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GOALKEEPER TRAINING
No SATURDAY session this week. Weekly goalkeeper training is all set for this fall at North Knox; it will be every Tuesday. Hemant will make visits to North Knox between now and the end of May to evaluate goalkeepers at their practices. Formal North Knox GK session for all ages in May 29 at 6 PM.

 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

 

FC Alliance has an energetic staff of experienced goalkeeper coaches ready to help you take your game to the next level. Please locate the appropriate training session in the schedule below, and attend the session for your age group.  

 

There is NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE to attend these sessions.  Practice jerseys are not required. AS PER CLUB POLICY, GOALKEEPER TRAINING TAKES PRIORITY OVER REGULAR TEAM PRACTICE.  

 

Topics covered will include every aspect of being a successful goalkeeper, including: ready position, catching, breakaways, crosses, footwork, punting, goal kicks, throwing, communication and more. 

 

For a brief overview of topics and key points, please consult the training manual PDF located on the left side of the Keeper Page.  This page is updated daily with information about weather and time changes--as well as tips arising from training sessions.  So bookmark this page!!

 

 

 

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Goalkeeper Program
Director: 
Hemant Sharma
Email:
hsharma@utk.edu
Phone: (973) 715-4048

 

Goalkeeper Training Updates

Spring Schedule:

11 and under keepers: With Coach Luc, Carl Cowan Park, Every Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30 PM (begins Tuesday February 7th)
12 and older keepers (with selected younger keepers):
Monday (At Alliance all spring): With Coach Hemant, 6:00 PM. This session is Goalkeeper-Specific SAQ; we will do resisted jumping exercises, hurdle jumps, ladder work, and some footwork patterns in front of the goal.  We will also conduct some exercises to improve foot skills and distribution. Keepers of all ages may attend these sessions.
Tuesday (At Alliance for the time being): With Coach Carrie, 5:30 PM
Wednesday (At U.S. Cellular Fields): 12 and 13 year olds (with select 11 year olds) at 5:45 PM with Coach Chad or Hemant; 14 and older at 6:45 PM with Chad
Thursday (At Alliance for the time being): 5:15 PM with Carrie and Mark (keepers 11 and older may attend)
Saturdays (At Alliance all spring): High School Boys and Girls 10 AM at Alliance with Mark

In case of inclement weather, please check this page regarding field status and availability of indoor facility.  Or feel free to call Hemant.

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