Goalkeeper Training Session: Recovery Diving

The video features a training session focused on recovery diving. The original session was led by George Kostelis during an NSCAA National Goalkeeping Diploma Coaching Course.

This session was one of the more memorable of the Level III course. The video quality isn't outstanding, but is pretty good considering it is from a hand-help Flip camera.

You can get a good idea of the positive intensity that George Kostelis brings to training. Using one of his favorite terms... it's "Magic". Somebody needs to hire this guy on to their college or professional staff while he's still available.

Warm-up:

Phase 1 - One bounce catch

Phase 2 - No bounce catch

Phase 3 - No bounce catch x 6

Phase 4 - One bounce collapse dive

Phase 5 - Collapse dive recovery

Phase 6 - Collapse dive same-side recovery

Exercise 1:

Phase 1 - Foot Service - Volley to Chest

Phase 2 - Foot Service - Ground to Side

Phase 3 - Recovery Footwork

Phase 4 - Accelerated Recovery From Near Post

Exercise 2:

Phase 1 - 1v1 Collect & Shoot

Phase 2 - Collect & Shoot Competition

Restricted Game: Small Field 4v4 + GKs

Special thanks to George Kostelis, Instructor; NSCAA Coaches & Willing Participants. Filmed on a Flip Video Camera.

Working Through The NSCAA's Goalkeeping Institute

In June, I had the fortunate opportunity to participate in the NSCAA's Goalkeeping program.   I fully intended to participate one year earlier, but a party at my house for the USA vs. England game took was going to take priority over any coaching course.  It just so happened that a very notable goalkeeping gaffe occurred on that very day.