The developmental goalkeeper clinic is typically comprised of youth goalkeepers with limited training or experience as a goalkeeper. Clinic will revisit the technical needs of goalkeepers to sharpen technical skills and introduce elements of decision making through game situations. More detailed instruction in terms of handling, positioning, footwork, collapse and grass cutter saves, deflecting vs. catching, high balls, breakaways, and communication. It is very important for goalkeepers to train in age appropriate groups to build confidence and to ensure each goalkeepers safety.
Goalkeepers will be challenged in game situations. The Keeperstop.com staff will work closely with each goalkeeper to address technical, tactical, and psychological aspects of the game. We are excited as a staff about the opportunity and challenge.
This an amazing opportunity to train with some of the best college goalkeeper coaches in New England. Small coach to student ratio; typically 8 to 1. Curriculum designed to challenge each keeper and the group as a whole.
Monday - Thursday Day Clinic. Friday is a make up day in the event the fields are closed due to inclement weather.
Included with tuition is a free Hummel soccer ball valued at 60.00. Each registered keeper will receive an additional 15% off regular priced goalkeeper gear at keeperstop.com which is a 25% savings from most retail stores.
About the Director:
Christian Benjamin - Central Connecticut State University Mens Soccer Assistant and Goalkeeper. 2007 NCAA Sweet 16 finalists. Connecticut ODP Evaluator, Goalkeeper Coach, and Staff Coach 2007 to present. Creator of the goalkeeper equipment and education resource, www.keeperstop.com. Featured clinician in the areas of goalkeeping and youth coaching for recreational, travel, high school, and premier clubs throughout New England and Tri - State area. Licenses: USSF C and NSCAA Advanced National Goalkeeper Certification.
Paul Armstrong - From age 14 to 18 trained and played with several youth professional academies in England such as Liverpool FC School Boys, Chester City FC, and Wigan Athletic FC. Played Division 1 mens soccer for Central Connecticut State University. In 2007 ranked top 5 in the US for shot stopping and goals against. Holds FA level 1 coaching badge. Graduated from CCSU with a degree in Exercise Science. Staff coach at Star Goalkeeper Academy and 5 year youth director for Keeperstop.com.
Staff will include other male and female college goalkeepers and field players. Additional staff will be named as the clinic draws close.
