A Successful Two Day Goalkeeping Course

Steve Hale Goalkeeping School ran a successful two day goalkeeping course on Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th May at Cirencester Town FC. 28 young goalkeepers aged between 7 & 15 took part working on many aspects of goalkeeping including handling, footwork, shot-stopping, one v ones, communication & organisation and dealing with crosses.

The weather wasn't great but that didn't stop the young goalkeepers from shining with all goalkeepers showing a great attitude as they worked under coaches Steve Hale, James Whitlock (Chippy) and Jason Grubb (Grubber).

On the Sunday, Swindon Town Goalkeeper Phil Smith kindly attended to present each child with their trophy and certificate, answer questions and sign autographs. Further prizes were also given out to Sam Austin and Harry Walthew who received signed Phil Smith footballs for their excellent behaviour and Andrew Lincoln and Joshua Pickett received Steve Hale Goalkeeping School clothing items for being great characters over the two days. Jack Lane and Alexander Wood also received Steve Hale Goalkeeping School clothing items for best attitude in their respective groups with Rhys Austin receiving the trophy for best overall attitude of the entire group. The overall goalkeeper of the weekend award went to Jacob Smith.

Steve commented "I was really pleased with how the whole weekend went from the numbers of goalkeepers in attendance to the attitude and endeavour they all showed. Both my coaches Chippy and Grubber did a great job with their respective groups and we all had alot of fun over the weekend and it was great to see all the goalkeepers show progress. I'd also like to say thanks to Swindon Town Goalkeeper Phil Smith who gave up his time on a Sunday for me to come and answer a number of questions from the children and parents and present the prizes for me."

Comments from parents:

"Cheers Steve Jacob had a great time and he is well pleased with his keeper of the weekend trophy" (Gary Smith)

"Josh had a very enjoyable weekend!" Helen Strange

"Can't wait to see the pics! Josh loved it. Thanks Guys" Michelle Davis-Jones

Dear Steve

I just wanted to say thank you very much for the weekend of goalkeeper training. Harry thoroughly enjoyed it and has learnt so much. He was thrilled to have won a prize, which has given him much more confidence (shame its the end of the football season!). Please pass on our thanks to Grubber. Thank you once again.

Kind regards

Helen