OTTAWA SOUTH UNITED SOCCER
Ranked #1 Soccer Club in Ottawa

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OSU Force Academy Goalkeeper COE
The “GOLD STANDARD” in Goalkeeper Development
     

                   

Goalkeeper Centre of Excellence coaches David Bellemare and Aaron Falsetto bring a wealth of knowledge and experience with them having developed goalkeepers for College, University,  Provincial, National and Professional programs.

For players who aspire to be a goalkeeper and players who are wanting to try a different position, this program is an excellent chance to learn all the required skills necessary to be a goalkeeper. Goalkeeping is known as one of the most technically difficult positions on the soccer field, thus the OSU is committed to providing its goalkeepers a specialized program to assist goalkeepers to reach their full potential both on and off the field.

Goalkeepers will work through the fundamental skills of the position: agility and footwork, positioning, shot stopping, catching, diving, and distribution (both throwing and kicking). As part of the key skills, players will come to understand the tactical side of being a goalkeeper and learn to command the box!

Sessions will include the latest in technical and tactical methodologies as well as the latest equipment to develop the all goalkeepers in the program.


Registration information:

OSU Goalkeeper program - Registration Instructions & Information


Program: Junior Goalkeeper Program (Introductory Level) 

Link to register: https://osu.demosphere-secure.com/_registration

Registrations Instructions: Demosphere - Account Creation & How to Register Instructions

Code to Register: Contact Coach Aaron Falsetto: aaron.falsetto@osu.ca


Program: Intermediate/Elite Goalkeeper Program

Link to register: https://osu.demosphere-secure.com/_registration

Registrations Instructions: Demosphere - Account Creation & How to Register Instructions

Code to Register: Contact Coach Aaron Falsetto: aaron.falsetto@osu.ca


Program: Non-OSU Goalkeepers 

Link to register: https://osu.demosphere-secure.com/_registration

Registrations Instructions: Demosphere - Account Creation & How to Register Instructions

Code to Register: Contact Coach Aaron Falsetto: aaron.falsetto@osu.ca


Program Description: 

Our Club Goalkeeper Program is designed to offer position specific training for goalkeepers within our club and from around the Ottawa area. The OSU goalkeeper coaches are highly qualified and understand the needs and demands of this unique position. They deliver a specialist, progressive program, full of high-tempo, structured coaching sessions and drills to fine tune all key elements specific to goalkeeping.


Program Details: 

The Goalkeeper Program is divided into different training groups, dependent upon age and ability level as per below:

  • Our entry-level program, as part of our Recreational Program.
  • The Junior Program (U9-10 Force Black & Force White & U9-U12 Force Blue & Power/Rage/Titans Goalkeepers),
  • The Senior Program (U13-18 Force White,Blue, Power/Rage/Titans Goalkeepers) 
  • The Elite Program (U11-18 Force Black).

Training is offered ONE or TWO times per week. Lastly, the goalkeeper program is also delivered with weekly summer camps through July each year.


Cost: Dependent per program and available at the registration links


Fee Includes:                                

  • Club Goalkeeper T-Shirt

  • Facility Costs

  • Club Coaches Costs

  • Insurance and Registration with Ontario Soccer


Parents to Provide:

  • Soccer Cleats, Shin-guards, soccer socks and shorts

  • Goalkeeper gloves


Program Coordinator:  Aaron Falsetto

Email: aaron.falsetto@osu.ca


Coaching:

Delivered by our Club Goalkeeper Coaches - CLICK HERE to meet them


Coaching Qualifications:

Our Club Goalkeeper Coaches follow our club curriculum on goalkeeping, as well as maintaining their Ontario Soccer Goalkeeper Certificate


Program Curriculum:

The Goalkeeper Program curriculum is based on the essential key areas of goalkeeper success on the field.

Technical: footwork, handling, diving, high balls, positioning, distribution, and communication.

Physical: Balance, coordination, speed, agility, endurance, strength and flexibility.

Mental: increase personal effectiveness under pressure; dealing effectively with mistakes, setbacks and criticism; maintaining self-confidence; effective decision making; bravery, concentration; motivation and discipline.

Tactical: developing a better understanding of the game; initiating attacks; commanding the penalty area; preparing for set pieces; development of outfield skills and overall tactical awareness.

 


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