“Goalkeeper are the most specialized position on the Hockey field and being a very specialist position coaching for goalkeeper is often non-existent at Club level resulting in goalkeepers becoming a ‘foam target’ at training sessions. Here at Ciriello’s Coaching Academy we know that goalkeeper are much more than this, they are the last line of defense, the boss of the backline, the dream wreckers and the only person on a team brave enough to put their body on the line.”
Goalkeepers will be coached for the following
You’re the Captain inside the circle
Talking out aloud to your defenders in the circle
Know where your opposition forwards are in the circle at all times
(Rubber Necking)
Decision Making
Channeling
Goalkeeper’s Stance
Know your Position in the center of the goal
Balanced feet position and on your toes
Get your body behind the ball
Keep your eyes on the player and the ball at all times
Holding of the stick at the correct height and angle
Be able to kick with both feet
Save the ball with Pads and kick with the kicker
Sliding
Save aerial balls on you stick or glove side
Have speed one on one
Second efforts
Penalty Corners
Fitness
Flexibility
Cardiovascular Fitness
Correct Equipment for your age
Always have a water bottle at the side of the net for hydration
