2024.05.31 - Goalkeeper Tryout Evaluation Template from Coach Friedel
Name:
Team:
Technical Area |
Rating |
Comments |
Catching & Handling Hands to the ball first, proper technique based on ball position, soft hands, protects the ball.
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1 2 3 4 5 |
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Footwork Keeps feet moving, square to the ball, moves forward to the ball, uses “ready position”, recovers quickly.
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1 2 3 4 5 |
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Angles & Positioning Positions between ball and center of goal, balances cutting angle with overhead risk, proper position for sharp angles ball
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1 2 3 4 5 |
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Crosses & High Balls Keeps open stance, assesses flight (height/speed) of ball, catches at highest point, protects ball and self.
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1 2 3 4 5 |
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Distribution Throwing/punting/kicking, right decisions for type and target, accuracy, distance.
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1 2 3 4 5 |
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Diving Steps forward into dive, stays square to shooter, catches hands first, power to ball with near leg, lands on side.
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1 2 3 4 5 |
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Punching & Parrying Uses drop step, high balls - opposite hand, low balls - same hand, guides ball around post, punch height and distance.
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1 2 3 4 5 |
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Breakaways (1 on 1) Match the shooter’s pace, stays up as long as possible, proper approach position, slide square with ball, hands first to ball.
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1 2 3 4 5 |
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Tactical Area |
Rating |
Comments |
Communication Proper time, specific, loud/commanding, works from the ball out.
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1 2 3 4 5 |
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Decision Making Decides rapidly, accurately, when to stay on line, when to go.
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1 2 3 4 5 |
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Set Plays Position on corner kicks/free kicks, effectively builds walls, penalty kick technique.
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1 2 3 4 5 |
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Mental/Physical |
Rating |
Comments |
Effort/Attitude In games and practices.
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1 2 3 4 5 |
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Concentration/Focus Involved in game/practice at all times.
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1 2 3 4 5 |
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Conditioning Overall fitness
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1 2 3 4 5 |
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Resilience Bounces back after mistakes, disappointments.
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1 2 3 4 5 |
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Quickness/Reaction Hand/foot speed, point blank shots.
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1 2 3 4 5 |
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Rating relative to average of age group:
1-Significantly Above, 2-Above, 3-On Target, 4-Improvement Needed, 5-Significant Improvement Needed
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