Fusion Goalkeeper Academy

FUSION GOALKEEPER TRAINING




All Fusion Soccer Competitive players are invited to attend our year-round Goalkeeper Academy training, available during the Summer, Fall, and Winter Indoor seasons. This training is included as part of the Competitive Program, with no additional fees or registration required. Our Goalkeeper Academy focuses on developing well-rounded athletes by covering every aspect of the position. We aim to create the 'total goalkeeper' by helping players improve their technical skills, tactical understanding, and mental sharpness. Whether you're new to goalkeeping or looking to refine your abilities, you're welcome to join and grow with us!

U9-U10 GK Qualities

GK Qualities include standards that correlate with Fusion’s 4 pillars of development

U9-U10

U11-U13 GK Qualities

GK Qualities include standards that correlate with Fusion’s 4 pillars of development

U11-U13

U14+ GK Qualities

GK Qualities include standards that correlate with Fusion’s 4 pillars of development

U14+

Goalkeeper Academy Key Areas

01

1v1 Decision Making

  • Stepping
  • Goal Position
  • Hand Position
  • Feet/Hands

02

Crossing

  • 1st goal, 2nd goal, 3rd goal situations
  • Footwork
  • Timing in air

03

Distribution

  • Goal Kicks
  • Punts
  • Throws
  • Passing/Driven Ball

04

Diving

  • Low Ball Diving
  • Mid-Range Diving
  • Extension Diving



05

Shot Stopping

  • Hand Shape
  • Body Shape
  • Body Control/Balance
  • Timing of Set

Goalkeeper Staff

Tarah Nupson

Director of Goalkeeping


t.hobbs@fusionsoccermn.com

Learn more

John Moening

Current St. Olaf Men's & Women's Goalkeeper Coach


Former Hamline University Goalkeeper

GOALKEEPER TRAINERS

John Moening

Current St. Olaf Men's & Women's Goalkeeper Coach


Former Hamline University Goalkeeper

Colton Wenig

Current Macalester College Men's Goalkeeper Coach


Former Mcalester College Goalkeeper

Anders Severson

Current Maple Grove High School Coach


Former Gustavus University Goalkeeper

Hunter Askland

Former St. Martin's University Goalkeeper

Brody Ping

Former Milwaukee School of Engineering Goalkeeper

Questions?


If you have any questions about Goalkeeper Academy, please contact our Director of Goalkeeping, Tarah Nupson at t.hobbs@fusionsoccermn.com


If you have any questions about PlayMetrics or Registration, please contact Julia Hangartner at j.hangartner@fusionsoccermn.com

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