Valley AFC Goalkeeper Training

Valley AFC will be holding Goalkeeper Training for goalies all skill levels. 

This is an amazing opportunity to train with some of the best goalkeeper coaches in Virginia.  The staff includes:

Developmental Goalkeeper Training:
8 to 11 year olds & Beginner Goalkeepers

Course Fee : $100.00

Developmental goalkeeper instruction will introduce and reinforce goalkeeping techniques such as the ready position, handling, angles, diving, distribution, coming off the line, and high ball techniques in a fun but challenging soccer environment. Each day will have a different theme. This group will be very technical in nature to teach and learn the proper skills needed to for safety and to succeed as the athlete develops. Space is limited. No more than 8 keepers to one coach. 

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Intermediate Goalkeeper Training:
12 to 14 year olds & Intermediate Goalkeepers

Course Fee : $120.00

The intermediate goalkeeper clinic is typically comprised of advanced 6,7, 8th grade goalkeepers, and freshman bound keepers that need technical reinforcement, or younger keepers that are technically sound and can train with older stronger players. Clinic will revisit the technical needs of goalkeepers to sharpen technical skills and introduce elements of decision making through game situations. More detailed instruction in terms of handling, positioning, footwork, collapse and grass cutter saves, deflecting vs. catching, high balls, breakaways, and communication. 

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Advanced & High School Goalkeeper Training:
14 year olds & Above

Course Fee : $150.00

Since this is a great opportunity to be trained and evaluated by College goalkeepers, who played in college. In this group will be comprised of technically advanced male and female keepers fighting for a starting varsity spot or a very competitive JV goalkeeper. College bound keepers are encouraged to attend as well. We will reinforce the technical needs of goalkeepers and sharpen decision making skills through complex game situations. More sophisticated and complex training situations will be created to elevate the more advanced keeper in terms of handling, angles and positioning, footwork, collapse and grass cutter saves, deflecting vs. catching, high balls, varying breakaway situations, and communication. Very competitive and fast paced. Heavy emphasis on technical perfection, footwork, handling, and goalkeeper conditioning.

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