Ontario Soccer is excited to announce registration is now open for a new Goalkeeper Coach Diploma course, which begins November 18, 2021 in a blended-learning format.

The course will offer a theory component, which will be delivered online and an in-person practical component, will take place at the Ontario Soccer Centre under the Ontario Soccer Return to Play Guidelines and Public Health directives.

An Overview:

The Goalkeeper Coach Diploma course is produced by Ontario Soccer and it combines theoretical and practical components of how to effectively coach goalkeepers. Furthermore, this course is a pre-requisite for Canada Soccer’s new Youth Goalkeeper Licence.

What do you learn?

The workshop’s modules target the following learning outcomes:

• Role of the Goalkeeper and the Goalkeeper coach
• Methodology of Coaching a Goalkeeper
• Planning a Session for a Goalkeeper
• Shot Stopping: Where they come from?
• Goalkeeper specific fitness, agility and nutrition

What are the course pre-requisites?

Prior to registering for the Goalkeeper Coach Diploma course, coaches must have completed the following:

• Canada Soccer Learn to Train OR Soccer for Life OR C Licence Certified or higher
• Ontario Soccer’s Goalkeeper Coach Certificate
• Make Ethical Decisions Course + Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation
• Respect in Sport Online Module
• Making Headway in Soccer Online Module
• NCCP Emergency Action Planning

Structure of the Course

The course will consist of four online Zoom sessions and one on-field practical session and a final assignment.

The On-field Practical will be at the Ontario Soccer Centre (7601 Martin Grove Road - Vaughan, Ontario).

PLEASE NOTE: 100% attendance and engagement is required for the duration of the course.

What is the cost?

$450

Application and Registration

Coaches are required to apply for the course via Coach Centre, providing proof of their completion of the pre-requisites. Upon being approved, coaches are then able to register for the course they are interested in.

If you have any questions, please contact Lyndon Hooper, Coordinator, Coach Education, Player Development & Club Licensing.

How do I stay connected to Ontario Soccer?

For further information please refer to the latest bulletins on the COVID-19 Updates page, which has all the latest information from Ontario Soccer, as well as resources for your members. Please consider placing a dedicated link to the COVID-19 Updates on the homepage on your website.

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