches are responsible for taking an active role in education about, and prevention and treatment of drug, 

alcohol and tobacco abuse, both in their lives and in the lives of their players. 

10. Coaches shall refrain from all manner of personal abuse and harassment of others, whether verbal, physical, 

emotional or sexual, and shall oppose such abuse and harassment at all levels of the game. 

11. Coaches shall respect the declared affiliations of all players, and shall adhere to all guidelines and regulations 

on recruiting established by the governing bodies having oversight of their teams and leagues. 

12. Coaches shall seek to honor those who uphold the highest standards and principles of soccer and shall use 

appropriate protocol to oppose and eliminate all behavior that brings disrepute to the sport – violence, abuse, 

dishonesty, disrespect and violations of the laws of the game and rules governing competition. 

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Appendix E – Ethics


Appendix E F –– Ethics NSCAA Coaching Templates 

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Appendix F – NSCAA Coaching Templates


Appendix F – NSCAA Coaching Templates 

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Appendix F – NSCAA Coaching Templates


College Credit For NSCAA Academy Courses 

As a participant in a NSCAA Residential, Non-Residential or Special Topics course, you are eligible to apply for college 

credit through the University of Colorado. Information about credit hours and tuition cost is listed below. 

NSCAA Course Semester Hour Credits Tuition 

Level 2 Diploma * 1 $100 

Level 3 Diploma 2 $150 




National Diploma 3 $200 

Advanced National Diploma 3 $200 

Premier Diploma 3 $200 

Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma * 1 $100 

Goalkeeping Level 2 Diploma 1 $100 

Goalkeeping Level 3 Diploma 2 $150 

Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma 3 $200 

High School Diploma 2 $150 

Director of Coaching Diploma 2 $150 

Master Coach Diploma ** 2 $150 

Special Topics: Algarve Cup Symposium 3 $200 

Special Topics: Men’s Championship Clinics 1 $100 

Special Topics: Women’s Championship Clinics 1 $100 

Special Topics: Champions Coaches Clinic 2 $150 

Sports Safety: PREPARE (online course) ½ $65 

NSCAA Annual Convention Clinic Sessions *** 1 $100 

* Credit for the Level 2 Diploma and the Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma courses require submission of a short 

paper to meet college requirements for receiving credit. Details listed below in #4. 

** For the Master Coach Diploma, register for college credit with UCCS after completion of all of the course 

requirements. 

*** Course requirements for the NSCAA Annual Convention Clinic Sessions are listed in the materials provided 

for attendees at the convention. 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS for COLLEGE CREDIT 

1. Attend all the sessions and complete all course requirements for the NSCAA course or courses you are using to 

apply for college credit. 

2. Download and complete the University of Colorado - Faculty Course Questionnaire. Return of this form is 

required. 

3. Mail the completed Faculty Course Questionnaire to: Jay Engeln, 1724 Wood Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 

80907. 

4. If taking the Youth Level II Diploma or the Goalkeeping Level I Diploma you will need to complete a onepage 

paper describing how you will use the information learned in the course in your coaching career. Mail 

your paper along with the Faculty Course Questionnaire to the address listed in #3 above. Paper should be 

postmarked within two weeks of the conclusion of the course. 

5. Complete the credit registration process with the University of Colorado (see the Credit Registration Process 

section on the reverse of this page). Credit registration must be completed within two weeks of the completion 

of the NSCAA course. 

6. Please allow 6-8 weeks for processing of grades through the University of Colorado and verification of course 

completion with the NSCAA. 

Appendix G – NSCAA Academy College Credit 

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CREDIT REGISTRATION PROCESS 

1. Go to http://www.tinyurl.com/nscaa-college-credit or visit the College Credit link at 

www.NSCAA.com. 

2. Scan the list of courses for the specific NSCAA course you took and for which you wish to receive 

University credit. Each course listing will indicated the deadline to register in the University of 

Colorado online system, the number of credit hours available, and the tuition. 

3. Make a note of the appropriate 5-digit call number above and the term designation (right-hand 

column), and then proceed to the LAS Extended Studies Registration page. The registration 

instructions will guide you through registration and payment. Note: online registration through 

UCCS can take up to two business days, so please do not wait until the last day to register. 

4. Any questions regarding registration should be directed to the LAS Office of Extended Studies. 

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Course Evaluation Form 

Goalkeeping Level II Diploma 

Course Date(s) _______________________________________________________ 

Location ____________________________________________________________ 

Thank you for your participation in this NSCAA Coaching course. Please assist us in our commitment to the quality 

education of soccer coaches by taking a moment to complete this questionnaire. 

Please rate the overall course value terms of the enhancement of your coaching knowledge. 

¨ Excellent ¨ Very Good ¨ Average ¨ Below Average ¨ Poor 

Please rate the curriculum content and the value of the handouts/materials provided for this course. 


Please rate the instructors on his or her ability to teach the course and communicate effectively. 


Please rate your overall enjoyment of the course in terms of its being both interesting and fun. 


Please indicate the overall value of the course based on its length and cost to you or your association. 


What was your opinion of the academy staff? Please feel free to list those that did a quality job and/or fell short of your 

expectations and explain why. 

Your comments and suggestions are always appreciated in our course evaluations. In the space provided below, please 

provide us with any additional information about your participation in the event: 

Please give completed forms to the site coordinator or mail to: 

NSCAA Course Evaluation 

800 Ann Ave 

Kansas City, KS 66101

Goalkeeping Level 2 Diploma


Waiver of Liability - Coaches 

I, ______________________________, understand that the National Soccer Coaches Association 

of America (NSCAA) has explained that its Coaching courses are physically demanding and I certify 

that I am in condition to participate fully in the program. I hereby agree to save and hold harmless 

the NSCAA, its staff, including coaches, and each of its officers and directors (the persons and entities 

releases hereinafter being referred to individually and collectively as “NSCAA”) against loss or damage 

for any injury, illness or other conditions arising from my participation in the Coaching Academy 

Program, and hereby release waive, and forever discharge NSCAA from any and all claims which may 

be made by or on behalf of me relative to my participation in the Coaching Academy Program. 

NSCAA Likeness Statement 

By my registration for this NSCAA Coaching Academy course, I agree that the NSCAA may use 

my likeness in photographs and video to be used for publications and presentations to promote the 

NSCAA and its programs. I understand that there will be no financial remuneration involved and 

stipulate that the photographic and video reproductions may be used only for NSCAA purposes. 

I have read the above waiver of liability and Likeness Statement and understand that I have signed 

them voluntarily. 

Signature _____________________________________ 

Date ____________________ 

Course Date(s) ______________________________ 

Location _______________________

The NSCAA Foundation Endowment Campaign 

About the National Soccer Coaches 

Association of America 

The NSCAA is the largest coaches’ organization 

in the United States. Founded in 1941, the 

NSCAA represents more than 26,000 members. 

Core to its mission is advancing soccer through 

coaching education. This is pursued through a 

nationwide program of clinics and week-long 

courses, teaching more than 4,000 coaches 

each year. 

The NSCAA is also firmly committed to fostering 

diversity. The NSCAA strives to accomplish this 

by nurturing a learning environment that respects 

differences in culture, age, gender, race, ethnicity, 

physical ability, sexual orientation, religious 

affiliation and socioeconomic status. 

About the NSCAA Foundation 

More recently, the NSCAA established the 

NSCAA Foundation. Its mission is to provide 

soccer coaching educational opportunities to 

underserved socioeconomic communities, 

geographic areas, and ethnic groups throughout 

the United States. 

The Foundation firmly believes in the broader 

societal benefits of soccer as a recreational 

activity, an avenue for health and fitness, a 

means of building leadership skills, and a 

competitive sport. We 

believe we can provide these 

benefits through soccer 

coaching education. 

The Foundation’s primary 

program activity is direct 

financial support through grants and through 

scholarships to coaching education programs. 

Why We Need an Endowment— 

The Case for Support 

Several minority groups, most notably 

Hispanics, are the fastest growing population 

segments of the United States, yet often they 

face financial and social barriers. Other underserved 

groups, such as African Americans in 

urban communities and Native Americans 

in rural areas, face the same barriers. 

The NSCAA Foundation began awarding grants 

four years ago. Grantees include the Special 

Olympics, organizations serving Hispanic youth 

and Native American youth, inner city groups 

in the District of Columbia, Atlanta, and 

Philadelphia, and flood victims of hurricanes 

Katrina and Rita. 

Because the Foundation does not have an 

endowment, each year we grant only what we 

receive in annual contributions. And because 

we have never undertaken a comprehensive 

fundraising initiative, funds available 

for grants have been inconsistent. 

We award an average of 

about $15,000 in grants each year. 

To keep pace with the growth of 

these underserved groups, and to reach largely 

overlooked urban communities, the Foundation 

must be financially positioned to support the 

increasing demand for coaching education. 

If we have the ability to increase support for 

these underserved groups, we will be able to 

provide them a never-before-offered opportunity 

to join the American youth soccer experience 

that today is predominantly a suburban 

experience. 

Therefore, the NSCAA Foundation has launched 

a campaign to establish a significant permanent 

endowment that will bring coaching education 

opportunities to underserved communities and 

groups throughout the United States. Our initial 

goal is $1,000,000. Each year a draw of 4% on 

this principal will enable the Foundation to 

make grants of approximately $40,000—nearly 

three times what we currently award. 

A gift to the NSCAA Foundation endowment 

will ensure that we are able to provide financial 

support to many more underserved groups than 

at present, and that these educational outreach 

initiatives will continue well into the future. 

N A T IONAL S O CCE R C O ACHE S ASSO C I A TION O F AME R I C A 

800 Ann A venue, Kan sas City , KS 66101 phone: 800.458.0678 

www .nscaa.com

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