Last line of defense. First wave of attack.
Arsenal FC Goalkeeper Training.

The goalkeeper position is a unique position that requires attention to detail and training in a special way.

"I like to take a passionate approach to goalkeeping that creates a high intensity environment in order to foster the development of the goalkeepers in five key elements: Technical, tactical, psychological, physical, and social."

Steve Rerick

Arsenal FC Director of Goalkeeping

The modern goalkeeper is a crucial foundation to every team.

Gone are the days where goalkeepers are expected to only save shots. Today, goalkeepers play as critical a role in defense as they do in a team's build-up, balance and attack.

Our training methods prepare goalkeepers for the demands of the modern game.

Technical, tactical, psychological, physical and social.

Our goalkeeper programs aim to give our players the basic foundational skills they need, plus those that are required if they want to become 'elite' in the modern game.

Among other topics, goalkeepers will learn how to set their angles for shot-stopping, what proper technique looks like to make a save - and why - and how to effectively distribute the ball using their hands and feet. They'll learn how to lead from behind by commanding the players in front of them. But beyond the defensive aspect of the game, today's goalkeepers need to have a technical and tactical prowess that allow them to give their team the advantage while in possession.

Attacks now start with the goalkeeper. Possession is maintained through the goalkeeper. Opponents' presses are beaten using the goalkeeper.

We stress to our players, coaches and parents to have the courage to be patient and trust the development process the club has created.

LEARN MORE ABOUT MODERN GOALKEEPERS

Through our goalkeeper training, here is what you can expect.

Player development.

The development of the player is our top priority. We aim to provide the optimal environment to facilitate player development while recognizing that each player’s needs are unique. In our private training sessions, players will participate in:

Technical repetition of a variety of essential skills.
A variety of training environments designed to challenge players to ask questions, process information and make decisions.
Training against opponents in order to apply newly acquired skills to solve problems in the game.
Age- and ability-appropriate competition.
Individual development plans from U13 and older to enhance development.

Individual attention.

To ensure each player receives the appropriate amount of focus from each coach, we limit the number of players in each session. Coaches will:

Come prepared with a session plan to meet your player's needs.
Provide enthusiastic and knowledgable feedback throughout the session.
Understand and address weaknesses in your technique, decision making and transition.
Provide actionable suggestions for further improvement outside of training.

A top quality coaching staff.

A player’s development and, more importantly, enjoyment is largely shaped by a club’s coaching staff. Arsenal FC is proud to have the most qualified, experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic coaches in the state. The Club provides players with coaches who:

Are positive role models for young players to follow.
Are knowledgeable, with many having played the game at the collegiate or professional level.
Have appropriate qualifications, experience and licensing for the age group and level they are coaching.
Speak frequently with each other so a consistent message and playing philosophy is communicated across the club.
Have strengths specific for the age group they are coaching. Younger age groups will include coaches capable of demonstrating techniques while older ages will have coaches who specialize in the tactical and mental side of the game.
Want to always learn and continue their coaching education.

Why Arsenal?

Our club has a proud history of developing some of the area's top goalkeepers who go on to have glittering soccer careers.

We understand the developmental priorities of players at each age and ability level.

We know what younger players need to lay a foundation of skills to set them up for long-term success.

We know what older players need to take their game to the next level they want to reach, whether that is high school, college, or professional.

Above all, we keep it fun. Our goal is for each player we impact to love soccer and to stay involved with the game for as long as possible.

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