2024/25 Indoor Academies
Senior Goalkeeping - Winter
Phoenix FC Senior Goalkeeper Academy 2024-2025 (Winter Season)
Age Group: 13 - 17 years old
Program/ Development Overview:
This comprehensive top-tiered training experience is led by former Canadian Men's National Team Goalkeeper Lars Hirschfeld, with over 25 years of professional playing and coaching experience and holder of a Canadian National B, UEFA B and UEFA Goalkeeping A license.
Participants will delve deep into all aspects of goalkeeping technical skills. Emphasizes is not only on technical proficiency but situational awareness, decision making and mental toughness development to prepare goalkeepers for high-pressure situations on the field. If you are looking to train like the pros, look no further. Space is limited, so do not miss out and sign up today!
Our 4 Pillars of Coaching:
- Players Experience FUN: Emphasizing the joy of the game while instilling a strong work ethic.
- Players Connect through Positive Team Spirit: Fostering camaraderie and teamwork through shared experiences.
- Players Connect through Positive Coaching: Encouraging personal and skill development through positive reinforcement.
- Player Commitment Increases When Learning and Improving is Frequent: Nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and dedication to the sport.
Technical Overview and Commitment:
The program offers a structured approach through a centralized curriculum to develop key goalkeeping skills. Experienced coaches provide personalized guidance to improve each goalkeeper's abilities and confidence in challenging game situations. The program includes exercises to improve agility, strength, and reaction time, crucial for quick and effective goalkeeping and providing a solid foundation for injury prevention to endure the position's rigors.
The semester consists of 12 Sessions of 75 minutes in duration.
Coaching:
Qualified licensed coaches, receiving ongoing training, and mentored by Phoenix FC technical staff.
Schedule and Changes: UPDATED 2024-10-02
- October 23rd 6:15pm - 7:30pm@ Phoenix FC Facility
- October 30th 6:15pm - 7:30pm@ Phoenix FC Facility
- November 6th 6:15pm - 7:30pm@ Phoenix FC Facility
- November 20th 6:15pm - 7:30pm@ Phoenix FC Facility
- November 27th 6:15pm - 7:30pm@ Phoenix FC Facility
- December 4th 6:15pm - 7:30pm@ Phoenix FC Facility
- December 11th 6:15pm - 7:30pm@ Phoenix FC Facility
- January 8th 6:15pm - 7:30pm@ Phoenix FC Facility
- January 15th 6:15pm - 7:30pm@ Phoenix FC Facility
- January 22nd 6:15pm - 7:30pm@ Phoenix FC Facility
- January 29th 6:15pm - 7:30pm@ Phoenix FC Facility
- February 5th 6:15pm - 7:30pm@ Phoenix FC Facility
In cases of unforeseen circumstances, rescheduling will be attempted where possible, but not guaranteed.
Cost:
$359 for Phoenix Members (12 x 75-minute sessions)
Registration fees cover all program/training and facility rental costs.
Register Here
This academy is capped at 16 spots.
