Soccer Elite FA Goalkeeper Academy
We now have over 60 Goalkeepers within our Development Centre and Advanced Academy which is fantastic, as goalkeepers very often get neglected in training sessions and dont recieve the attention and specific training they need. We have so far seen three keepers from our Advanced Academy signed by professional clubs in the last year and many more on trial with clubs such as Chelsea, Fulham, Crystal Palace, Gilingham, Wycombe Wanderers as well as many non-league clubs.
A specific programme has been put together to facilitate the skills and techniques required to enable individual goalkeepers to progress through the Academy system. The following topics will all be covered throughout the course of the season:
Speed and agility, power, conditioning, footwork, handling, distribution, crossing, decision making, shot stopping and reactions.
The amount / intensity of work on each topic will obviously vary depending on the age of the goalkeeper.
Goalkeepers who impress will get the opportunity to represent our academy in friendly matches against professional opposition such as Arsenal and Chelsea.
Sessions run every Monday & Friday at Maplesden Noakes School in Maidstone on our fantastic 3G ( third generation ) Training pitch, this runs alongside our Development Centre and Advanced Academy for outfield players where goalkeepers will also be involved in game situations as well as goalkeeper training.
SEFA offer One to One training sessions for goalkeepers that wish to put in even more hard work. These sessions are specifically designed around the individual player, working on strengths and weaknesses in your game including assessment and a personal training program. This has paid off for one of our goalkeepers in particular, Bradley Comins, who has worked hard to earn his third year at Crystal Palace Academy. Goalkeepers of all ages and abilities and at different levels have benefitted from the coaching and experience passed down to them, helping to produce top quality goalkeepers across Kent.
Scott has recently been asked by the Kent County Schools Football Association to coach all of their Goal Keepers which is a massive achievment. Well done Scott
Session Times:
Monday
Development Centre, Maplesden Noakes School ( 3G facility ) TIME: 4:45 - 6pm
Friday
Advanced Academy
Maplesden Noakes School ( 3G facility )
U7's - U11's - 5:00 - 6:30pm
U12's - U14's - 6:30 - 8:00pm
U15's - U18's - 8 - 9:30pm
Sittingbourne Goalkeeper Academy (Grass)
Bourne Park
Central Park Complex
Sittingbourne
Kent
Soccer Elite FA also run goalkeeper soccer schools and holiday courses during the half term for those who are dedicated to mastering this unique position. Days will include professional goalkeeper academy drills covering all aspects of the game as well as lots of fun games including king of the keepers, the bullitt, penalty shoot outs and the massively popular goalie wars.
To book your place at the next goalkeeper soccer school click on the link below
