When looking at the top goalkeepers of the modern era they all share certain attributes which make a world class keeper. Solid technique on handling, a variety of methods to distribute the ball, the agility, speed and spring needed to move around the goalmouth in order to make miraculous saves and decisions. The best also have the presence needed to fill those around them with confidence that they have a capable calm and assured figure behind them and arguably the most important attribute a goalkeeper will posses is having the character to deal with the ups and downs the life of a goalkeeper is sure to experience.

This got the GK Icon team thinking about the ingredients needed to create a world class keeper and after much discussion we created what you see now - GK Icon.

Sure there are certain advantages that some are born with but the majority can be learned through dedicated focused hard work.  So with that being the case we asked ourselves what can we do to help make this dream of many a reality?

Goalkeeper Training - Multi-Discipline Approach

We have gathered together many different aspects from an array of sports to link in different ideas, all of massive benefit to the modern keeper.

Examples such as yoga, which benefits include increased flexibility and calmness of mind, psychology, which is arguably the biggest factor separating the great and good, nutrition in order again to find that extra 1% to climb to the top, a fantastic physiotherapist, who can not only give advice on treatment of injuries but also prevention, one of the world’s leading agency’s for those who progress and want representation - just to mention a few of the links you will find.

All these links haven’t just happened, there has been a lot of thought put into each subject and even more thought into the individuals heading each subject.

Let’s face it, the art of goalkeeping has changed: today’s top goalkeepers are finely tuned athletes and each area we have links too will have the tools to help make you just that.

GK Icon is here with one simple mission statement clearly outlined from the off – to create the very best goalkeepers of the future.

GK Icon - A New Approach

We have gathered together a fantastic array of goalkeepers past and present to throw in ideas on what is required to reach the very top and all are present.

I can promise that a goalkeeping training session with GK Icon will be different from anything you will have done before; we will place more emphasis on speed, agility and spring than most and can promise that you will feel more powerful and confident in your game than ever before.

In England there is a stereotypical idea of an English keeper being tall and immobile, but the goalkeepers we want to create would be more in the mould of an Iker Cassillas, Shay Given or Pepe Reyna. The reason we mention these names are due to the way they play the game, they truly are athletes possessing all the ingredients that are desired in the modern goalkeeper.

We use Pepe Reina as an example; now he has solid technique when it comes to handling but the beauty of his game is the speed at which he does everything, he is one of Liverpool’s most creative players, his side volley is exquisite and a fantastic weapon when building an attack. He’s positive on claiming crosses and has the ability to make game changing saves just to mention a few of his attributes.

GK Icon Goalkeeper Training Methods

GK Icon goalkeeper training methods will focus on techniques such as the variety of distribution open to a goalkeeper; we’ll give you techniques and drills that will increase your explosive power in your legs so that you make saves like never before.

We’ll help improve diving technique so that you have no fear in throwing yourself knowing that you’ll land gracefully, and most importantly we’ll try to instil in you the positive attitude and confidence that we know is vital to any keeper who has ambitions of reaching the top.

We know what can be achieved if you put your mind to it and our goal is to help you achieve your goals!

And in Addition ....

Alongside the weekly workshops we will also be running goalkeeper coaching camps in the UK and abroad, not to mention our innovative ‘GKCV’ throughout the year for the truly dedicated.

So whether it be playing in the Premier League or just getting fit, making friends and enjoying yourself, GK Icon is here for you!

We hope to see you at one of our centres soon.

Many thanks and we would like to welcome you to your goalkeeping oasis.