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United Soccer Coaches | GK 1 Diploma
Developing Coaches. Inspiring Goalkeepers
Service Description
Course Description The United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeper Coach Level 1 Diploma is an introductory course designed to provide coaches with the foundational knowledge, technical understanding, and practical coaching methods needed to develop beginning goalkeepers. Through a combination of classroom instruction and on-field learning, participants will explore the core principles of goalkeeper coaching while gaining confidence in planning and delivering engaging training sessions. Coaches will learn the fundamental techniques of handling, positioning, footwork, communication, and distribution, while also developing an understanding of how these components work together to create confident, effective goalkeepers. The course emphasizes age-appropriate coaching, effective demonstration, communication, and creating a positive learning environment that encourages player development. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the tools and confidence to introduce goalkeepers to the position, teach essential technical skills, and foster a lifelong love of the game through quality coaching. Course Topics: Handling Fundamentals Goalkeeper Positioning Footwork & Movement Communication & Leadership Basic Distribution Techniques Coaching Methodology Session Organization & Practice Design Teaching Beginning Goalkeepers Ideal For: Volunteer coaches Parent coaches Team coaches working with goalkeepers Beginning goalkeeper coaches Coaches looking to build a strong foundation in goalkeeper coaching This course will have two parts: 1. Thursday, August 20th (Online) 7:00pm - 2 hours 2. Friday, August 21st (In-Person) 5:30-8:30pm - 3 hours *Attendance with cameras on (Online) and in person are mandatory to complete the course. **Participants must take GK 1 to move onto the GK 2 ***In-Person Sessions will be held at Horsecreek Soccer Complex in Vacaville, CA
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Cancellation Policy
Maverick Goalkeeper Academy has a no refund policy and sessions cannot be transferred. In consideration of my child’s participation in Maverick Goalkeeper Academy's (herein MGA) Programs, I the participant / legal guardian of the participant hereby forever release and covenant not-to-sue MGA, it's Coaches, Trainers, and all other agents and or officers, who conduct programming, from any and all present and future claims resulting from ordinary negligence on the part of MGA or others listed for property damage, personal injury, or wrongful death, arising as a result of the participants engagement in or receiving instruction in MGA's activities or any activities incidental thereto, wherever, whenever, or however the same may occur. In addition by registering my goalkeeper in MGA's programming I give them consent to take pictures and videos for the purposes of advertising and promoting on MGA's website, instagram, flyers, and other forms of media and promotional products. I hereby voluntarily waive any and all claims both present and future, resulting from ordinary negligence, that may be made by me, my family, estate, heirs, or assigns, and I relinquish on behalf of myself, spouse, heirs, estate and assigns the right to recover for injury or death. I am aware that soccer is vigorous activity that can involve severe cardiovascular stress and violent physical contact. I understand that participation in soccer can involve certain risks, including, but not limited to, death, serious neck and spinal injuries resulting in complete or partial paralysis, brain damage, and serious injury to virtually all bones, joints, muscles, and internal organs, and that equipment provided for my protection may be inadequate to prevent serious injury. In addition, I understand that participation in MGA's Programs involves activities incidental thereto, including, but not limited to, travel to and from the site of the activity, participation at sites that may be remote from available medical assistance, and the possible reckless conduct of other participants. I, the participant / legal guardian of the participant, am voluntarily participating in this activity with knowledge of the danger involved and hereby agree to accept any and all risks of property damage, personal injury, or death. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless MGA and it's agents in all claims arising as a result of my / my child's participation in their program’s activities.
Contact Details
Horse Creek Soccer Complex, Vacaville, CA, USA
+ 8053160529
maverickacademy1@gmail.com