Goalkeeper Specific Development
We recognise the importance of specific training and overall development for goalkeepers. We also understand the challenges of providing GK sessions within clubs. Therefore we offer a variety of programs for GK’s with our full time state squads and for club based players.
Here is an overview of the programs we will be offering in 2024:
| FULL TIME STATE | PART TIME STATE | DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | GK TRAINING GROUP | |
| Age groups | Boys U13-16/ U13-U18 Girls | Boys U13-16/ U13-U18 Girls | U10-U13 | U13-U16 |
| Entry | October 2023 | October 2023 | 2024 Club nominations | 2024 Club nominations |
| Program Length | 44 Weeks | 44 Weeks | 2024 30 Weeks | 2024 Termly blocks |
| Total Sessions per week | 3 | 1-2 per week | 1 GK – 1 SQUAD | 1 |
| GK Coaching | Twice a week | 1-2 per week | Once a week | Yes |
| Playing / Training kit | Included | Optional | Yes | No |
| Matches | Yes | Friendly/ internal only | Internal games/ Gala days | Friendly/ internal only |
| Hudl match reviews | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Monthly online GK workshop | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Lumin - Player monitoring | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Tournament opportunities | Yes | Yes | Carnivals each school holidays | Yes |
Football South Australia Talented Player Pathways
Football SA’s Talented Player Pathway is headed by the State’s Technical Department led by Technical Director, Michael Cooper with Richie Alagich Boys Development lead and Cristiano Dos Santos Girls Development lead. Additionally, lead coaches are appointed at various age levels to assist with one of Australia's most recognised youth development pathway programs.
Football South Australia (FSA), is committed to player development and below you will find details of our program offerings for 2024.
Our programs are designed for players with a motivation and desire to be the best they can be at a sport they love to play.
A step-by-step guide through the Talented Player Pathway for males and females in SA is outlined in the below documents.
