Goalkeepers still looking

It appears a lot of people are still looking for goalkeepers, and with all these teams 'changing' there must be some out there looking for homes?

Can we help them find a good one? Do people care enough? What about the other positions?!

Remember....a team is for life, not just until July 1st!

What 02 teams have "blown-up"? All I've seen is teams moving to other clubs.

I understand TX Spirit North did Saturday morning from what I've been told

I heard 3 or 4 girls went to D'Feeters not sure if the team blew up but....did hear the girls left.

Sting Central has a keeper position available.
PM for details.

StormFC Still has a spot to fill. Check them out you won't be disappointed.
Great parent and kid friendly atmosphere. Quality coach. These girls are
sure to disrupt everyones guesses in the classic QT this season.

https://www.txsoccer.net/t12282-02g-stormfc-tryoutsclassic

TFC 02G, Chad Deering's team, is looking for a goalkeeper. This is a great group of talented girls...fast and strong! Chad is an amazing coach, highly qualified and amazing skill at training kids. Please contact coach or manager for more info. Contact info found at team site listed below:
http://texasfootballclub.com/index.php?page=19831

My dd is a GK and I just wondered what we have to look forward to... at this age there seems to be a lot of teams looking for goal keepers. Is this just a U11 phenomenon? Is it because a lot of girls haven't specialized yet or are there just so many teams going into their first year of select? Is it that a lot of girls this age aren't comfortable in the role of goal keeper yet? Once they get older, it seems there are two GK on a lot of teams. When does this transition take place...U13 or U15? Is it that there are far fewer teams so GKs that in the past had many options now have less teams that need them? or more girls feel comfortable in the role or have specialized at an older age? Just curious why there seems to be a "shortage" at this age but not so much later.

There is always a shortage of goalies8)

My U13 has been a GK since age 8. Especially for girls not many of them are willing to take the abuse. Coaches typically look for natural aggression and focus. (for instance 5v5 Summer Sizzler, her defense could not contain the other teams. 300+ shots on goal 19 allowed over 4 games and she mentally never broke) She knew they
were going to lose, but she stayed in it until the final whistle.

Most of the coaches I know do not even consider a full time keeper until U11. You can hurt their mental toughness if they dont have a strong defense. At age 13 is really where most of the girls playing keeper will start to learn to command the defense and team. There are a select few that do it earlier.

Typically after U11 there is a primary GK and GK hoping to play that for playing time usually plays the field.

Plus not many parents enjoy watching their "princess'" throw their body in harms way

nightsbird wrote:My U13 has been a GK since age 8. Especially for girls not many of them are willing to take the abuse. Coaches typically look for natural aggression and focus. (for instance 5v5 Summer Sizzler, her defense could not contain the other teams. 300+ shots on goal 19 allowed over 4 games and she mentally never broke) She knew they
were going to lose, but she stayed in it until the final whistle.

Most of the coaches I know do not even consider a full time keeper until U11. You can hurt their mental toughness if they dont have a strong defense. At age 13 is really where most of the girls playing keeper will start to learn to command the defense and team. There are a select few that do it earlier.

Typically after U11 there is a primary GK and GK hoping to play that for playing time usually plays the field.

Plus not many parents enjoy watching their "princess'" throw their body in harms way

I'm a big hockey fan. I wish she'd throw herself in harm's way more...makes it more exciting. lol j/k

She is technically very sound...needs to work on being more aggressive. Does that improve with age? or if she doesn't have it now at 10, will she mature into it?

mommabear wrote:

nightsbird wrote:My U13 has been a GK since age 8. Especially for girls not many of them are willing to take the abuse. Coaches typically look for natural aggression and focus. (for instance 5v5 Summer Sizzler, her defense could not contain the other teams. 300+ shots on goal 19 allowed over 4 games and she mentally never broke) She knew they
were going to lose, but she stayed in it until the final whistle.

Most of the coaches I know do not even consider a full time keeper until U11. You can hurt their mental toughness if they dont have a strong defense. At age 13 is really where most of the girls playing keeper will start to learn to command the defense and team. There are a select few that do it earlier.

Typically after U11 there is a primary GK and GK hoping to play that for playing time usually plays the field.

Plus not many parents enjoy watching their "princess'" throw their body in harms way

I'm a big hockey fan. I wish she'd throw herself in harm's way more...makes it more exciting. lol j/k

She is technically very sound...needs to work on being more aggressive. Does that improve with age? or if she doesn't have it now at 10, will she mature into it?

If she loves playing keeper she will mature into it. If she wants to continue to play keeper, have her focus on the technique. The rest will come with experience.

As to your earlier question - there will always been teams in every age group searching for a keeper. When the rosters expand to 18 is when you will see a majority of teams have 2 keepers.

LOL watch mine play you would think it was hockey. Lord help the person who gets a 1v1/2v1 breakaway she's on you at the 18 and rarely missed the mark.

nightsbird wrote:LOL watch mine play you would think it was hockey. Lord help the person who gets a 1v1/2v1 breakaway she's on you at the 18 and rarely missed the mark.

Nice! If you guys play for Storm, we probably live close to each other. Maybe we can get your 00 and my 02 together and yours can teach mine a few things!

Another factor may be that if you have a strong defense the keeper may only touch the ball a coulpe of times per half or even a whole game. This is a good thing for the coach and team but can be boring for a keeper?!? I have had a few players that wanted to play goal but asked to go back to the field so that they could get in the "action". Kind of a catch 22 I guess.

mommabear wrote:

nightsbird wrote:LOL watch mine play you would think it was hockey. Lord help the person who gets a 1v1/2v1 breakaway she's on you at the 18 and rarely missed the mark.

Nice! If you guys play for Storm, we probably live close to each other. Maybe we can get your 00 and my 02 together and yours can teach mine a few things!

From what I have witnessed, your kid holds her own quite well momma. Will be interested to see how the new team works out. Best of luck with Feet, I've heard your dd isn't the only new talent they have acquired.

soccerobsessed wrote:

mommabear wrote:

nightsbird wrote:LOL watch mine play you would think it was hockey. Lord help the person who gets a 1v1/2v1 breakaway she's on you at the 18 and rarely missed the mark.

Nice! If you guys play for Storm, we probably live close to each other. Maybe we can get your 00 and my 02 together and yours can teach mine a few things!

From what I have witnessed, your kid holds her own quite well momma. Will be interested to see how the new team works out. Best of luck with Feet, I've heard your dd isn't the only new talent they have acquired.

coollikethatsoccermom wrote:

soccerobsessed wrote:

mommabear wrote:

nightsbird wrote:LOL watch mine play you would think it was hockey. Lord help the person who gets a 1v1/2v1 breakaway she's on you at the 18 and rarely missed the mark.

Nice! If you guys play for Storm, we probably live close to each other. Maybe we can get your 00 and my 02 together and yours can teach mine a few things!

From what I have witnessed, your kid holds her own quite well momma. Will be interested to see how the new team works out. Best of luck with Feet, I've heard your dd isn't the only new talent they have acquired.

(second that!)

Liverpool 02 Heighway is looking. Email: RobNapierSoccer@gmail.com