Guarding the Goal is destined to become the standard training manual for youth soccer goalkeepers and their coaches.
Fully illustrated with more than 100 black & white photos and illustrations, Guarding the Goal provides drills, exercises and games that progress through three age and skill-appropriate levels. This unique book captures the enthusiasm and passion that Shel brings to his own intensive goalkeeping clinics. Topics include Stretching, Warm-Up, Footwork, Diving, Breakaways, Penalty Shots, Crosses, Goalie Games, Ball Handling and Kicking, Mental Preparation, and Equipment. Includes inspiring quotes and anecdotes by youth, professional and international keepers, including Nicci Wright and Karina LeBlanc (Canadian Women’s World Cup goalkeepers), Erin McLeod (Canadian Women’s U19 team goalkeeper), Paul Dolan (former national team goalkeeper) and Ian Bridge (former national team player and current Canadian Women’s U-19 National Team Head Coach)
Book by Shel Brodsgaard
Also see DVD version.
