There are NO ADDED COSTS OR FEES for players interested in benefiting from this training, as the organization absorbs the fees associated with this training that is open to registered CSA players on instructional and representative teams alike.
Coaches are asked to encourage their goalkeepers to attend the training and for those teams training on Monday evenings, to excuse your goalkeeper(s) from your team session to attend the goalkeeper-specific training. Also, no goalkeeping experience is necessary to attend – field players interested in experimenting with the goalkeeper position are encouraged to attend for an introduction to the position!
The training will be led by two coaches with extensive credentials and experience in the coaching and training of goalkeepers:
DAVE WHITCRAFT 1st soccer player to be inducted into the Delaware Sports and Museum Hall of Fame Former 2-time ALL AMERICAN as a goalkeeper at the University of Delaware Former professional goalkeeper with the New York Cosmos, Delaware Wizards, and South Jersey Barons Holds USSF National "B" Coaching License Currently in his 23rd year teaching Health & Physical Education at Avon Grove High School where he is also the soccer coach Current member of the DYSA State Instructional Staff
JOE MANLOVE 4 year goalkeeper and All-State player at St. Elizabeth’s High School 4 year goalkeeper at Belmont Abbey College Current Boys & Girls Assistant Coach at Archmere Academy Holds USSF National “D” Coaching License Holds NSCAA National Coaching Diploma Currently teaching History at A.I. DuPont High School
Finally, coaches, you too are welcome and encouraged to attend the goalkeeper training in the event you wanted to pick up some tips on how to better coach your goalkeepers.
We hope everyone takes advantage of this opportunity to improve our goalkeepers and look forward to seeing you on the fields! Don’t forget – the program begins this Monday, Sept 13th!
CSA Mission Statement:
Concord Soccer Association is a non-profit, community-based, volunteer organization devoted to the development of youth through the sport of soccer. Our broad-based approach provides opportunities to play soccer at the highest competitive level appropriate, while fostering character development, sportsmanship, skill acquisition and fun in a positive, respectful environment. More about Concord Soccer.