Goalkeeping Academy
Individual goalkeeping coaching provided for goalkeepers
This will be run alongside the outfield players academy.A specialist goalkeeping coach will run these sessions and the players will get the opportunity to play in games at the end of training and when we play games against higher opposition.
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Team coaching from Matt or one of our experienced coaches?
Football birthday party for your child?
Individual or small group coaching, Looking for coaching work?
Football birthday party for your child?
Individual or small group coaching, Looking for coaching work?
Please contact us for more information.
Future trials/selection evenings
The Academy will hold a general selection evening again at a future date. We are always interested in new players joining.
If you are interested in your son attending the Academy please fill out a Registration Form. We will then contact you for your son to attend a coaching session.
If you are interested in your son attending the Academy please fill out a Registration Form. We will then contact you for your son to attend a coaching session.
About Matt Lockwood
Matt Lockwood, professional footballer at Colchester United FC. Previously at Leyton Orient and Nottingham Forest, selected for P.F.A team of the year 4 times is looking to further develop the academy.View Matt's full career profile along with our other staff profiles ...
The Academy
- We run advanced and development groups
- Training takes place each week on Wednesday (from November training changes to King Edmund School Astro-turn 5-6pm)
- Half term games against other Academies, Premier League and league football teams
- Previous trips included a visit to Manchester United FC training ground, training and a tour of Old Trafford
- Future games include another trip to Manchester United to play their development groups
- Coaching from other professional players
- High quality coaching with SAQ work included to improve co-ordination and movement
- Opportunity to be viewed by professional scouts and chance to trial at pro clubs