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Program Structure
At the International Goalkeepers Academy we have structured our course to suit goalkeepers of all levels of abilities.
We offer Junior, Intermediate, Senior, Advanced and Premier programs. We cater for the casual player who wishes to play in the local competitions through to the career minded keeper who is aimed at playing at a professional level.
All coaches instructing in these sessions are accredited with the Coaching Council of Australia and receive regular updates through the Academy.
Director of Coaching Jim Fraser who developed the curriculum is also an experienced Coach Educator having written the coaching programs for Soccer Australia.
At the International Goalkeepers Academy we work in groups where all keepers have to perform all the tasks. Many parents and keepers have the idea that the keeper coach should do all the serving. In the modern game the keeper must also have all the skills of a field player and for this reason we have developed training drills that require the keepers to perform all techniques required in the game. The group situation also develops leadership qualities required and builds confidence and concentration levels.
The Junior Program
An introduction to goalkeeping practices for keepers aged 8 to 11 years. The course teaches the basic techniques of goalkeeping in a fun filled environment. Ball handling routines, Diving, Punching, Shot Stopping and Distribution as well as Team Building and Communications skills are included in the course.
The Intermediate Program
This is the next step up and the course increases the intensity of training and introduces Tactical Awareness, Physical Development, Psychological Development and Body Maintenance components to the course. The components of this course give keepers the platform to progress to the Senior Program.
The Senior Program (Maximum Keepers in Group - 8)
A higher level of proficiency is required to advance to this group. Keepers participating in this program will already have ambitions of course is another stepping stone in career development which prepares keepers to reach their full potential.
The Advanced Program (Maximum Keepers in Group - 8)
This program is for keepers who have targeted their career towards a semi-professional or professional status. Keepers will have been identified, assessed and tested by the IGA coaching staff to ensure that they are capable of gaining the full benefits of the curriculum. The keepers in the Advanced Course will also have a gym program designed to meet their specific needs and the course also includes theory sessions and video analysis.
The Premier Program
The program caters for keepers who are preparing for trials with State League, A League or overseas clubs. The program prepares keepers to trial successfully at any level. This is a challenging program and supplies all the necessary keeper tools become a professional keeper and will extend the keepers ability to the maximum.
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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