Goalkeeper Development

Our Club Goalkeeper Program is designed to offer position specific training for goalkeepers within our club and from around the Cornwall and SDG area. The SVSC goalkeeper coaches are highly qualified and understand the needs and demands of this unique position. They deliver a specialist, progressive program, full of high-tempo, structured coaching sessions and drills to fine tune all key elements specific to goalkeeping.

Our goalkeeper curriculum led and designed by our experienced goalkeeper coaches is based on the essential key areas of goalkeeper success on the field.

Technical: footwork, handling, diving, high balls, positioning, distribution, and communication.
Physical: Balance, coordination, speed, agility, endurance, strength and flexibility.
Mental: increase personal effectiveness under pressure; dealing effectively with mistakes, setbacks and criticism; maintaining self-confidence; effective decision making; bravery, concentration; motivation and discipline.
Tactical: developing a better understanding of the game; initiating attacks; commanding the penalty area; preparing for set pieces; development of outfield skills and overall tactical awareness.