Congratulations to AFC Bournemouth

As you may know Between The Sticks has had a long affiliation with AFC Bournemouth our local professional football club.

Going back over 10 years Robbie and Martin ran the goalkeeping section of the clubs Centre of Excellence whilst Mossy and Gaz were the 2 senior goalkeepers playing in the 1st team.

In 2006 Mossy started helping Robbie with the Centre keepers and this was when the idea of BTS started to emerge.

We still currently coach the young Bournemouth keepers on a Monday night with our own Dave Walsh who is head of goalkeeping for all keepers 16 and under.

Mossy has also just completed his 4th season as Bournemouths 1st team goalkeeper coach.

So it was obviously very pleasing to see our local club get promoted to the Championship for only the 2nd time in their history and we hope to continue our strong ties with the club for many years to come.

Jenny , Robbie and Mossy

!! Nick, Tom & Robbie with seasons spoils !!

Poole Town Fc held there end of season presentation evening at RNLI in Poole.
Pictured with Robbie & nick are the Southern South & West league championship shield (centre) Dorset Senior cup (right) & Champions cup (left)

Nick  with Poole Town Spoils

Tom Brown won young player of the year!!

Tom with his Young Player of the Year Award

Well done to Nick & Tom.

BTS

!!! Gaz in play off final !!!

Gaz Stewart BTS senior coach-makes it to the division 1 play off final at Wembley on 19th May with Yeovil Town.
Gaz is currently the number 2 goalkeeper at Yeovil but also doubles up as goalkeeping coach.
Yeovil will play Brentford in the final.
Everyone at BTS wishes Gaz all the best.
Gaz said "I'm looking forward to the day and Yeovil have a very good chance , it will be a very hard game but we will be up for the challenge"

BTS

!! Poole Town do the Triple !!!

Between the Sticks Senior coach Nick Hutchings secured the Trible with Poole town on Saturday 4th May by beating Burnham FC 1-0 in the southern league Champions cup.
Nick has had a fantastic season with Poole Town winning the league title, Dorset Senior Cup and now the champions cup.
Nick has also been nominated for non league goalkeeper of the year. Nick coaches Wimborne youth under 16s winning the league as well.
Well done Nick and good luck with the nomination.

BTS

 Nick & Robbie after the game at the champions cup Final

AFC Bournemouths guidelines for Academy Goalkeepers

GOALKEEPER SPECIFIC NEEDS 2012/2013

 

SOLID SET POSITION

 

• Set position needs to provide him with a good foundation to make any save in the least amount of time.

• Body weight needs to be forward (75% through toes).

• Knees slightly bent, not so much that any strain is felt in the quadriceps.

• Hands held at lower chest level, pushed forward in an advanced position and turned into a catching position (never have hands with backs of gloves facing forward).

• In a set position the head should be forward of the toes, this will help to keep the GK in a forward aggressive stance.

 

POSITIONAL SENSE/STARTING POSITION

 

• He must be positive and confident in the positions taken up during games.

• Stance must be ‘front foot’ so that every time the ball is played into an area over his back four he is able to take a step forward as the ball is played. This will help the GK to be quicker off the mark.

• GK should not be over advanced as this could lead to the GK feeling vulnerable to the lob. This could mean that the GK will take a backwards step when the opposition are about to play a through ball or put a ball into the penalty area.

 

DISTRIBUTION

 

• Any Professional GK must have a wide range of distribution skills so that selection is not limited.

• He must have confidence in distribution decisions and remember that it is his choice alone not anyone who is on the side-line.

• When distributing short, he should be able to see his team-mates next pass and communicate this information to him whilst the ball is in transit.

• Before receiving a back pass the GK should be fully aware of his player’s positions in front of him so that ball control can set him up best for the next pass/clearance.

• GK should be able to clear a rolling back pass competently with weaker foot, and be able to clear danger with a static ball.

 

CONCENTRATION/COMMUNICATION

 

• One of the most important aspects of being a pro GK is his ability to be fully immersed in the game and totally focused in the job at hand.

• During a game, the GK is talking to team-mates and involving himself in the game whilst also concentrating on the ball and player positions on the pitch.

• GK should constantly provide useful information to his back four, but also to any other player who requires further instruction.

• When the ball is in the defending 3rd, communication must become very sharp, 1 or 2 word commands like man-on, time, keepers, away, turn and free header need to be delivered loudly, confidently and with maximum authority.

 

DOMINATE BALLS INTO AREA

 

• Taking crosses is a difficult task for today’s GK’s as new technology in player’s boots and the lightness of the modern day football mean the pace of crosses and erratic flight trajectory have restricted a GK’s chance of claiming a cross.

• Therefore, a GK must remember that his primary role is to stop the ball going directly into the net and must position himself accordingly. Secondly, the GK should give himself a chance of helping defenders by claiming a cross.

• As with a normal starting position, the GK must be front foot and take a small step forward as the ball is played into the box  this step can be easily backtracked if the GK decides to not come for cross.

• Once the decision has been made, the GK must stick to it 100% and back it up with a loud confident shout of either “keepers” or “away”.

• Timing is crucial; he must reach the ball at optimum speed and its highest point.  The GK should wherever possible never take the ball with a standing jump; this will leave him more vulnerable to challenges from attacking players.

• If a catch is not possible or there is a good chance of a mishandle in a crowd of players the GK should attempt the punch. The 1 handed punch should be preferred as it leaves a hand and arm spare to lever attacking players out of the balls path.

 

PRESENCE IN GOAL

 

• Having ‘presence’ as a GK equates to being loud and confident and using his position on the pitch to dominate dangerous situations.

• The GK has the advantage of being able to speculate and affect the game.  A GK with ‘presence’ can play an important role within a team even if they do not touch the ball.

 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STRENGTH

 

• GK‘s need to be as fit and strong as outfield players.

• A typical GK’s training day is very demanding. If a GK lacks good enough condition to cope with the workload and constant impact of body on ground then injury could occur.

• It is important that pro first team GK’s are reliable and fit for 95% of the season.

• Being a GK is very mentally demanding, recovery from mistakes and constant crowd abuse requires tolerance and an ability to work under stress.

• Confidence with a touch of arrogance comes from the inner belief that they are ready for the job in hand. The GK will know they are ready to perform when all manner of preparation has been addressed going into a game. He knows he is going to perform well!

 

GOOD GAME CRAFT

 

• Experienced GK’s have learnt how to play games to win, when to play quickly and when to slow games down.

• Positioning, influencing and intimidating opponents are all part of an experienced GK’s armoury.

• External factors such as pitches, weather, officials, confidence levels of both teams and game status are all handled well by an experienced GK with good game-craft.

 

ATTITUDE

 

• Good work ethic is essential.

• Be able to self-motivate and develop weaknesses.

• Aim to maintain attitude after a poor or good performance.  This is best achieved with a consistent demeanour within his lifestyle.

   Consistency is the most important asset for any GK. He can only achieve this by being consistent in the way he approaches games and training. Routines, repetition of basic techniques and constant preparation are all key to a GK appearing in control during frantic moments in a game.

 

 

WRITTEN BY NEIL MOSS (AFC BOURNEMOUTH 1^ST TEAM GOALKEEPER COACH)

!! Jack Carter shines for Dorset !!

Hi Everyone

Below is an article from Devon FA regarding Jack's performance for Dorset. We are all very pleased to receive reports of BTS goalkeepers doing well as they develop in the game.

Well done Jack

Robbie , Mossy, Jenny & the BTS team

SOUTH AND WEST COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION SPONSORED BY BLUEFIN UNDER 16 SECTION
DEVON 0- 1 DORSET 
PLAYED AT COACH ROAD NEWTON ABBOT ON TUESDAY 02/04/2013

Dorset leapt three places In the table, and are now sitting in third position following this solitary goal win over Devon at their County headquarters, but they have to thank their goalkeeper Jack Carter (New Milton Town) for a faultless first half display.

Devon were on the attack In the first minute, and from a left sided comer, Plymouth Kolts Tyler Elliot was unlucky not to score, when his effort agonisingly ran the wrong side of the near post.

Two minutes later a lob from Devon's James Fifield (Marine Academy Plymouth Juniors) had goal written all over it, but somehow the Dorset goalkeeper Carter was back peddling at speed, and managed to jump high enough to avert the danger. One minute later It was Devon's Jordan Bastin (St Martins) who brought the best out of keeper Carter, who brilliantly finger tipped his shot over the bar.

On 5 minutes a long shot by Dorset's Morgan Turner (Lytchett Red Triangle), was comfortably gathered by the Devon goalkeeper Tom Rowley (South Brent Youth/Manstow Youth), but immediately at the other end it was Carter again in action, this time diving at the feet of Devon's Bastin to deny the striker from scoring.

On 11 minutes a good movement between Devon's Elliot, Fifield and Bastin resulted in a header by Bastin being again well saved by keeper Carter.

In the 18'" minute Dorset caught Devon completely by surprise when their left winger Jordan Ayunila (Bridport Youth) turned a defender, and from 35 yards out on the left fired an unstoppable rocket of a shot, Into the roof of the Devon net giving keeper Rowley no chance of saving.

Goalkeeper Carter then foiled Devon a further three times before the halftime break. Firstly diving to his left to push a 30 yard free kick by Fifield for a corner, then twice jumping high to save a shot from Elliot and punching away a cross from above the head of Fifield.

Man of the Match Jack Carter Dorset.

!! Jack Buckland England goalkeeper !!

Robbie was very lucky to meet the young talented England goalkeeper Jack Buckland at St George's park.
Robbie said"I have never met a young goalkeeper with such a high profile with a cool level head on his shoulders"
Jack was a credit to young goalkeepers he spoke very well a top bloke!!

We wish him well in his career!!

BTS

Pictured with Robbie is Jack at the Goalkeepers convention dinner!! (Jacks a big lad)