DBR Goalkeeper Academy

2 of the "Youngers" came home with the Golden Glove award from SoccerYouth program over the weekend Logan Logi_Bear_11_GK1 and Graysen Graysen !!!!
Great job and very proud of you both!!!!!

Took this from a trusted mentor, it follows all the beliefs that we have and follow!!!!

Parents, if you have a younger goalkeeper, make sure your son or daughter is receiving age-appropriate training.

Too often, I see young keepers being trained as if they are already 6 feet tall or preparing for a college environment. Training should match the goalkeeper’s age, size, strength, and stage of development.

For goalkeepers age 13 and younger, the priority should be building strong fundamentals:
• Catch the ball whenever possible instead of pushing or slapping it away.
• Use proper footwork and multiple steps to get into position before diving.
• Lead with the hands instead of relying on unnecessary kick saves.
• Learn correct body shape, balance, and decision-making.
• Focus on technique before speed, power, or highlight-reel saves.

I continue to see these habits at college ID clinics and regional camps. Many of them begin because younger keepers are taught to keep the ball out of the net by any means necessary.

At the developmental level, conceding a goal is not the biggest problem. Repeating poor technique is.
Young goalkeepers should be taught the correct way to make the save, even if they occasionally concede while learning. Proper habits built early will prepare them to make more saves safely, consistently, and effectively as they grow.

As I reflect on today after attending # this weekend, more pics to follow, We appreciate Jill and Maria taking time out of their busy day at to spend time with us and got lucky to run into
This wouldn't have happened without IGCC when we met Jill and the relationship we have cultivated over the years.
We are so fortunate!!!!

Day One!!!!!!
Super excited!!!!!!!
Bailey Martin Intl Goalkeeper Coaches Conference

Mentor and student

DBR Crew news, give you a change from tryout posts LOL, Ava , Callie and Sammy and their teams brought home the Gold at Sarasota Cup. Ava and Sam also had clean sheets all weekend!! Hayleigh was a finalist in the Commissioner Cup also just coming up ahort in the final

All smiles after bringing home the Gold!!!!
Stella and Ava at the Sarasota Cup this past weekend !! Very proud of the !!!!