GKDC - Goalkeeper Development Club

21/09/2026

🧤 1v1s & The Second Save

Working on 1v1s with our keepers, with a particular focus on the transition into the opposite direction when preparing for the second save.

A big part of goalkeeper training is understanding that training is sometimes a trade-off. When we place a greater emphasis on one area, we may temporarily sacrifice some quality in another. That’s okay, the aim is to create the right conditions to exaggerate and develop the specific behaviour we’re looking for.

Today was about challenging the keepers to recover, reset and transition quickly after the first action, ready for what comes next.

The group did a great job of embracing the challenge and adapting throughout the session. 👏

16/09/2026

🧤 Our Mind Over MND. GOTM for August… Eddie! 🧤

A huge congratulations to Eddie, who has been named our GK of the Month for August! 👏

A fantastic month from Eddie, and thoroughly deserved recognition for his commitment and work throughout the summer. Eddie has come on leaps and bounds over recent months, as recognised by many people within both our coaching programme and people in the league that he plays in.

Well done, Eddie! 🧤⚽️

18/08/2026

Message them for details!

✍️ WE’RE RECRUITING

Our Under 13’s are looking for an experienced goalkeeper to complete in Division 2 for this coming season.

Enquiries to [email protected]

17/08/2026

🚨 RECORD-BREAKING SUMMER! 🚨

Yet again, we’ve delivered a record number of 1-2-1 sessions this summer, more than at any other point throughout our years of delivering goalkeeper development sessions! 💜🩵

A huge thank you to every goalkeeper and family who continues to trust GKDC with their development. 🧤

And now… October Half Term is next! 👀

📩 Message us ASAP to get your October Half Term 1-2-1 booked in.

Bookings are now being taken by our existing mailing list, so if you want to get involved then drop us a message while there is space! 🔥

16/08/2026

✨ Congratulations to our Mind Over MND. Player of the Month for July - Louie! ✨

Louie has been incredible throughout various months, in regular sessions and our Striker Showdown Sundays, consistently bringing a fantastic attitude, great energy and an outstanding character to every session. ⚽🔥

He’s also recently earned his place in the matchday squad at the RTC, and it’s brilliant to see his hard work and development being recognised. He continues to thrive week after week with us, always willing to learn, improve and push himself. ✅

A fantastic example of the attitude and character we love to see!

Well done, Louie! Keep going, you’re doing brilliantly! ✨

12/08/2026

🧤 GOALKEEPER WANTED! 🧤

Broadclyst FC U8s are looking for a new goalkeeper! 🧡🖤

🎯 Free taster session: Thursday 20th August, 5:30pm @ Pavilions
📅 Training resumes: Wednesday 9th September, 5:30pm

Message us at GKDC for contact details! ⚽🧤

11/08/2026

🧤 GOALKEEPER WANTED! 🧤

Alphington FC Youth are looking for a dedicated goalkeeper to join their U9s for the 2026/27 season.

A great opportunity to join a supportive team with FA-qualified coaches and a safe, positive environment to develop.

📅 School Year 4 from September 2026
📍 Alphington FC Youth
📞 Contact Adam: 07478 669555

11/08/2026

🚨 GOALKEEPER WANTED! 🧤⚽

Starcross Dons Girls are looking for a goalkeeper to join our U10s squad as we move to two teams for the upcoming season!

Experience isn’t essential, just enthusiasm, teamwork and a willingness to learn. With friendly coaches, a great player-to-coach ratio and a real focus on development, confidence and enjoyment, it’s a fantastic environment to grow.

🧤 Be the last line of defence. Be the hero.

📩 Interested? Get in touch for more information and come be part of something special!

10/08/2026

RPD in a nutshell🧤⚽️

One of the most rewarding parts of 1-to-1 goalkeeper coaching is seeing a goalkeeper recognise a scenario they’ve previously worked on, and then execute it when it actually matters.

This weekend, Jack stepped up an age group to play U11s for Exeter City against Aston Villa, producing two blocks from scenarios we had specifically worked through together just days earlier. It’s always great to hear these things from parents after games following our sessions!

The real positive wasn’t simply making the saves. It was seeing the coaching points transfer into a live game, with Jack making the right decisions and executing the technique under pressure, in 16ft x 7ft 9-a-side goals.

That’s the purpose of representative practice design: creating practices that prepare goalkeepers for the demands they will actually face in games.

Brilliant work, Jack. 👏🧤