Jason Pearcey                                                               Adam Deeley
UEFA B Licence Holder                                                 UEFA B Licence Holder
FA Goalkeeping B Licence                                           FA Lvl 2 Goalkeeper Coach
Derby County FC Academy Goalkeeping Coach        FA Youth Award

HIBS have linked up with Just 4 Keepers, an international goalkeeping foundation, represented in the Midlands By Derby Countys academy coach, Jason Pearcey.

Jason has teamed up with Hibs Head Academy goalkeeping coach Adam Deeley and Hibs FA lvl 2 coach Jim Thwaites to provide specialist training sessions for local keepers.

Sessions are held on Monday nights at Campion School, Leamington and Thursday Nights at Tile Hill Coventry for all keepers aged 8-16.

U9 - U12  6pm til 7pm

U13 - U16 7pm til 8pm

For more details or an initial free taster session, contact Jason on

01527 526660 or 07956 428063

or Adam on 07884300910

The academy is designed to work on all aspects of the goalkeeping possition which includes the follwing topics:

 

Handling

Footwork                                                                               
    

 
   
Start Position 
 

Distribution

High Balls & Crosses

  

Shot Stopping

1 v 1s

This Weeks Top Tips

The Scoop catch
Similar to the basket catch in the sense that, the pinkies come together and you gather the ball into your body. The difference is what you do with your legs. If you bend one knee down, this will create a barrier to stop the ball going through your legs if your hands slip.

Why not 2 knees down?
Simple, it is much slower getting up with both knees down. If you spill the ball, you need to react as quick as possible. Allowing only one knee to go down gives you the leverage to move quickly if needed.

Download the J4K Brochure by clicking on the J4K logo below.
 

 The four main qualities of a good goalkeeper are bravery, agility, good judgement and a safe pair of hands.
Good postioning is essential for any goalie. He must be aware of where the ball is at all times.
The goalkeeper must be in control of his own goalmouth at all times.
He being the player with the best view of open play must take advantage and shepherd his team mates into formation.
We all know what can happen if you take your eye off the ball for a second or two... just ask Neil Sullivan!

You have to be agile to get across the goalmouth at a moments notice. Get as much of yourself behind the ball as you can.
For high crosses, it is essential to meet the ball at its highest point, before the attacker has his chance.
Use your wrist to flick and twist the ball to safety. Know how to shape your hands when stopping a shot.
Form a 'W' shape, thumbs meeting at their ends, fingers outstretched, not leaving any room for the ball to squeeze through.