Goalkeeper Development Programme - Junior & Youth

Term 4 2026 - 7-week goalkeeper programme for boys and girls aged 8–16. ​​​​​​​

The programme will start the week of 19th October (2nd week of Term 4)

This programme is for young players who are already showing a love for being in goal, and is designed to help sharpen their skills, strengthen their technique and grow their confidence.

Each session will cover key areas of Goal Keeping — including positioning, shot stopping, handling, communication and decision making. 

Hamilton (Korikori Park - Turf) Mondays (Not Labour weekend) – Head Coach Max Tommy, Assistant Coach Emma Meadows
19th / 2nd Nov / 9th Nov / 16th Nov / 23rd Nov / 30th Nov / 7th Dec

Rotorua (Puketawhero Park - Pitch 4) Wednesdays – Head Coach Andrew Gibbs
21st Oct / 28th Oct / 4th Nov / 11th Nov / 18 Nov / 25th Nov / 2nd Dec

Tauranga (Links Ave) Mondays (Not Labour weekend) – Head Coach Richard Gillespie
19th Oct / 2nd Nov / 9th Nov / 16th Nov / 23rd Nov / 30th Nov / 7th Dec

Whakatane (Trident High School) Tuesdays – Head Coach Jon Stanhope
20th Oct / 27th Oct / 3rd Nov / 10th Nov / 17th Nov / 24th Nov / 1st Dec

COST: $105

🧤 U9 & U10: 5pm – 5:50pm
🧤 U11 - U13: 6pm – 6:50pm
🧤 U14 - U16: 7pm – 8pm

Spots are limited — register early to secure a place.

Young keepers will need to bring their own gloves. Please arrive at least 10 mins before your session starts. 

Hamilton Coach - Max Tommy, Assistant Coach Emma Meadows
Rotorua Head Coach - Andrew Gibbs
Tauranga Head Coach - Richard Gillespe
Whakatane Head Coach - Jon Stanhope

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