Overview:

This is a Diploma course produced by Ontario Soccer, in collaboration with Frans Hoek, that combines theoretical and practical components of Goalkeeping Coaching. It is a pre-requisite for Canada Soccer's Youth Goalkeeper Diploma.

What do you learn?

Components covered include:

• The Evolution of the role of the Goalkeeper
• The Goalplayer Coach: A Key Member of Technical Staff
• Fundamental Skills & Competencies of the Goalplayer across the Ages
• Analyzing the Match: A Proactive & Reactive Approach
• Training the Goalplayer: An Integrated Methodology

What are the course pre-requisites?

• Learn to Train or Soccer for Life (Trained)
• NCCP Make Ethical Decision (MED) Workshop
• NCCP Make Ethical Decision (MED) Online Evaluation
• Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders (Soccer)
• NCCP Making Head Way in Sport
• NCCP Emergency Action Plan
• NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two

What is the cost?

$800 (inclusive of Goalplayer Certificate course)

Application Process

All applicants must submit an up-to-date CV, copy of their NCCP transcript, a Letter of Intent, a Letter of Recommendation from the club, and two references via the JotfForm linked below by no later than January 8, 2026. 

Dates & Location – Course #1 – In-Person Delivery

In-person Classroom & Field hosted in York Region (specific address coming soon):

• Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday, May 17, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please note: 100% attendance and engagement is required for the duration of the course.