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GOALKEEPER PROGRAM

Welcome to the Dallas Surf Goalkeeping Program

At Dallas Surf, we offer a comprehensive goalkeeper development program designed to shape confident, technically sound, tactically aware, and mentally strong goalkeepers.

The goalkeeper is a unique and demanding position — one that requires technical skill, tactical understanding, mental resilience, and leadership. At Dallas Surf, we create game-like, high-expectation environments where goalkeepers grow into confident, commanding players who can change the outcome of a match.

Rob Thornsby

Director of Goalkeeping
rthornsby@dallassurf.com

OUR GK PHILOSOPHY

Our program is built on five key pillars:

🧤 Technical

We focus on the foundations — footwork, handling, and communication — to build confident, reliable goalkeepers.

🧠 Tactical

We teach keepers how to read the game, organize the defense, and influence play with smart positioning and decision-making.

💪 Physical

Our training develops the explosive strength, mobility, and durability required to meet the demands of the position.

🔒 Mental

We prepare goalkeepers to stay sharp, handle pressure, and bounce back from mistakes with confidence.

👥 Social

We shape leaders. Our goalkeepers develop strong communication skills, high self-esteem, and a calm presence that lifts the team.

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Basic Technical Development (footwork, handling, shot stopping, positioning etc.)
  • Advanced Technical Development (cross mgmt., advanced shot stopping, breakaways etc.)
  • Distribution (hands and feet)
  • Decision making and communication exercises
  • Tactical Development (team organization, set piece mgmt., playing out from the back/with the feet etc.)
  • Mental Strength Training
  • Physical Training (strength, power, cardio, health mgmt.)

WHAT TO EXPECT

PLAYERS.

  • Minimum one field/classroom session per week with the option to attend sessions in other areas
  • Carefully planned age group related sessions from a professionally created curriculum
  • Video Analysis, pre-game warm-up assistance, evaluations, player development portfolio
  • Seasonal Goalkeeper Camps

PARENTS:

  • Minimum one session per week at no additional cost with the option to attend extra sessions in other areas
  • Convenient practice locations
  • Accurate and reliable session notifications via Playmetrics
  • Honest and consistent feedback via verbal/written evaluations
  • Seasonal Goalkeeper Camps

In conclusion, the Dallas Surf Goalkeeping Program will provide the player with the tools, techniques, and knowledge to excel but success will ultimately depend on the dedication, attitude, and willingness to learn from every training session and game experience.

Remember, goalkeeping is a position where a keeper can single-handedly change the outcome of a game.  With great responsibility comes great opportunity.  Every save that is made, every command that is given, and every moment of leadership that is shown makes a big difference for the team.

DALLAS SURF GOALKEEPER TRAINING SCHEDULE

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For more information please contact Dallas Surf GK Director, Rob Thornsby on 817 881 9003 or by email at rthornsby@dallassurf.com.

OUR PLATFORMS

Find out more about our player pathway and platforms we offer!

PATHWAYS