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Goalkeepers dealing with injuries Pt 1
I write this post as two goalkeepers that I am close with are dealing with the heartbreak of long term injuries. For one player, it was just before a big college showcase which he missed out, and for another, it was the start of the club season after a successful High School season and being
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The importance of rest during downtime in soccer
Albeit at different times of the year, every goalkeeper will face a period of downtime. These typically are at the end of June and to a lesser extent during a winter break, whenever that may be. Here are six advantages of rest taken from the fitbit blog site; 1. REST PREVENTS INJURY It’s common
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Goalkeeping coaching philosophy for the season.
Originally posted August 2016 With the recent adventure of joining Quinnipiac University’s Men’s Soccer program I have reviewed my coaching philosophy for the year. With my coaching of youth teams, high school & college there will obviously be some differences in expectations but here are the things I expect from all the goalkeepers I am
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Two of our Goalkeeper HQ Mentees take trip to Ireland
Coach Marty and myself recently took a team to play in Ireland. The team entered the Foyle Cup held in Derry, Northern Ireland and we took two goalkeepers who are part of the Goalkeeper HQ Mentor program. Here is the daily e-mail sent to the team parents back home. UPDATE 1 Parents, We are all
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Words of Advice for the Future Student Athlete from College Coaches about ID Clinics
There comes a time in most young athletes lives when they concern themselves with the next progression in their sporting career. Here in the USA the biggest step is in the direction of college so it is important on many levels to be as prepared as possible. We at GKHQ want to offer the best
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Congratulations Cam!!
Congratulations to one of our students, Cameron who recently got invited to the U.S. Youth National Team Futures Camp in Florida. Cam was one of three goalkeepers and only thirty players selected to attend, having impressed at a regional US National ID clinic. Cam, who is one of our GKHQ Mentor Program members, joined players
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The Power of Good Goalkeeper Communication
An old coach of mine once told me, “Good goalkeepers make the first save, great goalkeepers, make the second save, but the best keepers don’t have to make a save at all.” His emphasis was on the point that goalies need to talk and need to know how to command the team. If your team
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Goalkeeper HQ Summer Camp Dates
Please see our promotional video for the camps taking place in Milford, CT this Summer. Dates are: July 6th – 9th ( Wed – Sat ) 9am – 12 noon July 27th – 30th ( Wed – Sat ) 9am – 12 noon Register HERE A collaboration of quality goalkeeper coaches are coming together
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The goalkeeper as the aggressor
Following on from the last post named “Goalkeepers should Kill or be Killed” I thought I would share some footage of goalkeepers as the aggressor. Examples I feel that takes the kill or be killed too far. This first video shows a goalkeeper coming out feet first to a player after his mistake left
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Goalkeepers should kill or be killed!
Yes – This is a dramatic headline, but with four goalkeepers from this goalkeeping community getting injured this past weekend, I feel compelled to provide information that will help reduce risks. No way am I endorsing your players / children or yourself to go out and deliberately hurt the opposition – The phrase is about
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