GKU stands for ‘The Goalkeeper Union’. It is our specialised department of the academy that caters for goalkeepers of all ages and abilities. This is a great way to become a part of the “GK Union” and be coached by techniques brought to you from across the world. Our Goalkeeper program is run and overseen by head coach Chris Marques who was a former professional goalkeeper for Stoke City, Nottingham Forest, Central Coast Mariners and was involved with the Young Socceroo's.
Goalkeeper Academy
class types
Junior
Marrickville - Earlwood
10/12/2022
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12/14/2022
9-12 YO
Before School
• Catching techniques
• Reaction saves
• Hand-eye coordination
Youth
Marrickville - Earlwood
10/12/2022
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12/14/2022
13-16 YO
After School
• Distribution
• Dealing with 1v1's
• Dealing with Crosses
Marrickville - Earlwood
10/12/2022
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12/14/2022
17+ YO
During School
• Game analysis
• Performance reviews
• Bespoke training
Seniors
Marrickville - Earlwood
10/12/2022
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12/14/2022
17+ YO
During School
• Goalkeeper conditioning
• Flexibility & Mobility
• Distribution
Junior
Marrickville - Earlwood
October 12, 2022
9-12 YO
Before School
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Youth
Marrickville - Earlwood
December 14, 2022
13-16 YO
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Seniors
Marrickville - Earlwood
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17+ YO
After School
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Junior
Junior GKU goalkeepers learning the foundations of goalkeeping with plenty of fun mini games involved. A lesson would generally consist of reaction saves and basic hand-eye coordination work.
Youth
This phase incorporates a heavy focus on goalkeeper conditioning as well as recreating game scenarios in training to improve decision making.
Seniors
We focus on fine tuning our senior players with specific exercises that we agree they need to work on as-well completing plenty of mobility and conditioning exercises.
