At the highest levels the goalkeeper is a very vital and integral part of the team. With the rules established by FIFA the game has changed how the GK position is played. Keepers are no longer seen as just “shot stoppers”. Today the goalkeepers 1st touch and tactical awareness must be as good as our outfielders. The demands placed on this position require development in the four components of the game (technical, tactical, physical and mental).
Youth teams often do not have the resources to hire a goalkeeper trainer who works exclusively with the keepers. In the past coaches have trained the keepers with the field players working on their technical skills or had someone come in to work with keepers separately.
To help meet the demands placed on this highly important position it is now the responsibility of the Roswell Soccer Club to make available goalkeeper specific training for our Academy and Select players.
Kevin Garney is in his third season as a member of the Kennesaw State University coaching staff. A native of Billericay, England, Garneys comes to KSU after a successful playing career at the University of Montevallo (2001 – 2004). He was a four-year letter winner,a NSCAA All-South Region selection in 2003 & 2004 and was a three-time member of the All-Gulf South Conference Team (2002 – 2004). Kevin shares time with Coach Russ Stroud working intensely with the KSU goalkeepers. He holds a USSF C license and will be completing his ’B’ later this year.
Schedule - Spring 2008
GK Trainer - Kevin Garneys; Sessions will begin Tuesday, February 19th (there will not be a session on 2/18)
| Age |
Day |
Time |
Field |
| U10/U11 Boys |
Mondays |
5:30-7:00pm |
East Roswell Field #1 |
| U12-U14 Boys |
Mondays |
7:00-8:30pm |
East Roswell Field #1 |
| U10/U11 Girls |
Tuesdays |
5:30-7:00pm |
East Roswell Park #1 |
| U12-U14 Girls |
Tuesdays |
7:00-8:30pm |
East Roswell Park #1 |
