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A complete season of goalkeeper training sessions from the New
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by
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FOREWORD
The 2002 MLS season for the New England Revolution was one of many significant moments, and one that I will never forget. On August
18, we were in last place in the league and some people wrote us off as finished for the year. Luckily, the players and staff still believed in
our chances and proceeded to run off a seven game unbeaten streak to not only qualify for the playoffs, but also win the Eastern Conference
Championship. It was a great testament to our team, and to the value of never giving up. As you may know, we continued that successful run
through the playoffs to the MLS Cup Final, playing in front of a record 62,000 fans in our Gillette Stadium. While the result was disappointing,
the effort and passion shown by our group was worth remembering, and we plan to build on that foundation as we move forward in 2003.

As a player, I always appreciated the value of quality goalkeeping during my days at Liverpool. In Ray Clemence and later on in my career,
Bruce Grobbelaar, we possessed two of the best in British football during the eighties and early nineties. Both differed in style, but both
excelled as the last line of defense and the first man in the attack. They proved that cups and Championships are won with solid group
defending backed up by a commanding presence in goal. The game has not changed in that regard, as teams at all levels will need to follow
that formula for future successes.
With that in mind, I am pleased to recommend this book by to you as a resource that can give you an inside look of how professional
goalkeepers train and prepare for matches during an entire season. In my tenure as Revolution Head Coach, our goalkeeper Adin Brown
has grown technically, physically, mentally, and has been recognized as a future US national team goalkeeper.
This undoubtedly can be attributed in a large part to the guidance and training methods of my assistant coach John Murphy. Our goalkeeping
has been strong throughout my time with the Revs, and it stems from the same commitment to defending as my Liverpool sides. Because
everyone is on the same page regarding roles and expectations, everyone is linked in to supporting and helping each other when under pressure.
This latest offering by World Class Coaching should be another valuable edition to any coach who is looking to gain additional knowledge
about the position of goalkeeper, and the game of soccer. As someone who has benefited from the content of this book, I suggest it should
be an important edition to your own soccer library.

Steve Nicol New England Revolution

2002 MLS Coach of the Year

1989 English Player of the Year
Four time English League Champions
Three time F.A. Cup winner
1984 League Cup winner
1984 European Cup Champions
29 caps for Scotland Three appearances in the 1986 World Cup

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Introduction
Over the past three years, I have kept a personal journal during my time as assistant coach of the New England Revolution. During this time, I have been
fortunate enough to be part of two MLS Playoff teams, an Eastern Conference Championship, one US Open Cup Final and an MLS Cup Final appearance.
While our team success is evident, our goalkeeping also has been particularly strong during this period. The Revs earned the leagues 3rd best goals
against average in 2000, the top GAA during the 2002 Playoffs, and two individual call ups (Juergen Sommer and Adin Brown) to the US National Team
in 2002. However, we have had to endure some difficult moments during the past three seasons as well. Poor performances, lack of cohesion and losing
streaks have made this journey a rocky one at times.
Good or bad, at the end of each season, I make an effort to go over notes and match reports. In part to prepare for the next year, but also to evaluate what
happened the previous season. For me, looking back is all part of the process of self-improvement and professional development as a coach. It is with
this in mind that I present my notes from the 2002 season for this goalkeeper-training journal. It is my hope that this book can be the latest American
contribution to the worlds game. It is a good time to present such a piece for several reasons.
One, the game has never been more difficult for goalkeepers than at this moment. New skills must be addressed, sharpened and developed to match
an ever-changing game. Better technique, quicker reactions, increased focus and mental toughness is required to match the best of your opponent.
Two, more than ever, with the higher the level of play, the more pressure for a positive result. Higher expectations, speed of play, increased physical and
psychological demands have placed more pressure on all members of the squad, particularly the goalkeeper. At the professional level, the expectations
are pretty clear-cut. But now college, high school and club soccer has grown to local, regional and even national significance. These organizations have
committed time, resources and finances to compete and succeed. Bottom line, as the game grows in importance, there is more at stake for everyone.
Three, with the development of MLS, it is time to provide insights of the American professional game for coaches for all levels both domestically and
abroad. It is becoming obvious to regional and international rivals that our game is developing at an impressive rate, and is worthy of respect. Innovation often takes place at the club level around the world, and both of our domestic leagues will figure into the growth of the game and the position of
goalkeeping over the next several years.
Finally, American goalkeepers and goalkeeper coaches have been highly regarded for some time, and rightly so. I myself have been influenced by various
sources over the past fifteen years as a player and a coach, but I am proud to say that the biggest ones have been individuals that I worked with here in
the US. This journal is a humble tribute to all of those teammates, players and coaches that have helped me along the way.
For me, keeper training is basically about developing practice routines that encourage good habits and lead to strong performances in the game.
Throughout the journal, I will try to avoid jargon, and present sessions in a simple and concise manner. It will be up to you as a coach to decide how
to utilize the information provided for your own situation. Ill do my best to lead you through our season, with its ups and downs, climaxing with our
appearance in the 2002 MLS Cup Final. It was a special season, one certainly worth remembering.
John Murphy
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Abilities of a Quality Goalkeeper

It is important that we cover some basic ideas about the position and also training theory before we look at the season. To bring out the best in any
individual, two points must be clarified by the coach to a player. One, identify the tasks and roles required in training, and more importantly, the game.
Two, how the coach will judge that player week in and week out. Out of all of the positions on the field, the goalkeepers is the most straightforward in
description, but the most complex in execution. Therefore, clarification of roles and evaluation is paramount. A person only has to analyze the modern
game to see that the position has changed and become more demanding than twenty years ago. The goalkeeper, for generations separated from the
remaining ten players, is now a full functional member of the squad. He is required to read the game and understand team tactics and preparation,
rather than hang back and exclusively stop shots.
But the more things change, the more they stay the same. Goalkeepers are dealing with the same types of situations as their colleagues from years gone
by: Confronting strikers 1 v 1, coming or staying for crosses, making good distribution decisions. Bottom line; the position is still about GOOD HABITS in
training and in matches. It is about understanding your own capabilities and that of your teammates and marrying them to an unbeatable bond. But
before we get ahead of ourselves, lets reflect upon individual characteristics needed to wear the number one in goal.
1. Leader The position stipulates that you have the capabilities to not only do your job, but part of your immediate teammate(s) as well. This
starts on the training pitch where you can initially earn your teammates and coaches RESPECT. Being the first one to training for specialist
work and yet the last one to leave, staying late to face extra shots from the strikers. The advanced levels of play require it, and the position
demands it.
However, you will earn your teams TRUST by what you do in a match. That is where a goalkeeper is going to be judged. Therefore, one must
possess the three Cs; COMPETITIVENESS, COMPOSURE and CONFIDENCE to succeed in the goal. Competitiveness in their ability to fight and
show spirit to win in even the most difficult of environments. Composure to handle the unexpected and expected challenges of a match.
Confidence in their own ability as criticism, valid or not, will often come the keepers way after a poor result. Someone who possesses these
three characteristics will eventually develop the most important quality of all: Consistency. Over the years, consistent, quality goalkeeping
has won championships and has lead the way to individual and team success. It has been said about goalkeepers that:
1 bad performance in 5 games: POOR squad player
1 bad performance in 10 games:
AVERAGE capable back up
1 bad performance in 15 games:
ABOVE AVERAGE starter / national player pool
1 bad performance in 20 games:
QUALITY all-star / championship winner
National team member
2. Decision maker At the higher level of play, particularly with two equally matched teams, the goalkeeper will spend less time in contact
with the ball. This is a fact that is backed up from analysis from the 2002 World Cup last summer. Less shots, less crosses and less straight
forward situations where instinct and reactions can save the keeper. Oppositions attacks must have variety to break down defenses and get
the ball into dangerous attacking areas. They need to attack quickly in thought and in act, creating the handful of chances that can turn a
match. Often it takes just two or three chances in a game to effect the outcome, so conversely the keeper must be able to identify them and
react quickly, calmly and correctly.
Therefore, a keepers ability to read the game and make the correct decision is vital, for it is these decisions that will determine if the keeper
is in the right spot to make a play. Talent and ability mean little if the keeper is constantly out of position, or mentally switched off. This
type of keeper makes basic plays dangerous ones, and dangerous situations dire ones. Proficiency in the simple things will always lead to
good soccer, and this holds true particularly for goalkeepers. The ability to focus for 90 minutes and more requires the mental wherewithal
that can only developed over time in an environment where the proper balance can be struck between match play, evaluation and training.
3. Supporter Proper support allows the keeper to stay connected with his side, thus tightening the space available for the opponents to
play, and making attacking movements more predictable and difficult. There are two types of support, visual and verbal. Visual support is
the position and adjustments that the goalkeeper will take up in relation to his goal and his last line of teammates. Verbal support obviously
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covers the keepers ability to interact with his team and provide information that will assist them in their position to perform various tasks
such as press the ball, track runners and cover teammates.
The ability to coach your teammates; instruct and demand without carrying on or belittling can go a long way in getting the ten in front
of you to work towards keeping a clean sheet. The unselfishness needed to be team player and focus beyond the individual demands of the
position to assist and lead others is one that is paramount for success.
4. Distributor As the game has evolved over the past 100 years, the goalkeepers requirements in regards to joining the attack has grown each
era to a fully functioning member of the team. As the last line of defense becomes the first line of attack, a quick change of mentality is as
important as the skills needed to throw and kick. While team philosophy and level of play will often dictate what is required from the keeper,
the ability to technically execute the proper skill, making the correct decision and finding the best option is one that is having greater value
as the speed of the game increases.
5. Shothandler The skills that the layman identifies with to the goalkeeper are at the base of my personal priority list. However, it goes
without saying that these are the basic skills that all goalkeepers must master if they are to make succeed in goal. I believe that there is a
direct correlation between a goalkeepers technical soundness and his confidence in match situations, so we never take technical training for
granted. Even with seasoned professionals, we address technical skills everyday as a regular activity.

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Basic Philosophy
It is impossible to demand things from others when you are not clear or unorganized. First and foremost, we need to establish whats important. I feel
that the four main points you must keep in mind when developing a philosophy are:
1.
2.
3.
4.

The level of play

Your own experiences
The pool of players available
The logistical issues

So keeping these factors in mind, here are some basic concepts that I expect from my keepers throughout the season:

taking responsibility:
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professionalism on the pitch: proper attitude and application

assist with organization of equipment in training
for their own preparation before training (Two minutes on your own to jog/stretch)
give coach feedback re: training / bring their own routines and insights
lifestyle choices off the field: nutrition, rest, individual preparation

focus on the primary keeper:

- in training: keepers tend to switch off when they are not the working keeper
- quality service is the demand - PROFESSIONALISM
- philosophy follows to game day: starting keeper is the focus / 2nd keeper assists in preparation

Short and Sharp philosophy:

- keepers work 30-50 mins max
- move purposefully through the session little down time
- control work emphasis on quality, not circus type exercises
- light and bright good work rate and attitude
- Be Alive on final shots all rebounds are live in an exercise until ball is secured by keeper or out of play
- always end with success additional serves are played until keeper ends working set with a save

Variety of service and starting positions in training

SERVICE

- angles

- the D

- central

- end line

- flanks

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- standing
- sitting
- kneeling
- side on
- push up
- on back
- face away
- face to side

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PRE-SEASON
TRAINING
So PAULO
BRAZIL

A1 Attacking Player

Path of Player

Path of Dribble

D1 Defending Player

Path of Ball

Target Area

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January 16 - 27
The players and staff met in the locker room for our first team meeting of 2002, and there was a great deal to be excited about. With not only a new look
team, but a new $360 million dollar stadium due to open in May, we felt like we could use that positive momentum to make a run at MLS Cup 2002.
That enthusiasm was passed onto the players by the staff at the outset of the meeting. Manuals covering club policies and rules were handed out and
clarified, then the players underwent physicals by team doctor and athletic training staff. Afterwards, we had lunch and got the chance to catch up with
old friends and get introduced to new teammates and colleagues.
My orientation with the keepers are much less formal, but more personal. I can afford to do this when only focusing on two people rather than 22.
During the first week of pre-season, I usually go to lunch individually with each of them (and try and stick them with the bill!!) to discuss the upcoming
season, and their own concerns and expectations.
During this time we cover:

self-evaluation (what they feel are their strengths/weaknesses)

goals for the season
health issues or concerns
misc. issues

While I dont sit there with a tape recorder taking down every word, I listen to what they say and try and find a common ground that we can reach in
regards to training, preparation and philosophy. This isnt a one time thing, but an open dialog throughout the season. By giving the keepers regular
opportunities to discuss issues with me, it creates an environment that empowers the individual and encourages self discipline.
With the combination of conversations with the keepers and information that I have collected on my own, I further define what will be covered throughout
the season. It is important to be able to work with all members of the technical staff, particularly the trainer and the strength coach at the outset. From
January 17 to the 25, team training took place in the gym with the assistance of our strength and conditioning coach. On January 26 and 27, the team
got two days off to get personal issues taken care of as they would have little free time before the trip to Brazil.
Listed below are some thoughts I organized before traveling to So Paulo:

Objectives of the Brazil Trip:

Establish and develop core fitness

Establish training routines
Hands and feet focus every session
Small sided match play
Regain feel for dimensions of the goal, penalty area and pitch
Keeper establishes presence and bonds with teammates

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January 28 - February 1
January 28 - 29 consisted of team training in the indoor bubble
Basic field sessions for keepers: 25 mins of fitness, 30 mins of specific work:

Light movement w/ and without the ball

Isolated footwork w/ ladders and hurdles
Hands and feet
Abs/back
Reactions
Limited falling/diving

January 30, travel to So Paulo

What a trip! Three hours in a bus from Foxboro to JFK in New York, nine hours in a plane, and another four hours from San Paulo to our base in Augas de
Lindoia. Not exactly the most glamorous part of the job. The players are pretty tired, and will spend the rest of the day on their own, but a coaches job
is never done. A meeting with the clubs staff to go over training and meal times, laundry and equipment issues took close to two hours. From there,
the coaching staff addressed technical issues well after dinner. We had close to three weeks there, and it was vital that we mapped out specifics so that
we could be as efficient as possible.
We could not have asked for a better place to start our training, despite its remote location in the Northeast region of So Paulo. The Oscar Futebol Club
had hotel quality dorm rooms overlooking three grass fields and housed a large weight room and spectacular outdoor pool. With this stunning facility
as our springboard, we began our preparation for the 2002 season.
As a goalkeeper coach, I must be organized but more importantly, flexible. No two people work the same, so I tend to fall back on what I am most
comfortable with as a specialist coach while keeping the rest of the technical staff, particularly the Head Coach in mind. During the three months before
the season, I was collecting and organizing information from various sources in my preparation for 2002. By reviewing the previous seasons notes,
initiating discussions with colleagues and the keepers, and developing the objectives for the year, I had my 12 month program for the keepers at the
outset of pre-season.
As I have said before, quality goalkeeping is about good habits, but so is good coaching. I am a big believer about establishing routines during the
pre-season, particularly with goalkeepers. During the season, time is usually too tight to introduce numerous new drills or games. Therefore, the best
time to present fresh ideas to your team is the pre-season. Again, it is not a set list that I read off verbatim, but a philosophy that is reinforced quietly,
but consistently.
In Brazil, most days were similar with the keepers training on their own in the morning, then with the team in the afternoon. Both the keepers and the
team focused in fitness or techniques in the first session, and small-sided games or 11 aside tactics in the second session.
Again, these themes were just rough guidelines to work from as sessions could change very quickly based on the teams needs on the day. Each morning,
the staff met at breakfast to discuss training and what was expected. The trainer updated us on who had health issues or could not participate, as the group
number will often effect what we do in a session. Regardless, the keeper coach must be ready to change his session on the fly and on a moments notice.
February 1st was stretching and loosening up day including:

Jog and a stretch, 5 v 2s or soccer tennis
Pool
Weight room (optional)

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Diagram 1

WARM UP (25 mins)

20 Yard
s

Two minutes on your own, jogging, stretching and knocking a ball

around.
Movement without the ball:
- Footwork through ladders and small hurdles
- Various movement patters
- Stretching and agilities in between sets
- working with a medicine ball
Hands and feet: (One player works the other stretches)
- The coach volleys to the goalkeeper using
various starting positions: standing, kneeling, sitting

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MAIN THEME (25 mins)

HANDLING IN THE GOAL

Standing: Progress to side to side from 12 yards, serving four to six
times each:
- Head height
- Scoop below waist
- Waist height
- Over Head
Standing: Side to Side using the width of the Goal
Forward/Backward Movements using the 6 yard area:
- Forward Movement
- Recovery Movement
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Abdominal Focus with a medicine ball. Three sets of twenty with one player working while the other rests
Light Movement and Stretching to finish

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Diagram 3

WARM UP (30 mins)

40 Yard
s

Group jog and stretch

Team and goalkeepers split for separate work outs:
TEAM:
- Light technical work in pairs
- Possession Game 6 v 6 v 6 in a 40 x 40 yard area

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GOALKEEPERS:
- Handling in the goal using various serving areas (6 - 8 Reps each)
- Penalty spot
- Off the angle (12 yards out, four yards outside)
- Edge of the Ds

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Diagram 5

8 v 8 with goalkeepers and full goals on half a field

Goalkeepers Focus:
- Interaction with the team: Communication, support, distribution
- Starting positions
- Movement in the goal

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and stretch

OBSERVATIONS

Sessions were sharp, with goalkeepers responding well

Importance of a good morning warm up
Keep the focus on abdominal work with the medicine ball
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Diagram 6

WARM UP (25 mins)

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Working across the width of the penalty area:
- movement with and without the ball
- jog and skipping without the ball
- dribbling with the ball, angled touches out of the keepers feet
- bend and scoop the ball forward using right, left, then both
hands
- vary tasks and movement
- Build up the intensity to short sprints and leaping
Agilities: Core stability with a medicine ball
Handling/Falling/Collapsing
- Various Starting Positions & Serves: on the side, redirections,
volleys, half volleys and sidewinders (3 Sets each: 6 - 8 reps per
set)

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3 Yards

MAIN THEME (20 mins)

10 Yards

3 Yards

FITNESS: QUICKNESS/AGILITY FOCUS

THE BOX:
A series of falling/collapsing exercises:
Starting at the front panel - catch 10 volleys each set with all sets
continuous:
Stand
Kneel
Sit

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3 Yards
3 Yards

PROGRESSION #1

10 Yards

Start in the middle of the square:

On the keepers side
On the coaches command - keeper gets to his
feet and steps through the front panel to save
Goalkeepers alternate to start on the opposite side
6 - 8 reps two sets

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Diagram 9
3 Yards
3 Yards

PROGRESSION #2

10 Yards

Starting at the side panel, same as above, but now two saves:
The coach hits a dead ball from the floor
off center to force the goalkeeper to collapse for a save
The 2nd shot is a volley from the hands (the coach must allow
the goalkeeper to get to his feet for the 2nd save
Four sets, two saves each

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A series of handling exercises with a medicine ball

OBSERVATIONS

Take more time between sets early on for stretching and hydration
Watch the heat and adapt accordingly

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Diagram 10

TEAM TRAINING
WARM UP (25 mins)

10 Yard
s

Informal 5 v 2s
(Note: I always encourage the keepers to participate in the 5 v 2s
with the team. It is a great exercise to develop touch, mobility and
understanding.)
Jog and Stretch
5 v 2s, sharp
(Team and Goalkeepers split for separate work outs)
TEAM:
6 v 6 v 6 possession in a 30 x 60-yard area

10 Yards
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K1

GOALKEEPERS:
Handling in the Goal
Two servers and one keeper
Keeper moves from post to post handling different serves

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MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

60 Yard

6 v 6 v 6 with goalkeepers and full goals in a 60 x 40 area. The games

last for three minutes or two goals with the losing team moving to
the outside.
GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Shot handling: catch/box, decision
Angle play: up and down the line, close the shooter down
Distribution
20 Yards
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Diagram 13

25 Yards

TECHNICAL WORK

15 Yards

In a 15 by 15 yard area, Players in Line A exchange passes with

Players in Line B thereafter Player A plays a pass to Player C and
Player B plays a pass to Player D. Passes are then returned to Players
in Lines A and B.

25 Yards

COACHING POINTS

Always follow the forward pass

Sharp passing and movement
Forward passes - one touch, diagonal passes - two touch

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25 Yards

FINISHING AT GOAL

15 Yards

Using the same set up as the previous exercise, progress to adding

two goals with goalkeepers 25 yards away.

25 Yards

A and B exchange passes, A plays to C, B plays to D, C and D touch the

balls forward and finish with a shot on goal.

PROGRESSION

Introduce flighted passes for volleyed shots

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A series of stretching exercises with a medicine ball

OBSERVATIONS

Address communication in match situations: It must be clear and concise

Work on developing a relationship with the defenders - it cant just be negative or aggressive comments
The movement in the goal must be more positive on angle play in the small sided games

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February 4th - AM
Diagram 15
K3

WARM UP
THE BOX:
Footwork focus. Starting position at the back panel with a pass back
to the coach:
- Side to side two sets: feet and hands
- Move forward to side panels: same progression
- Forward from the outside to front panels: same progression
2nd Set: same progression, but pass to a 2nd goalkeeper who
acts as a target.
(3 sets each: 6 - 8 reps per set)

K2

10 Yards

K1

3 Yards

3 Yards

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MAIN THEME
DISTRIBUTION WITH THE FEET
CENTRAL:
Receive from a server (catch or with the feet) and open up with one
touch:
Dribble to the corner of the penalty area and recover back without
the ball
Pass to the gates

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SIDE ON:
Receive from a server (catch or with the feet) and open up with one
touch to play:
Short target (outside defender)
Intermediate (outside midfielder)
Long (target)
Work on both kicks and throws
Discuss the philosophy: First look always long to stretch opponents
defensively

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Diagram 18

WARM UP

Jog and stretch

Team and goalkeepers split for separate work outs

K2

80 Yard
s

TEAM:
Technical work
GOALKEEPERS:
Handling in the goal

K1

PROGRESSION

60 Yards

8 v 8 possession game with goalkeepers in a 60 x 80 yard area

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PROGRESSION #1

Goalkeepers can move freely in the area

Four balls in play, two per team
light dribbling, passing and movement - sharp, but not
competitive
Goalkeepers can play with feet or hands depending on the coaches
demand
Distribution can start out short, but must build to longer targets
Eventually players must pass the ball in the air for the goalkeepers
to catch

80 Yard

K2

K1

60 Yards
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PROGRESSION #2

Both goalkeepers neutral, a team must play the ball in the air (no bounces) to the goalkeeper to earn a point
The goalkeeper plays the ball to the team that played it to him (make it take it)
A dropped ball means no point and a loss of possession
Three touch maximum, first team to seven points wins

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Diagram 20

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

K2

8 v 8 with goalkeepers in end zones in a 60 x 80-yard area.

PROGRESSION #1

80 Yard
s

Same concept as above, make it take it following a ball played into

the goalkeepers arms

PROGRESSION #2

Same game but with transition, when a team scores they change
ends and attack the opposite side
K1

COACHING POINTS

Transition mentality and roles: When down in a game, look to play

furthest option first and fast. When up in a game look to play safe
and slow the tempo down

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PROGRESSION #3:

8 v 8 with goalkeepers with goals

Same space used in previous games

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and Stretch

OBSERVATIONS

Discuss looking for the long option when distributing to

teammates
Must make themselves available earlier on back pass situations
Early communication, good starting positions
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February 5th - AM
WARM UP (30 mins)

Pre game routine - Juergen Sommer leads me through his preparation:

5 - 10 minutes on his own
20 volleys into his hands from the coach
10 - 12 sit-ups to catch a ball from the coach
Keeper lying on his side - coach hits shots into his hands (10 each side)
Various shots from different angles
Crosses
Kicking from the ground, hands and pass backs
Light stretches in between sets
Diagram 22

MAIN THEME (20 mins)

Shadow play with the team, full field.

11 v 0, 11 v 6, 11 v 8 progressions
GOALKEEPERS:
Match organization
Leadership
Presence: One voice

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Light distribution
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MORNING GAME

We played a match against the U-20 based here at Oscars. Though younger, they were very quick and challenged us right away. The
match sharpness was not there for us, but that is to be expected at this time of year. With so many trialist coming in and rostered players arriving
at camp at varying times, we look like a fragmented group. However Juergen was sharp, and was called upon to make two saves early on. As the
game progressed, we settled down and possessed the ball more effectively. It wasnt pretty, but we got the first game out of the way.

AFTERNOON TEAM TRAINING

WARM UP (25 mins)

Jog and stretch

Footwork through ladders
Light movement across the width of the pitch

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

Technical Work - players paired up for juggling, head tennis and passing
Possession game 6 v 6 + 2 with goalkeepers as field players followed by a cool down and stretch
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Diagram 23

WARM UP (30 mins)

18 Yard
s

Footwork through 18 yard long channel (3 yards wide):

Jog up the outside, backpedal inside (2 x 4)
Slalom from cone to cone (1 x 6)
Slalom via touching cones with hands, sharper (1 x 6)
Touch low, leap high on opposite side (2 x 6)
Touch low, catch high ball (2 x 6)
Coach stands in front of the keeper and moves backwards as he
serves the working player (2 x 6)
Leap high, fall on low ball (2 x 6)
Save high, save low (2 x 6)
Save low, save high (2 x 6)
Stretching with a medicine ball in between sets
This is a warm up with a longer, purposeful build up

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MAIN SESSION (20 mins)

10 Yards

HANDLING:
A mini hurdle bisects the six yard line:
Two jumps over the hurdle and save at the post (2 x 6)
Two jumps over the hurdle with a medicine ball in the hands,
throw it to the second goalkeeper and save from the coach (2 x 6)
Two jumps over the hurdle, catching a medicine ball on each side,
then save from the coach (2 x 6)
Serves from central: vary the type and distance of serves: 8 and 12
yards, front volley/sidewinder
A short but intense progression

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Static stretching and some abdominal work

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CCONCLUSIONS

More handling and footwork required so there will be less wear and tear in the mornings session (be careful of fitness and health issues)
Legs will be very heavy in the second session, be sure to warm up properly

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TEAM TRAINING
WARM UP (25 mins)

Diagram 25

Jog and stretch

Team and goalkeepers split for separate work outs
TEAM:
Technical work in the centre circle and a possession game (Diagram 25)
GOALKEEPERS:
Work in the goal with various serves:
Still ball
Moving towards the goalkeeper
Moving away from the goalkeeper
Moving across the goalkeeper

COACHING POINTS

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Get in line with the ball quickly

Get set properly - key is balance
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MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

60 Yard

6 v 6 v 6 with goalkeepers in full goals on a

30 x 60-yard yard field

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GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Angle play
Change of mode, role changes from defending to attacking
Change of mentality, changes for defending to attacking

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and stretch

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February 8th - AM
Diagram 28

WARM UP (15 mins)

25 Yard
s

Two full goals 30 yards apart:

Light movement and stretch with a ball
One-touch passing between the goalkeepers - 30 exchanges
varying distances on the fly

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Diagram 29

PROGRESSION

One-touch volleys back to the coaches hands

Side to side in the goal, 10 underhand serves from the coach
More intense - quicken movement
2nd keeper performs light movement and stretching on his own

25 Yard

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25 Yard
s

GOALKEEPER IN EACH GOAL 25 YARDS APART:

Coach serves from the centre, starting at the left post
Ball is played to the post, keeper moves to collect, then passes to
the other keeper
Continuous passing patterns
Playing one-touch where possible
Change direction after two minutes
Build up to shoot at the post for the goalkeeper to save

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Diagram 31
K1

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

Handling in the goal:

K1 in the goal, K2 in front with the ball.
K2 bowls to the coach at the top of the box
The coach shoots a one time strike at goal
Goalkeepers rotate, K1 bowls to the coach
The serving goalkeeper stars passive, then can progress to
screen the working goalkeeper
6 - 10 saves
2 sets each
Rebounds are live

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K1

K2

PROGRESSION

K1 in the goal with a ball, K2 in front:

K1 bowls the ball through K2s legs
One touch shot from the coach, K2 saves
Progress to the same but with K2 facing K1 on the serve, the
turns to make a save
2 sets of 8 each

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Diagram 33

TEAM TRAINING
WARM UP (30 mins)

Team keep away in the center circle

Three defenders in the middle
One touch, first pass if free
If a mistake is made, the player and the teammates on either
side of him go into the middle
Enjoyable and loose, but sharpness with the ball
Jog and stretch
5 v 2s
Technical work in pairs - goalkeepers join in on the warm up and
perform handling in pairs while the team works with the ball.
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MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

8 v 8 with goalkeepers with three quarters of a pitch with full goals

GOALKEEPERS:
Starting positions
Communication
Support of group
Distribution

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and stretch

OBSERVATION

Need to see more crosses in training

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February 9th - AM
WARM UP (25 mins)
Diagram 35
K1

Two minutes on your own

Ladders and small hurdles
4 times through and walk back
4 times jog to the cones 20-yards away and walk back
4 times and sprint to the cones and jog back
Agilities and hands and feet in the goal
Pass the ball into the keepers feet - 1 or 2 touch back to the coach 10 -15
times
Roll the ball into the coach - coach hits the ball at the keepers hands and
body 10 - 15 times
Low/high combos using the width of the goal

MAIN THEME (25 mins)

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Increasing the range in the goal - focus on crosses

GOAL:
Central - Side to side using the width of the posts
Side on - Forward/backwards from the front post
Touch the post - cutbacks from the end line, forcing the keeper to dive
and save driven crosses
Diagram 36
K1
K2

PROGRESSION #1

SIX YARD BOX:

Hand serves from the edge of the six yard area - resistance from a
2nd goalkeeper

Diagram 37

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5 Yards

K1
K2

PROGRESSION #2

30 Yard

18 YARD BOX:
Crosses from outside the box - three areas (5, 15 and 20-yards
from the end line)
Inswinging/Outswinging crosses
Resistance from 2nd goalkeeper, coach at the top of the box for a
shot after the cross is dealt with
Throw back to the opposite server

K3

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

Jog and Stretch
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February 9th - PM
WARM UP (25 mins)

Jog and stretch

Team and goalkeepers split for separate work outs
TEAM:
Technical work
Possession game
GOALKEEPERS:
Work in the goal
Emphasis on angle play
Diagram 38

MAIN SESSION (40 mins)

11 v 7 with goalkeepers on three quarters of a field

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Attacking build up: Options and decisions
Interaction with the back four
Starting positions

PROGRESSION

9 v 9 with goalkeepers
2 touch game (10 Mins)

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

Jog and stretch

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MATCH - February 10
Our opening game in Brazil starts with a 3 - 1 loss to Guarini in their home stadium in front of about 3,500 fans. Perhaps not as well known as other
Brazilian teams to Americans, Guarani is well respected in Brazil and had a very strong team. We were quick to find out that losing possession of
the ball against Brazilian competition meant more defending than we were comfortable with. Down 2-0 at half-time, our performance picked up
in the second half and cut the score to 2 - 1 before a late goal finished us.

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February 12th
AM: TEAM TRAINING

Team recovers from the match with a jog and stretch, 5 v 2s and optional soccer tennis. The session lasted for an hour.

WARM UP

Diagram 39
K1

Work across the width of the 18 yard area with and without the ball.
Movement with the ball included:
- Dribbling
- Passing the ball and moving across the field between two keepers
- Weaves - one serves, the other jogs behind and makes various saves
(Diagram 39)

MAIN THEME (25 mins)

ANGLE PLAY
Work up the line and down the line
Shots off the angle
Various starting positions
1 and 2 shot progressions
3 sets each, 6 - 8 reps per set

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

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Jog and stretch

PM: TEAM TRAINING

WARM UP (25 mins)

Jog and stretch: Team and goalkeepers split for separate work outs
TEAM:
Technical work in the center circle and a possession Game
GOALKEEPERS:
Handling in the goal

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

4 v 4 with full goals and goalkeepers using a 40 x 20 yard area (See Diagram 40 below)
Teams that get scored on, new team steps on to take their place
Diagram 40

40 Yard

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Angle play
Reading the game and anticipating

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and stretch

OBSERVATIONS

I have seen an improvement an angle play - more aggressive:

transfer the pressure back to the attacker
Distribution with feet: Must be sharper
36 Yards
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February 13th
AM: TEAM TRAINING
WARM UP (25 mins)

Diagram 41

Two minutes on your own

Ladders and small hurdles - focus on footwork and light plyometrics
Small hurdles for movement and handling

MAIN THEME (20 mins)

FITNESS: FOCUS ON QUICKNESS/AGILITY:

Handling the gate
3 Sets each: 6 - 8 reps per set
Bowl the ball to the coach for a first time shot Progress to 2nd
keeper serving from behind the working keeper to the coach working keeper varies starting positions (facing the coach, facing
away from the coach etc.) based on the coaches command

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

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Jog and stretch

PM: TEAM TRAINING

WARM UP (25 mins)

After working with the fitness coach, the team and goalkeepers split for separate workouts
TEAM:
Technical work and a possession game
GOALKEEPERS:
Handling in the goal
Shooters at the D - keeper moves across the goal to get in line with the shooter. Vary the intensity and trajectory of the shots on goal

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

9 v 9 with goalkeepers on three quarters of a field

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Starting positions
Pass back situations

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and Stretch

OBSERVATIONS

Confidence issues with the back pass - CONTINUE TO ADDRESS AND COVER IN TRAINING
Field players response also needs to be better in pass back situations:
- They tend to play back poorly weighted passes - too heavy or bouncing to the keeper
- Movement after the goalkeeper receives the ball is slow - fullbacks must get wide earlier
- Discuss with training staff - ADDRESS IN TEAM TRAINING

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February 14th - AM
Diagram 42

WARM UP (25 mins)

K1

Two minutes on your own

SHOT HANDLING IN THE GOAL:
Focus on movement between the saves: quick but balanced
Two servers eight yards out, even with the posts
Slingshot serves to head/shoulder height
Bowled serves on the floor, scooped save
One serve low/one volleyed, alternate sides
Same but high ball, claim at crossbar height
Both volley, one set at a post, one set angled in, quicker pace
3 sets each, 6 - 8 reps per set

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Diagram 43
K1

30 Yard

s 15 Yards

5 Yards

SHOT/CROSS COMBOS:
One goalkeeper on the flanks, the coach in and around the penalty
area
The goalkeeper takes a cross and distributes to a
Pre-determined side
Goalkeeper takes a shot from the coach
CROSSES:
Three to five crosses each area:
30 yards
15 yards
5 yards
Various Targets: Front, central and far posts

K2

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Diagram 44
Yards
5 Yards 15

K1

30 Yards

K2

Off opposite angle

Same side angle
In and outside of the penalty area

VARIATIONS

Shots from ground and hands

Controlled service: shots close to goalkeepers body
Coach chooses not to shoot - observe for a drop in
form/fatigue

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CROSSES:
Assess the ball early and attack the ball late ( a term I learned years
ago from ex-Chelsea keeper Peter Bonetti)

COACHING POINTS

Shots: Recovery movement, re-set position and recovery saves

Distribution: Throw to the side that the save takes you. When dealing with near post serves or crosses that take you forward, hit the gaps behind
the server. By exploiting that space you will eventually pin the opposition back
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Diagram 45

TEAM TRAINING
WARM UP (25 mins)

Jog and stretch: Team and goalkeepers split for separate work outs

TEAM:
Technical work in the center circle and a possession Game
GOALKEEPERS:
Handling in the goal

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K1

PROGRESSION

Quick movements to shots angled towards the keeper from

12-yards out
10 saves and change
3 sets each

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

Jog and stretch

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8 v 8 with goalkeepers on half a field (See diagram above)

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Starting positions
Movement in the goal
Decision making
Catch/Box

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and stretch

OBSERVATIONS

Footwork and verticals need to be sharper: MORE LADDER/HURDLE WORK IN TRAINING

Better reads on crossed balls: NEED MORE REPS
Excellent work in both sessions on shot handling

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February 15th - AM
WARM UP (25 mins)

Three goalkeeper rotation: One in goal, one at each post. Server at the penalty spot. Following each save, the working goalkeeper moves to a post
and the goalkeeper at that post moves inside. Never have two goalkeepers at one post (be aware of the rotation). The coach stops the rotation
every 2-3 minutes for a stretch and/or rest.
Diagram 47
K2

PROGRESSION

K1

K3

Into the keepers feet, one touch return pass to the coach
Same - heavier ball served, two touch and return
Served off center, return to the coach one touch
Volley into the hands, throw back to the coach
Hit off center for movement - no diving
Goalkeepers start with the ball, roll it to the coach who one times it
back
Serves into the body, serves off center, collapse save
3 sets each, 6 - 8 reps per set

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K1

MAIN THEME (25 mins)

Increasing the Goalkeepers range
Serves off the end line

PROGRESSION #1:

On both sides
Goalkeeper starts in the center of the goal, comes forward to
scoop a ground ball at the front post
Starts at front post, on cue, drops off to the center of the goal to
catch the serve over his head
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K1

PROGRESSION #2:

On both sides
Goalkeeper touches the post, the coach volleys to the goalkeepers
outside hip for a collapse save
Same but add 2nd save, come forward for a high ball

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February 15th - AM
Diagram 50
K1

PROGRESSION #3:

On both sides:
Drive the serve from the floor to the goalkeepers outside foot
Add a second serve off the near angle
3 sets, 6-8 reps per set

K2

COOL DOWN (15 mins)

Jog and stretch

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Diagram 51

TEAM TRAINING
WARM UP (25 mins)

10 Yard

5 v 2 s
Jog and stretch
After working with the fitness coach, team and goalkeepers split
for separate workouts
TEAM:
Technical work and a possession game
GOALKEEPERS:
Handling in the goal

10 Yards
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MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

40 Yard

6 v 6 with goalkeepers on a 60 x 30 yard field

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Angle play
Hands and feet

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and stretch

36 Yards
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February 16 - AM
Diagram 53
3 Yards

WARM UP (20 mins)

Two minutes on your own, followed by footwork through ladders

and hurdles and agilities, hands and feet

MAIN THEME
10 Yards

The Box: handling, falling/sliding/diving (3 sets each, 6 - 8 reps

per set)

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and stretch
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TEAM TRAINING
WARM UP (25 mins)

Jog and stretch

Working with the fitness coach, team and goalkeepers split for separate workouts
TEAM:
Technical work and a possession game
GOALKEEPERS:
Handling shots and crosses from central, end line, outside the box and wide situations

Diagram 54

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

8v8

8 v 8 plus four wingers with goalkeepers in a 80 x 60 yard area

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Starting positions

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and stretch

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February 17th
Diagram 55

WARM UP (25 mins)

K

Two minutes on your own

Cross the 18 yard area
Distribution with feet warm up

K3
K2

MAIN THEME (25 mins)

Pre-game goalkeeper progressions - 20 minutes

With the team for set pieces - 30 minutes

COOL DOWN (15 mins)

Jog and stretch

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MATCH
Our last match of the trip was a solid performance that perhaps was just missing the killer touch regarding our scoring chances. We had twice the
number that our opponents earned, yet come out with a loss. The effort was strong, as it was throughout the trip, and with time, we can build
upon our time in Brazil. We learned much about the group, and what needs to be addressed. We have time to address shortcomings but the season
will be sneaking up before we know it.

February 19 - 24
2/19: OFF DAY
2/20: TRAVEL DAY
2/21: ARRIVE BACK IN BOSTON
2/22, 2/23 and 2/24 - REST DAYS

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February 25 - March 2
TEAM TRAINING IN THE BUBBLE
This is part of the difficulty of playing in the Northeast. While LA and even DC are outdoors training in-between pre-season trips, we are inside due
to poor weather. As a coach, you need to find new ways to keep the players motivated while keeping the conditions in mind. For keepers, astro turf
is a poor surface due to the wear and tear that can take place from movement and diving. I try to emphasize footwork and light plyometrics, and
keep the boys from hitting the floor too often. Three times a week, we are in the gym with the strength coach and two days in the bubble. Basic
field sessions for keepers will consist of 25 mins of fitness, and 30 mins of specific work.
EXAMPLE
Light movement w/ and without the ball
Isolated footwork w/ ladders and hurdles
Hands and feet : regain touch on ball
Abs/back - core stability
Reactions
Limited falling/diving

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PRE-SEASON
TRAINING
LISBON
PORTUGAL

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TRAVEL DAY -- ARRIVE IN LISBON
We flew into Portugal, and the sunshine and heat of So Paulo was replaced by the cold and rain of Lisbon. However, a quick 45 minute drive and
we were at the Centro de Despotiva facility in the small town of Rio Maior. A very modern and professional set up utilized by professional teams
from all over the world, the Portugal youth national teams, and a future training site for the 2004 European Championships. Comfortable dorm
style rooms with double beds, cable TV and a sitting area gave everyone enough room to stretch their legs after the trip. The facility housed a large
weight room, sauna and whirlpool, two grass training pitches, an Astroturf training pitch, and a stadium game pitch with capacity for 3,000 people.
A beautiful and functional setting for the next part of our pre-season.
I spent the following morning cleaning up my notes. At the beginning of each block of time, I try to set objectives for the upcoming sessions, and
work from these core themes. This way, it helps focus my efforts and not get caught up in moving from session to session haphazardly.
OBJECTIVES OF TRIP:
Increase the intesity/shorter duration of goalkeeping sessions
Core stability
Flexibility
Hands and feet: regain touch on ball
Angle play
Crosses
Distribution techniques
Interaction with teammates/opponents
Address specifics of team tactics and set pieces

March 4th - PM
Diagram 56

WARM UP (25 mins)

Jog and a stretch

5 v 2s
8 v 8 + 3 possession 18-yard area to midfield

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- PM
Manchester
WARM UP (25 mins)

Diagram 57

With Medicine Ball #1

Coach faces out at field / keepers in the goal behind coach
Coach tosses med balls alternately for keepers to move forward and
save
Start w/ low balls and work up to spiked serves for keepers to leap
and catch
6 - 8 reps each

K2
K1

With Medicine Ball #2

10 volleys to hands standing
8 volleys to hands kneeling
6 volleys to hands sitting (ball takes you back into a sit up)
8 volleys kneeling
10 volleys standing

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K1

With Medicine Ball #3

Coach has two balls facing end line /keeper faces forward
Coach tosses balls left and right as he moves backwards towards the
top of the 18-yard area
Keeper follows coach saving balls and giving back to him
At the top of the box coach moves wider and drops balls on the
ground for keeper to move quickly and scoop up four times
Repeat exercise back w/ keeper moving backwards and coach moving
towards the end line

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K1

Controlled Service: with a regulation ball

Everything at the head and hands / limited diving
Central
Off the angles
Up the line/down the line
Two and three save progressions
End line / near post / far post

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- PM
Manchester
Diagram 60

MAIN THEME (25 mins)

8 v 8 with keepers half a pitch

COOL DOWN

Light movement and stretch

Players stay behind to work with ball (optional)
GOALKEEPERS:
Core stability w/ the med ball

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WARM UP (25 mins)

Handling in the goal

Two servers, one working keeper
Side to side movement
All sets 6 - 8 saves
Low scoops
Waist height
Head height
Over head
Low to the right / high to the left combo
Same opposite
Stretch every few minutes
Diagram 61
K1

Working keeper on side receiving serves from 2nd keeper

Servers off to the side forcing the keeper to collapse to the right
Roll back to server and get back up on side
Repeat 10 times / switch sides

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Diagram 62
K1

WORKING KEEPER STANDS:

Series of quick collapse and extension dives
Quick, hard shots off to the side of the keeper
3 to the right 3 to the left
Progress to two shots: right/left
Progress to three: right/left/right
Right/left/left
Two sets of each: starting from both sides

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K1

SHOT COMBINATIONS:
Coach serves from penalty spot / 2nd keeper at top of the 18-yard
box
Coach serves from the ground / 2nd keeper volleys from hands
Keeper saves two quick shots to the right and left then moves to
save from the 2nd keeper
Three times, then keepers switch

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MAIN THEME (30 mins)

6 v 6 + 6 w/ full goals and keepers

36 x 44-yard area
GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Angle play
Starting positions
Interaction with the team commands and instructions

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Diagram 65

CROSSING AND FINISHING WITH THE TEAM:

Three-man pattern on the flanks finishing with a cross
Three men get through the penalty spot
All rebounds are live

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and stretch

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Diagram 66

WARM UP

Goalkeepers with the team

Three goals in center circle
Lines of players 20 yards away from goal
Play into keeper, players move to next line clockwise
Same but receive return from keeper and dribble to next line
Play into keeper, keeper plays pass for header back to keeper,
dribble to next line
Same, but receive and pass to next line
Same progression counter-clock wise

K3
K2

K1

Give the opportunity for players to stretch in-between sets

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Diagram 67

6 v 6 + 4 w/ keepers in full goals as shown

Four players on end lines as targets
Ball must be played forward to target to score
Play three games to three goals. Start with unlimited touches, then onetouch, then two-touch. Always one-touch for the outside players
GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Quick change of mentality: attack to defense / defense to attack
Dealing with serves from the end line focussing on positioning and
decision making

COOL DOWN

Jog and a stretch

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March 7th
WARM UP

Diagram 68

Jog and stretch

Possession game

K1

K2

GOALKEEPERS pre game routine

Handling from central positions
Up/down the line
Collapse diving/falling
Cross/shot progression
Distribution w/ feet

K3

MAIN THEME w/ the team

shadow play and set pieces
crossing and finishing

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COOL DOWN

Jog and stretch

March 8th
MATCH vs. Benfica (0 - 1)
Playing in the Stadium of Light against Benfica is an opportunity that not many teams experience. One of the largest and most famous stadiums in
Europe, it was eerily quiet during our closed door scrimmage. Benfica had been experiencing a tough time in the league, and were under a great
deal of pressure from the media and fans. They played their full team in preparation for their upcoming weekend match and motivation would not
be an issue. This would be a tough match for us.
However, we rose to the challenge and played very well throughout the game. Defensively, our shape was much better and we kept the ball
much more effectively than a few weeks back in Brazil. Though we lost to a questionable goal, we showed very well and earned the respect of our
opponents. Benfica hosted the team for a dinner in the stadium and as in every aspect of the day, the meal was first class. Overall, a very good
experience.

March 9th
A recovery day for the team: jog, stretch some ball work. The session lasted 40 minutes. Most of the team members work out in the gym later on
their own, with some going for a walk to explore the town.

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WARM UP

Footwork
Ladders
Hurdles
Focus on quick feet and side to side movement

Diagram 69
K3

K2

HANDLING #1

All three keepers work together

Coach with two balls keepers behind him facing the same direction
coach drops the ball off to the right for 1st keeper to move forward
and scoop up
Drops the 2nd ball for 2nd keeper to scoop
Ball is given back to the coach when he makes eye contact with
keeper - drops ball for 3rd keeper and now rotation is established each keeper works for 6-8 reps
Coach varies serves from scoops on the floor, bouncing balls waist
height and spiked ball over the head of keepers

K1

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HANDLING #2

One works, two stretch

Keeper bowls ball into coach and moves to touch cone
Coach serves to opposite side to extend keeper on the floor
Alternate sides
Six saves each side

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K1

HANDLING #3

One works, one serves with coach, one stretches

Volley from the coach
Volley from the 2nd keeper
Move forward to touch cone
Coach tosses med ball for keeper to move backwards to leap and
catch above head
Three sets of three saves then change

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Diagram 72

CROSS/SHOT PROGRESSION

Serves from various spots on the flanks

Shots from the D at the top of the box
Keeper saves cross, throws to opposite flank and gets in line with
the coach
Coach varies serves to keeper
Volleys
Half volleys
Skip ball to take advantage of wet surface
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MAIN THEME

Diagram 73

8 v 8 with wingers 18-yard to 18-yard area

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Decision making on crossed ball assessment
Catch/box
stay/go
Starting positions
Organization of defense

COOL DOWN

Jog and a stretch

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WARM UP

Goalkeepers join in with the team

5 v 2s
Possession
8 v 8 + 4 half a pitch
Unlimited touches

MAIN THEME

11 v 7 focus on patterns and set pieces

Watch keepers distribution in building the attack from the back

COOL DOWN

Jog and stretch

Some players stay for extra finishing w/ 3rd keeper
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March 12th
MATCH vs.. Colorado (3 - 0)
Our best performance of the pre-season so far. We started well, scored an early goal and that seemed to set the tone for the match. We were in
control from the outset, and it was a satisfactory performance against an MLS team. Neither of our keepers were too busy, but the clean sheet is
always a welcome sign.

March 13th
The starters jog and stretch on their own while the reserves and coaches played 6 v 6 w/ the keepers in goal. The session lasted one hour.

March 14th
Diagram 74

WARM UP

K1

Footwork ladders and hurdles.

Technique work for field players
Keepers work in the goal handling
GOALKEEPERS:
Coach volleys into keepers hands
Keeper moves quickly a couple of steps away then gets back in line
with the coach for a save from a volley
Side to side
Forward or back - vary movement
Very quick movement/change of direction / emphasize quick feet
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PROGRESSION

Goalkeeper now is static in the goal

Coach varies delivery as keeper loosens up
Keeper must toss the ball towards the coachs chest
Side to side to scoop
High balls
Direct headers from the coach for the keeper to save
If the ball is played off of coachs chest, the keeper must come and make the quickest possible save
10 - 12 reps / 2 sets each

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Diagram 75

MAIN THEME (25 mins)

6 v 4 Attackers vs. Defenders

Progress to 8 v 6
a pitch
TEAM:
Focus on switching point of attack through the midfielders
GOALKEEPERS:
Organization of defense once the ball goes wide
Weak side defenders tuck in
Runs are matched in the box

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PROGRESSION

8 v 8 two-touch game w/ keepers and full goals on a 3/4 field

Maintain training themes and focus from the 8 v 6 game

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March 15th
WARM UP

Jog and stretch

Possession game
GOALKEEPERS pre game routine

MAIN THEME (Followed by a cool down)

Shadow play and set pieces
Cross and finishing

March 16th
MATCH vs. Portugal U-20s (0 - 2)
A deceiving result as the team played very well in poor conditions. The driving rain did not make playing conditions conducive to good play, but the
team performed well, allowing two late goals. This was Adins return to match play coming in for Juergen at the start of the second half. While he
allowed both goals, his movement was smooth and reactions sharp. The first goal came from a point blank rebound, while the second was a wellworked counter by the Portuguese. This game was also a last chance for the trialists to make an impact before cuts were made.
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March 17th
TRAVEL DAY Arrive in Boston

March 18th
OFF DAY

March 19th
This was a light session in the bubble that lasted one hour:
Jog and a stretch
5 v 2s
Soccer tennis

March 20th
GAME vs. Boston College (2 - 0)

Being in Boston give us no shortage of college teams to play against in the spring. It is good test for the team while giving us a first
hand look at local talent. We possessed the ball well in a 2-0 win, with both keepers participating to the cause with excellent distribution and consistent support of the back line. In the modern game, the ability to play back to your keeper to keep the ball, change the tempo or relieve pressure
is priceless, and todays match gave us the opportunity to build from earlier pre-season sessions.

March 21st
Poor weather forced us to a local indoor training center. It is slightly bigger than our bubble, and we need as much space as possible. We are three
days away from our first match of the season against New York, there is much work to do, and the weather isnt helping.

WARM UP (20 mins)

Diagram 77
K1

Isolated footwork w/ ladders and hurdles

Hands and feet
Three disk cones at the posts
Quick feet through and save
6 xs / both sides
Abs/back
Reactions

MAIN SESSION (25 mins)

8 v 8 w/ full goals and keepers

Two-touch for 10 mins / unlimited to end

COOL DOWN

Jog and a stretch

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March 22nd
We braved the outdoors for an hour before traveling to New York by bus. The keepers got in our pre-game routine despite driving, stinging rain but
had little time to go over set pieces with the team. A chalk talk discussion is arranged for after dinner in the team hotel.

THE PRE-GAME ROUTINE

I utilize a pre-game training routine that I implement the day before a match that addresses my overall core philosophy and covers certain points
that my keeper feels is important. It will take no longer than 45 minutes. I try to limit my keepers involvement with the team to covering set
pieces to avoid unnecessary injuries 24 hours before the match.
2 minutes on your own
Volleys from the coach straight into the keepers hands 20 xs
Side to side volleys (chest height) at the posts 6 xs
Up and down the line 4 xs each / both sides
Shots from the edge of the D
Cross/shot combo 4 sets of 2 / each side
Pass backs across the 18 yard box moving and still balls
Drop kicks and throws
Penalty shots 3 total (one to their right, one to their left, third one can be anywhere)
NOTE: during my four seasons with the Revolution, our keepers have saved many more penalties than they have allowed: Causey - 5 for 6, Sommer
2 for 4, Fernandez 1 for 1 and Brown 1 for 3, so we must be doing something right.

March 23rd
DAY OF THE GAME AND PRE-GAME WARM UP

As I said, the match is the reward for the players hard work in training, but for the coach it is a culmination of a weeks (often more) preparation.
Therefore, nothing can be left to chance in the days build up to the match. What I have found that it is easier to set the schedule for the individual
and the team on the road than at home for obvious reasons. Regardless of the setting, it is important that the day is restful, removing any
unnecessary distractions that can occupy the player. The dietary intake must be balance accordingly, with the pre-game meal taking place no
later than three hours before the match. Traveling to the match must be done intelligently, allowing time for players to adapt to the locker room
environment, evaluate the playing pitch and mentally prepare for the match. The warm-up is very important to the keeper, one that must be more
controlled than the field players. The team can loosen up in a more causal manner than the keeper, therefore it is vital that the keepers warm up on
their own.
The premise for an effective warm-up is that the focus must be on the first keeper. While it sounds obvious, it is amazing to see keeper coaches
talking with the second keeper and or other team members while he should be focusing on the man who is going to play. Any work with the 2nd
keeper should be done either before the team warm-up or after the match. This is not the time to discuss the second keepers role on the team or
joke with friends on the opposing teams. The coach must be sensitive to the goalkeepers own personality and work from there. While the coach
can control regular training, but it must be the keepers warm-up the day of the match. So the routine must be discussed ahead of time, with the
coach giving the individual the responsibility to come up with the progression. But while the playing keeper must be the primary focus, the coach
must include the second keeper.
The warm-up should not last for more than 30 minutes with the amount of time depending on time of year (hot or cold), condition of pitch and
individual preference of the keeper. The following is an example of a pre-match routine used by a New England Revolution goalkeeper in 2000.
physically excellent
liked taking extra time to stretch
wanted controlled service - balls hit to certain areas
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THE PRE-GAME WARM UP
Time remaining
Activities
Comments
before return
to locker room
60 + mins
inspect goal mouths
equipment issues: studs or molded?

and field w/ keepers type of gloves

40 Mins
give the keeper time for simple movement/stretch on their own allow them time by themselves
33 Mins

movement across
the width of the pitch

30 Mins

volleys to keeper

27 Mins

active stretching

25 Mins

balls served to
keepers feet

straight into feet 1 and 2 touch

side to side on the ground and volleys/half volleys

22 Mins

active stretching
w/ the ball

focus on abdominals/back
2nd ary focus body contact w/ the ground

19 Mins




17 Mins

serves off the angles vary serves:

volleys from hands 5xs
dead ball 5xs
moving ball 5x
EACH SIDE FOCUS ON HANDLING/POSITIONING
stretch w/movement skipping, more intense jumping

10 Mins

cross/shot progression

9 Mins

recovery

4 Mins
distribution

20 xs - HIGH QUALITY SERVICE

rest, water, refocus

kicking from the floor
ball moving towards keeper
kicking from the hands: drop kicks, punts
4 - 6 xs each
throws 4 - 6xs

2 Mins

live shots w/ players MUST SUPERVISE no more than 6 - 8 shots END ON A SAVE

1 Mins

volley in the hands

(if needed)

15 minutes before the match, into the locker room for change of uniform, final words from head coach / 10 minutes down the ramp for pre-game
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March 23rd
GAME vs. New York/New Jersey (1 - 3)
A bad way to start the season. The first half was sluggish for both teams, but Juergen pulled off a strong save with a flying deflection of a Frias
bicycle kick early on. The second half started well for us with a goal in the 50th minute, but the Metros equalized three minutes later. Two late goals
made the second half absolute misery for us, but we had no one to blame but ourselves. We now have two weeks before our next game, but it
wont get easier, away to the defending champions San Jose.
KEY MOMENT: Sommers save on Farias
The ball gets crossed into the box, then deflected in the air. Rodrigo Farias throws himself into a full overhead kick only for Juergen to spread
himself to his left to deflect a certain goal away for a corner kick. After spending the majority of the pre-season overseeing Sommers rehabilitation
back from an Achilles injury in 2001, it was a satisfying moment.
NOTES: After being out of match play for almost nine months, the key is to get Juergen as much game situations in training as possible, and to stay
patience in the short term. He is a keeper of unmatched experience, but needs time to get back to the form that all of us expect from him.

March 24th & 25th

OFF DAY

March 26th
Team Training In The New England Revolution Bubble
Jog and stretch for starters
Reserves play 4 v 4 w/ coaching staff

March 27th
Team Training In The New England Revolution Bubble
Basic field sessions for keepers: 25 mins of fitness, 30 mins of specific work:
Light movement w/ and without the ball
Isolated footwork w/ ladders and hurdles
Hands and feet
Abs/back
Reactions
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March 28th
Diagram 78

WARM UP (25 mins)

K1

Outdoors at New England Revolution Training Center

Two mins on your own
Shot handling in the goal
Focus on movement between saves: quick but balanced
Two servers 8 yards out even with the posts
Slingshot serves to head/shoulder height
Bowled serves on the floor scooped save
One serve low / one volleyed: alternate sides
Same but high ball claim at crossbar height
Both volley: one set at posts / one set of shots angled in

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K1

K2

K1 in the goal / K2 in front w/ ball

K2 bowls to coach at top of the box
Coach shoots one time strike at goal
Keepers rotate / K1 bowls to coach
Serving keeper starts passive, then can screen working keeper

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K1

K1 in the goal w/ ball / K2 in front

K1 bowls through K2s legs
One touch shot from coach
K2 saves
Progress to same but K2 facing K1 on serve, then turns to save
In all progressions - rebounds are live: discuss catch/punch
decision and recovery movement

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CROSS/SHOT COMBO:
One keeper on flank / coach in and around box
Keeper takes cross and distributes to determined side
Takes shot from coach
Crosses: 3-5 crosses each area

Diagram 81

K2

3 SERVICE AREAS:
30 yards
15 yards
5 yards
VARIOUS TARGETS:
Front post
Central
Back post

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SHOT LOCATIONS:
Off opposite angle
Same side angle
In/outside box

COACHING POINTS
CROSSES:
Assess ball early
Attack ball late

VARIATIONS

SHOTS:
Recovery movement
Set position
Recovery saves

Shots from ground/hands

Controlled service: shots close to keepers body
Coach chooses not to shoot observe for drop in form/fatigue

Diagram 82

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

6v6+4
Double 18s (36 x 44)
Four are on the end lines (2 each end)
Two-touch inside / one-touch outside

COOL DOWN (15 mins)

Light jog and stretch

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March 29th
Diagram 83

WARM UP (25 mins)

3 Yards
3 Yards

Series of falling/collapsing exercises

10 Yards

THE BOX:
Start at front panel catch 10 volleys each set. All sets are
continuous.
Stand
Kneel
Sit

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3 Yards
3 Yards

PROGRESSION #1

10 Yards

Start in middle of square

On side
Coaches call keeper gets to feet and steps through the front panel
to save
Keeper alternates to start on opposite side

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3 Yards
3 Yards

PROGRESSION #2

10 Yards

Same, but two saves

Coach hits dead ball from the floor off center to force the keeper to
collapse for save
2nd shot is a volley from the hands
Must allow the keeper to get to his feet for 2nd save
4 reps / 2 saves each

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Diagram 86
3 Yards
3 Yards

PROGRESSION #1

10 Yards

Start at side panel

Facing out away from the coach
On command, keeper steps through front panel
Coach serves to opposite side for collapse save
Alternate starting sides

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3 Yards
3 Yards

PROGRESSION #2

10 Yards

Same, but two saves

Dead ball and volley
4 sets / 2 saves

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MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

9 v 9 w/ keepers and full goals

18 to 18-yard line
Unlimited touches

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March 29th
Diagram 89

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

Crossing and finishing

Simple two man over lap and cross
Three players get through the box

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Diagram 90

WARM UP (40 mins)

Goalkeepers w/ the team

Three groups working across the width of the field
Play pass into keeper move across without ball
Same but receive return ball from keeper and dribble across
Pair up pass into keeper, opposite player receives return ball from
keeper
Same, but after pass to keeper, first player sprints forward to receive
lead ball from second player

POSSESSION GAME

8 v 8 + 3 (keepers neutral play w/ feet only)

Top of 18-yard line to the midfield
Play unlimited, two-touch, one-touch

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MAIN THEME (25 mins)

8 v 8 w/ goalkeepers and full sized goals as shown. Play unlimited for

15 minutes, two touch for 10 minutes.
OBJECTIVES:
Build off of key factors regarding distribution and support of back
line
Positive starting positions
Staying switched on

COOL DOWN

Jog and stretch

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March 31st
WARM UP (20 mins)

The Box footwork focus

Starting position: back panel
Pass back to coach
Side to side 2 sets feet and hands
Move forward to side panels same progression
Forward from the outside to front panel same progression
2nd set same progression, but pass to 2nd keeper as target
3 sets each / 6-8 reps per set
Progress to handling in the goal focus on shots off the angle
Down the line 4 times
Up the line 4 times
Work both sides
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MAIN THEME (25 mins)

6 v 6 v 6 in a 40 x 60-yard area
Inside unlimited / outside one touch
One touch finishes only
GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Aggressive angle play transfer pressure onto shooter
Catch/deflect decision
Recovery saves
Positive mentality have short memory on allowing goals: prepare
for the next play

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

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April 1st
Diagram 93

WARM UP (25 mins)

Informal 5 v 2s
Jog and stretch
5 v 2s in 10 x 10-yard grids sharp
Team and keepers split for separate work outs

5v2

5v2

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TEAM:
6 v 6 v 6 possession in a 30 x 60-yard grid

Diagram 94

GOALKEEPERS:
Handling in the goal: #1
Volleys into the keepers hands 20 times: reaction and handling
Two servers at both posts w/ balls
Working keeper starts at a post facing the server
Ball is rolled to coach at penalty spot
Coach plays one time shot
Goalkeeper has to get in line with coach, set and save
Three rounds of 8 saves
Each round becomes more difficult: serves start out centrally, eventually move the keeper around. Emphasize movement, getting set
quickly and react to the shot instead of going down early.

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MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

8 v 8 + 3 w/ keepers and full goals

50 x 80-yard field
Two touch free players are unlimited
Ball must go wide for a cross first for a goal to count

OBJECTIVES:
Function within the group
Dealing with crosses
Stay/go decision
Catch/box
Recovery movement/saves
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15 x 15-yard grid
Line A and line B exchange passes
A plays to C / B plays to D
Passes are returned to line A and B
Always follow pass
Exercise starts again
Sharp passing and movement
SAME SET UP: FINISHING AT GOAL
Progress to adding w/ two full goals w/ keepers 25 yards away
Line A and line B exchange passes
A plays to C / B plays to D
C and D touch balls forward and finish at goal
Exercise starts again
Progress to all passes flighted for volleyed shots

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GOALKEEPERS:
Handling in the goal.
Various serving areas:
Penalty spot
Off the angle
Edge of the Ds
6 - 8 reps each area. All serves volleys or half volleys

WARM UP (30 mins)

Group jog and stretch

Team and keepers split for separate work outs
TEAM:
Light tech work in pairs
Possession game 8 v 8
40 x 60-yard grid

Diagram 97

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch

Goal: 3 points / ten passes in a row: 1 point
GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team: help possess the ball or spring attacks w/
distribution
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and stretch

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WARM UP (25 mins)

Diagram 98

Jog and a stretch

Team and keepers split for separate work outs
GOALKEEPERS:
Work in the goal:
All shots from outside the box at the D
Various serves:
Still ball
Moving towards keeper
Shooter pushes ball forward for shot
Moving away from keeper
Played at the top of the box for 1 time finish
Moving across the keeper
Ball is played across box to target for set
Follow and hit

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Emphasize keeper getting in line with the ball, narrowing the angle,
and set positions:
TRANSFER THE PRESSURE BACK TO THE SHOOTER BY YOUR
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Diagram 99

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

6 v 6 v 6 w/ keepers in full goals

30 X 60-yard field
GOALKEEPERS:
Angle play
AGGRESSIVELY PLAY OFF LINE EXTEND RANGE
Change of mode: role changes from defending to attacking
Change of mentality: changes from defending to attacking

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

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April 4th
TRAVEL DAY TO SAN JOSE
A long cross country flight takes up the entire day. This is a regular occurrence for us, as no other professional soccer league travels as much
domestically as an MLS franchise. With the exception of the West Coast teams, the Revs regularly log the most miles. This has a significant effect on
the players and their ability to perform at the highest level. Inability to sleep, disturbed eating habits, personal routines changed, and dehydration
are just a few symptoms of long distance travel.
Consider from Boston round trip:
TEAM TRAVEL - 2003
So Paulo, Brazil
11,000
Lisbon, Portugal
6,000
DC (twice)
1,200
Dallas
2,200
Colorado (twice)
7,200
San Jose
5,200
LA
5,100
Chicago (twice)
4,300
Columbus (twice)
1,100
Charleston, SC / Rochester, NY 1,400
(Exhibitions)
TOTAL
44,700 MILES TRAVELED
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April 5th
PRACTICE IN SPARTAN STADIUM
Spartan Stadium is the smallest field in the league and presents its own problems. Crosses and shots come in quicker due to the confined dimensions, and in daytime games, the glare off of the seats can make reading the ball difficult. The grass is kept short, so the ball really moves quickly
to suit the Earthquakes passing game. They annually allow us on the game field the day before for an hour-long session, and it is appreciated.
However, Im sure that will be the extent of their hospitality going into tomorrows match.

WARM UP

Jog and stretch

Possession game
GOALKEEPERS:
Pre game routine
MAIN THEME:
Shadow play and set pieces followed by some crossing and finishing

COOL DOWN

Distribution - light

April 6th
GAME @ San Jose (1 - 2)
It could not have started worse. Two minutes in, the Earthquakes score, and we are on the back foot for the rest of the game. We equalize half way
through, and hit the post right before half time, but we are fragmented and sluggish. San Jose is just sharper, and with 15 minutes to go, they score
the winner to take the points and push our record to 0 - 2.
Diagram 100

KEY MOMENT: Lagos goal in the 2nd minute .

An example of the lack of cohesion in our newly formed team.
Graziani is allowed to turn in the midfield from a throw in and runs
directly at the center of the defense. As soon as two players stepped
in, he slipped the ball through to Manny Lagos running in blind side
from the left. Lagos slots the ball under Juergen to open the scoring,
and put us on the back foot once again.
NOTES: We need to work with the midfield and the back four to pressure as a unit more effectively. Graziani was afforded too much space
and was allowed to turn in the midfield, breaking us down before we
could adjust.
Juergen was left exposed on the play, but we all need to take responsibility for defensive breakdowns.

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April 7th
TRAVEL DAY TO BOSTON

April 8th & 9th

A DAY OFF FOLLOWED BY A TRAVEL DAY TO CHARLESTON
With another free weekend, we travel to Charleston, South Carolina to train for a few days and play the Battery of the A League. The Battery run a
first rate operation on and off the field, and take care of all the details. They are excellent hosts.
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April 10th
WARM UP (25 mins)

I am a big believer in using what is available to you in your training

sessions. The training field in Charleston has a kick board, and it was
utilized during the warm up. Using such a unique piece of training
equipment also adds to a bit of variety in your presentations as a coach.

Diagram 101
Kickboard

Two minutes on your own

20 volley into the 1st keepers hands 2nd keeper stretches
Seated handling and agilities to loosen the back and warm the abs
Goalkeeper faces the kick board and volleys to himself 20 times
Same, but coach serves from the side off board for keeper to catch
12 times
Same but coach and 2nd keeper serve from side twelve times
1st keeper on his side on command, gets to feet to save rebounded
shot from coach six times
Goalkeeper moves to touch cone coach hits shot off boards to
opposite side to force keeper to dive four times

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MAIN THEME (25 mins)

8 v 8 w/ full goals and keepers

18 to 18-yard areas
Unlimited touches

Diagram 103

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Strikers stay for extra shooting: progression

Side of the D
1. Wall pass and shot
2. Turn and shot
3. Double pass and shot
4 - 6 shots each set for each striker
Change sides
Others play soccer tennis, some take the first van back to the hotel to
relax.

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WARM UP (30 mins)

Diagram 104

Group jog and stretch

Team and keepers split for separate work outs

K1
K2

TEAM:
Light tech work in pairs
Possession game 8 v 8
40 x 60-yard grid
GOALKEEPERS:
Handling in the goal
K1 in the goal / K2 in front w/ ball
K2 bowls to coach at top of the box
Coach shoots one time strike at goal
Keepers rotate / K1 bowls to coach
Serving keeper starts passive, then can screen working keeper

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K1 in the goal w/ ball / K2 in front

K1 bowls through K2s legs
One touch shot from coach
K2 saves

Diagram 105
K1

K2

PROGRESSION

Same but GK2 facing GK1 on serve, then turns to save.

Various serving areas:
Penalty spot
Off the angle
Edge of the Ds
Eventually build up to underhand tosses from K2 to the coach for volleys/
half volleys
6 - 8 reps each area
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MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals

60 x 80-yard field
Unlimited touches
GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Continue focus from warm-up regarding angle play/shot handling
Starting positions need to get higher up field when ball is
30 - 40-yards away
Movement in the goal -stay active and switched on

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and stretch
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April 12th
WARM UP (25 mins)

Two minutes on your own

Shot handling in the goal

Keeper moves away quickly and gets back in line

Side to side / forward or back
Three sets each / 6 reps per set
Increase intensity each set / less time to recover for next save
Continue to emphasize touch on the ball - make one save

Diagram 107

MAIN THEME (30 mins)

11 v 7 patterns and shape

Set pieces with team
OBJECTIVES:
Addressing team movement in attack and defense: the keepers role
and responsibilities
Organize back line defensively while we are in possession in the
opponents half
Organize wall and team on set pieces
Stay/go decision on corners

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Goalkeepers take additional crosses and some kick outs

Team finishes with a jog and a stretch

April 13th
GAME vs. Charleston Battery (2 - 1)
We go up 1 - 0 early and take control. They are in their own pre-season, and where we were a few weeks back regarding sharpness. However, they
are very organized and competitive and it is not an easy match. Since Juergen is the first choice keeper at this moment, Adin gets the game to keep
him sharp and he does quite well. After almost three straight years of college, Olympic qualifying and MLS competition, he has suffered some
chronic injuries that have slowed his development. But he possesses many natural qualities that you cannot teach, and just needs some time to get
healthy and strong. Tonight, he put it all together, and performs well. Charleston score from the penalty spot, and he almost gets a hand to that as
well. It is my hope that he continues to develop not only personally, but to keep Juergen sharp and challenged as well.

April 14th
TRAVEL DAY TO BOSTON

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Diagram 108

WARM UP (25 mins)

20 Yard

Goalkeepers and team in separate sessions

Two minutes on your own
Movement without the ball
Footwork through ladders and small hurdles (both keepers
work)
Various movement patterns 4 xs through / 3 sets
Stretching and agilities in between sets
working w/ med ball
20 Yards
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Hands and feet (One works / One stretches)

Coach volleys to keeper
VARIOUS STARTING POSITIONS:
Standing
Kneeling
Sitting
3 sets each / 6-8 reps per set
Two series of each one with med ball / one w/ regulation ball.
Keepers alternate between sets
2nd keeper stretches on his own
THOUGHTS:
Get in a good WARM-UP after day of travel:
Light movement
Paired stretching
Focus on back/abdominals and legs

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HANDLING IN THE GOAL

Standing (progress to) side to side 3-yards
Serves: 4 - 6 each
Head height
Scoop below waist
Waist height
Over head
Standing side to side width of the goal
Serves: 4 - 6 each
Head height
Scoop below waist
Waist height
Over head
Forward and backward movements six-yard box
Forward movement
Serves: 4 - 6 xs
Ground
Waist height
Over head
Recovery movement
Serves - over left and right shoulder
Serves for catches no extensions

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GOALKEEPERS:
Quickness of movement in the goal
Make one save no rebounds or drops
Address safe areas to deflect/box
2nd keeper in front of goal ALL REBOUNDS LIVE
Address recovery saves
8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

Abdominal focus w/ med ball

3 sets of 20
One works / one rests
Light movement and stretching

April 16th
WARM UP (25 mins)

Two minutes on your own

Working across the width of the field
Movement w/ and without ball
Vary tasks and movement
Build up intensity to short sprints and leaping
Core stability w/ med ball
Handling falling/collapse focus: The Gate (6 yards wide with coaching sticks)
VARIOUS STARTING POSITIONS::
On side
Redirections (movement to a new area)
VARIOUS SERVES:
Volleys
Half volleys
Sidewinders
Three sets each / 6 - 8 reps per set

MAIN SESSION (25 mins)

6v6+4
4 on flanks (zoned off no one else can go in)
Goal must come from a crossed ball
Unlimited inside/two touch outside

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Dealing w/ crosses
Protect the near post, organize defenders to help at the back post: small field/driven crosses

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April 17th
WARM UP (30 mins)

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

TEAM:
Light tech work in pairs
Possession game 8 v 8
40 x 60-yard grid

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

GOALKEEPERS:
Handling in the goal.
Various serving areas:
Penalty spot
Off the angle
Edge of the Ds
6 - 8 reps each area

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Group jog and stretch

Team and keepers split for separate work outs

8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals

18 to 18-yard

Jog and stretch

April 18th
WARM UP (20 mins)

Footwork through the ladders

Handling in the box

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

Diagram 110

Handling in the goal

K1 in the goal / K2 in front w/ ball
K2 bowls to coach at top of the box
Coach shoots one time strike at goal
Keepers rotate / K1 bowls to coach
Serving keeper starts passive, then can screen working keeper
K1 in the goal w/ ball / K2 in front
K1 bowls through K2s legs
One touch shot from coach
K2 saves
Progress to same but K2 facing K1 on serve, then turns to save

K1
K2

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60 x 80-yard field

COOL DOWN

Jog and stretch

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April 19th
WARM UP

Footwork
Ladders
Hurdles
Focus on quick feet and side to side movement

Diagram 111
K3

K2

HANDLING #1

All three keepers work together

Coach with two balls keepers behind him facing the same direction
Coach drops the ball off to the right for 1st keeper to move forward
and scoop up
Drops the 2nd ball for 2nd keeper to scoop
Ball is given back to the coach when he makes eye contact with
keeper - drops ball for 3rd keeper and now rotation is established each keeper works for 6-8 reps
Coach varies serves from scoops on the floor, bouncing balls waist
height and spiked ball over the head of keepers

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Diagram 112
K1

HANDLING #2

One works, two stretch

Keeper bowls ball into coach and moves to touch cone
Coach serves to opposite side to extend keeper on the floor
Alternate sides
Six saves each side

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Diagram 113
K1

HANDLING #3

One works, one serves with coach, one stretches

Volley from the coach
Volley from the 2nd keeper
Move forward to touch cone
Coach tosses med ball for keeper to move backwards to leap and
catch above head
Three sets of three saves then change

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Diagram 114

CROSS/SHOT PROGRESSION

Serves from various spots on the flanks

Shots from the D at the top of the box
Keeper saves cross, throws to opposite flank and gets in line with
the coach
Coach varies serves to keeper
Volleys
Half volleys
Skip ball to take advantage of wet surface

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Diagram 115

MAIN THEME

8 v 8 with wingers 18-yard to 18-yard area

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Decision making on crossed ball assessment
Catch/box
Stay/go
Starting positions
Organization of defense

COOL DOWN

Jog and a stretch

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April 20th
TRAVEL TO COLUMBUS
We trained at the Obertz Center, the Crews training facility about 30
mins away from the team hotel. While training on the actual game
field is the best option, the Crews facility is a great second alternative.
The facility is top notch. Three full grass field enclosed away from the
public, and a small clubhouse with locker rooms. I always enjoy going
there and it is a good opportunity to get our focus back for our next
league game.

WARM UP

Jog and stretch

Possession game
KEEPERS pre game routine

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Shadow play and set pieces

Address the threat of McBride on set pieces
Defending counter attacks through Columbus pace on the flanks w/
West and Cunnigham
Cross and finishing
Three groups: one on each flank and central
Three man pattern with a cross
Movement in the box: front/back post and penalty spot

COOL DOWN

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Distribution light
Kicking across the box
Moving or still balls on the ground
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GAME @ Columbus 2-0
A much needed win to soothe the teams nerves a bit. Taylor Twellmans first goal of the year in the fourth minute was all that we needed, as
Juergen stood on his head throughout the match in a very solid performance in goal. The team defended better overall, and even through we went
into a shell after our second goal, we did what we had to do to get a tough win on the road.

April 21st
TRAVEL TO BOSTON

April 22nd
WARM UP (25 mins)

Two minutes on your own

Shot handling in the goal
Focus on movement between saves: quick but balanced
Two servers 8 yards out even with the posts
Slingshot serves to head/shoulder height
Bowled serves on the floor scooped save
One serve low / one volleyed: alternate sides
Same but high ball claim at crossbar height
Both volley: one set at posts / one set of shots angled in quicker pace
3 sets each / 6 - 8 reps per set

MAIN THEME (30 mins)

Diagram 116
30 Yard 1
s 5 Yards
5 Yards

SHOT/CROSS COMBOS:
One keeper on flanks / coach in and around box
Keeper takes cross and distributes to determined side
Takes shot from coach
Crosses: 3-5 crosses each area
THREE SERVICE AREAS:
30, 15 and 5 yards

K1

K2

VARIOUS TARGETS:
Front post
Central
Back post
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SHOT LOCATIONS:
Off opposite angle (roughly 12-yards away and outside the post)
Same side angle
In/outside box

SHOTS:
Recovery movement
Set position
Recovery saves

VARIATIONS:
Shots from ground/hands
Controlled service: shots close to keepers body
Coach chooses not to shoot observe for drop in form/fatigue

DISTRIBUTIONS:
Look to throw to side that serve takes you
Hit gaps behind server - sets counter attack
8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Extend range: get to more crosses
Starting positions
Reading the ball more effectively

COACHING POINTS
Crosses:
Assess ball early
Attack ball late

COOL DOWN (15 mins)

April 23rd
WARM UP (20 mins)

Diagram 117

Footwork: receiving and passing

CENTRAL:
Receive from server (catch or feet) and open up w/ 1st touch:
Dribble to corner of 18 / recover back without the ball
Pass to gates
SIDE ON:
Receive from server (catch or feet) and open up w/ 1st touch to play:

Short target (outside back)
Intermediate (outside mid)
Long (target)
Work on both kicks and throws

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GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Extend range: need to get to more crosses
Starting positions - further off line
Reading the ball more effectively

MAIN SESSION

8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Distribution: building attacks or looking for longer options

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

April 24th
WARM UP (25 mins)

MAIN THEME (25 mins)

AGILITIES:
Core stability w/ med ball

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Quickness/alertness to dangerous situations
1 v 1s w/ shooters

Two mins on your own.

Working across the width of the field.
Movement w/ and without ball
Vary tasks and movement
Build up intensity to short sprints and leaping

4v4+6
Full goals
20 x 40-yard area
Two-touch

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

Handling falling/collapse focus: The Gate

VARIOUS STARTING POSITIONS:
On side
Redirections (movement to a new area)

Series of handling exercises w/ med ball

VARIOUS SERVES:
Volleys
Half volleys
Sidewinders
Three sets each / 6-8 reps per set

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April 25th
WARM UP (25 mins)

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

TEAM:
Team tech work in center circle
Possession game

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Change of mode: role changes from defending to attacking
Change of mentality: changes from defending to attacking

GOALKEEPERS:
Work in the goal various serves:
Still ball
Moving towards keeper
Moving away from keeper
Moving across the keeper

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and a stretch

Team and keepers split for separate work outs

8 v 8 w/ keepers in full goals

18 to 18-yard

Jog and a stretch

April 26th
TRAIN, THEN TRAVEL TO CHICAGO

Diagram 118
K1

WARM UP

Jog and stretch

Possession game
GOALKEEPERS:
Pre game routine

K2

MAIN THEME:
Shadow play and set pieces
Cross and finishing

COOL DOWN

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Distribution - light

The game day build up off the field and the actual WARM-UP on the field is vital before the match begins. This would be even more so with the
challenge of the Fires new home field in Naperville. The Sports Turf surface was uneven, and with the driving rain throughout the match, it would
make the ball very difficult to handle. During our warm-up routine, I will adapt it a bit to account for the conditions, giving Juergen as many
skipping balls from various angles to increase his comfort level and confidence with his shot handling. Distribution, particularly pass backs also
have to be addressed as mistake can occur in the best of conditions.

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April 27th
GAME @ Chi (2 - 2 OT)
Regarding the game, we earned a tough 2 - 2 draw against a team that we traditionally struggled against, particularly on the road. Twellman
scored inside five minutes again, and Joe Franchino scored a cracker of a direct kick to level the score and earn a point. Another solid performance
from Juergen, as he kept the score level with an important save late in the match. However, our team breakdown on Chicagos first goal is
troublesome, and will need to be addressed in future video and training sessions.

April 28th
TRAVEL TO BOSTON

April 29 - 30th
OFF

May 1st
WARM UP (25 mins)

Two minutes on your own

Ladders and small hurdles
Agilities
Hands and feet in the goal

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May 1st
MAIN THEME (25 mins)

Diagram 119

Increasing range in the goal focus on crosses

K1

CENTRAL: Side to side

Med ball service from coach
Underhand slingshot serve hard @ head height of working keeper
Keeper tosses back to coach and moves across
Six times

SIDE ON: Forward/backwards from the front post
Med ball
Keeper starts in middle of the goal
Moves forward to scoop low ball at the front post
Six times each side
Same, but keeper tosses back to coach and moves backwards to catch
ball above head
4 times each side / 2 saves

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Regulation ball
Coach hits dead ball from area where six box and end line meet/build
up to moving ball before serve
Six times each side

Diagram 120
30 Yard 1
s 5 Yards
5 Yards

K1

18-YARD BOX:
Crosses from outside box 3 areas (5/15/30 yards)
Inswinging/outswinging crosses
Resistance from 2nd keeper
Throw back to opposite server
Coach at the top of the box shot after cross is dealt with
8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch

K2

K3

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

Abs w/ the med ball
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May 2nd
MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

WARM UP (30 mins)

Group jog and stretch

Team and keepers split for separate work outs

8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Communication NEEDS TO BE MORE CONCISE
Support of back line MORE CONSISTENT SUPPORT IN BACK PASS
SITUATIONS
Movement in the goal

TEAM:
Light tech work in pairs
Possession game 6 v 6 v 6
40 x 60-yard grid
GOALKEEPERS:
Handling in the goal
Various Serving Areas:
Penalty spot
Off the angle
Edge of the Ds
6 - 8 reps each area

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and stretch

May 3rd
Diagram 121

WARM UP

K1

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

K2

Handling in the goal:

Up and down the line.
Four times each
Both sides

K1 in the goal / K2 in front w/ ball

K2 bowls to coach at top of the box
Coach shoots one time strike at goal
Keepers rotate / K1 bowls to coach
Serving keeper starts passive, then can screen working keeper.
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Diagram 122
K1

K2

K1 in the goal w/ ball / K2 in front

K1 bowls through K2s legs
One touch shot from coach
K2 saves
Progress to same but K2 facing K1 on serve, then turns to save

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8 v 8 from 18 to 18-yard w/ full goals and keepers

Two-touch 10 mins
Unlimited 15 mins

COOL DOWN

Jog and a stretch

Six players stay for some extra shooting w/ the keepers off the angles at the D:
#1 at the D / #2 is 15 yards away
1 checks / 2 passes/ 2 lays in one time pass for 1 to shoot at goal
Shooter becomes target
Progress to ball played into #1 for him to turn and finish himself
Progress to double pass with #1 and #2 for 1 to finish
Each progression / 4 shots per player each

May 4th
GAME vs. UConn (3 - 1)
Another friendly match against college opposition and it was a good opportunity to further fine tune certain aspects of our game as individuals
and as a team. From my point of view, these games have a value for the goalkeeper in extending his range, communication and support and
psychological factors such as concentration and overall professionalism. A pro should stretch himself in these types of games, as the ramifications
are not as great when a mistake is made. However, the value is lost if the keeper (or the team) take it easy, make silly mistakes or come out
sluggish.
The match was well played on both sides with a sharpness that was a compliment to our competition. UConn came to play, and possessed the ball
quite well, forcing us to increase the tempo of the match. We scored two goals from set pieces which we have been addressing lately, so it was
satisfying to see our work come good in a match situation.

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Diagram 123

WARM UP (25 mins)

5 Yards

K1

30 Yard

s 15 Yards

Two minutes on your own.

Shot handling in the goal:
Focus on movement between saves: quick but balanced
Two servers 8 yards out even with the posts
Slingshot serves to head/shoulder height
Bowled serves on the floor scooped save
One serve low / one volleyed: alternate sides
Same but high ball claim at crossbar height
Both volley: one set at posts / one set of shots angled in quicker
pace
Three sets each / 6 - 8 reps per set

K2

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SHOT LOCATIONS:
Off opposite angle
Same side angle
In/outside box

SHOT/CROSS COMBOS:
One keeper on flanks / coach in and around box
Keeper takes cross and distributes to determined side
Takes shot from coach

VARIATIONS:
Shots from ground/hands
Controlled service: shots close to keepers body
Coach chooses not to shoot observe for drop in form/fatigue

CROSSES:
3 - 5 crosses each area
THREE SERVICE AREAS:
30 yards
15 yards
5 yards

TEAM TRAINING:
8 v 8 w/ full goals
Half a pitch
Two-touch game

VARIOUS TARGETS:
Front post
Central
Back post

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Diagram 124

WARM UP (25 mins)

Jog and a stretch

Team and keepers split for separate work outs

60 Yard
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TEAM:
Team tech work in center circle
Possession game
GOALKEEPERS:
Work in the goal various serves:
Still ball
Moving towards keeper
Moving away from keeper
Moving across the keeper

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Angle play
Change of mode: role changes from defending to attacking
Change of mentality: changes from defending to attacking

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

6 v 6 v 6 w/ keepers in full goals

30 x 60-yard field

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and a stretch

May 7th
WARM UP (25 mins)

Two minutes on your own

Working across the width of the field.

MOVEMENT W/AND WITHOUT BALL:
Vary tasks and movement
Build up intensity to short sprints and leaping
Agilities
Core stability w/ med ball
Handling falling/collapse focus

VARIOUS STARTING POSITIONS:
On side
Redirections (movement to a new area)

Diagram 125
K1

K2

VARIOUS SERVES:
Volleys
Half volleys
Sidewinders
3 sets each / 6 - 8 reps per set
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Diagram 126

MAIN THEME (20 mins)

3 Yards
3 Yards

Fitness: quickness/agility focus

Series of falling/collapsing exercises:

10 Yards

THE BOX:
Start at front panel catch 10 volleys each set
All sets continuous
Stand
Kneel
Sit

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3 Yards
3 Yards

PROGRESSION #1

10 Yards

Start in middle of square

On side
Coaches call keeper gets to feet and steps through the front panel
to save
Keeper alternates to start on opposite side
Six saves

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3 Yards
3 Yards

PROGRESSION #2

10 Yards

Same, but two saves

Coach hits dead ball from the floor off center to force the keeper to
collapse for save
2nd shot is a volley from the hands
Must allow the keeper to get to his feet for 2nd save
4 reps / 2 saves each

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START AT SIDE PANEL
PROGRESSION #1

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

Facing out away from the coach

On command, keeper turns and steps through front panel
Coach serves to opposite side for collapse save
Alternate starting sides
Six saves

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

Series of handling exercises w/ med ball

PROGRESSION #2

Same, but two saves

Dead ball and volley
Four sets / 2 saves
TEAM TRAINING:
8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch

May 8th
IN STADIUM
This was our first chance to get in the new stadium, and it was worth the wait. A first class surface with full dimensions would change our game
from the tight field at old Foxboro Stadium. Over the next few days, I would like the keepers to see as much of the ball as possible to get used to the
conditions and layout of our new home. We will focus on crosses, distribution and angle play in the next two sessions.
Diagram 129

WARM UP (20 mins)

THE BOX: Footwork focus

Starting position: back panel
Pass back to coach
Side to side 2 sets feet and hands
Move forward to side panels same progression
Forward from the outside to front panel same progression
2nd set same progression, but pass to 2nd keeper as target
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Receive from server (catch or feet) and open up w/ 1st touch
Dribble to corner of 18 / recover back without the ball
Pass to gates

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Diagram 130

SIDE ON:
Receive from server (catch or feet) and open up w/ 1st touch to play:

Short target (outside back)
Intermediate (outside mid)
Long (target)
Work on both kicks and throws

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8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals

Unlimited touches
2 x 15 min halves

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

Strikers stay for extra finishing with the keepers

May 9th
WARM UP

IN STADIUM
Jog and stretch
Possession game
KEEPERS pre game routine

MAIN THEME

Shadow play and set pieces

Cross and finishing

COOL DOWN

Distribution - light

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May 10th
GAME - Dallas 2-0
What a great night! The pressure was on to open the stadium in style, and we certainly did that for at least 45 minutes. Two first half goals took the
pressure off, but Juergen was called into service at the end of the 1st half and first 15 minutes of the 2nd to make three very strong saves. The game
settled in a bit in the second half, and we took control against a strong Dallas side.

May 11th
OFF

May 12th - 17th

No rest for the weary as I get on a plane and fly to Scotland for my final assessment for the EUFA A Coaching Badge. A six hour flight and a two
hour train ride takes jet lag to a new level. Many former and current well known professionals were on the course attempting to get their certification along with me, so I was certainly in good company. I spent three days at the National Training Center in Largs before packing my bags and
heading home. A very tiring week, but I was in the next morning for the pre-game walk through in the stadium.

May 18th
WARM UP

Jog and stretch

Possession game
KEEPERS pre game routine

Diagram 131
K1

MAIN THEME

Shadow play and set pieces

Cross and finishing

COOL DOWN

Distribution light
K2

NOTEs
Juergens back had been bothering him all week, keeping him out of
training three days. Make sure to take the time for an longer warm-up.
Tomorrow, the U.S. vs. Holland match will be played before our game,
so we will have less time on the field for warm-up. Get Juergen
moving in the locker room and get some stretching in before we get on
the field.

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May 19th
GAME - Chicago (1 - 3)
The game started poorly and got progressively worse. We always seem to come out flat when we play the second game in a double header.
Chicago possessed the ball very well, and we were chasing the ball most of the game. My fears about Juergens back were confirmed with two
uncharacteristic goals, contributing to a flat team performance.
KEY MOMENT: Razovs goal in the 20th minute
Razov takes a simple shot that sneaks under Juergens body to give Chicago a 1-0 lead. It is a soft goal, and not like Juergen as he is one of the best
keepers in MLS when 1 v 1 with a shooter.
NOTES: Need to go over the goal on video with Juergen and create a strategy for the week. Take extra time to warm-up and cool down properly,
with some short and sharp session focusing on handling and maintaining confidence.

May 20th
This was a recovery day for most of the team, as we had a few days before a road game in Colorado. I put Adin through this workout, focusing on
sharpening up his feet with regards to distribution.
Diagram 132
3 Yards

WARM UP (20 mins)

10 Yards

3 Yards

The Box footwork focus. Starting position: back panel. Pass back to
coach
Side to side 2 sets feet and hands
Move forward to side panels same progression
Forward from the outside to front panel same progression
2nd set same progression, but pass to 2nd keeper as target
Three sets each / 6-8 reps per set
Handling in the goal up and down the line

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8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch

60 x 80-yard field
GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

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May 21st
WARM UP

Jog and stretch

Possession game
KEEPERS pre game routine

MAIN THEME

Shadow play and set pieces

Cross and finishing

COOL DOWN

Distribution light
TRAVEL TO COLORADO

May 22nd
GAME @ Colorado (2 - 5)
It is amazing what a few weeks will do. In Portugal, we dominated the Rapids while tonight they returned the favor in Denver. Alarmingly, more
soft goals conceded by poor defending and ineffective attacking. It wasnt the fact that we lost comprehensively, but without much fight or effort.
A very disturbing night.

May 23rd
TRAVEL TO BOSTON
A coaching change is made when we return from Colorado. Steve was named interim coach for the remainder of the season. This is where
everyone is reminded that all are accountable for their actions and the results we earn. It is not fair that one person looses their job when everyone
is responsible for the teams results, but that is pro sports. Personally, it is a difficult day, but with little time to linger on current events with LA
coming in to Foxboro on Saturday.

May 24th
I run the session while Stevie watches from the side. A six player trade with the Metro Stars took place earlier this morning that kept Shim away
from the training field at the outset. We decide to move away from the pre-game routine and keep the session light with our third game in a week
approaching in about 24 hours.

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May 24th
WARM UP (20 mins)

OBJECTIVES

Jog and a stretch

Footwork through the ladders
Four 10 x 10 grids of 5 v 2
On the whistle, group moves clockwise to next grid
Double whistle, counter clockwise
Last two in grid are defenders
One touch

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

MAIN SESSION (20 mins)

Possess the ball as a group

Move away from pressure by switching the point of attack
Press/defend as a unit
Speed up/slow down tempo

8 v 8 + 2 (keepers as neutral field players)

Top of the 18 to midfield playing across the width
Each team defends two gates attacks two gates
Goal is worth 1 point
10 passes in a row 1 point

Team jog and a stretch

Keepers light distribution
Pass backs
Goal kicks

May 25th
GAME @ LA (3 - 2)
As often happens, a coaching change illicits a better effort in the short term. With a national TV audience watching, we beat LA in an entertaining
match 3-2 to give Steve a win in his 2003 debut.
We attacked very well, and look much more solid overall. However, for the third straight game, we allow a soft goal, this one after going up 1-0. I
feel that there are several reasons for this.
One, Juergen has played very well up until last week, particularly when we were struggling early on. But when he injured his back, this seriously
impaired his movement in the goal. Two, since Adin has gone down with an injury, it has effected Juergen to a certain extent. By bringing in
college and A league keepers for training and matches, we have lost the competitive environment that can only be there with two pros working
for the same spot in the starting line up. It is difficult to duplicate it in a roster that only allows for two keepers. Three, we are a team that is trying
to sort out several shortcomings in the line up and implement a new system, so there is bound to be miscues along the way.
Luckily, Juergen is a top pro, someone who has seen it all. He is aware of his drop in form and we had a discussion after the match to map out the
week. He understands better than anyone that keepers are judged differently than the rest of the squad and often are held responsible not only for
his mistakes, but the mistakes of others. Regardless, we need to change this trend, and training this week will put a new focus on getting him back
on track.

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OFF

May 27th
WARM UP (25 mins)

MAIN THEME handling in the goal (20 mins)

Up the line/down the line
4 xs each
Add double save
8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch

Two minutes on your own. Working across the width of the

field.
Movement w/ and without ball
Vary tasks and movement
Build up intensity to short sprints and leaping

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

AGILITIES:
Core stability w/ med ball
Handling falling/collapse focus: The Gate

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

VARIOUS STARTING POSITIONS:

On side
Redirections (movement to a new area)

Series of handling exercises w/ med ball

VARIOUS SERVES:
Volleys
Half volleys
Sidewinders
Three sets each / 6-8 reps per set.

May 28th
WARM UP (25 mins)

Jog and a stretch

Team and keepers split for separate work outs
TEAM:
Team tech work in center circle
Possession game
GOALKEEPERS:
Work in the goal various serves:
Still ball
Moving towards, away and across the keeper

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Diagram 133

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

60 Yard
s

6 v 6 v 6 w/ keepers in full goals

30 x 60-yard field
Two touch in the middle
One touch on the outside
One touch goals ONLY

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and a stretch
20 Yards
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WARM UP (30 mins)

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

Group jog and stretch

Team and keepers split for separate work outs

8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

TEAM:
Light technical work in pairs
Possession game 8 v 8
40 x 60-yard grid

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

GOALKEEPERS:
Handling in the goal
Various serving areas:
Penalty spot
Off the angle
Edge of the Ds
6 - 8 reps each area

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WARM UP (25 mins)

Two minutes on your own

Shot handling in the goal
Focus on movement between saves: quick but balanced
Two servers 8 yards out even with the posts
Slingshot serves to head/shoulder height
Bowled serves on the floor scooped save
One serve low / one volleyed: alternate sides
Same but high ball claim at crossbar height
Both volley: one set at posts / one set of shots angled in quicker pace
Three sets each / 6-8 reps per set

MAIN THEME (30 mins)

Diagram 134

SHOT/CROSS COMBOS
One keeper on flanks / coach in and around box
Keeper takes cross and distributes to determined side
Takes shot from coach
Crosses: 3-5 crosses each area
3 SERVICE AREAS:
30 yards
15 yards
5 yards
VARIOUS TARGETS:
Front post
Central
Back post

30 Yard

s 15 Yards

5 Yards

K1

K2

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Off opposite angle
Same side angle
In/outside box

DISTRIBUTION:
Look to throw to side that serve takes you
Hit gaps behind server to spring counter attacks
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VARIATIONS:
Shots from ground/hands
Controlled service: shots close to keepers body
Coach chooses not to shoot observe for drop in form/fatigue

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

COACHING POINTS

COOL DOWN (15 mins)

CROSSES:
Assess ball early
Attack ball late

SHOTS:
Recovery movement
Set position
Recovery saves
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A very light session for the team lasting 50 minutes. The keepers separate and go through the pre-game routine:
TEAM:
Jog and stretch
5 v 2s
GOALKEEPERS:
Pre game routine

June 1st & 2nd

GAME - San Jose (0 - 2)
A very funny game in that we had a penalty, an open net, held the opponent to a handful of chances, and lost 2 -0. San Jose played it smart by
sitting back and hitting on the break and it worked perfectly. We did not build upon the hard work and cohesiveness that we established last week
against LA, so it is back to the drawing board.
June 2 is a rest day.

June 3rd
Diagram 135

WARM UP (20 mins)

The Box footwork focus

Starting position: back panel
Pass back to coach
Side to side 2 sets feet and hands
Move forward to side panels same progression
Forward from the outside to front panel same progression
2nd set same progression, but pass to 2nd keeper as target
3 sets each / 6-8 reps per set
Handling in the goal
Two saves from the spot / two saves from the D
Three sets of four

10 Yards

3 Yards

3 Yards

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8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

Jog and a stretch

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MAIN THEME (25 mins)

WARM UP (25 mins)

Two minutes on your own. Working across the width of the field:

Movement w/ and without ball
Vary tasks and movement
Build up intensity to short sprints and leaping

8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

Series of handling exercises w/ med ball

AGILITIES:
Core stability w/ med ball
HANDLING - FALLING/COLLAPSE FOCUS: THE GATE
VARIOUS STARTING POSITIONS:
On side
Redirections: movement to a new area, then get back in line with
the shooter
VARIOUS SERVES:
Volleys
Half volleys
Sidewinders
Three sets each / 6-8 reps per set

June 5th
WARM UP (25 mins)

Two minutes on your own

Ladders and small hurdles
Agilities
Hands and feet in the goal

MAIN THEME (25 mins)

Increasing range in the goal focus on crosses

GOAL:
Central - Side to side
Side on - Forward/backwards from the front post
Touch the post - cutbacks from the end line

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Diagram 136
K1

K2

SIX-YARD BOX:
Hand serves from the edge of six resistance from 2nd keeper
Exchange roles each time

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Crosses from outside box 3 areas
Inswinging/outswinging crosses
Resistance from 2nd keeper
Throw back to opposite server
Coach at the top of the box shot after cross is dealt with
8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch
60 x 80-yard field

K1
K2

30 Yard

s 15 Yards

5 Yards

Diagram 137

K3

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team STAYING SHARP AND SWITCHED ON
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

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WARM UP (30 mins)

Group jog and stretch

Team and keepers split for separate work outs
GOALKEEPERS:
Handling in the goal
Various Serving Areas:
Penalty spot
Off the angle
Edge of the Ds
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MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and stretch

June 7th
WARM UP

Jog and a stretch

5 v 2s

MAIN THEME (25 mins)

Walk through set pieces

June 8th
GAME @ DC (2 - 3)
After going up 2-0 twenty minutes in, the score was 2-2 at the half with two very soft goals conceded. DC scored the winner with 20 minutes to go
to make the turn around complete. Our inability to possess the ball is putting us on the defensive for much too long. We are giving away too many
chances defensively and not taking enough in the attack a bad combination.
Diagram 138

KEY MOMENT: Goal allowed off of a corner kick.

Etcheverry swings in a left footed ball for Quaranta to head at goal.
Juergen saves, but the rebound falls to Nelsen to score from close range
to make the score 2-1.
NOTES: The ball is cleared unnecessarily over the end line for a corner,
which speaks of my first point: DONT GIVE AWAY SET PIECES! Secondly,
we were sleeping on the corner as players were allowed to run free for
both the header and the rebound. Three, Juergens spill on the header
taints his good work earlier, and needs to be addressed. This week, we
need to tighten up on set pieces, and practice them in a game setting
with the entire squad.
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June 9 was a travel day back to Boston.
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June 11th
WARM UP

Jog and stretch

Possession game
KEEPERS pre game routine

MAIN THEME

Shadow play and set pieces

Crossing and finishing
Simple pass and set up on flank
Three runners in the box
Alternate sides

COOL DOWN

Distribution - light

June 12th
GAME @ Columbus (1 - 2 OT)
We made a change in goal, and despite a solid effort by Adin, we lost in the dying seconds of overtime to the Crew in Foxboro. This was a very
tough one to take, as a point would have been very valuable for us at this point of the season. Everyone plays to win, but the points that you gain
via ties add up at the end of the season, and can make a difference in the standings.
KEY MOMENT: Buddles golden goal
With less than 30 seconds remaining in the second overtime, Edson Buddle started to run with the ball in a seemingly unthreatening position deep
in the midfield. But with numbers committed forward, there was space to exploit as he moved quickly forward. With both a midfielder and center
back dropping and conceding ground, too much space was given, and Buddle scored on a low shot from 20 yards out to win the game.
NOTES: The same type of goal within a month span of each other, as Nowak ran through our team back in May. In both cases, the central
midfielders are pulled out of the middle and the center backs step in too late to close. This one is more about mentality than tactics though. We
need to be able to kill off a game and retain the result in the final moments if we are to move up the table.

June 13th
OFF

June 14th
WARM UP (25 mins)

Jog and a stretch

Team and keepers split for separate work outs
GOALKEEPERS:
Work in the goal various serves:
Still ball
Moving towards keeper
Moving away from keeper
Moving across the keeper
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Diagram 139

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

60 Yard
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6 v 6 v 6 w/ keepers in full goals

30 x 60-yard field

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and a stretch

TRAVEL TO COLORADO
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GAME @ Colorado (2 - 1)
A very workmanlike effort from the team that you need to put in if you want to win matches on the road. We defended much better as a unit, with
special mention to Wolde Harris and Taylor Twellman defending from the front to keep the team shape solid. It is obvious what we want from our
strikers on the offensive end, but the work they put in, particularly late in the match was invaluable, and gave the rest of the team time to organize
and get set. A much needed win against a tough opponent.

June 16th
TRAVEL TO BOSTON

June 17th
WARM UP (25 mins)

Informal 5 v 2s
Jog and stretch
5 v 2s sharp
Team and keepers split for separate work outs

TEAM:
6 v 6 v 6 possession
30 x 60-yard grid
GOALKEEPERS:
Handling in the goal
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Diagram 140

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

60 Yard
s

6 v 6 v 6 w/ keepers and full goals

20 x 60-yard field
Play for three minutes or two goals
Losing team goes to outside

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Shot handling
Angle play
Distribution
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Diagram 141

25 Yards

15 Yards

ECHNICAL WORK:
15 x 15-yard grid
Line A and line B exchange passes
A plays to C / B plays to D
Passes are returned to line A and B
Always follow pass
Exercise starts again
Sharp passing and movement

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25 Yards

PROGRESSION

25 Yards

15 Yards

Same set up: finishing at goal

Progress to adding w/ two full goals w/ keepers 25 yards away
Line A and line B exchange passes
A plays to C / B plays to D
C and D touch balls forward and finish at goal
Exercise starts again
Progress to all passes flighted for volleyed shots

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

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Diagram 143

WARM UP (25 mins)

20 Yard
s

Two minutes on your own. Movement without the ball.

Footwork through ladders and small hurdles (both keepers
work)
Various movement patterns 4 xs through / 3 sets
Stretching and agilities in between sets
Working w/ med ball

20 Yards
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Coach volleys to keeper
VARIOUS STARTING POSITIONS:
Standing
Kneeling
Sitting
Three sets each / 6-8 reps per set
Two series of each one with med ball / one w/ regulation ball
Keepers alternate between sets
2nd keeper stretches on his own

MAIN THEME (25 mins)

HANDLING IN THE GOAL

Standing
Progress to side to side 3 yards
Serves: 4 - 6 each
Head height
Scoop below waist
Waist height
Over head
Standing side to side width of the goal
Serves: 4 - 6 each
Head height
Scoop below waist
Waist height
Over head

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FORWARD AND BACKWARD MOVEMENTS (six-yard box)

Forward movement
Serves: 4 - 6 xs
Ground
Waist height
Over head
Recovery Movement
Serves: 4 - 6 xs
Over left and right shoulder
Serves for catches no extensions
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GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal
COOL DOWN (10 mins)
Abdominal focus w/ med ball
Three sets of 20
One works / one rests
Light movement and stretching

June 19th
WARM UP (25 mins)

VARIOUS STARTING POSITIONS:

On side
Redirections (movement to a new area)
VARIOUS SERVES:
Volleys
Half volleys
Sidewinders
3 sets each / 6-8 reps per set

Two minutes on your own

Working across the width of the field:
Movement w/ and without ball
Vary tasks and movement
Build up intensity to short sprints and leaping
AGILITIES:
Core stability w/ med ball
Handling falling/collapse focus: The Box

MAIN THEME (20 mins)

FITNESS: QUICKNESS/AGILITY FOCUS

Series of falling/collapsing exercises:
The Box (As previously shown in Diagrams 120, Page 82)
Start at front panel catch 10 volleys each set
All sets continuous:
Stand
Kneel
Sit

START IN MIDDLE OF SQUARE

PROGRESSION #1

On side
Coaches call keeper gets to feet and steps through the front panel to save
Goalkeeper alternates to start on opposite side
6 saves

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PROGRESSION #2

PROGRESSION #2

Same, but two saves

Coach hits dead ball from the floor off center to force the keeper to
collapse for save
2nd shot is a volley from the hands
Must allow the keeper to get to his feet for 2nd save
4 reps / 2 saves each

Same, but two saves

Dead ball and volley
4 sets / 2 saves
8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch
60 x 80-yard field.

START AT SIDE PANEL

PROGRESSION #1

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

Series of handling exercises w/ med ball

Facing out away from the coach

On command, keeper steps through front panel
Coach serves to opposite side for collapse save
Alternate starting sides
6 saves

June 20th
WARM UP (25 mins)

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

TEAM:
Team technical work in center circle
Possession game

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Angle play
Recovery saves and movement

GOALKEEPERS:
Work in the goal
Up and down the line
Work both the left and right/ 2 sets of 4

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and a stretch

Team and keepers split for separate work out

6 v 6 v 6 w/ keepers in full goals

30 x 60-yard field

Jog and a stretch

VARIOUS SERVES:
Still ball
Moving towards away and across the keeper

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WARM UP

Jog and stretch

Possession game
KEEPERS pre game routine

MAIN THEME

Shadow play and set pieces

Cross and finishing

COOL DOWN

Distribution - light
TRAVEL TO KC

June 22nd
GAME @ KC (2 - 3)
The conditions were close to unbearable as kick off approached (95 degrees plus), and things never cooled off as we were beaten 3 - 2 in KC.
They countered quickly for two of the goals, as we were caught out defensively. We are playing well in spurts, but we have not put together 90
consistent minutes yet. It is frustrating as we are addressing short comings in training, but it is not correlating to a complete performance in the
games. Stevie has preached patience both publicly and to the team, and has shown the composure that only comes from competing at the highest
levels for many years as he has.

June 23rd
TRAVEL DAY BACK TO BOSTON

June 24th - July 1st

On plane again to Manchester, England to attend the FA A Goalkeeper Coaches Badge at the national training center at Lillishall. This is another
opportunity for me as a young coach to develop personally and hopefully increase my value to the club. It is always difficult to leave the team
during the season, particularly when the results are not going our way. The team is in good hands though, and the attitude of the team moving
towards the New York match is excellent.

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GAME @ NY (0 - 2)
This was the toughest day of the season for me. With no access to a TV to see the match live, I am confined to talking to my brother over the phone
as he watches the game from home. NY scores early and late to sew up the match. It was a typical sucker punch game as Tim Howard stood on his
head for the entire match and the Metros scored on basically the two chances they had. A first half red card to NY left them with ten men, but they
were very difficult to break down with Howard in top form. Im back in Boston a few days later in preparation for our July 4th match vs. Columbus.
KEY MOMENT: NY breaks and scores after defending a corner kick
Early in the match, we have all the best chances until the Metro Stars counter attack in the 19th minute and score to go up 1-0. Mathis gets the ball
and turns deep at the top of the box to find Diallo running diagonally across the midfield line. With many of our players forward for the set piece,
Mathis exploits the space and plays the ball into Diallos path for the striker to score on a breakaway.
NOTES: With numbers forward on a corner, Adin needs to organize the remaining players to slow down any quick counter attacking movement, and
slow the ball down. There is no reason why we should be so open at the back, and it is a goal that we must learn from.

July 2nd
VARIOUS STARTING POSITIONS:
On side
Redirections (movement to a new area)

WARM UP (25 mins)

2 mins on your own

Working across the width of the field
Movement w/ and without ball
Vary tasks and movement
Build up intensity to short sprints and leaping

VARIOUS SERVES:
Volleys
Half volleys
Sidewinders
3 sets each / 6-8 reps per set.

AGILITIES:
Core stability w/ med ball
Handling falling/collapse focus: The Box - front panel

MAIN THEME FITNESS: QUICKNESS/AGILITY FOCUS (20 mins)

Series of falling/collapsing exercises:
The Box (As seen previously in Diagram 120, Page 82)
Start at front panel catch 10 volleys each set
All sets continuous:
Stand
Kneel
Sit

START IN MIDDLE OF SQUARE

PROGRESSION #1

On side
Coaches call keeper gets to feet and steps through the front panel to save
Goalkeeper alternates to start on opposite side
6 saves

PROGRESSION #2

Same, but two saves

Coach hits dead ball from the floor off center to force the keeper to collapse for save
2nd shot is a volley from the hands
Must allow the keeper to get to his feet for 2nd save
4 reps / 2 saves each
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START AT SIDE PANEL
PROGRESSION #1
Facing out away from the coach
On command, keeper steps through front panel
Coach serves to opposite side for collapse save
Alternate starting sides
6 saves

PROGRESSION #2

Same, but two saves

Dead ball and volley
4 sets / 2 saves
8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch
60 x 80-yard field
GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

Series of handling exercises w/ med ball

July 3rd
WARM UP

Jog and stretch

Possession game
KEEPERS pre game routine

MAIN THEME

Shadow play and set pieces

Cross and finishing

COOL DOWN

Distribution - light

July 4th
GAME @ Columbus (4 - 1)
We finally put together a performance that was worthy of all the work put in over the past month. We were dangerous in the attack and the team
is starting to move more fluidly with the ball. A great effort by the boys spoiled only by McBrides late consolation goal to thwart Adins shut out
attempt. He was excellent throughout, and the team is feeding off of his play in goal. That, and the addition of Carlos Llamosa, back from the
World Cup, has settled things down in the back four. We are starting to tighten things up defensively as a team and it shows.
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July 5th
WARM UP

Jog and stretch

TEAM 5 v 2s
KEEPERS pre game routine

MAIN THEME

Shadow play and set pieces followed by some crossing and finishing

COOL DOWN

Distribution light

July 6th
GAME @ DC (2 - 0)
This match was an example of how vital quality goalkeeping is at this level. Adins 90 minute performance tonight was among the best I have seen
in my 3 years in MLS. My judgment when rating keepers are rarely based on saves, but on other aspects of play that can turn a match. His starting
positions, communication with teammates, organization of the defense and distribution were all solid. It would also be impossible to ignore his
instinctive reactions against constant pressure throughout the game. We scored early and late, and much like NY did to us a few weeks back, we
reciprocated against DC. Overall, two strong performances in 3 days, hopefully a harbinger of things to come.
KEY MOMENT: Adins save.
The game was 1-0, but with DC pressing and carrying the play. The
ball is played down the line early to Curtis, who holds the ball up for
Villegas. Villegas combines with Williams and plays to Alegria about 30
yards out. Alegrias blast was destined for the top right corner, but Adin
extends to tip the ball around the post for the corner.
NOTES: This game could be the turning point for Adin as he played
with extreme confidence throughout the match. We need to build off
of this performance but keep his health in mind so we do not over work
him as he is not 100% yet. I will continue to keep the training sessions
light and positive, focusing on maintaining his handling and footwork.

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OFF

July 8th
WARM UP (20 mins)

The Box footwork focus

(As previously seen in Diagram 120, Page 82 )
Starting position: back panel
Pass back to coach
Side to side 2 sets feet and hands
Move forward to side panels same progression
Forward from the outside to front panel same progression
2nd set same progression, but pass to 2nd keeper as target
3 sets each / 6 - 8 reps per set
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Diagram 146

MAIN THEME (25 mins)

DISTRIBUTION WITH FEET

CENTRAL:
Receive from server (catch or feet) and open up w/ 1st touch:
Dribble to corner of 18-yard area / recover back without the ball
pass through gates

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SIDE ON:
Receive from server (catch or feet) and open up w/ 1st touch to play:
Short target (outside back)
Intermediate (outside mid)
Long (target)
Work on both kicks and throws
Briefly review philosophy: 1st look is always long

8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch
60 x 80-yard field

Diagram 147

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal
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July 9th
WARM UP (25 mins)
Informal 5 v 2s
Jog and stretch
5 v 2s sharp

Team and keepers split for separate work outs

TEAM:
6 v 6 v 6 possession
30 x 60-yard grid
GOALKEEPERS:
Handling in the goal
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MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

TEAM SHOOTING:
15 x 15-yard grid
Goals 20 yards away from grid
Line A and line B exchange passes
A plays to C / B plays to D
C and D touch balls forward and finish at goal
Exercise starts again
Progress to all passes flighted for volleyed shots

6 v 6 v 6 w/ keepers and full goals

20 x 60-yard field
3 mins or two goals
Losing team goes to outside
GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Shot handling
Angle play
Distribution

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

July 10th
WARM UP (25 mins)

2 mins on your own

Shot handling in the goal
Focus on movement between saves: quick but balanced
Two servers 8 yards out even with the posts
Slingshot serves to head/shoulder height
Bowled serves on the floor scooped save
One serve low / one volleyed: alternate sides
Same but high ball claim at crossbar height
Both volley: one set at posts / one set of shots angled in quicker pace
3 sets each / 6-8 reps per set

30 Yard 1
s 5 Yards
5 Yards

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MAIN THEME (30 mins)

K1

SHOT/CROSS COMBOS:
One keeper on flanks / coach in and around box
Keeper takes cross and distributes to determined side
Takes shot from coach
Crosses: 3-5 crosses each area
3 SERVICE AREAS:
30 yards
15 yards
5 yards
VARIOUS TARGETS:
Front post
Central
Back post

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SHOT LOCATIONS:
Off opposite angle
Same side angle
In/outside box
VARIATIONS:
Shots from ground/hands
Controlled service: shots close to keepers body
Coach chooses not to shoot observe for drop in form/fatigue

COACHING POINTS

CROSSES:
Assess ball early
Attack ball late
SHOTS:
Recovery movement
Set position
Recovery saves
DISTRIBUTION:
Look to throw to side that serve takes you
Hit gaps behind server - spring counter attacks
8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch
60 x 80-yard field
GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

COOL DOWN (15 mins)

July 11th
WARM UP (30 mins)

Group jog and stretch

Team and keepers split for separate work outs
TEAM:
Light tech work in pairs
Possession game 8 v 8
40 x 60-yard grid
GOALKEEPERS:
Handling in the goal
VARIOUS SERVING AREAS:
Penalty spot
Off the angle
Edge of the Ds
6 - 8 reps each area
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MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch

60 x 80-yard field
GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and stretch

July 12th
WARM UP

Jog and stretch

Possession game
KEEPERS pre game routine

MAIN THEME
Shadow play and set pieces
Cross and finishing

COOL DOWN

Distribution - light

July 13th & 14th

The KC Wizards came in and gave us a lesson on how to hit teams on the break. Three of their four goals came from a counter attack, and despite
the 1-1 score at half time, they came out and increased the efforts in the second half. We gave a very flat performance at a time where the team
seemed to be building towards better results.
KEY MOMENT: Kleins goal
This goal highlights a problem that we have been trying to rectify all season.
The ball was played in from the right to Fabbro, who laid the ball back to
Simutenkov. The ball was dribbled inside, then passed into space for Klein to
run onto from a deep position. His one-touch shot gave Brown no chance.

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NOTES: While our team defending has been much better of late, we still
struggle with tracking and matching runs by opposing midfielders and
defenders from deep positions. We have an improved team shape and are
getting better pressure to the ball, but we cannot switch off when the ball
is moved quickly into space. Communication and quicker support is the key
and this must start with the goalkeeper first. Have a word with Adin about
more concise and consistent communication with the back four and more
specifically the center backs.
July 14th was a day off.
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Light jog and a stretch for starters reserves play 6 v 6 to small goals w/ the coaching staff. The session lasts one hour.

July 16th
WARM UP (20 mins)

THE BOX: FOOTWORK FOCUS

Starting position: back panel
Pass back to coach:
Side to side 2 sets feet and hands
Move forward to side panels same progression
Forward from the outside to front panel same progression
2nd set same progression, but pass to 2nd keeper as target
3 sets each / 6-8 reps per set
Diagram 150

MAIN THEME (25 mins)

DISTRIBUTION WITH FEET

CENTRAL:
Receive from server (catch or feet) and open up w/ 1st touch
Dribble to corner of 18 yard area / recover back without the ball
Pass to gates

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Receive from server (catch or feet) and open up w/ 1st touch to play:
Short target (outside back)
Intermediate (outside mid)
Long (target)
Work on both kicks and throws
Briefly discuss philosophy: 1st look is always long
8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch
60 x 80-yard field

Diagram 151

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal
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WARM UP (30 mins)

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

Group jog and stretch

Team and keepers split for separate work outs

8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch

60 x 80-yard field

TEAM:
Light tech work in pairs
Possession game 8 v 8
40 x 60-yard grid

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

GOALKEEPERS:
Handling in the goal

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and stretch

VARIOUS SERVING AREAS:

Penalty spot
Off the angle
Edge of the Ds
6 - 8 reps each area

July 18th
Diagram 152

WARM UP (20 mins)

3 Yards

10 Yards

3 Yards

THE BOX: FOOTWORK FOCUS

Starting position:
Back panel
Pass back to coach
Side to side 2 sets feet and hands
Move forward to side panels same progression
Forward from the outside to front panel same progression
2nd set same progression, but pass to 2nd keeper as target
3 sets each / 6-8 reps per set
Handling in the goal up and down the line
2 sets each - both sides
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MAIN THEME (25 mins)

8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch

60 x 80-yard field
GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

July 19th
WARM UP

Jog and stretch

Possession game
KEEPERS pre game routine

MAIN THEME

Shadow play and set pieces
Cross and finishing

COOL DOWN

Distribution - light

July 20th
GAME @ NY (3 - 4)
A goalkeepers (and coaches!) nightmare that must have been great for the fans. The game was open throughout, with defending a secondary
consideration. We cannot afford to get caught up in such a match, and though we outplayed them the entire second half, it wasnt enough. An
emotionally draining game.

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We have two college keepers in today to help supplement number in training and to evaluate them. It is a great opportunity for the individuals to
see what it takes to perform at this level. This is something that I feel we need to do more in the future, while working in conjunction with NCAA
regulations.

WARM UP (20 mins)

20 Yard
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Movement without the ball
Footwork through ladders and small hurdles (both keepers work)
Various movement patterns 4 xs through / 3 sets
Stretching and agilities in between sets
Working w/ med ball
Hands and feet ( one works / one stretches)
Coach volleys to keeper
VARIOUS STARTING POSITIONS:
standing
kneeling
sitting
3 sets each / 6-8 reps per set
Two series of each one with med ball / one w/ regulation ball
Keepers alternate between sets
2nd keeper stretches on his own
Diagram 154

MAIN THEME (25 mins) - HANDLING IN THE GOAL

Standing (progress to) side to side 3 yards
Serves: 4 - 6 each
Head height
Scoop below waist
Waist height
Over head
Standing side to side width of the goal
Serves: 4 - 6 each
Head height
Scoop below waist
Waist height
Over head
Forward and backward movements six yard box
Forward movement
Serves: 4 - 6 xs
Ground
Waist height
Over head
Recovery movement
Serves:
Over left and right shoulder
Serves for catches no extensions
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60 x 80-yard field
GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

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3 sets of 20
One works / one rests
Light movement and stretching
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WARM UP

Jog and stretch

Possession game
KEEPERS pre game routine

MAIN THEME

Shadow play and set pieces

Cross and finishing

COOL DOWN

Distribution - light

July 24th
GAME vs. Colorado (1 - 3)

Another flat performance at home has everyone concerned. We are at the midway point of the season and need to start gaining ground
within the division to make the playoffs. Injuries have hit us hard, but it is not an excuse. No one is giving up, but our current run of form is disheartening.

July 25th
OFF

July 26th
WARM UP

Jog and stretch

Possession game
KEEPERS pre game routine

MAIN THEME

Shadow play and set pieces

Cross and finishing

COOL DOWN

Distribution light
TRAVEL TO DC
For the first time all season, we had two healthy keepers to choose from and we gave the nod to Adin. It is difficult to tell someone like Juergen,
who has been a model pro throughout the season that we are going with someone else, but at this point in the year, difficult choices must be made.
By telling them the as early as possible, it gives both of them time to come to terms with the decision and prepare properly.

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July 27th
GAME @ DC (1 - 0)
A much needed win right before the all-star break. DC really took it to us and controlled much of the match. However, Adin was outstanding once
again and Jay Heaps scored the vital goal to end a difficult run for us. Over the next few days, the players will be able to get healthy, recharge their
batteries and prepare for the 2nd half of the season.

July 28th - August 4th

OFF FOR ALL STAR BREAK

August 5th
WARM UP (25 mins)

Jog and a stretch

Team and keepers split for separate work outs
TEAM:
Team tech work in center circle
Possession game
GOALKEEPERS:
Work in the goal various serves:
Still ball
Moving towards keeper
Moving away from keeper
Moving across the keeper
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MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

6 v 6 v 6 w/ keepers in full goals

30 x 60-yard field

60 Yard

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Angle play
Change of mode: role changes from defending to attacking
Change of mentality: changes from defending to attacking

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and a stretch
20 Yards
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August 6th
WARM UP (30 mins)

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

TEAM:
Light tech work in pairs
Possession game 8 v 8
40 x 60-yard grid

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

GOALKEEPERS:
Handling in the goal
Various serving areas:
Penalty spot
Off the angle
Edge of the Ds
6 - 8 reps each area

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Group jog and stretch

Team and keepers split for separate work outs

8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch

60 x 80-yard field

Jog and stretch

August 7th
WARM UP (25 mins)

2 mins on your own

Shot handling in the goal
Focus on movement between saves: quick but balanced
Two servers 8 yards out even with the posts
Slingshot serves to head/shoulder height
Bowled serves on the floor scooped save
One serve low / one volleyed: alternate sides
Same but high ball claim at crossbar height
Both volley: one set at posts / one set of shots angled in quicker pace
Three sets each / 6-8 reps per set

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August 7th
Diagram 156

30 Yard

s 15 Yards
5 Yards

K1

K2

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SHOT/CROSS COMBOS:
One keeper on flanks / coach in and around box
Keeper takes cross and distributes to determined side
Takes shot from coach
Crosses: 3 - 5 crosses each area
3 SERVICE AREAS:
30 yards
15 yards
5 yards
VARIOUS TARGETS:
Front post
Central
Back post

COACHING POINTS
CROSSES:
Assess ball early
Attack ball late
SHOTS:
Recovery movement
Set position
Recovery saves
8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch
60 x 80-yard field

SHOT LOCATIONS
Off opposite angle
Same side angle
In/outside box

VARIATIONS

Shots from ground/hands

Controlled service: shots close to keepers body
Coach chooses not to shoot observe for drop in form/fatigue

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions:
Movement in the goal

COOL DOWN (15 mins)

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August 8th
WARM UP (25 mins)

Two minutes on your own

Working across the width of the field
Movement w/ and without ball
Vary tasks and movement
Build up intensity to short sprints and leaping
AGILITIES:
Core stability w/ med ball
Handling falling/collapse focus: The Box - front panel
VARIOUS STARTING POSITIONS:
On side
Redirections (movement to a new area)
VARIOUS SERVES:
Volleys
Half volleys
Sidewinders
Three sets each / 6 - 8 reps per set

MAIN THEME (20 mins)

START AT SIDE PANEL

PROGRESSION #1

FITNESS: QUICKNESS/AGILITY FOCUS

Series of falling/collapsing exercises

THE BOX:
Start at front panel catch 10 volleys each set
All sets continuous
Stand
Kneel
Sit

PROGRESSION #2

Same, but two saves

Dead ball and volley
4 sets / 2 saves
8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch
60 x 80-yard field

START IN MIDDLE OF SQUARE

PROGRESSION #1

On side
Coaches call keeper gets to feet and steps through the front
panel to save
Keeper alternates to start on opposite side
6 saves

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

PROGRESSION #2

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

Same, but two saves

Coach hits dead ball from the floor off center to force the keeper to
collapse for save
2nd shot is a volley from the hands
Must allow the keeper to get to his feet for 2nd save
4 reps / 2 saves each
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On command, keeper steps through front panel
Coach serves to opposite side for collapse save
Alternate starting sides
6 saves

Series of handling exercises w/ med ball

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IN LA
It is extremely hot today training across the street from the Rose Bowl. The session was kept short to avoid fatigue. As in any cross-country flight,
jet lag must be taken into account to allow the players to adjust to the difference in time change.

WARM UP (20 mins)

Jog and stretch

Possession game
KEEPERS pre game routine

MAIN THEME (25 mins)

Shadow play and set pieces

Cross and finishing

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

Distribution - light

August 10th
GAME @ LA (1 - 2)
A contest where we deserved to get something more from the game than leave empty handed. We played intelligently throughout, and lost a goal
with less than 3 minutes remaining. Adin was solid early on when they came out strong, but we settled in and the match was a stalemate for the
remaining time. While we can take some positives away, we need to find a way to win these types of matches.

August 11th
TRAVEL DAY BACK TO BOSTON

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August 12th - 14th

The team meets at the stadium to prepare for our scrimmage vs. The Rochester Raging Rhinos. As part of the relationship between MLS and the A
League, teams are required to participate in at least three matches throughout the year. It isnt the best time for us to play an exhibition, but the
team leaves for Rochester in good spirits and puts in a professional effort in a 2-0 win.

August 15th
WARM UP (25 mins)

Informal 5 v 2s
Jog and stretch
5 v 2s sharp
Team and keepers split for separate work outs
TEAM:
6 v 6 v 6 possession
30 x 60-yard grid
GOALKEEPERS:
Handling in the goal:
Up and down the line
Both sides, four times each
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MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

60 Yard

6 v 6 v 6 w/ keepers and full goals

20 x 60-yard field
3 mins or two goals
Losing team goes to outside
GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Shot handling
Angle play
Distribution
20 Yards
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August 15th
Diagram 158

25 Yards

15 Yards

25 Yards

TECHNICAL WORK:
15 x 15-yard grid
Line A and line B exchange passes
A plays to C / B plays to D
Passes are returned to line A and B
Always follow pass
Exercise starts again
Sharp passing and movement

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25 Yards

15 Yards

25 Yards

SAME SET UP:

Finishing at goal:
Progress to adding w/ two full goals w/ keepers 25 yards away
Line A and line B exchange passes
A plays to C / B plays to D
C and D touch balls forward and finish at goal
Exercise starts again
Progress to all passes flighted for volleyed shots

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

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August 16th
WARM UP (25 mins)

Two minutes on your own

Working across the width of the field
Movement w/ and without ball
Vary tasks and movement
Build up intensity to short sprints and leaping
AGILITIES:
Core stability w/ med ball
Handling falling/collapse focus: The Gate
VARIOUS STARTING POSITIONS:
On side
Redirections (movement to a new area)
VARIOUS SERVES:
Volleys
Half volleys
Sidewinders
Three sets each / 6 - 8 reps per set
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August 16th
MAIN THEME

Fitness: quickness/agility focus (20 mins)

Series of falling/collapsing exercises:
The Box (As seen previously on May 20th, Page 82)

August 17th
WARM UP

Jog and stretch

Possession game
KEEPERS pre game routine

MAIN THEME

Shadow play and set pieces

Cross and finishing

COOL DOWN

Distribution - light

August 18th
GAME @ Chicago (0 - 2)
Another devastating loss that is making things very difficult for us at the moment. For some reason, we are struggling to find the right form at
home in the new stadium, and it shows tonight. Two late goals against in a game where we were in control leaves a bitter taste in our mouths. The
current standings show how big of a mountain we have to climb if the team is to make the play-offs.
LEAGUE STANDINGS
W
L
T
Pts
Chicago Fire
10
9
4
34
Columbus Crew
10
10
4
34
Metro Stars
9
11
2
29
DC Utd
6
11
5
23
NE Revolution
7
14
1
22

August 19th
OFF

August 20th
Stevie brings the team together on the training pitch to re-emphasize that no one is ready to give up on the season. This quick meeting starts the
week on a positive note.
WARM UP (25 mins)
2 mins on your own followed by the session encompassing movement and handling (as seen on April 15th, Page 64)

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

Abdominal focus w/ med ball

3 sets of 20, one works / one rests
Light movement and stretching
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August 21st
WARM UP (25 mins)

2 mins on your own

Shot handling in the goal
Focus on movement between saves: quick but balanced
Two servers 8 yards out even with the posts
Slingshot serves to head/shoulder height
Bowled serves on the floor scooped save
One serve low / one volleyed: alternate sides
Same but high ball claim at crossbar height
Both volley: one set at posts / one set of shots angled in quicker pace
3 sets each / 6-8 reps per set

MAIN THEME (30 mins)

Diagram 160

SHOT/CROSS COMBOS:
One keeper on flanks / coach in and around box
Keeper takes cross and distributes to determined side
Takes shot from coach
Crosses: 3-5 crosses each area
3 SERVICE AREAS:
30 yards
15 yards
5 yards
VARIOUS TARGETS:
Front post
Central
Back post

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s 15 Yards
5 Yards

K1

K2

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COACHING POINTS

SHOT LOCATIONS:
Off opposite angle
Same side angle
In/outside box

Crosses:
Assess ball early
Attack ball late
Shots:
Recovery movement
Set position
Recovery saves
Distribution:
Look to throw to side that serve takes you
Hit gaps behind server - spring counter attack

VARIATIONS

Shots from ground/hands

Controlled service: shots close to keepers body
Coach chooses not to shoot observe for drop in form/fatigue

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August 21st
8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch
60 x 80-yard field
GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

COOL DOWN (15 mins)

August 22nd
WARM-UP (25 mins)

2 mins on your own

Working across the width of the field
Movement w/ and without ball
Vary tasks and movement
Build up intensity to short sprints and leaping
AGILITIES:
Core stability w/ med ball
Handling falling/collapse focus: The Box - front panel
VARIOUS STARTING POSITIONS:
On side
Redirections (movement to a new area)
VARIOUS SERVES:
Volleys
Half volleys
Sidewinders
3 sets each / 6-8 reps per set

MAIN THEME (20 mins)

FITNESS: QUICKNESS/AGILITY FOCUS
Series of falling/collapsing exercises:
The Box (As Explained on August 9th)

August 23rd
TRAVEL DAY TO CHICAGO It was a long day at the airport as we were delayed both in leaving Boston and entering Chicago. Therefore, we arrived
much later than planned and the staff had to come up with a contingency plan. Stevie, in a classic example of less is more, decides instead of rushing to the hotel and training site, that the team spend some time in the gym and the pool. Some players rode the bike while others played head
tennis in the pool. Bottom line, it relaxed the team after a taxing day, and it certainly showed in our match the next night.

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August 24th
GAME @ Chi (2 - 1)
A great team performance with our season on the line. We defended well as a team and scored the winner with less than two minutes remaining.
Adin was particularly strong, bouncing back from a indifferent performance against the same team a week before. With the Sports Turf surface, it
certainly changes the game, making the match even more challenging for the keeper. He made two important point blank saves in the 2nd half to
help turn the match. The locker room after the game was the best Ive seen it in a while amazing what a hard fought win can do for morale.

August 25th
WARM UP (25 mins)

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

TEAM:
Team tech work in center circle
Possession game

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Angle play
Change of mode: role changes from defending to attacking
Change of mentality: changes from defending to attacking

Jog and a stretch

Team and keepers split for separate work outs

6 v 6 v 6 w/ keepers in full goals

30 x 60-yard field

GOALKEEPERS:
Work in the goal various serves:
Still ball
Moving towards keeper
Moving away from keeper
Moving across the keeper

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and a stretch

August 26th
WARM UP (30 mins)

Group jog and stretch

Team and keepers split for separate work outs
TEAM:
Light tech work in pairs
Possession game 8 v 8
40 x 60-yard grid
GOALKEEPERS:
Handling in the goal
Various serving areas:
Penalty spot
Off the angle
Edge of the Ds
6 - 8 reps each area

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MAIN SESSION (30 mins)
8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch
60 x 80-yard field
GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and stretch

August 27th
WARM UP

Jog and stretch

Possession game
KEEPERS pre game routine

MAIN THEME

Shadow play and set pieces

Cross and finishing

COOL DOWN

Distribution - light

August 28th
GAME @ Colorado (3 - 1)

We build upon last weeks success with another strong effort. We were opportunistic with our chances, and Adin saw less of the ball
tonight than he has in any other game this season. The team was strong throughout, and with players coming back from injuries and suspensions,
we had a full team to pick from for the first time in months.

August 29th
Team recovery day, while I put Juergen through a session:

WARM UP (20 mins)

The Box footwork focus

Starting position: back panel
Pass back to coach
Side to side 2 sets feet and hands
Move forward to side panels same progression
Forward from the outside to front panel same progression
2nd set same progression, but pass to 2nd keeper as target
3 sets each / 6 - 8 reps per set
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August 29th
Diagram 161

MAIN THEME (25 mins)

DISTRIBUTION W/FEET
CENTRAL:
Receive from server (catch or feet) and open up w/ 1st touch
Dribble to corner of 18 / recover back without the ball
Pass to gates

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Receive from server (catch or feet) and open up w/ 1st touch to play:
Short target (outside back)
Intermediate (outside mid)
Long (target)
Work on both kicks and throws
8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch
60 x 80-yard field

Diagram 162

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

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August 30th
TRAVEL DAY TO COLUMBUS
We follow the same formula and spend an hour at the pool and weight room. The attitude is excellent, and everyone is focused for what will be one
of the most important matches of the season.

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August 31st
GAME @ Columbus (1 - 1 OT)
Another strong effort from Adin, with two first class saves in the dying moments of the match secure a 1-1 draw in Columbus. We are defending as
a team now, and in our current form, everything is coming together for us at the right time.
Diagram 163

KEY MOMENT: Adins save on Cunningham.

With our season flashing before our eyes, Jeff Cunningham was off on a
1 v 1 in injury time against Adin Brown. With perhaps the fastest player
in the league bearing down at goal, Adin stayed big and tipped the shot
off the far post as time expired, saving a sure goal and a guaranteed
devastating loss.
NOTES: Adins starting position, movement in the goal and stance
makes all the difference as he closes the shooter, stays big and reacts
rather than just blindly anticipating. This moment comes down to all
of the hard work he has put in to get into the starting line and staying
there.
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September 1st
OFF

September 2nd
WARM UP (30 mins)

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

Group jog and stretch

Team and keepers split for separate work outs

8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch

60 x 80-yard field

TEAM:
Light tech work in pairs
Possession game 8 v 8
40 x 60-yard grid

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

GOALKEEPERS:
Handling in the goal

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and stretch

VARIOUS SERVING AREAS:

Penalty spot
Off the angle
Edge of the Ds
6 - 8 reps each area

September 3rd & 4th

September 3rd - Same session as for May 30th
September 4th - Same session as for May 7th
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Diagram 164

WARM UP (25 mins)

K1

2 mins on your own

Ladders and small hurdles
Agilities
Hands and feet in the goal

MAIN THEME (25 mins)

Increasing range in the goal focus on crosses

GOAL:
Central - Side to side
Side on - Forward/backwards from the front post
Touch the post - cutbacks from the end line
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K1

SIX YARD BOX:

Hand serves from the edge of six resistance from 2nd keeper
Exchange roles each time

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Crosses from outside box 3 areas
Inswinging/outswinging crosses
Resistance from 2nd keeper
Throw back to opposite server
Coach @ the top of the box shot after cross is dealt with
8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch
60 x 80-yard field

Diagram 166
s 15 Yards
5 Yards

K1

30 Yard

K2

K3

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

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September 6th
WARM UP

Jog and stretch

Possession game
KEEPERS pre game routine

MAIN THEME

Shadow play and set pieces

Cross and finishing

COOL DOWN

Distribution - light

September 7th
GAME @ DC (3 - 0)
This game had a playoff feel to it with so much at stake for both teams. Taylor scored a hat trick tonight and has truly made the difference for this
team in his first season. The game was much closer than the score indicates as we scored twice in the last ten minutes, but we were in control and
earned another shutout along the way.

September 8th
OFF

September 9th
WARM UP (25 mins)

2 mins on your own

Movement without the ball
Footwork through ladders and small hurdles (both keepers work)
VARIOUS MOVEMENT PATTERNS:
4 xs through / 3 sets
Stretching and agilities in between sets
Working w/ med ball
Hands and Feet ( one works / one stretches)
Coach volleys to keeper
VARIOUS STARTING POSITIONS:
Standing
Kneeling
Sitting
3 sets each / 6-8 reps per set
Two series of each one with med ball / one w/ regulation ball
Keepers alternate between sets
2nd keeper stretches on his own
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September 9th
MAIN THEME (25 mins)
Handling in the goal

Recovery movement
SERVES:
Over left and right shoulder
Serves for catches no extensions
8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch
60 x 80-yard field

Standing (progress to) side to side 3 yards

SERVES: 4 - 6 each
Head height
Scoop below waist
Waist height
Over head
Standing side to side width of the goal

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

SERVES: 4 - 6 each
Head height
Scoop below waist
Waist height
Over head
Forward and backward movements six-yard box
Forward movement

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

Abdominal focus w/ med ball

3 sets of 20
One works / one rests
Light movement and stretching

SERVES: 4 - 6 xs
Ground
Waist height
Over head

September 10th
WARM UP (20 mins)

THE BOX footwork focus

Starting position: back panel
Pass back to coach
Side to side 2 sets feet and hands
Move forward to side panels same progression
Forward from the outside to front panel same progression
2nd set same progression, but pass to 2nd keeper as target
3 sets each / 6-8 reps per set

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Diagram 167

MAIN THEME (25 mins)

Distribution w/ feet
CENTRAL:
Receive from server (catch or feet) and open up w/ 1st touch
Dribble to corner of 18 / recover back without the ball
pass to gates

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Receive from server (catch or feet) and open up w/ 1st touch to play:
Short target (outside back)
Intermediate (outside mid)
Long (target)
Work on both kicks and throws
8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch
60 x 80-yard field

Diagram 168

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

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September 11th
WARM UP (30 mins)

GOALKEEPERS:
Handling in the goal

Group jog and stretch

Team and keepers split for separate work outs

VARIOUS SERVING AREAS:

Penalty spot
Off the angle
Edge of the Ds
6 - 8 reps each area

TEAM:
Light tech work in pairs
Possession game 8 v 8
40 x 60-yard grid

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September 11th
MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch

60 x 80-yard field
GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and stretch

September 12th
WARM UP (25 mins)

GOALKEEPERS:
Work in the goal various serves:
Still ball
Moving towards keeper
Moving away from keeper
Moving across the keeper

Jog and a stretch

Team and keepers split for separate work outs
TEAM:
Team tech work in center circle
Possession game
Diagram 169

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

6 v 6 v 6 w/ keepers in full goals

30 x 60-yard field

60 Yard

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Angle play
Change of mode: role changes from defending to attacking
Change of mentality: changes from defending to attacking

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and a stretch
20 Yards
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September 14th
GAME @ Dallas (2 - 1)
In winning the type of game that can define a champion, we defeated a Dallas team that needed this game as much as we did. Taylor came
through again with both goals, and our team defended exceptionally well in front of Adin. Now our destiny was in our own hands for the last
game of the season against the Metro-Stars. A win, and were in the playoffs. Even better, a Revolution win combined with a Chicago win against
Columbus the following day would give us the Eastern Conference Championship. With so much at stake, everyone is focused at the task at hand on
the training pitch, and our growing confidence is evident.

September 15th
OFF

September 16th
Diagram 170
K1

WARM UP (20 mins)

Footwork ladders

Handling in the goal

Volleys to the hands
Collapse diving from the side
Shots off the angles

K2

K1 in the goal / K2 in front w/ ball

K2 bowls to coach at top of the box
Coach shoots one time strike at goal
Keepers rotate / K1 bowls to coach
Serving keeper starts passive, then can screen working keeper
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K1 in the goal w/ ball / K2 in front

K1 bowls through K2s legs
One touch shot from coach
K2 saves
Progress to same but K2 facing K1 on serve, then turns to save

K1

K2

TEAM TRAINING (25 mins)

6v6v6
W/ keepers and full goals
36 x 44-yards
Unlimited touches

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

Jog and a stretch

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WARM UP (25 mins)

2 mins on your own

Ladders and small hurdles
Agilities
Hands and feet in the goal
Diagram 172
K1

MAIN THEME (25 mins)

Increasing range in the goal focus on crosses

GOAL:
Central - Side to side
Side on - Forward/backwards from the front post
Touch the post - cutbacks from the end line

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K1

K2

SIX-YARD BOX:
Hand serves from the edge of six resistance from 2nd keeper
Exchange roles each time

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5 Yards

K1

30 Yard

s 15 Yards

K2

K3

18 YARD BOX:
Crosses from outside box 3 areas
Inswinging/outswinging crosses
Resistance from 2nd keeper
Throw back to opposite server
Coach @ the top of the box shot after cross is dealt with
8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch
60 x 80-yard field
GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

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September 18th
WARM UP (20 mins)

MAIN THEME (25 mins)

The Box footwork focus

Starting position: Back panel
Pass back to coach
side to side 2 sets feet and hands
move forward to side panels same progression
forward from the outside to front panel same progression
2nd set same progression, but pass to 2nd keeper as target
3 sets each / 6-8 reps per set
handling in the goal

8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch

60 x 80-yard field
GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

September 19th
WARM UP (25 mins)

VARIOUS SERVES:
Volleys
Half volleys
Sidewinders
3 sets each / 6 - 8 reps per set

2 mins on your own

Working across the width of the field
Movement w/ and without ball
Vary tasks and movement
Build up intensity to short sprints and leaping

AGILITIES:
Core stability w/ med ball
Handling falling/collapse focus: The Box - front panel

VARIOUS STARTING POSITIONS:
On side
Redirections (movement to a new area)

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Fitness: quickness/agility focus

Series of falling/collapsing exercises:
The square
Start at front panel catch 10 volleys each set
All sets continuous
Start in middle of square
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PROGRESSION #1

PROGRESSION #2

On side
Coaches call keeper gets to feet and steps through the front
panel to save
Keeper alternates to start on opposite side
6 saves

Same, but two saves

Dead ball and volley
4 sets / 2 saves
8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch
60 x 80-yard field

PROGRESSION #2

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

Same, but two saves

Coach hits dead ball from the floor off center to force the keeper to
collapse for save
2nd shot is a volley from the hands
Must allow the keeper to get to his feet for 2nd save
4 reps / 2 saves each

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

Series of handling exercises w/ med ball

START AT SIDE PANEL

PROGRESSION #1

Facing out away from the coach

On command, keeper steps through front panel
Coach serves to opposite side for collapse save
Alternate starting sides
6 saves

September 20th
WARM UP

Jog and stretch

Possession game
KEEPERS pre game routine

MAIN THEME

Shadow play and set pieces

Cross and finishing

COOL DOWN

Distribution - light

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September 21st
GAME @ NY Metro Stars (3 - 0)
What a way to end the season! We dominated from the very start, beating our main rivals in a match that both teams had to win. Everything came
together for us tonight in perhaps the biggest game in the history of the club. By making the playoffs, we have given ourselves the chance to play
in Gillette Stadium on October 20 for the MLS Cup Final.

September 22nd
The coaches gather to watch the Chicago/Columbus match in the afternoon. Chicagos 2-1 win gets the Fire in the playoffs, eliminates New York and
earns us the Eastern Conference Championship. We will open the playoffs as the #2 seed facing the Fire at home.
PLAYOFF BRACKET
Quarters
Semis
FINAL
Semis
Quarters
Chicago @
KC @
NE Revolution
LA Galaxy

MLS CUP
Columbus @
Colorado Rapids @
San Jose
Dallas

September 23rd
WARM UP (25 mins)

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

Jog and a stretch

Team and keepers split for separate work outs

6 v 6 v 6 w/ keepers in full goals

30 x 60-yard field

TEAM:
Team tech work in center circle
Possession game

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Angle play
Change of mode: role changes from defending to attacking
Change of mentality: changes from defending to attacking

GOALKEEPERS:
Work in the goal various serves:
Still ball
Moving towards keeper
Moving away from keeper
Moving across the keeper

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and a stretch

September 24th
WARM UP (25 mins)

2 mins on your own. Shot handling in the goal.

Focus on movement between saves: quick but balanced
Two servers 8 yards out even with the posts
Slingshot serves to head/shoulder height
Bowled serves on the floor scooped save
One serve low / one volleyed: alternate sides
Same but high ball claim at crossbar height
Both volley: one set at posts / one set of shots angled in quicker pace
3 sets each / 6 - 8 reps per set
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MAIN THEME (30 mins)

Shot/Cross Combos (Same session as seen on May 30th)

September 25th
WARM UP

Jog and stretch

Possession game
KEEPERS pre game routine

MAIN THEME

Shadow play and set pieces

Cross and finishing

COOL DOWN

Distribution - light

September 26th
MLS PLAYOFFS QUARTERFINALS (2 - 0) vs. Chicago

Solid throughout, we started the playoffs in style with a strong 2-0 win over Chicago. With so many veteran players, we knew the Fire
would try and come out by slowing the game to their tempo and possess the ball. By scoring early through Twellman, we forced them to open up
and attack us more directly which suits our style. When Hernandez scored a blast from 25 yards out with 15 minutes to go, we had the game well
under control.

September 27th
WARM UP (25 mins)

2 mins on your own

Working across the width of the field
Movement w/ and without ball
Vary tasks and movement
Build up intensity to short sprints and leaping
AGILITIES:
Core stability w/ med ball
Handling falling/collapse focus: The Box - front panel
VARIOUS STARTING POSITIONS:
On side
Redirections (movement to a new area)
VARIOUS SERVES:
Volleys
Half volleys
Sidewinders
3 sets each / 6-8 reps per set
(Followed by the same Main Session as May 7th)
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September 28th
TRAVEL DAY TO CHICAGO

September 29th
MLS PLAYOFFS QUARTERFINALS (1 - 2) @ Chicago

Coming back to Naperville, the Fire showed their pride through a very good team performance. Kamler scored 20 minutes in, but
Chicago equalized from a penalty shot before half time. In the second half, the Fire controlled the match and made it very difficult for us to play.
However, coming back to Boston we feel confident that we are the better side and that we will bounce back.

September 30th
TRAVEL DAY TO BOSTON

October 1st
WARM UP

Jog and stretch

Possession game
KEEPERS pre game routine

MAIN THEME
Shadow play and set pieces
Cross and finishing

COOL DOWN

Distribution - light

October 2nd
MLS PLAYOFFS QUARTERFINALS (2 - 0) vs. Chicago
New England Revolution advances to semi-finals against Columbus! It was an emotional night for many of us who have been involved with the
club for a few years, or the fans have followed the Revs from the beginning. In
winning our first playoff series in club history, we also put to bed the 6 - 0 playoff ending thrashing we suffered at the hands of the Fire back in
2000. With the win, we are in a great position to advance to the MLS Championship in a few weeks by hosting Columbus in two out of three
matches. Kamler continued his steady form with a goal early in the first half, and Twellman ended the game with 10 minutes to go after a great
individual effort by Danny Hernandez. Taylor rocketed a one-time shot into the roof of the net to set off an unbelievable celebration for the fans
and team alike. The kid has just been incredible down the stretch, and I cannot imagine a more valuable player to a team.
Adin could come close though. With three critical first half saves when the contest was very tight altered the tempo of the match towards us. Late
in the match, when only the clean sheet was in doubt, he made two more key stops and ended the series the way it started, 2 - 0 to the Revs.
Chicago has been a difficult opponent for us over the years, but the goal must have looked like a doorway after a while with the form Adin was in. A
hot keeper can carry a team, and at the moment we have the hottest one in the league.

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October 3rd
OFF

October 4th
WARM UP (25 mins)

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

TEAM:
Team tech work in center circle
Possession game

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Angle play
Change of mode: role changes from defending to attacking
Change of mentality: changes from defending to attacking

Jog and a stretch

Team and keepers split for separate workouts

6 v 6 v 6 w/ keepers in full goals

3 x 60-yard field

GOALKEEPERS:
Work in the goal various serves:
Still ball
Moving towards keeper
Moving away from keeper
Moving across the keeper

October 5th
WARM UP

Jog and stretch

Possession game
KEEPERS pre game routine

MAIN THEME
Shadow play and set pieces
Cross and finishing

COOL DOWN

Distribution - light

October 6th
MLS PLAYOFFS SEMI-FINALS (0 - 0) vs. Columbus
The game was very tight, and neither team could get going. Teams will not come straight out at us anymore, because of our ability to score early
and defend the lead well. Columbus played a smart game, with Chad McCarthy making the play of the day taking away a sure goal from Ralston.
The most important thing was to get something from the match, so we are disappointed, but still very confident.

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October 7th
Very light day for everyone with so many games in a short amount of time. The starters went for a jog and stretch, while the reserves and coaches
played 4 v 4 to small goals. The session lasted one hour.

October 8th
TRAVEL DAY TO COLUMBUS

October 9th
MLS PLAYOFFS SEMI-FINALS (1 - 0) @ Columbus
A textbook performance on how to win a playoff game on the road. Score early, take the crowd out of the game, and defend like your life depended
on it. Unfortunately, Heaps got red carded with ten minutes to go to half time, so we would be up against it for the second half. But everyone
stepped up, including Ralston at outside back in the waning moments. When the final whistle blew, it was sheer relief! We had not advanced,
but we are in position to go through with just a tie at home. We have shut them down offensively and that is saying something with the attacking
weapons they have at their disposal. Saturday wont be easy, but we are too close to let this get away from us now.

October 10th
TRAVEL DAY TO BOSTON

October 11th
WARM UP

Jog and stretch

Possession game
KEEPERS pre game routine

MAIN THEME

Shadow play and set pieces

Cross and finishing

COOL DOWN

Distribution - light

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October 12th
MLS PLAYOFFS SEMI-FINALS (2 - 2) vs. Columbus
New England Revolution advances to the 2002 MLS Cup Final! A crazy match that could have gone either way. Missing both Jay Heaps and Taylor
Twellman, once again, the bench stepped up with Rusty Pierce in the back and Wolde Harris up front. Both stood out and contributed significantly
to the result. The pitch was slippery, and the tarp (field tarpolin) was not taken off the field until one hour before the match. This helped contributed to the unpredictably to the game with the first 60 minutes controlled by the Revs and the second 60 controlled by the Crew. Up 2 - 0 with
ten minutes to go, we allowed two late goals and sweated out overtime to advance to the Cup Final. The team was ecstatic as well as the fans that
braved the poor conditions. After advancing the US Open Cup last year, we are in our second straight final against the same team, the LA Galaxy.

October 13th
OFF

October 14th
WARM UP (25 mins)

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

TEAM:
Team tech work in center circle
Possession game

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Angle play
Change of mode: role changes from defending to attacking
Change of mentality: changes from defending to attacking

Jog and a stretch

Team and keepers split for separate workouts

GOALKEEPERS:
Work in the goal various serves:
Still ball
Moving towards keeper
Moving away from keeper
Moving across the keeper

6 v 6 v 6 w/ keepers in full goals

3 x 60-yard field

October 16th
WARM UP (30 mins)

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

Group jog and stretch

Team and keepers split for separate workouts

8 v 8 w/ keepers and full goals on half a pitch

60 x 80-yard field

TEAM:
Light tech work in pairs
Possession game 8 v 8
40 x 60-yard grid

GOALKEEPERS FOCUS:
Interaction w/ the team
Starting positions
Movement in the goal

GOALKEEPERS:
Handling in the goal

COOL DOWN (20 mins)

Jog and stretch

VARIOUS SERVING AREAS:

Penalty spot
Off the angle
Edge of the Ds
6 - 8 reps each area
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October 17th
WARM UP

Jog and stretch

Possession game
KEEPERS pre game routine

MAIN THEME

Shadow play and set pieces

Cross and finishing

COOL DOWN

Distribution light

October 18th
Training at Brown University, Providence, RI

WARM UP (25 mins)

The Box Hands and feet

MAIN SESSION (30 mins)

8 v 8 from 18 to 18-yard areas

Set pieces
Crossing and finishing

COOL DOWN (10 mins)

Jog and a stretch

The team showered at Brown and attended the Media Luncheon downtown. There is an excitement in the air with the local team in the final, and
the media contingent is impressive. The Commissioner has announced that 55,000 tickets have already been sold and that we had a chance to
break the League Final record of 57,000. Everyone involved is excited and very positive about the final.

October 19th
TRAINING IN THE STADIUM
It is easy to get distracted with so many media types about, but it has been this way all week, so everyone is used to it by now. We run a very light
session of 5 v 2s, a possession game and a 15 minute game to goals. At this point, we are not going to overdo it the day before as we have covered
everything in preparation for the match already. Word is now that over 60,000 will be in attendance and that will make for a great atmosphere.

October 20th
MLS Cup Final vs. LA (0 - 1 Double OT)
A gut wrenching way to end the season with all of us so close to our ultimate goal. There is nothing to say after the game, as everyone is devastated. The type of people that we have on this team dont want to discuss moral victories. We gave everything we had, hitting the crossbar seconds
before the winning goal. That is soccer sometimes, and it is my hope that with time, we can look back and enjoy the success that we earned this
season. Right now, it just hurts too much.
KEY MOMENT: Adin preserves the tie in sudden death.
While the result was not what we wanted, a special mention must be made for Adins save in the second overtime to keep the score 0-0. The ball
was slipped inside from the top of the box to Ruiz, who made a reverse run to the blind side of Pierce. Ruizs shot was a sure goal, but Adin flashed a
big paw, and clawed the ball away and leaped on the rebound. A truly amazing save capping an impressive season for Adin.
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Final Thoughts
FINAL THOUGHTS

In retrospect, positive must be taken away and the future does look very good for the club. After time, it is easier to see that all the hard work put in came good
at the end of the season when it is needed the most. As a team, winning the Eastern Championship was a great accomplishment, considering our position in the
table with just a month to go in the season.
Individually, Taylor won the league scoring championship and joined Steve Ralston in the leagues top 11 players. Both were instrumental in the success we had
this year. Steve Nicol won Coach of the Year and rightly so. His calm demeanor and down to earth style suited the group perfectly and he certainly got the best
out of this team.
As for the goalkeepers, on paper it was an average year. However, we cannot judge players solely on stats. For me, at this level, it is about results and
performance. If that is the case, I give the first half of the season a C-, and the second half an A-. In the stretch run, including the playoffs, we earned seven
shutouts, and allowed only eight goals in eleven games.
But as in all positions on the field, the keepers are dependent on the group, and their performance often was linked into that of the team. I feel that this was a
year where we relied on our keepers perhaps too much, particularly early on. We were fragmented defensively and it showed. It was only in the second half of
the season that the defensive shape of the team improved, and eventually the goalkeeping and the team attack improved immensely.
Various factors can play into the final performance of a player, particularly goalkeepers. These are things that must be taken into consideration when planning
training regimes and mapping out an upcoming season. Injuries, travel, the extended and fragmented MLS pre-season all have effects on individuals and the
group.
During the season, we made positive adjustments to the team shape, our set pieces and most importantly our team spirit and attitude. This comes down to the
environment set by the head coach, but also to the character and professionalism of the group. Even late in the season when players were no longer involved in
the first team, players were encouraging each other on our way to the final. Considerations for goalkeeper training for the upcoming year will include:

Steady build up in fitness training during the pre-season

- more efficient use of time and recourses
- utilization of specialists (strength coach/trainer)
- periodic testing
- THE GOAL: preparation for opening day
Increased focus on:
- plyometric training
- flexibility
- recovery day workouts for 1st keeper
Address longer season
- league (30 matches)
- CONCACAF Champions League
- US Open Cup
- Balance training schedule with fixture list
- Address potential burnout/injury issues
Address the new league ball
- additional handling
- focus on distribution skills
- dealing with set pieces
- the catch/box decision
Draft a 3rd keeper (developmental player)
- cuts down on wear and tear of 1st two keepers
- work with attackers for extra shooting in training
- adds to overall training environment
Continue college goalkeeper network
- bring in local keepers for supplemental training in summer months

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Diagram 175

20 Yard
s

There are several exercises that I in use throughout the year to develop
routines that clarify my philosophy, and allow the players to respond
instinctively in a match. I wanted to give you ten of my favorites that
will hopefully help you in your own training environment.

1. FOOTWORK THROUGHT THE LADDERS AND SMALL

HURDLES
ORGANIZATION: Two options:
a. Footwork focus: ladders, small hurdles (no higher than 12 inches), or
disk cones:
- The area should be at least 8-yards long, no bigger than 12-yards
- The ladders, hurdles or cones should be placed about one yard
apart
b. Handling and footwork: Using the came apparatus in conjunction
with shot handling
- In the goal
- In an area the size of a goal (bigger or smaller depending on
objectives)

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PHILOSOPHY:
This is a great way to get the feet moving, the blood pumping and the
head switched on. The keeper is only as good as his feet, so this should
be a regular part of his warm up.
Some examples for footwork focus:
- One step in between each space with high knees
- Two steps in between
- Same as above, but facing side on
- Shuffle side to side
- Same as above, but facing side on
- Two footed hops over
- One footed hops over
Some examples for handling/footwork focus:
- Keeper goes in and out of cones and get in line with the shooter
- Keeper hops over hurdle and gets in line with the shooter
- Keeper hops over hurdle to catch high ball, then saves 2nd
shot from coach
*You can use the goal or an area marked out 4, 6, 8, or 10 yards
depending on objectives.

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10 Yards

3 Yards

3 Yards

2. THE BOX
ORGANIZATION:
Four disk cones, 8 - 10 balls

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This is one of the most flexible and useful exercises that I have come
across. The box can be used numerous ways depending on the coaches
objectives:

Diagram 179

3 Yards

3 Yards

10 Yards

Handling
- Stand at front panel, handle 20 shots from coach
- Start at back panel, and on coaches command, step forward into the
front panel to save
Pass Back Technique
- Stand at the back panel. Coach passes ball through the box, keeper
touches the ball outside the width of the box and passes back to the
coach or target
- Same, but now touch the ball through the
side panel and pass
Starting Positions and Recovery Movement
- Standing at the side panel facing out, the keeper turns and moves in
front of the front panel after the coaches command
- Same but now keeper gets to his feet after he is on his side lying
down

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3 Yards

3 Yards

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3. THREE KEEPER ROTATION
Diagram 181

ORGANIZATION:
Three keepers, one full sized goal, 2-3 disk cones, 8 - 10 balls. The coach
can stand between penalty spot and top of the box.

K2

K1

K2

PHILOSOPHY:
An effective way to get all three keepers moving quickly and cut down
on time waiting to work. After the working keeper makes a save, he
moves to a post. The keeper on that post comes inside to save. Soon a
natural rotation takes place and depending on objectives, the exercises
can move quite quickly. This can also be executed with four keepers,
with the extra one in the goal behind the working keeper.
Some examples of delivery:
- Play to keepers feet
- Volley to the keepers hands
- Keeper bowls the ball to the coach and saves a 1st time shot
- Same but now keeper bowls, touches a cone (2 yards off center) and
comes back to save
- Can add that after a save, the keeper must touch the corner of the
six yard box before recovering to the post

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4. 6 v 6 v 6

60 Yard

ORGANIZATION:
Two full sized goals, 36 x 44-yard field (double the 18-yard area), 8 - 10
balls
PHILOSOPHY:
This is a useful game that gives the keeper plenty of opportunities to
deal with shots, cutbacks, crosses and angle play. Two teams play 6 v 6
with six free players on the outside acting as walls. Numerous options
can come from this set up including:
- Goal must come from a ball played from an end line target
- Outside player have only one touch
- Goals scored on a header is worth double

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5. CROSS/SHOT COMBOS
ORGANIZATION:
3 - 6 disk cones, 10 - 12 balls, 2 working keepers, 2 servers
PHILOSOPHY:
I am a big believer that keepers have to deal with situations in ones
(a shot/cross etc...), twos (a shot and rebound etc...) or threes (come
to punch a cross, deal with a shot off the rebound etc...). The cross/
shot combo addresses these types of situations, and depending on
objectives of the coach, can address technical, tactical and physical
development.
The 1st server crosses from the flank for the keeper to deal with. The
keeper can distribute to one of the following:
- The opposite flank
- Back to the server
- Thrown to the shooter at the top of the box. After dealing with the
cross and distribution, the keeper moves to get in line with the
shooter to deal with an effort on goal. The options for the shot can
be:

- At the opposite side of the D

- Same side of the D

- Center of the box
Again, depending on objectives, you can perform a series of cross/shots
for 2 - 4 reps from each flank. You can rotate the working keepers in a
1:1 work to rest ratio or have the working keeper in for the entire set.

K1

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K2

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ORGANIZATION:
Two coaching sticks or corner flags, 8 - 10 balls

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PHILOSOPHY:
This can be used as a warm up or main activity. The gate is created by
the coaching sticks and can be 2 - 6 yards wide. This keeps the area
the keeper has to cover small enough to where he can enjoy regular
success, and mobile enough where you can work in a safe, grassy area.
The coach can serve the ball:
- On the volley
- Keeper bowls to coach and saves a one time shot
- From the ground
The keeper starting positions can vary depending on objectives:
- Facing the shooter
- Side on
- Facing away
- Lying in his side
- Lying on his stomach
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7. UP AND DOWN THE LINE

ORGANIZATION:
Full sized goal, one disk cone, 8 - 10 balls

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PHILOSOPHY:
A majority of goals during the run of play are scored 5 - 7 yards off the
sides of the penalty spot and in. This exercise focuses on that fact and
the keeper moving into line with the ball in a shooting situation. The
movement comes from either the center of the goal to the post or from
the posts to the center. The coach gives a shout and the keeper moves
to get in line with the ball to make a save. The keeper can make 6 - 8
saves both up and down the line, serves from each side.

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8. INCREASE RANGE AT THE FRONT POST

ORGANIZATION:
Full sized goal, 8 - 10 balls

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PHILOSOPHY:
This exercise gets the feet moving and builds confidence in commanding the 18-yard area. The coach stands at the side edge of the six yard area
with a ball. The training options are:
Keepers Starting Position
Coachs Serve
- In the middle of the goal
- Low ball for keeper to scoop
- At the front post
- Looping serve for keeper to backpedal and catch overhead
- At the top of the six at the front post
- Move down to touch the near post and dives for a low ball back across the goal
*You can add a second shooter at the top of the box to increase difficulty.

9. FOUR MAN BACK PASS ROTATION

ORGANIZATION:
The 18-yard area, two full sized goals, 8 - 10 balls
Diagram 190

PHILOSOPHY:
This is an activity that sharpens up the keepers ability with their feet.
The keepers work in pairs with two keepers at either side of the 18-yard
area and two inside the about 5 - 7-yards away. The ball starts with a
long ball to the opposite side. The pair of keepers exchange a double
pass, then the ball is sent long to the other side. The keepers change
position when the ball is on the other side.
Options on the long ball:
- All throwing
- All feet
- Combos of throws and kicks
Options on the exchange between the pairs:
- All feet
- All catching and throwing
- Catch the long ball, bowl to inside keeper for a one time shot

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PROGRESSION

*Two full sized goals can be placed at the edges of the box and now
shooting from both the inside keeper and the other pair can take place.

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10. 2/3 SHOTS OFF THE END LINE

ORGANIZATION:
Full goal in the 18-yard area, 8 - 10 balls, one working keeper, 2 - 3
servers

K3

K2

PHILOSOPHY:
The keeper starts at the front post to deal with a ball cutback across the
goal. A second or third shot can be added from the edges of the box.
2 -3 series of shots are taken from each side.
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