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.

1   2   3   4   5  

Footwork
Keeps feet moving, square to the ball, moves forward to the ball, uses “ready position”, recovers quickly.

1   2   3   4   5  

Angles & Positioning
Positions between ball and center of goal, balances cutting angle with overhead risk, proper position for sharp angles ball

1   2   3   4   5  

Crosses & High Balls
Keeps open stance, assesses flight (height/speed) of ball, catches at highest point, protects ball and self.

1   2   3   4   5  

Distribution
Throwing/punting/kicking, right decisions for type and target, accuracy, distance.

1   2   3   4   5  

Diving
Steps forward into dive, stays square to shooter, catches hands first, power to ball with near leg, lands on side.

1   2   3   4   5  

Punching & Parrying
Uses drop step, high balls - opposite hand, low balls - same hand, guides ball around post, punch height and distance.

1   2   3   4   5  

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.

1   2   3   4   5  
Tactical Area Rating Comments

Communication
Proper time, specific, loud/commanding, works from the ball out.

1   2   3   4   5  

Decision Making
Decides rapidly, accurately, when to stay on line, when to go.

1   2   3   4   5  

Set Plays
Position on corner kicks/free kicks, effectively builds walls, penalty kick technique.

1   2   3   4   5  
Mental/Physical Rating Comments

Effort/Attitude
In games and practices.

1   2   3   4   5  

Concentration/Focus
Involved in game/practice at all times.

1   2   3   4   5  

Conditioning
Overall fitness

1   2   3   4   5  

Resilience
Bounces back after mistakes, disappointments.

1   2   3   4   5  

Quickness/Reaction
Hand/foot speed, point blank shots.

1   2   3   4   5  

 

Rating relative to average of age group:

1-Significantly Above, 2-Above, 3-On Target, 4-Improvement Needed, 5-Significant Improvement Needed