Goalkeeper Academy

GKU stands for ‘The Goalkeeper Union’. It is our specialised department of the academy that caters for goalkeepers of all ages and abilities. This is a great way to become a part of the “GK Union” and be coached by techniques brought to you from across the world. Our Goalkeeper program is run and overseen by head coach Chris Marques who was a former professional goalkeeper for Stoke City, Nottingham Forest, Central Coast Mariners and was involved with the Young Socceroo's., a former professional goalkeeper for Stoke City, Nottingham Forest, Central Coast Mariners and our specialised department of the academy

class types

Junior

Marrickville
1/1/2024
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12/31/2024
9-12 YO
After School

• Catching techniques

• Reaction saves

• Coordination

Youth

Marrickville
1/1/2024
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12/31/2024
13-16 YO
After School

• Distribution

• Dealing with 1v1's

• Dealing with Crosses

Seniors

Marrickville
1/1/2024
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12/31/2024
17+ YO
Before School

•  Conditioning

• Flexibility & Mobility

• Distribution

Junior

Marrickville
January 1, 2024
9-12 YO
After School

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Youth

Marrickville
December 31, 2024
13-16 YO
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Seniors

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17+ YO
After School

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Junior

Junior GKU goalkeepers learning the foundations of goalkeeping with plenty of fun mini games involved. A lesson would generally consist of reaction saves and basic hand-eye coordination work.

Youth

This phase incorporates a heavy focus on goalkeeper conditioning as well as recreating game scenarios in training to improve decision making.

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Seniors

We focus on fine tuning our senior players with specific exercises that we agree they need to work on as-well completing plenty of mobility and conditioning exercises.

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