MISSION:

Provide a professional and challenging training environment for young goalkeepers to grow in the position and get to the #NEXT level. The 4 days will be focused on covering multiple technical areas and applying them to game scenarios. The goalkeepers will be involved in tactical sessions and work with collegiate goalkeeper coaches throughout the event. Are you #NEXT?

 

FOCUS:

1. Character development

2. Technical application

3. Tactical decision making

4. Goalkeeper Specific physical training

 

ABOUT US:

TAYLOR THAMES- Founder/Director Taylor Thames is currently the Head Coach at La Salle University for the men’s soccer program. He has 12+ years of Division I coaching experience and played Division I soccer for the University of Delaware. As an educator he has worked with all levels from 9 years old to professional goalkeepers. Coach Thames also holds the United States Soccer Federation Senior-A License and the USC Goalkeeping Diploma.

 

We will be taking every precaution to protect the wellness and safety of the goalkeepers as we return to the fields. Some extra measures we will be taking are 6:1 staff ratio at sessions, gloves/masks (coach), minimal-no contact during sessions, & sanitizing equipment before/after sessions.

 

NEXT GK ACADEMY @ ELITE 300:

-PROFESSIONAL STAFF

-TRAINING VIDEO

-WRITTEN ASSESSMENT

-NEXT T-SHIRT

-AB1 GLOVES (ADD ON OPTION)

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OPEN TO BOYS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 11-18. GROUPS WILL BE DIVIDED BY AGE

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LOCATION/DATES/TIMES:

SWATHMORE COLLEGE - 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081​

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TO REGISTER: CLICK REGISTER TODAY! OR EMAIL - TAYLOR.THAMES@NEXTGKACADEMY.COM, SPACE IS LIMITED!

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