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The pathway · U6–U18

One goalkeeper pathway

One pathway, three phases, from a child's first minutes in goal to a maturing young goalkeeper.

Three phases

A pathway that grows with your keeper

Every keeper follows the same journey: Foundation for the younger years, Development as the game gets bigger, Performance as it gets real. We place each keeper with the group that fits them, not just by a cut-off date. Opening September 2026.

Open to girls and boys, women and men. Every keeper is welcome here.

A young player's boots and the ball, mid-drill on a training pitch
U6–U12

Foundation

Where a young keeper falls in love with the position. Safe hands, quick feet, and the confidence to own their goal.

A young goalkeeper at full stretch under the floodlights, catching the ball at evening training
U13–U15

Development

Where a shot-stopper becomes a goalkeeper. Technique sharpened on the move, both feet developed, and the first real decisions of the position.

A goalkeeper in black working the ball at golden hour
U16–U18

Performance

Where a goalkeeper learns to run their box like a number one. Reading the game, commanding the space, and deciding under real pressure.

The season

A season paced for growth

Three terms across 37 weeks, with regeneration weeks at the half-terms and games nights before the main breaks. Recovery is built into the season, so keepers stay fresh.

37Weeks across the year
3Terms

Ways to train

More than the weekly programme

The pathway above is the heart of GK+. When we open, these are the ways a keeper can train with us.

The Development Centre programme
Weekly structured training for dedicated goalkeepers looking to elevate their game.
Advanced Squad
High-intensity sessions for experienced keepers aiming for the elite level.
1-to-1 and small group coaching
Tailored individual and small group sessions focusing on specific areas of improvement.
Camps and clinics
School holiday and weekend camps designed for development and fun.

Apply to join for September 2026

We are not open yet, but applying now starts a goalkeeper member account and puts you first in line. We confirm every place in person, and there is nothing to pay to apply.