Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma - National Soccer ...

Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma11/30/2012Keys to Good Communication• Clear– Players can understand GK and respond• Specific– Assign Responsibility• Put names on assignments (i.e. “Chris, get on 11” rather than “Mark up 11”)– Don’t just cheerlead• Tone– Demanding – Creates Urgency– Calm – RelaxFor Good Communication• Need to know WHAT to communicate…• Need to know WHEN to communicate…• Need to know HOW to communicate…• Goalkeepers NEED EXPERIENCE to be good atcommunication.Student of the Game/Coach on the Field• Goalkeeper Needs to Understand:– Teams Defensive Game Plan• Force Inside / Outside• Where to trap (100 vs. 60)• The role of first defender, second defender, third defender– Man to Man vs. Zone• Pros and Cons• Responsibilities of each player• When team uses eachStudent of the Game/Coach on the Field• Goalkeeper Needs to Understand:– Tactical Intelligence• Pros and Cons of Systems– Flat Back Four – gk need to cover space behind D– Starting position is higher– Etc.• Recognize what’s important quickly– Organize and get back to the ball – ready to make saveStudent of the Game/Coach on the Field• Goalkeeper Needs to Understand:– Tendencies/Strengths of the opposing team and players• Right/Left footed strikers• Good in the Air, etc.• Set Pieces Specialist• Etc.Game Management / Organization• Keys to Communication in Different Thirds of the Field– Attacking 3 rd• Organize to avoid counter attack – keep balance– Middle 3 rd• Get pressure to ball – organize trap• Deny penetration• Organize play as it develops• Hand out responsibility– Defending 3 rd• More Specific• Marking Assignments• Organize quickly and get back to ball22 Lecture Sessions1