Online Goalkeeping Course for Hurling & Camogie Goalkeepers and Coaches

Designed and delivered by five-time All Ireland winning goalkeeper David Herity, this comprehensive online course seamlessly integrates theory with practice. It provides essential insights to elevate and empower hurling and camogie goalkeepers and coaches through real game analysis, performance-focused exercises, and hands-on tasks.The course is flexible and self-paced, allowing you to start and finish it at your convenience.

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  • Module 1: Physical

    Module 1 highlights the goalkeeper's physical traits, with a specific focus on the Athletic Base Position. This module is tailored to aid you in assessing your goalkeeper's physical attributes, incorporating core and footwork activities. Our end of module exercises aim to improve essential elements like speed, reactions, agility, reflexes, establishing a strong foundation for overall enhancement in your goalkeeper's capabilities.

  • Module 2: Technical

    In Module 2, we delve into the technical aspects crucial for goalkeeper success. We begin by stressing the significance of proper goalkeeper equipment and refining the first touch – ensuring it is quick, smooth, and reliable. The module then shifts its focus to the strategic elements of positioning and angles, sculpting the goalkeeper into a formidable presence within the goal square. 

  • Module 3: Shot Stopping

    In Module 3, our focus sharpens on shot stopping, honing the goalkeeper's skills in saves. This entails refining reactions, mastering diving techniques, excelling in both high and low blocking, and enhancing decision-making when confronted with 1 vs. 1 scenarios. By addressing these key elements, we aim to elevate the goalkeeper's shot-stopping abilities to a higher level of precision and effectiveness.

  • Module 4: Goalkeeper's Two Main Roles

    Module 4 centers around a goalkeeper's core responsibilities: controlling the square through adept catching or batting and mastering communication, both verbal and non-verbal. Often overlooked, the module sheds light on the crucial trait of a goalkeeper—using commands to assert control over the pitch. By honing these skills, the goalkeeper becomes a commanding presence, influencing the game strategically beyond physical prowess.

  • Module 5: Psychological Aspects

    Module 5 shifts focus to the psychological aspects, emphasizing the development of a robust positive mindset for our goalkeepers. This includes assessing individual traits and strategies to construct a more formidable player between the posts. Additionally, the module addresses the importance of controlling the controllables and emphasizes the significance of a comprehensive warm-up routine to ensure our goalkeepers are match-ready.

  • Module 6: Puckouts

    In Module 6, the spotlight is on "Puck Outs," integrating tactical, team play, and playing stats elements for our goalkeepers. We begin by understanding the significance of utilising our GK as a 7th defender to trigger swift counterattacks. Shifting gears, we delve into puck outs—covering techniques, potential pitfalls, planning strategies for your team, and assessing outcomes. Recognising the pivotal role of goalkeeper puck outs in the modern game, this module guides you in analysing and developing plans to maximize their effectiveness.

Meet The Instructor

David Herity, five-time All Ireland-winning goalkeeper with Kilkenny, brings an unparalleled wealth of experience, having faced off against the country's most formidable forwards. His combination of expertise as a player, coach, and manager makes him the ideal instructor to guide aspiring goalkeepers and coaches. David's success with both top-level club and intercounty teams showcases his deep understanding of the complexities and challenges faced by hurling and camogie goalkeepers. The online goalkeeping course he offers is carefully crafted to create activities that truly capture the intensity and pressure of real match situations. What sets David apart is not just his hands-on experience but also his commitment to studying and researching the skills that define the best goalkeepers in hurling and camogie.

5 All Irelands with Kilkenny Senior Hurlers

5 National Leagues with Kilkenny Senior Hurlers

5 Leinster Titles with Kilkenny Senior Hurlers

2 Christy Rings with Kildare Senior Hurlers

1 Keogh Cup with Kildare Senior Hurlers

1 County Championship with Cuala Senior Hurlers

1 All Star Nomination

Ex Dublin Senior Hurling Coach

Ex Dublin Senior Camogie Manager

Ex Kildare Senior Hurling Manager

Current Tipperary Senior Hurling Goalkeeping Coach

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  • Goalkeepers Roles & Responsibilities
    Stance, Positioning & Angels
    Footwork Fundamentals
    First Touch
    Choosing The Right Equipment
    Improving Possession Retention
    Initiating Counter Attacks
    Shot Stopping
    Diving techniques
    Improving reactions
    Catching

  • Blocking (High & Low)
    Batting
    Building Recovery Habits
    Communication (Verbal & Non Verbal)
    Psychological Aspects
    Building Confidence
    Resilience Strategies
    Resetting & Refocusing
    Decision Making
    Tactical Roles & Behaviours
    GK as a 7th Defender
    Puckout Strategies

  • Analysing puckouts
    Puckout Retention
    Improving Strike
    Common Pitfalls
    Controlling the Controllables
    Goal Setting
    Game Day Preparation
    Warms Ups
    Breakdown of GK Possessions Per Game
    How To Give Constructive Feedback
    Real game analysis

Also Includes...

  • 24/7 Unlimited Access: Start, Finish, Replay & Rewatch!
  • Direct Messaging with David Herity for Questions & Queries
  • Key Teaching Points for Each Skill
  • Game-Specific Activities in Video Format
  • Coaching Tasks and Q&A
  • Feedback Forums for Interactive Learning
  • Downloadable & Printable Resources
  • Certificate Upon Completion
  • 5 Star Review

    I think it covers all the bases really!  So many courses can just be drills drills drills but this was different. Loved the variety in question styles, analysing videos and clips and reflections. Excellent focus on the mental side of being a goalkeeper too.  Well done!

  • 5 Star Review

    Super presentation, clear and concise. Brilliant analysis and description of situations that are so real-game like .Been searching for years to get such insight and here it is!

  • 5 Star Review

    Every module was brilliant in explaining how the art of goalkeeping is different from outfield players great learning for coaches and the future young goalkeepers in are own club thanks.

  • 4 Star Review

    I found this course very interesting and its brilliantly put together. I'm involved in underage camogie for my club and we are struggling to get girls to go on goal. I'm hoping that this course will help us to keep the girls interested and stay playing on goal for us.

  • 5 Star Review

    I'm a hurling coach, and recently got a new role as a GK coach. I wanted to learn all about GK coaching and it was fantastic to find all of the relevant information in this course. It covers every aspect of GK coaching and it was very beneficial to have it delivered online in a way that I could participate when it suited me. The course and the method of delivery were exactly what I needed - thank you for taking the time to piece all of this together!

  • 5 Star Review

    It was very detailed and covered every aspect of a goal keepers job. You answered questions that were needed to be answered and simple explanations followed.. the quiz questions at the end of the modules or during it were brilliant as I found them helpful to remember the information.

  • 4 Star Review

    I found the course very good , learned a lot, even as a GK  myself I learned things I hadn't a clue about.

  • 5 Star Review

    Really well put together course, with loads of info for coaches with or without experience.

  • 5 Star Review

    Excellent course, it's an area which is often neglected and one I was happy to spend the time on. I hope what I have learnt from the course will help me next year.

  • 5 Star Review

    A lot of really great insights and drills in one space. I don't believe this has been done before, or at least not as effectively.

  • 5 Star Review

    Effective break down of the key roles and responsibilities of the Goalkeeper. From skill development, to game plan/tactical expectations with really good drills. 

  • 5 Star Review

    Great knowledge provided, Way outside the box. Extremely interactive and all queries are answered quickly.