This article was the first of many provided by the U.S. National Team Goalkeeper Network addressing some of the areas of concern in youth goalkeeping. The concept of the network was and still is to share and not dictate information regarding goalkeeping issues in soccer. We all have our own way of training keepers and as long as technique is first and foremost in our training for youth goalkeepers, we will all be on the same page and working towards a common goal.

One of the areas of concern that was raised by our National Staff and Regional Goalkeeper Coaches is that it is paramount as a basis for the future of our goalkeepers is: technique – and the need for functional technical training.