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United Soccer Coaches | GK 2 Diploma
Developing Coaches. Inspiring Goalkeepers
Service Description
The United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeper Coach Level 2 Diploma Builds upon the foundations established in Level 1, introducing coaches to more advanced technical skills, movement patterns, tactical decision-making, and the goalkeeper's role within the team. Through a blend of classroom learning and on-field practical sessions, coaches will deepen their understanding of how to develop goalkeepers capable of solving more complex game situations. This course expands on handling, positioning, footwork, communication, and distribution by exploring movement efficiency, diving techniques, dealing with crosses, managing breakaway situations, and organizing the defense. Coaches will learn to analyze game scenarios, teach age-appropriate tactical concepts, and design training sessions that connect technical actions to realistic match situations. Emphasis is placed on improving coaching methodology, recognizing when and why techniques are applied, and creating learning environments that challenge goalkeepers to make effective decisions under pressure. Participants will leave with the knowledge and confidence to progress goalkeepers beyond the fundamentals and prepare them for the increasing demands of competitive play. Course Topics Advanced Handling Techniques Diving Mechanics (Low, Collapse, Tipping & Boxing) Positioning for Crosses, Shots & Goal Protection Advanced Footwork & Recovery Movements Communication to Organize the Defense Distribution with the Feet (Volley & Half Volley) Introduction to Breakaway Situations Tactical Decision-Making Session Design for Intermediate Goalkeepers Game-Based Goalkeeper Training Ideal For Coaches who have completed the Goalkeeper Coach Level 1 Diploma Club goalkeeper coaches Competitive youth coaches High school and academy coaches Coaches seeking to develop intermediate-level goalkeepers Learning Outcome Upon completion of the Goalkeeper Coach Level 2 Diploma, coaches will be able to teach and develop intermediate goalkeepers using technically sound instruction, effective coaching methods, and game-realistic training activities. They will understand how to connect individual technique with tactical application while creating challenging, engaging learning environments that prepare goalkeepers for the demands of competitive soccer. Details: Location - Horsecreek Soccer Complex, Vacaville CA Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm *Participants must have completed the Level 1
Upcoming Sessions
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