At Mount Hamilton United Soccer Club, we emphasize distribution, recognizing that modern goalkeepers must be as skilled with their feet as outfield players. Goalkeepers play a crucial role in buildup play and are the first line of attack. Our goal is to instill a deep understanding of goalkeeping fundamentals while fostering 
confidence, professionalism, and passion.

Our comprehensive training program will focus on key aspects such as:

• Handling, diving, and scoop techniques
• Proper set position and footwork
• 1v1 scenarios, set pieces, and crosses
• Angles, reaction time, and goalkeeper fitness
• Distribution skills essential for the modern game

Through structured training, goalkeepers will develop the technical skills, game awareness, and mentality needed to excel.

Psychological

• Winner: Relentless drive to be No. 1.
• Nerve Strength: Confidence under pressure.
• Self-Aware: Leverages strengths for personal and team success.
• Control: Manages emotions to enhance performance.

Tactical

• Game Manager: Controls play through positioning and decision-making.
• Defensive Leader: Denies chances with positioning and communication.
• Playmaker: Creates opportunities by exploiting space.

Social

• Leader: Inspires through action and communication.
• Presence: Projects confidence, impacting both team and opponents.
• Learner: Absorbs and applies information quickly.
• Team Player: Builds relationships while maintaining individuality.

Technical

• Clutch Saves: Delivers game-changing stops.
• Effective Actions: Executes the right technique at key moments.
• Elite Distributor: Delivers accurate and varied passes.
• Consistent: Repeats successful actions reliably.

Physical

• Unique: Excels due to standout attributes.
• Efficient Mover: Uses agility and coordination effectively.
• Physical Presence: Dominates physical duels.
• Robust: Endures the game’s demands with resilience.

Technical

• Handling: Footwork, positioning, and varied serves.
• Distribution: Playing out from the back, angles of support, and long-range techniques.
• Shot Stopping: 1v1s, diving saves, and angled strikes.
• Crossing: Positioning for front, middle, and far-post deliveries.

Tactical

• Support: Effective passing, quick play, and choosing the best distribution.
• Defending: Handling through balls, close-range shots, and recovery saves.
• Communication: Clear direction to defenders and proper set positioning.
• Positioning: Optimal placement based on ball location and set plays.

In order for the players to thrive, it is important to create an empowering and enjoyable environment which is focused on a holistic approach to person and player development. In doing so, maintaining a competitive and challenging setting where the overlying concept is to have a desire to win and keep the ball out of the net.

• Values
• Technique
• Tactical
• Athletic Development
• Psychological
• Safety
• Building Relationships
• Environment

Foundation Phase (Training to Learn) U10-U12

Formation Phase (Training to Develop) U13-U15

Pre-Professional Phase (Training to Compete) U16+

Professional Phase (Training to Win)

• Skill & Technique Development/Refinement
• Participation in Outfield-Player Sessions/Activities
• Integration Into Team Tactical Sessions/Activates
• Working As a Unit with Defenders & Midfielders
• Distribution and Supporting actions quality
• Defending Space (Within age learning expectations)
• Defending Area (Within age learning expectations)
• Defending Goal (Within age learning expectations)
• Aerial Ball Management
• Set Piece Management (Corner, Free Kicks, Long Throws)