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Sport Psychology
The International Goalkeepers Academy has engaged Carlos Camacho to provide sport psychology servies at the Blacktown Olympic Park.
It is vital for athletes to prepare themselves in every area of human condition. The mental and emotional aspects of competition are as significant as, or sometimes even more important than the physical component.
Football is a sport that demands the development and control of the mnd as well as the body. Goalkeeping has the added condition of demanding exceptional self-control and decision making at all times. Ninety minutes is a long time to concentrate and focus. It only takes a brief lapse of concentration to make a fatal mistake that could be definitive in the outcome of a game. This could also affect the confidence of a goalkeeper for the rest of the season.
The responsibility and stress on goalkeepers can affect performance in many ways. In addition, performance will be afected by factors that may not be sport related but need to be professionally monitored to ensure resolution.
There are certain characteristics that make a good goalkeeper. Personality, mental and emtional qualities form part of these characteristics. Great goalkeepers are not born great! Players can learn how to use the best of their focus, make the correct choices and remain in control of their emotions throughout a game and in training.
It is important for all goalkeepers, whether young or veteran, social or competitive, amateur or professional, to use all their skills, mental and physical. This will allow players to develop and better enjoy their performances and their sport. Most importantly, players will further enrich themselves not only as athletes, but also as persons by transferring their mental toughness and emotional stablility into their domestic and personal lives.
September/October 2010 School Holiday Camps
During the September/October School Holidays the International Goalkeepers Academy will offer a range of camps which will cover the needs of all students at any skill level...
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Goalkeeping Lectures By Sydney FC's Dr Craig Duncan
In September 2010, Sydney FC's Strength and Conditioning Coach, Dr Craig Duncan will be presenting two lectures at the Academy.
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Sydney FC Sign Another Academy Keeper
IGA keeper Dylan Mitchell has joined Aaron Liddell as the second Sydney FC signing for the National Youth League Team...
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Senior Keepers Make a Move
Two of our senior keepers, Dave Porley and James Irwin have enrolled into college in America to further their education and football careers...
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