The Goalkeeper Academy will consist on a very demanding training program that will challenge even the best goalkeepers. The curriculum was designed to challenge the recreational, the club, the high school, the college and the professional goalkeeper who wishes to improve their technique, fitness and decision-making.
Mission: Our mission is to provide an environment where committed goalkeepers of all ages can develop a true working understanding of the position. All goalkeepers who attend will be motivated to gain a better understanding of their physical strengths and what role these play in 'their' game.
AC Milan Santa Clarita offers goalkeeper-training sessions for any age group, youth through adult. The training is done 1 day a week for 12 weeks. Here is the breakdown of the curriculum:
- Footwork and Stance/Catching
- Techniques Angle Play and Positioning
- Flexibility and Strength Exercises
- Dealing with Crosses
- Break-A-Ways
- Distribution: Passing, Catching Throwing
- Free Kicks Situations
- Diving Techniques and Deflecting
- Diving
- Shooting
- Punting and Goal Kick
- Goalkeeper Games
Practice Times: From 6:30 to 8:00 pm at College of the Canyons
Age groups are:
- 9 to 12
- 13 to 15
- 16 and 18
2010 Session
- September: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
- October: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
- November: 5th, 12th, 29th
(No training for the thanksgiving weekend)
2011 Session: January to March
Cost: $300 for the entire session (12 dates)
Includes: 1 Training Jersey
What to do:
- Print the registration form and send it to the club office with the appropriate payment for approval.
- Bring evaluation form to the coach for his/her assessment.
Click Here to download the Milan Goalkeeper Academy Registration Form
For Information:
Alejandro Carrero: 818-518-4603
