- Spend time with your goalkeeper. Give him assistance with developing good habits and traits. An experienced coach knows a keeper requires individual attention during training sessions and will use this time to practice techniques and discourage lazy or careless work.
- Give your goalkeeper help with additional training. It is difficult to spend as much time with your goalie as perhaps you would like to, particularly if training sessions only last for a couple of hours each week. Show your keeper drills and exercises they can work on at home either with the help of a parent or on his own. Lend him coaching DVDs, which he can watch or point him in the direction of websites he can visit for help and information on improving his game.
- Praise your goalkeeper frequently, not just when he makes a save. A goalie will get lots of admiration from his team-mates and fans for stopping the opposition scoring; however, it is the job of the coach to give the keeper credit and appreciation for additional expertise shown during a match. Abilities such as good communication with defenders, forcing an attacker to miss a shot through skilful positioning or a well-aimed pass that results in attack should all be given commendation.
- Help your keeper remain calm. A talented goalkeeper will have the ability to take control of the game and set the pace. Encourage the keeper to hold possession of the ball for a maximum of five seconds after performing a save as this demonstrates confidence and control as well as allowing him to regain his composure. It will be necessary for a keeper to start the game quickly sometimes, but encourage your keeper to demonstrate composure and confidence by holding on to the ball and evaluating the situation.
- Happy training!
Rob
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