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Coach Andrews Graduated University of New Hampshire – 1984 Phil was born on the island of Cyprus off the coast of Greece and grew up playing soccer in England, Germany, Singapore, and Italy. Played for several club teams in Germany as a child and was named first team all Italy while playing center fullback for the Vicenza Cougars in high school. Played in the Boston, Massachusetts indoor league in the mid 80's and for Miller Masters FC of the New Hampshire summer semi-pro league in college. Phil has coaching certifications from the FA, NSCAA, EPYSA, and USSF. Phil has worked for
several soccer organizations in Southern Jersey and South
Eastern Pennsylvania including |

Positiveness: All good coaches should seek to create a positive learning environment where players are driven by a can do mentality rather than a fear of failure.
Enthusiasm: Since enjoyment is the first aim of every training session the coach must commit himself fully to ensuring that his players have fun and derive some benefit from the experience.
Leadership: As a role model the coach has to ensure that the example he sets is worthy of redemption. The coach is a very influential person, particularly in the lives of young players, and he must take this responsibility seriously.
Empowerment: Good coaching is about giving players the confidence to make decisions under pressure. To achieve this the coach must first give his players the knowledge and the opportunity to practice decision making without fear of admonishment. Players who are constantly dominated by the coach will be frightened to make their own informed decisions.
*Alex Welsh, The Soccer Goalkeeping Handbook.
The 10 Guiding Principles of Goalkeeping
| 1.Hands | 6.Set Consideration |
| 2.Body Shape | 7.Reaction Factor |
| 3.Ever-Ready Consideration | 8.Recovery |
| 4.Stay On Your Feet | 9.Decision,Communication & Organization |
| 5.Secondary Cover | 10.First Attacker |
When To Coach Keepers
It is agreed that youth players ages 4-11 to should not be given permanent player positions, but Instead allowing them the chance to experience all aspects of the game: However there are those occasions when a child in this age range has the desire and ability to be a goalkeeper.
AGE GROUP 8-11: Teaching the Goalkeeping basics
Catching Ball in front of body with palms to the ball
Diving for shots and tumbling involved
Kicking and throwing the ball to safe areas and/or to maintain possession.
AGE GROUP 12-15: Keepers should advance to the following
Shot stopping; Crosses; Through Balls
Breakaways
Distribution
Communication
Angle Play
Catching Technique
Footwork
Break Aways
AGE GROUP High School-College: Putting it all together
Catching Technique
Footwork
Stance
Diving Technique
Waist Level and High Balls
Crosses
Angle Play
Breakaways
Penalty Kicks
Distribution
Communication
Deflecting
Boxing ( punching )
Quickness
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE KEEPER
Hand/Eye Coordination
Agility
Confidence
Judgment
Decisiveness
Quickness
Ability to Take Charge
Concentration
Vision
As a Keeper just remember, be a SLAVE to the S.A.V.E.
GOALKEEPER EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
When packing your bag remember to make sure you keep the following things in mind.
At least two Jerseys of different colors. (Remember, your Jersey must not be the same color as your team or the opposing team)
At least two pair of gloves. (Keep them in a glove bag or Zip Lock Baggy)
Two pairs of shoes. One pair with molded cleats the other with screw in studs
Extra Studs and Stud Tools( Screw in studs should be used in muddy conditions)
Extra Laces
Athletic Tape
Something to remove mud from cleats
Extra Socks
Pair of Sweat Pants or Long Goal Keeper pants
Dry towel
Bottle of water
Visored Cap
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